SVS SB-1000

Thanks Doug at Crutchfield! Doug confirmed exactly what I needed. A small yet powerful sealed, non "booming", accurate front firing sub for an office with very limited space and placement options where my use will be MUSIC- primarily classic rock, folk, country, jazz, pop and classical listening. The SB1000 is very tight as opposed to most ported subs and very accurate when it comes to reproducing low frequencies for music. I am fortunate enough to have bass management thru my amp, but this little sub has every other connection option imaginable if needed. For the money you simply can't beat the sound of this thing for HIFI in a small to mid sized room. Don't make the mistake of investing in hi end speakers only to ruin the sound with a muddy sub. If you like accurate music and great movie sound at reasonable volumes, this sub is a winner. If you have a huge room and/or just want to shake the place for movies or rap, look for a bigger or ported sub.

Pros: Accurate, tight bass indicative of sealed subs. Very small cabinet, not overly placement sensitive. Front firing design seems to help with placement for my specific application. YMMV.

Cons: Not really a con, just be sure you want an accurate high end sounding sub for music that is also sufficient for movies in a small to medium sized room. That's what this sub does really well. If you have a super large room, like rap or throw frat parties get a larger ported SVS or get two.

Very happy with this sub so far (still relatively new). I use it for my home theater, not for music. I'd qualify my review by stating that I like it for the money. Considering the size of the driver, it does feel a little under-powered. Probably should have bought the next size up. Too soon to determine build quality but styling and finish really look great. Can be a little muddy on the low-end but not so much that it gets in the way.

Pros: Very decent depth of sound Nice finish Low price

Cons: Slightly under-powered Lacking (just a little) on the low end definition (can sound a bit muddy)

This is a powerful and CLEAN sub. I'm using it in a 15' x 15' room for mostly audio. Running it off a pro mixer (control room out) and have it mixed so ever-gently (paired with some Klipsch bookshelf speakers) and it gives a very natural warm sound without being muddy. I'm not sure how any of the reviewers that say it "lacks volume" are getting that impression. It may just be a matter of personal taste. However, I want real-sounding bass that replicates the instruments I'm listening to in a sound-recording. This sub works perfectly for my needs. Highly recommend! .. oh. and I have my sub sitting on a hard-wood floor surface about 1-foot way from a wall. It DOES matter where you locate your sub.

Pros: Compact. Clean sounding.

Cons: none

Comparing this sub with my retired Boston acoustic mss-130 sub I'm a little disappointed. That was a 10" sealed down firing sub, this is a 12" forward firing with more power yet it seems slightly less powerful. It suits my system but I was expecting a little more. It still fills a larger HT room though. Shipping was quick and the price was decent. If I had th cash and to do again I'd opt for the SB2000 though. Over all good sub.

Pros: Small size. Good sound quality

Cons: Expected more bass from a 12" sub rated at this power level

Works well with my bookcase speakers and room size. Easy setup using the SVS recommendations. However, if you have a large room, this sub may not be what you're looking for.

Pros: Small size, great sound.

Cons: A bit pricey.

Good but not enough volume. I just ordered a svs2000 to supplement

Pros: Small and clean presentation. Lows tight and clear

Cons: Lacks volume

Very nice sub. Had hooked up with speaker wire. Now it is with RCA with full input ,using its own crossover. Works great either way. Kicks out those low tones. Used just for music. Went on SVS web site and gave me starting point crossover for my speakers. Very nice sounds much better than my surround sound sub did. Thanks to Tyler for recommendation.

Pros: Compact size and made nice. Like blue light when it's working.

Cons: None

If you want booming sub for a great price. This is the product to go buy. Deep sub that vibrates the whole house.

Pros: Deep rich sounds Adjustable nobs to customise to your liking

Cons: None

Using in my bedroom and it has nice tight clean bass

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Great add on your if looking for that extra bass. Go larger if you want a really big bass sound Works great for regular music

Pros: Compact

Cons: Not for massive bass

This thing rocks. I'm definitely no expert but for my living room, it can easily overwhelm you. Some people talk about feeling bass in your chest and even at higher volumes, this sub doesn't give you that sensation but you do feel it in your butt as it vibrates and shakes the floor. We have had to add felt pads behind all of our picture frames on the wall because they vibrate and the cabinets in our hallway on the complete other side of the house "breathe" when the bass hits so we have had to felt pad those doors as well. Overall - this thing rocks and makes music and movies whole.

Pros: Smallish, powerful, powerful, completely transforms the movie watching experience.

Cons: I needed to fortify everything in my house to stop it from rattling when this thing really starts to slam.

If you are looking to compliment bookshelf speakers in a small to medium sized area, this sealed subwoofer is simply outstanding. Tight, detailed electric bass blends seamlessly and drums have clarity and impact. This subwoofer is easy to set up and I haven't mentioned a price that is half what you should expect to pay. I would recommend a SVS PB1000 ported subwoofer for use in a surround sound system for even more dynamic punch.

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This woofer is amazing! Precise and real loud. I was contemplating between the ported vs sealed woofer and i can assure you that i made a wise choice choosing the SVS SB-1000. My apartment is pretty small and the living room where i am using this is around 14*10 feet. This woofer makes me feel every beat and thump that i was missing with my previous Bose home theater. I am using it only at 50% volume but boy... This thing is real good. I tried cranking it up to 100% and i could hear everything rattling around in the apartment. I am pairing this with the Denon AVR-X4300H and keeping this to LFE with 0 phase and 50% volume. I am so happy!!

Pros: 1. Precise Sound 2. Accurate Reproduction

Cons: 1. Should have included the SVS stands. Neighbors would be really unhappy!

I had a tough time deciding on this mainly due to the price. It was a lot of money for a single sub-woofer especially compared to my previous ones. Though this time I wanted to try something different to see if I was missing out on anything. Oh boy was I missing out! This sub-woofer works beyond great with movies and music and is really accurate even as you crank the volume up. I had to talk to several people (friends and Crutchfield advisers) and everyone said to go with SVS hands down. I'm glad that I did and wish I took the plunge sooner. If you are on the fence like I was just dive in! You will not regret it!

Pros: Accurate and house filling sound (it fills way more than a room with sound)

Cons: None

I bought this subwoofer based on the recommendation of a representative from Crutchfield. After having it for a little less than a year, I can say that I do not like it. Bass, yes, there's lots of it but not the kind that pleases my ears. The SB-1000 is very boomy and not well defined, in other words, mushy. It will not be part of my surround sound system for much longer.

Pros: Bass and lots of it

Cons: Boomy and mushy, too large and they are not very attractive

Initially I did not notice any difference from my old Polk sub. I spoke with SVS and they suggested I use my receivers auto calibration system. What a difference! The bass is clean clear and awesome. Thank you Crutchfield and SVS

Pros: Easy to set up and great sound.

Cons: None

Incredible sub for the money period. I mean this thing really rocks the house, and I only have it on 50%. Really great sub that really makes a home theater what its supposed to be. I'm just thrilled with the PB-1000.

Pros: Super deep bass for a low price. Its a high quality bass too, not boomy at all.

Cons: None that I can find.

clean tight bass, blends in beautifully with music and movies. Sealed sub is the way to go.

Pros: Tight hard hitting bass, blends in perfectly. Small compact size

Cons: my neighbors are to close

I love this subwoofer. It has deep tight bass. Awesome with music. Great bang for the price. It has better bass than my 10 year old M&K.

Pros: The compact design works well with smaller rooms.

Cons: None

This SVS subwoofer is used along with a Arcam integrated amplifier with Sonus Faber Venere 2.5 speakers and a Peach Tree DAC iTX. All my music is FLACs including high-bit rate (e.g. 24/192) from a Synology NAS via async USB B. It sounds great as an audio 2.1 system and it has no issues for film / TV / BluRay. Great low bass with high accuracy / tight. I've played all sorts of music -- pop, jazz, blues, classical, hip hop, metal -- and it does it all. I've set it only at 1/3 volume and can't imagine going much above it in the living room of my one bedroom apartment which is not a tiny room by any means. Aesthetically the black gloss piano finish and compact size goes well with my decor -- real walnut furniture (mid century modern), walnut veneer speakers, back glass entertainment console, black LCD TV, etc. So it's a win / win for me!

Pros: Has all sorts of inputs -- high level, LFE, etc. Adjustable -- cross over frequency, volume, phase control Standby mode (both awake/sleep) works flawlessly without the mono trigger cable to amp Good looking in black gloss piano finish Modest price for the sound quality On-time free two day shipping as usual

Cons: Can't think of anything besides wishing that Crutchfield had a local listening / viewing center

I replaced an older down-firing, rear-ported beast of a sub with the SVS SB-1000. Sorta like replacing a manatee with a gazelle. No more one-note, bloated, boomy bass. Instead I now have velvety, deep, fast musical bass. Who knew bass players played more than one note?! My living room is 16'x 20' with 9' ceilings. I was concerned that the SB-1000 would be a little underpowered for the room. Not at all! Not even close. This thing rocks the whole apartment just fine. Finding a sweet spot for it was easier, too, due to it's compact size. Holds it's own with movie soundtracks, too. Super deep, well-controlled accurate bass at a decent price. I couldn't be happier.

Pros: Bass like butter! Great on movies, but really shines with music.

Cons: I'd like to have the option to purchase a steel grille for it (like the one on the SB-2000).

Awesome! It sounds like the movie theater in my living room. Easy to install and setup for flawless sound

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Love this sub! I replaced a Klipsch 12". This SVS 10" is less "boomy", with a tighter sound. I plan to add a second one, once I pay this off.

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This sub passed the wife test first as it is compact enough to fit behind some furniture and isn't seen. It was easy to setup and adjusted to my room and system easily. I using it with a .Marantz integrated amp which uses speaker line level outputs for the sub and also Klipsch Rpm160 speakers in a room 25 by 35. I found the bass to be tight and gets deep deep enough for the jazz and blues i listen too. I like it and am happy with it.

Pros: compact size, good bass for music

Cons: none i can think of

After a great deal of research, I puchased an SB-1000 as a modern upgrade to my HK 3350 receiver and B&W satellites. I was seeking a sub that could deliver clean and accurate bass in a 12 x 16 foot living room connected to a slightly smaller dining room. My interests are purely musical though quite broad (60s-80s classic rock, 70s prog rock, Motown, R&B, and the odd pop riff), so I wanted something that had a capacity ranging from drums to bass and cello. The multiple inputs (including a high level one) simplified the connection to my older system. Owners of newer amplifier/receivers also have the choice of line-level or LFE hook-up. Either way, the initial set up was very simple (see SVS' article on subwoofer set up). The SB-1000 delivered fast, tight, and accurate bass right away. It dramatically improved my system's sound stage to the point where a blindfolded listener could be excused for thinking that I'm running a systen of hundreds of watts (RMS) through towers. The form factor of the SB-1000 is compact, fitting into my living room unobtrusively. Sonic performance is superb and very linear. It proportionally delivers strong bass, saving one from the hassle of having to fiddle with gain at low or high volumes. I really enjoy this sub and would highly recommend it for apartments and medium sized homes. In my view, it offers the best bang for the buck out there, making it a safe choice for those new to subwoofers.

Pros: Performance, ease of installation and set-up, small form factor

Cons: Rear mounted controls (would be handy setting up initially near a wall or corner), difficult to find at retail level (best ordered online or thru distributor)

i have only had this sub a short time but so far it has performed very well with jazz pop and rock excellent sub at a very good price.

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This sub pairs perfectly with my old school Paradigm bipolars. It's musical, but provides plenty of punch. I am very pleased.

Pros: Easy setup. Small footprint. Fantastic response.

Cons: None yet.

I like to set my sub to "Auto" so it will turn itself off after I turn my receiver off (Denon mid level receiver). In standby it shows a red light and it has a blue indicator light which turns on when the unit is on, but my unit doesn't come on when I think there's enough bass in the movie or program i'm watching to warrant the subwoofer to be assisting my speakers. When it comes on it sounds good, but my unit comes on intermittently and not when I think it should be on. I read the reviews for this unit before I decided to buy it and there were enough positive reviews for it for me to decide to buy it. I need to call Crutchfield and discuss this with one of their techs.

Pros: It sounds good when it works.

Cons: 50% of the time when the unit is set to "Auto" it stays in the off mode even when there is clearly bass in the movie or program i'm watching that needs the sub and the unit doesn't come on like it should. I'm disappointed to say the least.

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Fantastic Packaging, nothing like i have ever experienced, thats where the positive ends. Understand your room's cubic volume, I would rate this sub at best as a PC sub or for a very small room. SVS S B-2000 could have and should have been what I was sold. RCA Jacket pulled off the LSE speaker jack, you only get one opportunity to make a first impression. Im sure a good product, just a poor fit and a wrong selection by my sales person.

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I bought this with the intention of replacing my HSU sub (excellent sub but massive). I decided to see if I liked having two subs instead of just one before removing the HSU sub. I liked having two so much that I intend to buy another SVS sub soon so I can finally get the beast out of my living room .

Pros: small but has plenty of punch

Cons: none

In the last 6 year I have had to replace 2 sub woofers,( paying over $600.00 for each name brand)due to amp fail. I picked this sub, because of 5 year warranty and good ratings. Set it up with my 3D sound system(6.1) Testing with some of the DVD I knew had outstanding sound. Did a fine tune and I love the sound. I did get what I was looking for at a price I liked.

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The SVS SB-1000 powered subwoofer surpasses all my expectations. The compact design that houses a large 12 inch subwoofer in an acoustic suspension means loud, deep and accurate bass. This subwoofer blends perfectly with my Definitive Technology ST8020 as the low extension of the SVS subwoofer round out my entire system. The bass is always nicely controlled and even on very loud passages the driver never had a hiccup. I have always had ported powered subwoofer and after hearing how clean and accurate an acoustic suspension powered subwoofer sounds I am never going back.

Pros: Powerful accurate bass Very easy to adjust and tailor to your existing system Low distortion at loud passages Very compact and light design for a 12 inch subwoofer

Cons: None so far

Recommended by my advisor Rex, I even called the company to talk to them about there products. SVS answered all my questions and concerns, very friendly, helpful, and explained the difference between each of there products I was interested in. Set up for this subwoofer was easy, did exactly what the company said in there instructions book., This sub ROCKS!!!!, everything I have watch is fantastic with it. I have had def. tech. subs before this one and the SVS is just incredible, I'm impressed with the company,warranty, and the quality of this product.

Pros: BEST subwoofer I've bought, easy set up, and will be buying more SVS products in the future

Cons: None

The old. Onkyo Receiver, Bose 6.1 system that's 10 years old, still sounded good and was working well, buy It was out of date. No bluetooth, wifi, usb, etc... In with the New! Yamaha Aventage RX-A840 purchased from a different online retailer. Everything else is from Crutchfield. Cables are AudioQuest Pearl & Cinnamon HDMI. Speaker cables are AudioQuest Type 4 & Rocket 33 for speakers & Black Lab for Sub. SVS SB-1000 Sub (Scratch & Dent) Focal Chorus 705 Bookshelf Speakers & Focal Chorus 716 Floor Speakers. Center Channel Klipsch RP-440C. And all housed in a Rosewood 7ft x 9ft entertainment center with a 3 yr old LED Samsung 50 in TV. I probably spent $3K 10 yrs ago and I did not use AudioQuest cables. The old system was nice, but my ears have matured away from Bose since upgrading my car system to Focal, listening to Hi-Res music files with a DAC, and having high end Headphones and Earbuds. I understand there are much nicer systems for a lot more money. But, for the money, I am a very happy customer. I would have loved to use a Focal Center, but I needed a center that could hold my TV, and Klipsch had one. The sound is amazingly Smooth, balanced, and powerful! Everything blends well despite being a front facing 5.1 system. I get Great separation on movies, music, and TV programs. Yamaha does an excellent job of processing and I don't miss having speakers behind or beside me. Very clean Highs, Mids & Lows singing in perfect harmony...

Pros: Powerful & Very Smooth Bass. Not Boomy unless you want it to be.

Cons: None

Was running a 3.1 set-up with a Yamaha RX-V677 AVR, and Definitive Technology 800 side speakers and sub, as well as a DT 1000 center speaker. Sounded good, but decided to upgrade a bit. Changed my side speakers to Definitive Technology 1000. Nice difference. Movies sounded good, but felt music was a little underwhelming. Planned on upgrading the sub to Definitive Technology 1000 Pro Sub, but decided to do a little research first. After reading a number of forum posts and reviews, came away with the impression that there were better choices for a powered subwoofer. SVS subs consistently received stellar reviews from customers and industry reviewers. Picked the SB 1000 sub over the PB 1000 because 1) many reviewers said it was better for music, and 2) it was smaller. I live in a townhouse and my living room is not too large. I added a set of SVS Soundpath Subwoofer isolation feet which raised the sub a bit more off the ground and helped prevent floor and wall shaking. Want to stay on good terms with my townhouse neighbor. Love the sound and depth coming from the SVS sub. Much more complex than what I got from the DT 800 sub. Of course, I didn't compare it to the DT 1000 sub, but I'm very happy with my choice. The SVS sub and Definitive Technology speakers are a great package.

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