Short answer: the SVS PB-3000 R|Evolution, if you are buying new. The SVS PB-3000 ranks higher than the SVS PB17-Ultra R-Evolution (#58 vs #86 of 143 subwoofers) but is discontinued; its replacement, the SVS PB-3000 R|Evolution, is rated 4.2/5 at $1,799 and is still sold new.
The case for the SVS PB-3000: A 13 inch ported subwoofer with deep, strong bass for movies in a large room, in a manageable size. The tradeoff: The 556.3H x 464.8W x 596.9D mm cabinet and 82.2 lbs (37.3 kg) mass make this a serious placement and moving commitment.
What the SVS PB17-Ultra R-Evolution does well: A giant ported 17 inch subwoofer that digs extremely deep and plays earth shaking movie bass in large rooms. The tradeoff: At 166.9 lbs (75.7 kg), or 167 lbs (75.8 kg), with recessed feet that leave little clearance, moving or repositioning this cabinet is a two-person job at minimum.
Buy the SVS PB-3000 R|Evolution, the replacement for the discontinued SVS PB-3000; it is rated higher for sound quality than the SVS PB17-Ultra R-Evolution.
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Specifications Side By Side
| SVS PB-3000 | SVS PB17-Ultra R-Evolution | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,399.99 Discontinued | $2,999.00 |
| Ranked | #58 of 143 in Large Home Subwoofers (Over 75 lbs) | #86 of 143 in Large Home Subwoofers (Over 75 lbs) |
| Enclosure | ported, front | ported, bottom |
| Output SPL at 12.5 Hz | 85.1 dB | 90.7 dB |
| Output SPL at 15 Hz | 99.2 dB | - |
| Output SPL at 20 Hz | 111.3 dB | 113.9 dB |
| Output SPL at 25 Hz | 116.3 dB | 117.5 dB |
| Output SPL at 31.5 Hz | 117.9 dB | 119.4 dB |
| Output SPL at 40 Hz | 121.0 dB | 120.1 dB |
| Output SPL at 50 Hz | 122.6 dB | 119.7 dB |
| Output SPL at 63 Hz | 121.6 dB | 119.0 dB |
| Output SPL at 80 Hz | 120.8 dB | 118.7 dB |
| Output SPL at 100 Hz | 121.7 dB | 119.8 dB |
| Output SPL at 125 Hz | 121.0 dB | - |
| CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz) | 121.5 dB | 119.4 dB |
| Dimensions | 21.9”H x 18.3”W x 23.5”D (556.3 x 464.8 x 596.9 mm) | 20”H x 19.5”W x 21.2”D (508.0 x 495.3 x 538.5 mm) |
| Weight | 82.2 lbs (37.3 kg) | 166.9 lbs (75.7 kg) |
| Warranty | 5 | - |
| Cabinet Color | black | - |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Measurement Source | Audioholics | Audioholics |
| Drivers | 13” (330mm) driver | 17” driver, dual voice coil |
| Output SPL at 10 Hz | - | 76.7 dB |
| Output SPL at 16 Hz | - | 107.0 dB |
| Frequency Response | - | 15-320Hz, ±3dB |
| Amplifier Power | - | 2800W RMS |
| Inputs | - | XLR (balanced, LFE/stereo), RCA (LFE/stereo) |
| XLR Input | - | Yes |
| RCA Input | - | Yes |
| TRS Input | - | No |
| Optical Input | - | No |
| Coaxial Input | - | No |
| USB Input | - | No |
| HDMI Input | - | No |
| AES Input | - | No |
| Aux Input | - | No |
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