SVS
PB-2000 Pro Series 12-inch Ported Subwoofer
Best high-performance subwoofer for immersive home theater and music enthusiasts.
Experience breathtaking output and subterranean deep bass extension with the SVS PB-2000 Pro. This powerful subwoofer brings reference performance to more homes with its sophisticated Sledge STA-550D DSP amplifier and innovative 12-inch high-excursion driver. The optimized dual-ported cabinet design delivers deep, room-filling output without distortion, even at reference levels. Control is convenient via the SVS smartphone app, offering easy adjustments for volume, DSP functions, and custom presets for music, movies, and gaming, ensuring a personalized and immersive audio experience.
$1199.99
Owner Satisfaction
4.7
/ 5
Category Rank
348
/ 6561
#348 in Speakers
Price vs Category Average
-18%
Below average
Frequency Response
162903
/ - Hz (± dB)
Who it's for
- Home theater fans craving cinematic, room-shaking bass impact
- Tech-savvy users wanting convenient, precise sound adjustments via smartphone
- Audiophiles demanding clean, powerful performance at high volume levels
Who should skip it
- Apartment dwellers or owners of small, space-constrained living rooms
- Budget-conscious shoppers looking for an entry-level audio solution
- Casual listeners intimidated by complex audio calibration and setup
Performance breakdown
Low Frequency Extension
Reaches subterranean depths that bring cinematic scale to any home theater.
Output Authority
Maintains clean, room-filling impact even at high reference volume levels.
Control Precision
Smartphone app integration makes fine-tuning your sound profile incredibly intuitive.
Transient Response
The high-excursion driver delivers tight, punchy bass without lingering muddiness.
Build Integrity
Non-resonant cabinet construction ensures the focus remains on pure, clean output.
Integration Versatility
Custom DSP presets allow for seamless transitions between music and movies.
Key Specs
Frequency Response
16-290 Hz (±3 dB)
Amplifier
550 watts RMS (1500 watts peak) Class D
Driver
12-inch high-excursion SVS driver
Cabinet
Bass reflex with dual front-firing 3" ports
DSP
50MHz Analog Devices Audio DSP
Dimensions
17-3/8"W x 21"H x 23-15/16"D (with grille)
Weight
64.8 lbs
Connectivity
Bluetooth, USB
Features
- App control for easy setup and tuning
- Dual front-firing ports for improved bass accuracy
- High-excursion 12" driver for deep, loud bass
- Advanced DSP for pristine sound quality
- Preset listening modes for movies and music
- Touch controls on rear panel for quick adjustments
- Non-resonant cabinet construction
- Reference performance at an accessible price
What customers say
This subwoofer earns high praise for its authoritative and visceral low-frequency performance, delivering seismic, room-filling bass that elevates the home theater experience. Users consistently highlight its effortless output and deep extension, noting that it achieves explosive dynamics without sounding boomy or muddy, maintaining surprising musical control. A key feature driving satisfaction is the SVS smartphone app, which simplifies complex calibration tasks like adjusting crossover and equalization directly from the listening position. The robust build quality reinforces the investment. While large, customers agree the size is a necessary trade-off for the exceptional, impactful bass performance delivered.
Know before you buy
The SVS app allows you to adjust volume, crossover frequencies, and parametric EQ settings directly from your listening position. This makes it much easier to fine-tune the bass response to your specific room acoustics without having to crawl behind the subwoofer.
Yes, the PB-2000 Pro features dedicated DSP presets for music and movies. You can quickly toggle between these modes via the app to optimize the output for a tight, musical response or a more cinematic, high-impact experience.
Because the ports are front-firing, you have more flexibility in placement compared to rear-ported designs. However, as with any subwoofer, you should still experiment with placement to avoid corner-loading issues that might cause boomy or uneven bass.
While the PB-2000 Pro is a powerful unit capable of filling large spaces, its precise DSP control allows you to tame the output for smaller rooms. Keep in mind that it is a physically large cabinet, so ensure you have enough floor space for its 17-inch width and 24-inch depth.
The high-excursion 12-inch driver is designed to move a significant amount of air with high precision. This allows the subwoofer to reach deep, subterranean frequencies while maintaining clarity and avoiding distortion, even when playing at high volume levels.
No, this is an active subwoofer with a built-in 550-watt RMS amplifier. You only need to connect it to your receiver or processor's subwoofer output using a standard RCA subwoofer cable.
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