Short answer: the SVS PB-5000 R-Evolution, if you are buying new. The SVS PB-4000 measures as well as it (#69 vs #77 of 143 subwoofers, 4.2/5 vs 4.2/5) but is discontinued, so only consider it used; the SVS PB-5000 R-Evolution is still sold new at $2,399.
The case for the SVS PB-5000 R-Evolution: A ported 15 inch subwoofer with a powerful amplifier, adjustable port tuning, and app based room calibration. The catch: No independent measurements yet, so its output can’t be compared directly with ranked subwoofers; the rating is estimated from the measured SVS PB-4000 it replaces (120.3dB in the 40 to 80Hz CEA-2010 bands).
Why pick the SVS PB-4000: A 13.5 inch ported subwoofer with very deep, strong bass for big home theaters and balanced and RCA inputs. The catch: The 594.4H x 520.7W x 703.6D mm cabinet and 153.2 lbs (69.5 kg) mass make this a serious placement and moving commitment.
Buy the SVS PB-5000 R-Evolution if you want one new; the SVS PB-4000 is discontinued, so only look for it used.
Worth knowing: the SVS PB-5000 R-Evolution has not been measured yet. Its rating is estimated from related models, with a likely range of 4.0 to 4.4, so treat this verdict as provisional.
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Specifications Side By Side
| SVS PB-5000 R-Evolution | SVS PB-4000 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2,399.00 | $2,158.97 Discontinued |
| Ranked | #77 of 143 in Large Home Subwoofers (Over 75 lbs) Estimated | #69 of 143 in Large Home Subwoofers (Over 75 lbs) |
| Weight | 153.9 lbs (69.8 kg) | 153.2 lbs (69.5 kg) |
| Dimensions | 23.4”H x 20.5”W x 28.6”D (595 x 520 x 727 mm) | 23.4”H x 20.5”W x 27.7”D (594.4 x 520.7 x 703.6 mm) |
| Warranty | 5 | 5 |
| Enclosure | ported, variable tuning | ported, front |
| Drivers | 15” driver | 13.5” (343mm) driver with ported design |
| Amplifier Power | 2000W RMS | - |
| Frequency Response | 13Hz extension (manufacturer specified) | - |
| Cabinet Color | Premium Black Ash, Piano Gloss Black | black |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Output SPL at 15 Hz | - | 102.1 dB |
| Output SPL at 20 Hz | - | 115.3 dB |
| Output SPL at 25 Hz | - | 116.3 dB |
| Output SPL at 31.5 Hz | - | 117.8 dB |
| Output SPL at 40 Hz | - | 119.8 dB |
| Output SPL at 50 Hz | - | 121.7 dB |
| Output SPL at 63 Hz | - | 120.7 dB |
| Output SPL at 80 Hz | - | 119.2 dB |
| Output SPL at 100 Hz | - | 118.1 dB |
| Output SPL at 125 Hz | - | 117.5 dB |
| CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz) | - | 120.3 dB |
| Measurement Source | - | Audioholics |
| Inputs | - | XLR (balanced), 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 |
Where the Ratings Come From
- SVS PB-5000 R-Evolution: manufacturer specifications and listening comparisons; no independent measurement has been published yet.
- SVS PB-4000: manufacturer specifications and listening comparisons; no independent measurement has been published yet.
This comparison is generated from the ratings, specifications and measurements on each product’s own page, and it updates when that data changes. How we rank explains how each rating is decided.
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