SVS SB-1000 Review: Rated 3.9/5

Last updated: October 21, 2026

The SVS SB-1000 is rated 3.9/5 for sound quality, #1 of 73 Small Home Subwoofers (Under 30 lbs). See all Subwoofers rankings for every top pick.

SVS SB-1000 · Editor's rating 3.9/5, ranked #1 of 73 Small Home Subwoofers (Under 30 lbs)

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Brand: SVS

#1 SVS SB-1000: $500 Discontinued eBay

Newer model: the SVS SB-1000 PRO, ranked lower, rated 3.7/5, released Feb 2021.

Older model: the SVS SB12-NSD (rated 3.4/5). 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, rated 4.2/5), the SVS PB-4000 (smaller subwoofer, rated 4.2/5), 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, rated 4.2/5) and the SVS PC-2000 (larger subwoofer, rated 3.7/5).

Pros: An excellent small subwoofer, a now discontinued sealed 12 inch model with strong punch for movies and music that is worth buying used. Independent CEA-2010 testing records 95.5 dB at 20 Hz and 116.3 dB through 40-80 Hz. The sealed enclosure with 12” (305mm) driver delivers substantial upper-bass output for movie effects and music.

Cons: Deep-bass output is more limited than the strong 40-80 Hz result suggests, so it is not the right choice when the lowest movie effects are the priority. The 342.9H x 330.2W x 355.6D mm cabinet and 12.2 kg mass still require deliberate placement and calibration. Discontinued.

Notes: Discontinued 2021-02-25 when SB-1000 PRO was released.

Released2013 (13 years ago)
CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz)116.3 dB
Cabinet Colorblack, white
CountryUnited States
Dimensions13.5”H x 13”W x 14”D (342.9 x 330.2 x 355.6 mm)
Drivers12” (305mm) driver
Enclosuresealed
Measurement SourceBrent Butterworth
Output SPL at 16 Hz91.5 dB
Output SPL at 20 Hz95.5 dB
Output SPL at 25 Hz103.1 dB
Output SPL at 31.5 Hz107.4 dB
Output SPL at 40 Hz111.9 dB
Output SPL at 50 Hz118.1 dB
Output SPL at 63 Hz118.6 dB
Output SPL at 80 Hz116.5 dB
Warranty5
Weight26.9 lbs (12.2 kg)
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