SVS SB-4000 Review: Rated 4.2/5

The SVS SB-4000 is rated 4.2/5 for sound quality, #70 of 143 Large Home Subwoofers (Over 75 lbs). See all Subwoofers rankings for every top pick.

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Brand: SVS

#70 SVS SB-4000: $1,800 Discontinued eBay

Newer model: the SVS SB-5000 R-Evolution, ranked lower, estimated 4.2/5, released May 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 PB-4000 (smaller subwoofer, ranked higher, rated 4.2/5), the SVS SB-1000 (smaller subwoofer, rated 3.9/5), the SVS SB-2000 (smaller subwoofer, rated 3.9/5), the SVS SB-3000 (smaller subwoofer, rated 4.1/5) and the SVS PC-2000 (larger subwoofer, rated 3.7/5).

Pros: A sealed 13.5 inch subwoofer with punchy, tight upper bass in a compact cabinet for movies and music. Independent CEA-2010 testing records 98.5 dB at 20 Hz and 120.1 dB (avg of 3/4 bands) through 40-80 Hz. The sealed enclosure with 13.5” (343mm) driver delivers formidable 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 464.8H x 452.1W x 472.4D mm cabinet and 46.4 kg mass still require deliberate placement and calibration. Discontinued.

Is the SVS SB-4000 right for you?

Skip it if

• you need to move it often (46 kg each).
• you want to buy it new: it is discontinued.

Released	Dec 2017 (8 years ago)
AES Input	No
Aux Input	No
CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz)	120.1 dB (avg of 3/4 bands)
Cabinet Color	black
Coaxial Input	No
Country	United States
Dimensions	18.3”H x 17.8”W x 18.6”D (464.8 x 452.1 x 472.4 mm)
Drivers	13.5” (343mm) driver
Enclosure	sealed
HDMI Input	No
Inputs	XLR (balanced, LFE/stereo), RCA (LFE/stereo)
Measurement Source	Brian Kahn
Optical Input	No
Output SPL at 20 Hz	98.5 dB
Output SPL at 25 Hz	101.3 dB
Output SPL at 31.5 Hz	108.1 dB
Output SPL at 40 Hz	116.1 dB
Output SPL at 50 Hz	121.1 dB
Output SPL at 63 Hz	123.0 dB
RCA Input	Yes
TRS Input	No
USB Input	No
Warranty	5
Weight	102.3 lbs (46.4 kg)
XLR Input	Yes

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

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