SVS SB-5000 R-Evolution vs SVS PB-3000

Short answer: the SVS PB-3000 is the proven choice, measured and ranked among subwoofers, while the newer SVS SB-5000 R-Evolution has no independent measurements yet and can only be compared on specs.

The case for the SVS SB-5000 R-Evolution: Sealed 15-inch high-excursion driver with a 2,000W RMS dual-monoblock amplifier and a 295MHz DSP.

On the SVS PB-3000 side: Independent CEA-2010 testing records 111.3 dB at 20 Hz and 121.5 dB through 40-80 Hz.

Price: the SVS SB-5000 R-Evolution lists at $1,999.99 and the SVS PB-3000 at $1,799.

Buy the SVS PB-3000 if you want a speaker whose sound quality has been measured and ranked.

Buy the SVS SB-5000 R-Evolution if you prefer its design or features, and you can wait for measurements to confirm how it sounds.

Still deciding? The full Subwoofers rankings cover every ranked option.

Specifications Side By Side

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The Two Speakers In Full

SVS SB-5000 R-Evolution: $1,999.99 SVS eBay

Older model: the SVS SB-4000 (rated 4.2/5).

Pros: Sealed 15-inch high-excursion driver with a 2,000W RMS dual-monoblock amplifier and a 295MHz DSP. SVS rates it at 17-280Hz within 3dB. The SVS Subwoofer Control app adds DSP control and Auto EQ room calibration.

Cons: No independent measurements yet, so its output can’t be compared with ranked subwoofers. A sealed box trades some deep-bass output for tighter response compared with a ported design of the same size.

Full SVS SB-5000 R-Evolution review and specifications →

Amplifier Power	2000W RMS
App	Yes
Cabinet Color	Premium Black Ash, Piano Gloss Black, Piano Gloss White
Country	United States
Dimensions	18.3H x 17.8W x 19.5D in
Drivers	15” driver
Enclosure	sealed
Frequency Response	17Hz - 280Hz (+/-3dB) (Manufacturer specified)

• Links
  • Official SVS SB-5000 R-Evolution Website
• Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples
  • These figures are manufacturer-specified rather than independently measured.
• Head-to-Head Comparisons
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SVS PB-3000: $1,799.00 Amazon eBay

Pros: Independent CEA-2010 testing records 111.3 dB at 20 Hz and 121.5 dB through 40-80 Hz. The ported, front enclosure with 13” (330mm) driver has the headroom for demanding film bass in a large room.

Cons: The 556.3H x 464.8W x 596.9D mm cabinet and 37.3 kg mass make this a serious placement and moving commitment. Ported output does not solve room modes, so careful placement and calibration remain essential.

Full SVS PB-3000 review and specifications →

CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz)	121.5 dB
Cabinet Color	black
Country	United States
Dimensions	21.9”H x 18.3”W x 23.5”D (556.3 x 464.8 x 596.9 mm)
Drivers	13” (330mm) driver
Enclosure	ported, front
Measurement Source	Audioholics
Output SPL at 12.5 Hz	85.1 dB
Output SPL at 15 Hz	99.2 dB
Output SPL at 20 Hz	111.3 dB
Output SPL at 25 Hz	116.3 dB
Output SPL at 31.5 Hz	117.9 dB
Output SPL at 40 Hz	121.0 dB
Output SPL at 50 Hz	122.6 dB
Output SPL at 63 Hz	121.6 dB
Output SPL at 80 Hz	120.8 dB
Output SPL at 100 Hz	121.7 dB
Output SPL at 125 Hz	121.0 dB
Warranty	5
Weight	82.2 lbs (37.3 kg)

• Links
  • SVS PB-3000 Website
• Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples
  • Independently measured by Audioholics; the published figures above come from this ASR subwoofer measurement thread.
• Head-to-Head Comparisons
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