SVS PB-4000 Review: Rated 4.2/5

The SVS PB-4000 is rated 4.2/5 for sound quality, #69 of 143 Large Home Subwoofers (Over 75 lbs). See all Subwoofers rankings for every top pick.

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Brand: SVS

#69 SVS PB-4000: $2,158.97 Discontinued Amazon $2,158.97 eBay

Newer model: the SVS PB-5000 R-Evolution, ranked lower, estimated 4.2/5, released Apr 2025. See every SVS subwoofers generation.

Same family: the SVS PB-1000 (smaller subwoofer, rated 3.6/5), the SVS PB-2000 (smaller subwoofer, rated 4.1/5), the SVS PB-3000 (smaller subwoofer, ranked higher, rated 4.2/5), the SVS SB-1000 (larger subwoofer, rated 3.9/5), the SVS SB-2000 (larger subwoofer, rated 3.9/5), the SVS SB-3000 (larger subwoofer, rated 4.1/5), the SVS SB-4000 (larger subwoofer, ranked lower, rated 4.2/5) and the SVS PC-2000 (larger subwoofer, rated 3.7/5).

Pros: A 13.5 inch ported subwoofer with very deep, strong bass for big home theaters and balanced and RCA inputs. Independent CEA-2010 testing records 115.3 dB at 20 Hz and 120.3 dB through 40-80 Hz. The ported, front enclosure with 13.5” (343mm) driver with ported design has the headroom for demanding film bass in a large room.

Cons: The 594.4H x 520.7W x 703.6D mm cabinet and 69.5 kg mass make this a serious placement and moving commitment. Ported output does not solve room modes, so careful placement and calibration remain essential. Discontinued.

Is the SVS PB-4000 right for you?

Skip it if

• you need to move it often (70 kg each).
• you want to buy it new: it is discontinued.

Released	Jan 2018 (8 years ago)
AES Input	No
Aux Input	No
CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz)	120.3 dB
Cabinet Color	black
Coaxial Input	No
Country	United States
Dimensions	23.4”H x 20.5”W x 27.7”D (594.4 x 520.7 x 703.6 mm)
Drivers	13.5” (343mm) driver with ported design
Enclosure	ported, front
HDMI Input	No
Inputs	XLR (balanced), RCA (LFE/stereo)
Measurement Source	Audioholics
Optical Input	No
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
RCA Input	Yes
TRS Input	No
USB Input	No
Warranty	5
Weight	153.2 lbs (69.5 kg)
XLR Input	Yes

• Links
  • SVS PB-4000 Website
• Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples
  • Independently measured by Audioholics; the published figures above come from this ASR subwoofer measurement thread.

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