A look Inside The SVS SB-3000 Subwoofer

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  • @generationbehindhifi
    @generationbehindhifi  Рік тому +12

    If this video gets 200 likes I will do a look inside video on my SVS SB-16 Ultra. If you would like to support the channel, then please considering purchasing your SB-3000 from the below affiliate link. Your support is much appreciated! Thanks!
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    • @generationbehindhifi
      @generationbehindhifi  Рік тому +2

      Wow! Already close to 114 likes! I wasn't expecting this many likes so quickly. I guess a lot of people really want to see a look inside video of my SB16 Ultra. Is it too late to change the rules? ;) Just kidding!

    • @yordanaleksandrov8443
      @yordanaleksandrov8443 Рік тому +1

      Just added the 200th like. I guess you have work to do now haha. You're very charismatic.

    • @generationbehindhifi
      @generationbehindhifi  Рік тому +1

      @@yordanaleksandrov8443 LOL! I guess so. :)

  • @sb44-444
    @sb44-444 Місяць тому +2

    I currently run four SVS SB-3000 in a small theater room. The four subs add a powerful low end presence that one or two subs up front can't achieve. It's not about sound volume, it's the quality smooth blend for music and movies. I run the front two at 0 Phase and the two rear at 180 Phase. SVS are top notch people to work with. The reason I went with sealed subs was because for music ported subs seem to be a half beat off due to the travel time in the port. The SB-3000 have enough power and room shaking ability if needed, but can be dialed back so the windows don't shake. Excellent review!

    • @D.L.W.
      @D.L.W. 10 днів тому

      I run dual SVS SB-3000's up front and a single SVS SB16-ULTRA in the rear of my 15' X 18' living room home theater.

  • @yngve6640
    @yngve6640 11 місяців тому +5

    Thanks from Norway. Your video helped me make up my mind. I will buy this subwoofer for my stereo music system. From this video, it's obvious that SVS builds serious quality products at friendly prices. The beefy element looked impressive, good power amplifier with app control DSP, nice stiff thick baffled box, good looking outside finish... And people say it sounds great. I believe it will satisfy my needs 👌

    • @ln3346
      @ln3346 10 місяців тому

      did you buy it yet? it is a bit pricier for us in Europe though, especially here in Southern Europe.

  • @teddine7366
    @teddine7366 Місяць тому

    I always wanted to hear the SVS products. They look amazing but only your ears can tell. I was impressed with the cabinet build on this one. And this guys customer service experience I feel was top notch. That's important.

    • @sb44-444
      @sb44-444 Місяць тому

      The quality is top notch! I currently run 4 SVS SB-3000. 2 in front and 2 next to my listening area. I run the rear two at 180 Phase and the front obviously at 0 Phase. Using the SVS app makes setting up and dialing in four subs a breeze!

  • @BobbyBass-x6i
    @BobbyBass-x6i 6 місяців тому +3

    I love SVS subs. I have a pair of SB1000 Pros. Excellent performance for the price. A 12 inch cone in a 13 inch box. They fit perfectly in my 2 front corners. Rock on!

  • @christisdale9977
    @christisdale9977 8 місяців тому +1

    Thank you for your video,my driver needed to be replaced in my sb-3000 and I had no idea on how I was going to replace it.

  • @KUROGoma1
    @KUROGoma1 5 місяців тому +1

    I had the same issue with a new svs sb-4000. I heard it's an issue though with this brand. Svs support was awesome and sent me a new driver.

  • @teddine7366
    @teddine7366 Місяць тому

    I was checking out your McIntosh gear. I'm from New York and I am proud of the excellent gear they make right here in New York. Before covid I went on their factory tour. That was so cool. And they have listening/demo rooms so you can check out their gear and they were so cool about it and let me be hands on playing different cd's and records. Using a 100,000$ system was a dream. I don't know if they are doing factory tours again but you should check it out and see if they do.

    • @generationbehindhifi
      @generationbehindhifi  Місяць тому

      Very cool! Thanks for sharing. McIntosh is my favorite brand because of their excellent build quality and attention to detail. And the best part is their stuff sounds so good and is made right here in America.

  • @LewyKablooe
    @LewyKablooe 10 місяців тому +1

    I'm having the same rattle issue on my JBL 550P. I'll use your upgrade video to fix it.

    • @LewyKablooe
      @LewyKablooe 7 місяців тому

      Forgot to update. Everything worked out great and it is a clear upgrade. The feeling of the subwoofer beating in your chest is fun and this takes it up a notch.

  • @maxr8780
    @maxr8780 2 місяці тому

    I've had the same issue with my SB3000. The dealer replaced the driver under warranty. Good customer service from the French SVS retailer!

    • @generationbehindhifi
      @generationbehindhifi  2 місяці тому +1

      I agree. SVS has one of the best customer service departments in this industry.

    • @teddine7366
      @teddine7366 Місяць тому

      This is really nice to hear. I've been tempted to try one of their subs but want to hear in person first.

  • @joebroyles5680
    @joebroyles5680 17 днів тому

    You should do this with the SVS PB 3000.

  • @jensschlegel346
    @jensschlegel346 Рік тому +2

    Hi :-) Thanks for a great video!
    I have an amplifier module from an SVS PC13-Ultra and recently got hold of a speaker unit from an SB-3000. I want to make a woofer and have entered the TS parameters here from your video, for the speaker unit into the design program WinISD. I have calculated that an SB-3000 has a volume of about 44 litres.
    When I try to design a closed cabinet with 44 liters and the speaker unit with the parameters from your video I do not get the desired result. I get a result that says 50Hz at -3 dB. The specifications for the SB-3000 say 18 Hz +-3dB. Can there be DSP in the amplifier that can compensate for the difference?

    • @generationbehindhifi
      @generationbehindhifi  Рік тому +1

      Absolutely. Just about all subwoofer manufacturers use some form of DSP to reach their desired frequency response.

  • @midnightrunner9336
    @midnightrunner9336 7 місяців тому

    Great video of the almighty SB 3000 and makes me appreciate mine even more! I've been jamming a pair for the past year with my KEF LS50 Metas and love the sound 🤘

  • @Mike.Macmyazka
    @Mike.Macmyazka Рік тому +2

    I’d like to see an RSL Speedwoofer or Monolith subwoofer done in the future. I’d REALLY like to see anything from JL Audio done too. Preferably Fathom V2 or E-Sub but they’re so expensive I wouldn’t expect you to get your hands on one so I’d be happy with even a Dominion. Won’t even talk about the Gotham V2…lol.
    Also you said guess high so I guess I was a bit too high on the SVS weight.

    • @generationbehindhifi
      @generationbehindhifi  Рік тому

      Thanks for the great suggestions! I have heard good things about the Monolith subs and have always wanted to try one out. I think next year is the year when I pull the trigger on one. I have heard the original JL Fathom F110 and was not impressed at all and thought it was crazy overpriced. Maybe things have changed since the v2?

    • @Mike.Macmyazka
      @Mike.Macmyazka Рік тому

      @@generationbehindhifi I’ve heard some really good things about V2 myself but it’s kind of like an endgame sub for me so I probably won’t be able to touch anything of theirs for a few years at least if ever. I’d like to audition one but I have to drive 100 miles plus to a dealer that has them. So I don’t see that happening.

    • @generationbehindhifi
      @generationbehindhifi  Рік тому +2

      ​@@Mike.Macmyazka Just make sure that you purchase from a dealer with an excellent return policy if you do pull the trigger on a JL subwoofer. IMO they are way over hyped or at least they were back then. After walking away so disappointed during the F110 demo, I never had the urge to demo another one and you definitely don't want buyer's remorse when spending that kind of money! Edit: I can't believe JL now wants $4000 for F110 v2 subwoofer. Back when I had my demo they were around $2200! Wow!

  • @sk9592
    @sk9592 Місяць тому

    You should do a comparison between this and what you can get for $100 more with the RSL 10E. Even if you don’t want to buy one yourself, you can use the in-depth measurements that Audioholics took to make that comparison.
    Sometimes the “best value” option isn’t always the cheapest option. Especially when saving that last $50-100 means giving up a ton of performance and build quality.

  • @AUClay
    @AUClay 11 місяців тому +1

    That’s what I have and love it!

  • @bobpfeiffer9745
    @bobpfeiffer9745 2 місяці тому

    Thank you for a great video! What do think the xmax of the driver is?

  • @Paulscole3
    @Paulscole3 Рік тому +1

    Did you happen to have two of these drivers that you recently sold, and they were both making that clicking sound?...lol. I've been talking to a guy on Facebook Marketplace who had two of the SB-3000 drivers for sale, but he mentioned a similar problem to what you're dealing with. He was very upfront and honest about the noise and everything, so I very much appreciated the honesty. Someone else ended up buying them for the same purpose that I wanted them for, which was a DIY project, but I was curious to know if you were the one I was talking to?

    • @generationbehindhifi
      @generationbehindhifi  Рік тому

      It wasn't me. I still have mine because I'm thinking of doing a dissection video on my broken driver to see if we can determine what went wrong. I only have the one SB-3000. Two would be cool!

  • @Jack96993
    @Jack96993 6 місяців тому +1

    Only thing you need now is another SB 3000 😅 I have 2 Ultra 13 subs, plus my towers have built-in powered subs The bass in my listening room is outstanding 👌

    • @generationbehindhifi
      @generationbehindhifi  5 місяців тому

      LOL! One is plenty for my up stairs living room. :)

    • @Jack96993
      @Jack96993 5 місяців тому

      @generationbehindhifi I'm thinking it's not about more base but rather getting rid of the nulls Check out if you haven't already Subwoofer 101 He has many really good UA-cam vids about setting up Subwoofers He swears by 2 subs Plus he swears by 2 subs

    • @D.L.W.
      @D.L.W. 10 днів тому

      I run dual SVS SB-3000's up front and a single SVS SB16-ULTRA in the rear of my 15' X 18' living room home theater.

    • @Jack96993
      @Jack96993 10 днів тому

      @D.L.W. do you still have pictures on the wall 🤣

  • @Jack96993
    @Jack96993 6 місяців тому

    I'm I correct that the SB 3000 replaced the SVS Ultra 13 ? I've had mine for 13 years They are gloss black 17 inch x 17 inch with a 13 inch driver The sub weighs 92 lbs In the last year I've upgraded to the DSP amplifier upgrade kit and now everything is controlled by their smart phone app You have to love SVS!!!

  • @AudioElectronicsChicago
    @AudioElectronicsChicago Рік тому +3

    it is an upper level sub for sure

    • @generationbehindhifi
      @generationbehindhifi  Рік тому +2

      For sure! IMO true reference level performance starts at the 3000 series at SVS. It truly is a phenomenal subwoofer for the money!

  • @ichkannlesen12345
    @ichkannlesen12345 Рік тому +1

    Very nice Subwoofer 👍

  • @glenncarroll886
    @glenncarroll886 Рік тому

    Great review inside this sub! I see you have Sonus Faber Sonetto 8's. I have the 5's in a 2 Chanel system. Do you think this sub will match well with the Sonetto's or is is too big. I own the SB 100 pro for a theater setup and love it. Thanks!

    • @generationbehindhifi
      @generationbehindhifi  Рік тому +1

      Thanks! I have Sonus Faber Venere S speakers (they look very similar to the Sonettos) and they are a really good match for the SB-3000. I purchased the SB-3000 specifically to match with my Sonus Faber speakers and have an SB-16 paired with my B&W 802 Diamonds in my primary system. Both subs have been great at doing both music and movies. The DSP on both of these subwoofers really helps with integration.
      If you're more of a two channel music guy, then you might want to look at the REL S510 or S812 if you can swing it. Hope this helps!

  • @davidgerald1639
    @davidgerald1639 Рік тому +1

    Enjoying dual sb3000

    • @teddine7366
      @teddine7366 Місяць тому +1

      That has to be nice.

    • @D.L.W.
      @D.L.W. 10 днів тому

      ​@@teddine7366I run dual SVS SB-3000's up front and a single SVS SB16-ULTRA in the rear of my 15' X 18' living room home theater.

  • @Mike.Macmyazka
    @Mike.Macmyazka Рік тому +1

    Well I know it’s an odd size sub. 13 inch. So I would assume it has to be at least 35 pounds. I don’t think it looks like it’s too much heavier than that based on motor structure. I guess the question is how thick is the enclosure and how much bracing is there? The amp shouldn’t weigh much.

  • @jkfotonet
    @jkfotonet 2 місяці тому

    Not sure about that svs but I'm drooling on you macs

    • @teddine7366
      @teddine7366 Місяць тому

      I was too. I'm from upstate New York so I have pride when it comes to McIntosh. If you come around there look into a factory tour.

  • @Cr1ms0nPwnda
    @Cr1ms0nPwnda Рік тому

    Any chance you got the box volume while in there? I ended up with one of these drivers and need to build an enclosure.

    • @generationbehindhifi
      @generationbehindhifi  Рік тому

      Sorry! I'm not taking it apart again. Although if I had to guess, it's probably a little over 1 cu feet in volume. You could also plug in the T/S parameters of the driver into WinISD and it will give you the optimal box size depending on what frequency curve you prefer. Hope this helps!

  • @cristianx9343
    @cristianx9343 2 місяці тому

    I always wondering how u cool down a subwoofer? mine it has a heatsink on the back and is getting hot as hell in 1-2 hours of use at 50% volume? ( DYNAVOICE THUNDER T12)

    • @generationbehindhifi
      @generationbehindhifi  2 місяці тому +1

      Your subwoofer must use a class a/b amplifier? It's pretty typical for class a/b amplifiers to run warm. Since I don't know how warm its getting I would assume the engineers knew what they were doing and designed the heatsink to keep the amp within operating temperature. If it were me I wouldn't worry about it.

    • @cristianx9343
      @cristianx9343 2 місяці тому

      @generationbehindhifi its a class D amp 650W hot at the limit u can still keep hand on the heatsink.

    • @generationbehindhifi
      @generationbehindhifi  2 місяці тому +1

      @@cristianx9343 The below website claims your subwoofer uses a class a/b design? If you can still keep your hand on the heatsink then you probably have nothing to worry about. topaudiovideo.bg/1056-dynavoice-thunder-t-12

    • @cristianx9343
      @cristianx9343 2 місяці тому

      @@generationbehindhifi sorry in my country romania is wrong information on the website. I found out now. So is ok for long periods of listening. Thank you very much! I will grab another one cuz is on sale rn for good price.

    • @generationbehindhifi
      @generationbehindhifi  2 місяці тому +1

      @@cristianx9343 No worries! It looks like a very nice subwoofer.

  • @Michalslanskycz
    @Michalslanskycz 10 місяців тому

    What should I do 😭😭😭. I have a 15 inch sub sealed made and it can't rumble. How to solve it?

  • @BoRerunn
    @BoRerunn Рік тому

    How does it compare to the new Klipsch RP line that came out this year.

    • @generationbehindhifi
      @generationbehindhifi  Рік тому +2

      I would love to get my hands on one of the new Klipsch RP subwoofers. They look sweet and the specs are a huge improvement over their previous generations! Maybe one day I will be able to let you know which one is better.

    • @BoRerunn
      @BoRerunn Рік тому

      @@generationbehindhifi i picked a RP 1000 on 30% off sale, and a 10" sub shakes my apt and 1/2 volume 😜👍

    • @generationbehindhifi
      @generationbehindhifi  Рік тому +1

      @@BoRerunn I bet! 30% off? I had no idea they were running sales on them already. That's a lot of sub for an apt! I bet your neighbors love you! haha!

  • @Lowkey_nxthxn
    @Lowkey_nxthxn Рік тому

    You should look at the klipsch r 100sw

    • @generationbehindhifi
      @generationbehindhifi  Рік тому +2

      I did do a look inside video on the Klipsch R10SW which is almost identical to the R100SW. Because of that, I have no plans to do a video on the R100SW since its too similar to my R10SW. Thanks for the suggestion though!

    • @Lowkey_nxthxn
      @Lowkey_nxthxn Рік тому

      @@generationbehindhifi no problem

  • @chandlercameron9977
    @chandlercameron9977 2 місяці тому

    Why do you never head about split wound coils in car audio

  • @joeydelmarsjr.646
    @joeydelmarsjr.646 11 місяців тому

    what tower and center speakers are those?

    • @generationbehindhifi
      @generationbehindhifi  11 місяців тому

      Are you referring to the speaker later in the video? If so, those are my Sonus Faber Venere S tower speakers (I have a review video on them) and the center is a Sonus Faber Sonetto Center. I really like them!

  • @D.L.W.
    @D.L.W. 8 місяців тому

    My sound system consists of 6 SVS Ultra Bookshelf speakers (2 for the mains, 2 for the side channels, and 2 for the rears), an SVS Ultra Center speaker, 4 SVS Prime Elevation speakers ceiling mounted for Dolby Atmos and 2 SVS SB-3000 Subwoofers. The system is powered by a Parasound Halo A52+ 5 channel amplifier and a Yamaha Aventage RX-A8A 11 channel AVR with dual AC Infinity AIRCOM T9's keeping them cool, and all are connected to a Panamax M5400-PM Power Conditioner. The output power of this Living Room home theater system is 2,800 watts R.M.S.

    • @generationbehindhifi
      @generationbehindhifi  8 місяців тому +1

      Very nice! Thanks for sharing.

    • @D.L.W.
      @D.L.W. 10 днів тому

      ​​@@generationbehindhifiI recently added a 3rd sub to the mix, an SB16-ULTRA!!!

  • @vegapower454
    @vegapower454 Місяць тому

    I just picked up my new Dayton 21 inch Kraken, I about blew my back out, 116 pounds.

    • @vegapower454
      @vegapower454 Місяць тому

      Nice video, pretty nice looking sub.

    • @generationbehindhifi
      @generationbehindhifi  Місяць тому

      That's the spirit! The 21" Dayton Kraken looks badass. I bet that thing is so loud a deaf person could hear it. Enjoy it!

  • @buzzcrushtrendkill
    @buzzcrushtrendkill Рік тому +3

    Ah, so that's what the inside of my sub looks like.

  • @danemoreno88
    @danemoreno88 3 місяці тому +1

    I’ve had a sb3000 it was a fantastic sub for a sealed sub but ultimately I went with a rythmik l12 which imo was better and cheaper I think the sb 3000 is probably the best all around sealed sub they make love the metal grill as well

    • @generationbehindhifi
      @generationbehindhifi  3 місяці тому

      I really like my SB3000 and I think it offers the best value out of SVS's lineup. I tried a Rythmik a years back (friend bought it) and thought it was ok, but it was the entry level one. I might have to try another one since so many seem to be pretty happy with them.

    • @danemoreno88
      @danemoreno88 3 місяці тому

      @@generationbehindhifi yea there is a ton of different ways you can set it up and easy to set up wrong but with the servo it’s the best with music and it goes down to 12 hz

    • @generationbehindhifi
      @generationbehindhifi  3 місяці тому

      @@danemoreno88 Good to know! I really want to try a REL sub that connects using the high-level inputs? Curious if you have any experience with them and how they compare to the Rythmik?

    • @danemoreno88
      @danemoreno88 3 місяці тому

      @@generationbehindhifi I don’t have any experience with rel but I know they are highly regarded in the 2 channel community not my cup of tea though don’t like all the brand badging on them

  • @ddvette9
    @ddvette9 Рік тому +2

    What’s your thoughts on the this SVS 3000 vs the REL 1205? Or is that comparison coming in a future video?

    • @generationbehindhifi
      @generationbehindhifi  Рік тому +1

      Did you see my review on the REL 1205? In that review I refer to the HT1205 as the "poor mans SVS SB-3000". The REL HT 1205 is a great subwoofer for the money, but it has no where near the output, bass slam, and definition that the SB-3000 can produce and it shouldn't -- just compare the drivers between the two. The choice of drivers between these two subs is light years apart in terms of technologies, but the REL is a great value option if you want SB 3000 like performance on a shoe string budget. Hope this helps! :)
      Thanks for the suggestion! Maybe I should do a comparison between the two? Hmmm....

  • @அன்புதமிழன்மகா

    Bro please this driver impedance please

    • @generationbehindhifi
      @generationbehindhifi  Рік тому

      Impedance of the SB-3000 driver is mentioned in this video. All you need to do is look at "Re" from the screenshot that I took from the TS parameters.

  • @RdandTrk1
    @RdandTrk1 Рік тому +4

    I'm guessing that driver weighs 30 pounds.

  • @m4nc1n1
    @m4nc1n1 Рік тому

    100lbs

  • @Pete.across.the.street
    @Pete.across.the.street Рік тому

    40#

  • @soumyajitdeb3943
    @soumyajitdeb3943 Рік тому +1

    Can't believe such as expensive sub woofer has a stamped steel basket. SVS has really cut corners of late.

    • @generationbehindhifi
      @generationbehindhifi  Рік тому +9

      Where did you get that? I never said that! The SB 3000 uses a diecast aluminum basket!