SVS SB-1000 Subwoofer Overview
The SVS SB-1000 is a compact yet powerful sealed subwoofer, designed to deliver precise and controlled bass performance in any listening environment. It combines elegant aesthetics with exceptional engineering and is available in three premium finishes: Black Ash, Piano Black, and Piano White. The front-firing 12-inch driver is housed within a rigid, acoustically inert cabinet that eliminates unwanted resonance and distortion. The design is complemented by a high-quality cloth grille with a secure pin-and-cup attachment system and a detachable power cord for convenient placement and setup.
Dimensions and Weight
The cabinet measures 34.29 cm in height, 33 cm in width, and 35.56 cm in depth, or 37.1 cm with the grille attached. The subwoofer weighs 12.2 kg, while the shipping package weighs 15.4 kg with box dimensions of 48.2 × 45.7 × 45.7 cm.
Driver Specifications
The SB-1000 features a high-performance 12-inch SVS driver with an FEA-optimized motor system that minimizes distortion and ensures clean, tight bass. Its high-power voice coil provides excellent thermal management and long-term reliability. The lightweight cone offers high sensitivity and fast transient response, while the durable rubber surround ensures long-lasting performance. Dual high-grade ferrite magnets provide powerful motor force, and a vented pole piece enhances cooling efficiency and reduces mechanical noise, ensuring consistent performance at any volume level.
Amplifier Specifications
Powering the subwoofer is the Sledge STA-300D amplifier, rated at 300 watts RMS with a peak dynamic output of 720 watts. The advanced Class D topology ensures efficient, cool, and stable operation even under demanding playback conditions. The amplifier includes an eco-friendly green standby mode that consumes less than 0.5 watts, a main power switch, and a detachable power cord for easy maintenance. It is RoHS compliant, lead-free, and carries international safety certifications.
The SB-1000 offers flexible control and connectivity options, including Auto-On or On power modes, DSP-based digital control for accurate frequency response and consistent performance at all playback levels, stereo RCA line-level inputs with an 80 Hz high-pass filtered output, and five-way binding post speaker-level inputs. The continuously variable low-pass crossover allows seamless integration with any system and includes an LFE bypass option. Additional tuning options include variable phase control and precise volume adjustment. Input impedance is 47kΩ (unbalanced RCA) and 2kΩ (speaker level).
The SVS SB-1000 stands out for its ability to combine compact design with deep, articulate bass and a refined aesthetic, making it an ideal addition to both music and home theater systems.
