About the Pioneer SP-SB03 Speaker Base
Anyone can find room for great TV sound
Anyone can find room for great TV sound
In a perfect world, we'd all have palatial estates with tricked-out home theaters filled with high-performance speakers. But most of us have to squeeze our speakers into a more modest living space. That's the strength of the Pioneer SP-SB03 Speaker Base system. It packs six built-in speakers into a single box which can support your large-screen TV. It's great for beefing up your TV's sound without having to find room for a large system. Plus, it was designed by Pioneer's chief speaker engineer, Andrew Jones, who is well known for making state-of-the-art speakers that can cost a fortune (up to $90,000 a pair!), as well as real-world speakers that offer tremendous value, like the 'SB03.
Powerful sound, no subwoofer required
When you connect your TV to this platform-style speaker system, you'll finally here all the details your TV speakers have been hiding. Movies and TV shows will sound rich and dynamic, while dialogue will suddenly be crisp and clear. Each of the SP-SB03's six speakers is powered by its own dedicated amplifier. You won't even need a subwoofer to enjoy powerful bass effects — there are two built-in bass woofers on the bottom of the cabinet. You can control the SP-SB03 with the included remote or program it to respond to your TV or cable remote.
Play music wirelessly from your smartphone or tablet
Most people think of sound bars as TV sound solutions. But built-in Bluetooth makes the 'SB03 great for music too. You can play tunes from your smartphone or tablet through this system wirelessly. Listen to music and podcasts stored on your device, or stream songs from Pandora® and other online services. No more listening to the faint sounds from your smartphone's tiny built-in speaker.
Product highlights:
- six built-in speakers:
- two 1" soft dome tweeters
- two 3" midrange drivers
- two 4" down-firing woofers
- amplification: 6 x 28 watts
- supports most TVs with screen sizes up to 55 inches
- built-in Bluetooth for wireless music streaming from compatible smartphones, tablets, and computers
- 3D expansion mode for simulated surround sound
- sturdy composite wood cabinet minimizes unnatural resonance that occurs with plastic cabinets
- bass-reflex (ported) enclosure for enhanced low-frequency response
- listening modes for music, movies, and dialogue
- Dolby® Digital decoding
- can learn commands from your TV's remote
- optical digital audio input (cable included)
- stereo RCA inputs
- remote control
- 28"W x 4-3/4"H x 16"D
- warranty: 1 year
- MFR # SP-SB03
What's in the box:
Pioneer SP-SB03 Speaker Base owner's manual
- Active soundbar speaker base
- 8' AC power cord
- Remote control (CR2025 battery installed)
- 6.5' Optical digital cable
- Owner's Manual
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Features & specs
General | ||
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Design | --- | |
Amplification | Self-powered | |
Separate Subwoofer | No | |
Wireless Surrounds | --- | |
Number Of Channels | 2 | |
Surround Formats | ||
Dolby Digital | Yes | |
DTS | No | |
Dolby Atmos | No | |
DTS:X | No | |
Audio Enhancements | ||
Dialogue Enhancement | --- | |
Auto Volume | --- | |
Night Mode | --- | |
Virtual Surround | 3D Audio Exp. | |
Room Correction | No | |
Audio Connections | ||
Optical Digital Inputs | 1 | |
Coaxial Digital Inputs | None | |
HDMI ARC Input | --- | |
HDMI eARC Input | --- | |
3.5mm Stereo Analog Inputs | None | |
RCA Stereo Analog Inputs | 1 | |
USB Type-A Input | No | |
Subwoofer Output | 0 | |
Audio Specs | ||
Tweeter | 1" Dome (2) | |
Midrange | 3" Cone (2) | |
Woofer | 4" Cone (2) | |
Subwoofer Driver | None | |
Enclosure | Bass reflex | |
System Frequency Response | 58-20k Hz | |
Sound Bar RMS Power | 168 | |
Subwoofer RMS Power | N/A | |
Video Connections | ||
HDMI Inputs | None | |
HDMI Outputs | None | |
Video Specs | ||
HDMI Version | --- | |
HDMI Video Pass-through Resolution | --- | |
HDR Video Compatible | --- | |
Control | ||
Includes Remote | Yes | |
Voice Control | No | |
Control by App | --- | |
HDMI CEC | --- | |
Remote IR Passthrough | No | |
Learns TV Remote | --- | |
Audio Streaming | ||
Bluetooth Connectivity | Built-in | |
Bluetooth Audio Playback | Yes | |
Bluetooth Transmitter Mode | No | |
Online Music Sources | --- | |
Apple AirPlay | --- | |
Chromecast built-in | --- | |
Amazon Music | --- | |
Apple Music | --- | |
Pandora | --- | |
SiriusXM | --- | |
Spotify | --- | |
TIDAL | --- | |
TuneIn | --- | |
YouTube Music | --- | |
Files on Your Network | No | |
Wi-Fi Networking | ||
Built-in Wi-Fi Version | --- | |
Bands | --- | |
Other Info | ||
Wall-mountable | No | |
Mounting Bracket Included | No | |
Sound Bar Size (inches) | 4-11/16H x 28-1/16W x 17-1/4 D | |
Sound Bar Weight | Not Given | |
Subwoofer Size (inches) | No Subwoofer | |
Subwoofer Weight | N/A | |
Speaker Parts Warranty | 1 Year | |
Speaker Labor Warranty | 1 Year | |
Amplifier Parts Warranty | 1 Year | |
Amplifier Labor Warranty | 1 Year |
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Features
Active Speaker Base: The SP-SB03 Speaker Base TV Audio System, designed by legendary speaker engineer Andrew Jones, delivers excellent full-range sound performance and replaces the audio that comes from the small low-powered speakers built into today's flat panel televisions. Built for the majority of folks who keep their flat panel TVs on a stand rather than hung using a wall-mount, the Speaker Base provides an enhanced home audio experience through a single audio source by simply placing the television on top and using a one-cable connection
Six Speaker Array: The Pioneer SP-SB03 Speaker Base features six individual drivers; two custom 4" woofers, two 3" midrange drivers, and two 1"soft dome tweeters. Each set of drivers has its own isolated chamber for maximized audio performance. The midrange drivers and tweeters sit at the front of the unit, while two dedicated woofers are built into the bottom of the Speaker Base enclosure. Locating the woofers on the bottom of the unit eliminates the need for a separate outboard subwoofer enclosure while still allowing for a slim profile. Dual rear-firing bass ports add even bigger bass performance.
Discrete Amplification: For optimal audio performance, each of the six built-in drivers is powered by an individual amplifier. Each amplifier produces up to 28 Watts of power (1kHz 1% THD @ 4 Ohm) to obtain increased dynamics and better overall "headroom" at any volume level.
Active Crossover Network: The integrated amplifiers in the Speaker Base are complemented by a matching active crossover network for increased sound quality. Utilizing an active crossover enabled engineers to use higher order filters to achieve better integration between the drivers, resulting in improved speaker response, vocals and off-axis listening performance.
Solid Cabinet Construction: While many soundbar and speaker platform products on the market are made of plastic, Pioneer's SP-SB03 Speaker Base uses a composite wood cabinet to give the Speaker Base better control of unwanted resonance. In addition, the internal cavity of the Speaker Base is heavily braced to prevent flexing when a TV or monitor is placed on the unit. The five disc-shaped rubberized feet placed on the bottom of the enclosure minimize slipping and shifting and self-adjust with the weight of the placed television.
Dolby Digital + Sound Modes: The Speaker Base features Dolby Digital Decoding and four sound modes including music, movies, dialogue, and 3D Audio Expansion. Dialogue is a late night mode that optimizes dialogue conversations, making it ideal for late night viewing. The 3D audio expansion mode is ideal for movies, creating a wider sound field experienced for your, your family, and friends.
Digital + Analog Inputs: The Pioneer SP-SB03 is fitted with both analog and digital inputs to connect your flat-panel television and other AV components. The Speaker Base features one optical (toslink) digital input and one stereo analog (RCA) input. The optical digital input supports 2ch PCM and 5.1ch Dolby Digital. You should turn your TV's speakers off or set the TV's volume to 0.
Built-in Bluetooth: The Speaker Base also features built-in Bluetooth connectivity to enable wireless music streaming from a smartphone, tablet, computer or other Bluetooth-enabled device, with the ability to pair two devices simultaneously. You can stop/pause audio streaming on one device and a second device will start streaming immediately, eliminating the need to go through the pairing process each time.
Remote Control: The Pioneer SP-SB03 includes an IR remote for wireless operation of the Speaker Base. For added convenience, you can teach the SP-SB03 to respond to your TV's remote control commands via its learning mode feature.
Mounting Options: The Pioneer SP-SB03 Speaker Base is designed to fit under flat-panel TVs up to 55" and weighing no more than 75 lbs. The TV's pedestal base should be no more than 28" (w) x 16" (d).
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I am extremely happy with this speaker. The sound of Star Trek was great. Connectivity is very simple, including the Bluetooth. Having the speaker learn the remote was also easy to accomplish. I am really blown away by the sound of movies.
Shauno from Ventura, CA