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A Great Alternative if Space is an Issue

A solid and capable sub that can hold its own against larger alternatives. If you have the space go larger but you will get diminishing returns. Especially good as a music sub.

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Disappointed

I bought this because the rep on the phone suggested it. It sounds so bad I don't use it. I'm self employed and very busy, I was able to treat myself to the McIntosh RS250 and this was recommended to pair with it. I'm way past a return window but truly feel I wasted a lot of money on this. It makes noise not bass. It ruins the sound coming out of the McIntosh and I have just turned it off and can't see why I would turn it back on...I wish I had been able to figure this all out within the return window, but I wasn't able to spend the time. Looking at all the other reviews, maybe the McIntosh is simply that good and this isn't that bad but as a pair it doesn't work for me.

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SVS 3000 Micro

Simply wow

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SVS 3000 Micro

Excellent subwoofer. The idea was to purchase a small subwoofer to use in a library room which was on the small to medium size. Its prime role was for music and paired with Sonus Faber Concertino speakers. The pairing was excellent and seamless giving the Sonus Fabers great dimensionality - 3d sound stage. The folks at Crutchfield were extremely helpful in selecting and setting up this subwoofer. This is the 3d piece of equipment I have purchased from Crutchfield in the last month or so. I am extremely pleased.

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Excellent Base, fits nicely in small homes

Great base from a small package, works well with the wireless transmitter I purchased to go with it

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Great Bass

Amazing subwoofer and easy to setup, the app allows to fine tune the sound from your listening position, definitely recommend this subwoofer and any SVS product.

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Seamless Integration

Replaced a set of speakers with a set with much more detail. Loss a little sound on the bottom end. Had read many reviews of subwoofers and decided that the features available on the 3000 micro may make seamless integration easier. After making the recommended settings and allowing about 40 hours of break-in, on the pair of 3000 micros, I finely tuned the position and sound using Room EQ wizard and the SVS control app. The final adjustments created the seamless integration I was hoping for. Subs are fairly quick and blended well with the main speakers. Would highly recommend the SVS 3000 Micros.

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So far, so good!

My first sub. I've got a ton to learn. That's really why I picked this one. The app makes hearing how changes affect the sound of the sub from my seat. No adjusting then going back to the listening position. The sound is very good even at lower volumes. I have a lot more tinkering to do, but I couldn't be happier with this purchase.

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Fantastic little compact sub. I think 2 of them would be the way to go.

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This is what 80Hz and below should be!

Wow, after purchasing one of these, I want to replace the rest of my gargantuan subs with this little jewel. My medium/large, oblong room is almost too much for them, however, I'm used to standing beside a 5-string player and prefer to be a little low-end heavy. After doing "the sub crawl" with these, I found a corner to really make these shine. The sound is very musical, punchy, not boomy. They blow my ported subs, Klipsch 120sw and PreSonus pro 10 out of the water for music. For AV, I set the crossover a bit higher with the app, and I'm of to the races. Overall, I'm pleased as punch. Would recommend and buy again.

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great

All my wives pictures are vibrating on the 2 walls outside of my room. I will tone it down when I fine tune things a bit. If you need a small powerful sub its the way to go.

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Love this subwoofer!

Love this subwoofer. Nice small package that provides plenty of bass punch without being boomy. It really hits the low notes too. Definitely recommended!

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Musical and muscular!

The early generations of subwoofers were wall-shaking behemoths best suited for hard rock, action films, and meeting halls. Subsequent subwoofers provided a more natural sound that bolsters classical and jazz listening in small rooms. I endured both generations before I purchased the SVS 3000 Micro from Crutchfield. Besides its unobtrusive small size and ease of use, the SVS 3000 Micro is simultaneously musical and muscular. I use it in a medium-sized room within a home theater system that supports conventional stereo. To date, my SVS 3000 Micro has not wandered independently, is fast, and thwarts bada boom via phone app adjustments and custom settings. Although I was up and running within five minutes, user tweaking takes time. Overall, the prior reviews are right; the SVS 3000 Micro is highly recommended in small and medium-sized AV settings. Two tips: plug it into a good surge suppressor and turn it off between uses.

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Paired this sub with OSD in ceiling speakers, sub sounds nice and I love the phone app for controlling it

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Get it, you will be happy!

I am very happy with the SVS 3000 Micro. I added it to a pair of powered bookshelf speakers to round out the frequency response. I put it on top of the bookshelf. My wife still hasn't noticed that its there. But she HAS noticed and commented on how great the bass is. Another thing...accoustically innert. Amazing. It doesn't rattle anything in the room at reasonable levels. I recommend this to everyone!

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SVS 3000 Micro subwoofer

Wow, that was my first impression of how the 3000 Micro sounded. 2nd was the fact that it is beautiful. Every time the wife and I sit down to watch programs or movies I am amazed at the house shaking rumbles coming from such a small package. Do to limited space, I have this sitting directly behind our couch but you would never know it's there, the wonderful sound appears to be coming from everywhere. The opposing drivers in a sealed box plus great amplification makes for an amazing combination. I am truly impressed.

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Over rated SVS

Well SVS micro is simply a boom box with no low end. Over rated product. I own an earlier SB13 and clearly the quality is superior. SVS is mass produced and the quality is lacking. I replaced the 3000 with a KF92 and effortlessly outperformed the 3000. Similar design but just weight of the unit + separate amps per driver offers considerably better sound and more value vs a higher priced boom box.

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Very good bass in a small footprint

Bought two of these, using them for music to complement my revel f206, and for home theater. Its app is a big advantage for controlling subs from my listening position, this was a deal breaker on deciding between SVS and REL. Will like to sound compare them against the RELs, but chance since it require more $$$. Anyway, after several months I've been able to find the right spot, but is has taken some work due to my room acoustics . These subs have three preset available so you can set three different sound modes. For my room set-up probably two SB-1000 pro would work better or at least, would required less effort for the right spot. But don't get me wrong, my issues were related more to room acoustics. These subs have a small footprint but provide more bass that you may expect, sound is excellent, articulated and fast. Remember, these are dual active opposing drivers subs, so you have 2 drivers per sub. SVS app is excellent!

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Really impresive subsoofer.

Has a lot of power and clear base response. Replaced a SuperCube III that died twice. Although the SuperCube has a 16-200Hz rating, at 600watts (I think peak, as the specs. do not define if it is RMS or Peak) the 800 Watt RMS from the SVS Micro 3000 really fills the room. Room is open on two sides and about 16 ft x 20 ft. I also have a Polk 12 inch subwoofer that can shake to couch, but even with it off the SVS does a great job making you feel the base. And it does have better base definition than the Polk Audio. Connected to a Yamaha RX-A2A.

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All you need, really...

The small size makes it so much easier to place and move, and if you primarily listen to music then there is little if any compromise on sound quality; for the average listener you will not be disappointed. The phone app is such an advantage and makes it so easy to tailor the sound to the recording; until other manufacturers create something similar this by itself is a compelling reason to get this or any SVS sub.

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Quad 3000 micro

Running 2 pair stacked in small room, two channel stereo only system. Hard to beat run this way.

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Small Powerhouse

My woman's living room is small (16x16). The TV is 10' from the couch and there are chairs in both corners of the TV wall. Space is a premium and she will not allow large speakers. When I moved in she had 2 small powered bookshelf speakers sitting on the floor next to the TV stand. First I slipped in a pair of Warfdale EVO 4.2s in place of her anemic speakers. That was fine but those corner chairs hid the speakers. So I put them up on stands. She now hates them...shes a minimalist. Fast forward what to do about a sub? How can I hide one of those? Enter SVS 3000 micro! It behind the corner chair, hidden so well she hasn't seen it and it's been 2 weeks. The bass the 3000 cranks out is incredible. Phone app works well. It fills that low bottom end the Warfs can't touch. I'm very happy with it.

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More Thump, Less Boom

Upgraded from a SVS-SB1000 (non-pro). Has less boom but more thump, which is what I wanted. It won't peel the paint off your walls, but you will hear drums and bass like they were meant to be heard, without overpowering everything else. Also, the app is amazing. Be able to change the sub volume from your couch is a game-changer.

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SVS rocks

Sales rep highly recommended this based on my room and system specs...and it DELIVERED!! Powerful sound. So good

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Punchy and fast

Compared the SVS 3000 mini to the 1000 and they are nothing alike in my system. I have a 3000 mini paired with Klipsch Forte IV's for a 2.1 music set up and the 3000 matches well with the fast bass of the fortes. The additional $200 over the 1000 is worth it for the space saving, minimal cabinet resonance and additional punch in the upper bass frequencies.

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The missing piece

The size of this subwoofer is perfect for my available room. Although a larger sub may pack more of a punch and deliver more bass. This sub meets my current needs. I have a cambridge axr100 and a pair of Martin Logan f2's. In a relatively large room with tall ceilings this sub fills in those lows that were missing . Highly recommend this to someone looking for that missing punch without a lot of room to spare for the sub.

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great sub for my 2 channel music system

Really nice sub, great for music. really exceptional precision and controls

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SVS 3000 Micro

Amazing sound from such a small sub! Definitely recommend it for any system where space is a concern and needs more bass.

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Hear That Bass!

Wonderful sounding subwoofer. Punchy bass that sounds great in my small audio room. The app is very user friendly and helps control the features of speaker without having to do it manually. The size of the sub is perfect my room, not too big and not too small-just perfect!

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A very good compact sub

Six months in, this is unequivocally a great little sub. There's nothing like it in similar X,Y,Z dimensions or weight. Given its size, it is very powerful and fills in the lows missing from a pair of Polk R200 series bookshelf speakers really nicely. Don't expect performance like a 12-16" sub, but response down to 30Hz is really good, and could probably be goosed a bit with the app. With digitally adjustable volume buttons and an LED power output display on the unit it's easy to re-tune for different tracks and music genres, and you can make this sub really drive the lows (top 40, rap, hip-hop, test tracks) or just have it be a cleanly integrated part of the sound stage (preferable). Though it's expensive, I really recommend this sub if you need to fill in the lows in a high-end system but don't want some giant unmovable sub the size of a car. Really solid and pleasing performance for that usage. I'm driving this with the LFE port on a Yamaha A-S801 and it's just about perfect. I scored the scratch-and-dent price and it's 100% worth it. Crutchfield rules.

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SVS 3000 Micro

Let's start the review with a shout outs to Ace at Crutchfield who guided me into this subwoofer and then Jay at SVS who expertly guided me through the set up process. SVS does a fantastic job of getting your sub perfectly aligned with your room and your system. Everyone who purchases a SVS sub should call their support line for initial set up. Just superb! So, my room is 20 x 20 and this little sub is killing it. It gets plenty loud quickly. The sub has great punch and is perfect in my Onkyo/Def Tech 4.1 combination. Somehow this little guy raised the soundstage significantly. Good for movies and music. I could not be happier. And even though this little beast is pretty as can be, my wife is happy because it is tucked away under a little table next to our couch. 5 Stars for service, for design, for SPL and for sound quality!

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Awesome!

This small sub sounds amazing. It is great for a small/medium room for sure.

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GREAT little sub, but..

My experience is a bit unique with this sub. I'm using mine exclusively for music. I purchased the SB-1000 PRO first, but because of its size, wanted to try the micro, given that logistically, it fit PERFECTLY into my entertainment center (and out of the way). The 1000-Pro is off to the side, and kind of in the way. That said, I got used to the 1000, and found that in my experience the 3000 micro couldn't compete with the frequencies of the 12" speaker of the 1000. A big part of me couldn't help but wonder if I would've been perfectly happy with the 3000 micro, had I purchased it first. It's important to understand that when it comes to bass frequencies, wattage makes a HUGE difference (regardless of what volume you're listening at). That's one of the reasons bass guitar amps can be 1000+ watts. It's not for the volume, as much as quality of tone. That said, I returned the 3000 micro, and may either go with a single full sized 3000 that has more wattage, or just pick up 2nd 1000 Pro, given it sounds very, VERY good, with my Cambridge CXA61 & Wharfedale Lintons. The golden question will be.will it sound even better with one 3000, or two 1000 Pro's??? We'll see! I hope my research benefits your decision in some small way. I can't recommend their subs enough, and recommend you start with the micro, then work your way up from there, if you're not happy.

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SVS 3000 Micro

Sounds great. Love being able to tweak the sub from my phone. Blends well into the speakers and you don't realize there is a "sub" but it fills out the missing low end of our speakers.

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SVS 3000 Micro

I purchased this to add a little bass depth to the music we listen to in our great room. WOW were we surprised! It added so much dimension our B&W bookshelf speakers in the great room sound almost as good as the large B&W floor standing speakers in the music room. The sub is very musical and blends in nicely. Not overpowering but a nice amount of sweet oomph. Also it's so small I you don't really even notice it. Only had the sub for a week so can't wait to hear how it improves with age.

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Disappears in a room and sounds great.

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Expensive at First Sight, A Great Value Once Listened To

This subwoofer is darn good. If you want to add bass to your system, whether to beautifully round out the sound or create some "boom," this is a good choice for the space-conscious audiophile. I have been using this subwoofer over the past year and have grown to appreciate its power, the quality and tuneability of the bass produced from this 12" cube. Expensive at first sight, a great value once listened to.

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Packs a punch in a small size.

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Great subwoofer

Sounds great and paired nicely with my small Martin Logan main and center channel speakers

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SVS 3000 Micro

This subwoofer blew me out of the water! First time testing a SVS subwoofer out and the amount of bass that was coming out was shaking my house. This product is definitely worth the money!

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SVS 3000 Micro

A solid subwoofer in a very discreet package. Do not expect subterranean bass, however. The app allows you, for example, to boost the level at or above 20Hz, up to 6dB, with various slopes. Music contains plenty of information at that frequency, but, no matter where we placed the two subs, the subwoofer could not reproduce--and therefore boost--anything in the 20-25Hz region. And it could boost the 25-30Hz region only modestly. Use this sub (or a pair) if you want to supplement bass at or above 30Hz, not "above 20Hz" or even "above 25Hz." The listed frequency range is thus a bit misleading on this SVS product (or maybe it's just a lot more strict this time). Think "30Hz and above," and you'll be on target--unless, of course, you want exactly that 20-30Hz region fleshed in. If that's your target, do not buy this sub or even a pair of them, as we did and then were forced to return. Buy a sub that actually does 20-30Hz (or lower), all of it. The old line about subwoofers--"there's no replacement for displacement"--applies here. This mighty little box just can't move enough air to genuinely flesh in the sonic region below 30Hz.

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Satisfies my needs

I was debating between this sub woofer and the SB1000 Pro. I'm glad I went with this. It needed to be white and it fits perfectly where I wanted. The small footprint was important to me and I just needed to fill the lower frequencies on my basic 2 channel set up. Sounds good to me and the SVS app makes making adjustment a breeze. I'm using it in my 3 car garage with 2 Dynaudio Emit 10's and a NAD C700. Note: I bought an open box to save a few more bucks and I couldn't tell it was used at all. I used the savings towards the SVS SoundPath Subwoofer Isolation System. Overall I'm very happy with my purchase.

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Absolutely Remarkable!

Having lived with this sub for over 2 months now I think I can share my opinions on it. First off this may be the best value to performance deal out there in subwoofers. I have it running in a mid-sized room with an NAD C328 integrated amp and a pair of Triangle BR03s. The build quality is very good. The SVS control app works great and makes this an easy sub to integrate into your system. This little sub produces wonderfully clean tone with clear definition. It is accurate and musical in its presentation. The amp is powerful and provides a tremendous amount of control. This sub has never felt like it was anything less than composed regardless of what I was throwing at it. The dual opposed firing 8" woofers provide some truly remarkable low extension. It is hard to overstate how tiny this sub actually is-I thought the SB1000 Pro was small but this makes them look huge. All in all purchasing the 3000 Micro is a no brainer.

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Great Bass In A Tiny Package

Wow. SVS managed to get 12" bass out of a tiny 8" subwoofer. Set this up in my den (20x15) and it truly blew me away. It has high spouse approval factory due to it's size. I can't fit anything large next to my bookshelf speakers due to the limited room and I wouldn't pick any other subwoofer for the job. Highly recommend. It will not go extremely low, but I still think it's better than most 10" subs.

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great little subs.

I'm enjoying my new subwoofers. I did two of them. one on each side of the room. Very nice, and what I would call very tight. Fabulous with music. and did a great job while watching movies.

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Great Subwoofer

Seriously impressed with this Sub. Unboxed, hooked up and tuned to the room in about 10 minutes with the SVS app. It produces punchy tight deep bass in my setup.

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SVS 3000 Micro

Love the small size, great low end performance! The app allows you to greatly impact the response curve and work out any room accustom issues.

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Great once it's setup correctly

If you have the room then get the SB3000... If you have a middle to small room and want stealth bass output, then this is great... That said, when I first set it up I was pretty disappointed. I ended up calling SVS and they set me straight. Turns out I needed a stereo cable vs a single rca with a y connector. It was choking the signal. That with a few changes to my app settings and the thing came alive. I have dual SB3000's in my hometheater system and they also helped me tweak my calibration settings as well. I think most people will benefit from calling them. They are great! The micro's bass is tight, accurate and blends well with my Elac Carina's. The receiver is a Arcam sa20 stereo setup with white Bluesound node. I think it looks amazing! Lastly, due to design the micro's enclosure literally doesn't vibrate at all. It's balanced on the two small beams and doesn't move or vibrate the table at all. Pretty cool.

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Great Sub with Super WAF factor!

This is a solid well made small subwoofer with incredible bass performance. It is fast and deep and easy to adjust in real-time from the mobile app. It integrates well with the 3 speakers I have tested it with. These are the Martin Logan Classic 9 ESLs, the Martin Logan Motion 15s and lastly with the Buchardt A500s.

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Small but powerful

Very powerful sub especially for its size. Easy to place in room because of size, looks and great setup app. Very pleased. I was skeptical of its performance before I received and tried it, but now I am a believer. Great for small room audio.

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Amazing sound from this small sub! Good connectivity and app.

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SVS rocks

At first try without the app, It was being outperformed by an older VX-11 Velodyne. Dialed in with the app and messed around a bit with placement, and this thing rocks. It's in a smaller 10X12 room mostly used for 2 channel listening. It may be overkill, but I'm going to get a second one. This is paired with the new RP-600M II and couldn't be happier. Sub is musical and super transparent.

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Not enough

8 inch drivers can only do so much. Don't over estimate. Returned for SB-3000

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Sub is amazing for the size! Excellent product

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Excellent

I love it, this sub fits nicely in my space. I would fine it hard to find a better space friendly sub that sounds this good. Paired with the SVS Soundpath TriBand wireless transmitter this thing fits anywhere and sounds great. Due to the opposing dual-drivers the case of the sub produces no vibrations. Each sub drives in the opposite direction at the same time and balances the box. If you put your hand on the box you will feel no movement, even though it may be bumping loudly and filling your room with sound. It is magical. I would be surprised if SVS didn't copy this design with woofers in the 12-16" range. They have really found something special with this design. I would love to see this concept replicated with drivers that dig into the basement down to 20Hz and below. Super happy with this purchase. I will likely buy a second one soon.

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I chose this over SB2000

I previously owned a SVS SB2000 (which I loved) and was concerned about whether or not this micro would be satisfying / how it would compare. I decided to buy based on reviews. Once I got it set up, I was initially disappointed with low end not feeling right. I contacted SVS for support to make sure I wasn't missing something - it turns out a setting on my pre-amp was causing the bass to distort. I removed that setting and now this micro is exceeding expectations. I really can't believe how powerful it is - I use it exclusively in a 2 channel audio setup and I wanted a sub that was subtle, musical, but could also dial up and be fun when I want it to. I love this micro! A few final thoughts: 1. if you have any concerns or problems with the micro during setup, contact SVS for support! they are really top notch. I'm so glad I reached out to them instead of just returning this sub 2. if you are deciding between this sub and the SB2000, you really can't go wrong with the micro. I'm very pleased. 3. the app makes this sub really amazing to control and setup. I love being able to play with the EQ, volume, and low pass filter and see results in real time vs going back and forth to the sub and my listening position.

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Small sub not small sound

Integrates perfectly into a small space. Feature rich product at a very competitive price. It's smaller in real life than I thought it might be but doesn't lack in size.

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SVS 3000 Micro

Great little speaker. Provides plenty of power and tight control for home theatre and even music.

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SVS 3000 Micro

Very easy to set up. Using it with NAD N10v2 and Focal Chora 826. Integrates well with this system, very seamless crossover at 80 Hz. Also I needed the small footprint, and the piano black matches my other components. Highly recommended.

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Great form factor, sounds great.

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Cost vs. Perfoemance/value

There is no subwoofer at any price for this size that will even come close to being this fantastic. You can pay more but you will not get more. Nuff said??!!

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Great subwoofer for apartments and finicky speakers

After a lot of research and the obligatory Google spreadsheet comparing my options, I settled on the SVS Micro. It was essentially between this and the KEF KC62. While the KC62 is the better looking of the two, the feature set between these two is pretty much identical and the lower cost of the SVS along with a comprehensive control app won the day for me. In use, it is fantastic. I have it paired with a set of Genelec 8320A monitors. The whole setup works wonderfully, with a nice clean sound where the bass can be easily dialed in since the Genelec's are so small and lacking in low end. For my purposes, that of having a small unobtrusive subwoofer that delivered great sound, was flexible, and looked good, the SVS micro checked all the boxes.

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SVS 3000 Micro

The svs micro can put out quite a bit of bass. It has been a struggle though getting it tuned to play nice with my B&W towers. It can be booming most likely due to my room geometry and layout. I don't think my experience is due to this SVS. Overall the app makes it really easy to adjust. Very compact for the bass it produces.

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SVS 3000 Micro

So much power in such a tiny box! I'm honestly still in the process of optimizing my setup, but what I've experienced so far is enough for me to keep this unit--it's more of me deciding whether I need another one for my small room :) The phone app control feature is very useful, especially when first setting up and fine tuning speaker system. Happy with the purchase!

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Size Is Important

I learned it the hard way why the size is important for a sub. The Micro is cute and rated high in amp power. The listed bass end is as deep as 23 Hz. The operation relies on micro-processors. But all this doesn't help much in extending the lows in bass. My main speakers go below 40 Hz. I checked SVSound.com and found that the Micro's freq response curve is not flat down passing 40Hz. Instead, it goes a long slope down by 12 dB from 40 to 23Hz. And I have no idea what the listed +/-3 dB means. The interval is 12 dB, not 6 dB. Wattage-wise, I tried to dial up from the default -10 dB to 0 dB. It did help but still not deep enough. The Micro has two drivers moving the air in opposite directions within a closed box. The sound pressure there will be doubled and the total output of the amps has to be quadrupled. For this reason, a bigger, single-driver sub may need only 1/4 of the wattage in order to move the same amount of air.

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low and loud in a nice small form factor

This unit is awesome. It can play low and loud in a nice small form factor--this SVS replaced my Velodyne micro vee.

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SVS 3000 Micro

recently purchased the SVS SB 1000 Pro, but a few days later read up on the 3000 Micro which I had not seen. Swapped out the SB1000 for the Micro, and this thing is on a whole different level. At normal volumes, probably not a huge difference, but once the wifey goes out shopping and I get to crank the volume, OMG! This thing literally kicks butt! Didn't really intend to spend this much on a sub, but buy once, cry once, right? Typical SVS beautiful build quality, great remote app and hard to believe it can deliver this kind of performance from such a small footprint. Now I see what all the audio reviews were so impressed with.

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Best of Both Worlds

I got rid of my 5.1 system because although movies sounded great, music didn't sound nearly as good as my old 70's stereos. So I bought a 2.1 Parasound pre-amp & amp (with a Theater bypass channel) and some KEF R3s and a very musical sounding sub. So now music sounded great, but movies didn't have that chest thumping overdone bass that media subs have. So after watching a U-Tube review of this sub and the phone app that comes with it, I bought one. Now I have the best of both worlds. I have two pre-sets: music, and media (which I also use for sports). Media is louder and has a parametric EQ 4 db bump at 50 hz that's 1 Q wide. Music has flat EQ and is lower volume. Depending on which I'm listening to, I just whip out my phone open the SVS app (which automatically connects to the sub via Bluetooth) and select one of my presets. Music and movies/sports both sound exactly like they should. And the technology they put into this puppy lets it achieve low frequencies like a 12" sub, but in a more compact package. It costs more than their comparable 12" sub, but I like the options it gives me on placement.

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Awesome little subs great value versus comparable units

I purchased two SVS 3000 Micro subs from the Crutchfield Outlet reassured that they were under warranty and covered by Crutchfield's return policy. One was an open box and the other a scratch and dent. The subs arrived very quickly to Hawaii and were double boxed with packing peanuts filling the gap. One inner box was clearly damaged and previously repaired with tape so I assume this was the scratch and dent unit. I'm happy to say there is no discernable damage to the sub itself and both units are functioning perfectly and playing nice with my main speakers. Very happy with my decision to purchase the SVS Micro from Crutchfield.

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The sound is not micro!

Wow, these little guys really work well, particularly as a set. The bass is tight, and the program is outstanding. They definitely punch way above their weight. I highly recommend them.

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SVS 3000 Micro

Nice sub, very controlled! Super nice app you can adjust for any room and equipment. The presets are nice to have when moving from music to movies to cable.nice and easy.

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The Little Engine that Can!

This is a phenomenal subwoofer regardless of its small size. I'd put it up against almost any other traditional front-firing 8" or 10" sub and it would more than hold its own. My Micro 3000 is being used in a 260 sq. ft. dedicated "theater" room in my house that has a vaulted ceiling and some nooks for windows that make the acoustics a bit odd. I was initially getting some nulls and dead spots for bass when trying the sub. Concerned it could be the subwoofer I brought my 10" Martin Logan Dynamo from downstairs and had the same problem but it was even worse. After trying some different locations with the Micro 3000, running Audyssey again and adjusting the Micro 3000's settings with the fantastic SVS phone app the sub came to life and sounds FABULOUS. For my particular room and its odd shape this sub works perfectly and I attribute a lot of it to the fact this is a dual-driver, side firing subwoofer. You essentially have two 8" subs co-located and firing in opposite directions. I was able to position the sub out of sight as I originally wanted along a back wall about 3 ft. from the corner. If you're considering this subwoofer I'd highly recommend it for a few reasons and for a few particular use cases: 1. Performance-to-size ratio is incredible. Sounds much larger than it is. 2. The SVS app provides great control and let's you make adjustments to level/volume, crossover point, EQ, etc. from your seat. 3. Lots of placement flexibility. Try it in different spots.

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I'm Impressed!

I'm not new to subwoofers and I have learned over the years that cheap ones can be frustrating because they just aren't enough. I have two Martin Logan Descent i's in my living room, and two SVS SB-3000's for home theater. I have a pair of Cambridge Min Minx 21's that I put in the dining room with an old Denon AVR-786 and a Denon 3910 for SACDs. I wanted to use the SVS app so I got the SVS 3000 Micro for "background music." This goes way beyond background music, this thing is fun! I don't really notice sound coming from the Micro Cabinet but it makes the little Cambridge speakers sound many times their size. Cheap subs pound, these go deep with authority! I really like this sub, it delivers an amazing amount and quality of bass.

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Mini-Dual Sub Enclosure, Big Bass!

Own two Martin Logan Subs, this my first SVS sub owned. Purchased this sub because of the dual sub, cancel distortion design. Was surprised this sub could reach 23 Hz distortion-free. Pair this sub with two Peachtree Design 5 satellite speakers, blended well and matches the glossy-black finish. Surprising sound from such a small sub!

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Solid performing small sub!

I bought this after reading several reviews. It is perfect with my Martin Logan 35XLs- and Monoprice full analog tube amp!

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Small & Powerful

I was deciding between REAL 7i, SVS 2000 Pro and 3000 Micro. This new sub will pair with my existing KEF sub, and B&W 704 S2 tower speakers powered by Hegel H120. The listening space is typical sized condo living room. Mostly for music, from rock/pop to classical. SVS won over REAL for the ability to use APP to control the sub. This is critical because different music has different bass, and the B&W tower provide such a good bass, some music doesn't need additional boost of the subs, but others may need different level of boost. Being able to adjust from the listening position is the deal breaker. Narrow down to 2000 Pro vs. 3000 Micro, they are so similar in sound signature, I can hardly hear difference in 90%+ cases. Even for the ones I do hear difference, I think the position of the sub may be a factor. I was expecting the 3000m to be faster, but I can't tell from my audition. Same as the low end extension, I can't hear the advantage from the 2000 Pro neither. If I were being critical, the 2000 Pro may be a bit smoother. So, for the sound itself, I may pick the 2000 Pro. However, the small size and flexible placement of the 3000 Micro wins the day. I can put the 3000m INSIDE an open end table/stand behind the decorated pieces, and it still produce the almost same sound as the 2000 Pro. Both units drop bluetooth connection once a while, but re-connection doesn't take any effort.

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SVS 3000 Micro

Awesome. Incredible what it adds to the new stereo system. Nicely built, small dimensions for a sub and really, really good at it's job.

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Compact and powerful

Deep bass despite the small size. The App is outstanding, very useful. It's so small that it's placement is very convenient. SVS has produced an outstanding subwoofer that looks beautiful and is priced competetively.

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Tight, Low extension.

Just what I was looking for. A sub that can play low and loud. I have the crossover set at 70hz, and the parametric EQ set at 45hz with .8db gain. The volume is turned up enough to blend and fill in the bottom end with some Audio Engine HD4 speakers. This Micro 3000 is steady as a rock at any volume because of the opposing drivers. Tight response and great low extension. I listened to Rock, Country, Pop, Metal, Rap, this lil' sub did it all. I have a Rel T/5i in another room I use regularly. This SVS sub gets louder than it. It performs like a really nice 10" in a sealed cabinet. This is my first SVS sub I have owned. I am impressed!

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The reviews are not wrong

I had researched this sub by reviewing a variety of YouTube channels from respected audiophile, subwoofer, and HT reviewers, and with the price tag and my previous experience with SVS, I decided to pull the trigger on this sub. It is literally tiny, and by far the smallest sub I have owned. It's even smaller than the SVS Ultra Bookshelf speakers I am pairing it with! But it packs a strong and sustained punch, with tight and strong bass output. The SVS app allowed me to easily integrate the sub to my room and system, and it only took me 15 minutes to get everything dialed in. I love this little sub, and the wife acceptance factor is insanely high, given its small footprint and that the gloss black is a perfect match for my speakers. I am using this in a medium sized bedroom, and it does more than well enough for our needs, even when it's not able to be placed in a corner because of the position of our 2-channel setup and TV. If you are in the market for a smaller sub that delivers well above its size and price point, you can't really go wrong with this little beauty.

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Love this!

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SVS 3000 Micro

I purchased two of these units to replace some Polk Audio subwoofers. I was very limited in space to fit the subs to provide bass for a larger media room. These subs fit the bill perfectly. They are powerful enough to make the room come alive and I finally have my media room starting to replicate an actual theater instead of just a big TV.

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SVS 3000 Micro

Don't let the size fool you, this little one thumps! Replacing an almost 40 year old ADS with 2 front firing 8"s and does so very well, has a ton of power, have yet to hear distortion. Room is a good 16 x 18 and open to other parts of the house. The App is really good, can adjust things like slope, etc. Impressive!

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Inconspicuous Bass for Multi-Room Area

Very nice bass addition to a HEOS driven, Sonance in-ceiling speaker system that serves an open living/dining/kitchen area. Adequate bass in all three room areas. Bluetooth app and controls are convenient. It also met the very important inconspicuous criteria.

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Love This Sub!

This sub is what I would call transformational. Previously, one would have to buy a very large and expensive piece(s) of equipment to get the glorious, tight bass that the SVS 3000 Micro produces. A footprint of just under 11" and a finish in glossy black makes this a very attractive addition to your audio equipment. A great plus is the mobile app that allows you to control all of the advanced features of the sub. This subwoofer is a great value for the investment! Highly recommended!

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