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A little over a year ago I had contacted SVS and suggested they should add a subwoofer in the $500 range, something that had SVS quality but was a bit easier on the wallet than their current offerings were. The response was rather tepid, so I let it go. Apparently someone at SVS must have been thinking along the same lines because they ultimately released not one but two models priced under $500, the PB1000 and SB1000. After spending time with both I understand why; they're targeted at two different customers, and they fill those niches perfectly. The PB1000 will probably end up being the bigger seller, because it has the depth and output most home theater fans crave. Don't completely dismiss the SB1000 though, because it fills a need like few other subwoofers can. It's tiny, but that's not how it sounds or performs. The bottom line is that SVS has created a pair of entries in the budget subwoofer category that have their signature sound, but at an affordable price.
My room is quite small and that is the reason I bought Bose Cinemate 120 at the first place.
Any suggestion for small room as these 5.0 speakers are too big. At the same time I don't want to compromise sound at all...
There is not much in your price range for decent speakers. those Pioneers are about as good as it gets.
If your budget allows these Chane speakers would be very nice as well and a step up from the Pioneers.
I have found this great review of the SB1000 in my search for a new HT sub.
Currently I have a Velodyne Optimum 12 inch (SPL-1200 Ultra) wich gives me enough output, put the bass seems too be boomy and sloppy for my taste. So I have thought about getting dual SB1000 for better coverage of the room and a tighter/faster bass.
I know I might loose the "chest pounding feeling" when watching movies, but I find myself listening to music more often than ealier and the Optimum simply is'nt tight/fast enough for music.
My HT setup is:
Marantz SR7008
MK Sound LCR 950
Velodyne Optimum 12"
Would you say that dual SB1000 would deliver tighter/faster bass than my Velodyne?
The SPL-1200 Ultra is not often thought of as an underachiever, so it's a bit surprising to hear you say that. Has it been tuned and optimized? Have you had an opportunity to try different locations? Bass can be a bit finicky so perhaps there's something you can do with the current unit to make it perform up to your satisfaction.
Only you can answer that question I'm afraid - the best any of us can do is give general advise and suggestions. We would need a lot more information before anyone can really assist though. Things like budget, usage (HT, music, gaming), listening habits (loud, quiet), room size (HxWxD), current speakers, physical size and/or WAF restrictions, etc.
The PB-1000 would easily be able to handle a room that size, so from that standpoint you would be fine. It should be able to play deeper as well - in spite of the smaller driver - but the Polk might have more mid bass and so may appear to be more powerful when the two are compared. What about the Polk are you not happy with that makes you want to change?
The Polk is pretty good for the money, and as Jim said good mid bass output, for even a medium sized room. However, below 30hz, it rolls off pretty quickly. This will leave for wanting on action movies with deep stuff.
I assume you mean PB as in PB1000.
I did consider the sb2k. It's a fantastic little sub, and I think it would do good in that space. I'd call SVS and ask Ed since he's intimately familiar with both, and could tell you the differences with total certainty. IMO? Yes it would be better. For my own taste? I'd go with the PC2k. I just like everything a little above what's necessary. Future proofing?
Yeah. Multiple subs offer the potential to smooth the response at the LP. In that size room two PB1000's would be plenty. I saw budget is open but what's the actual limit?
I am looking to upgrade from my current subwoofer which is a Polk DSW 550wi. It would pair up with a Yamaha YSP-5600 soundbar.
The room is 14x21 with 10ft ceilings. Usage is pretty much 70% movies and 30% music. We listen at medium to loud levels.
I have been looking at the SB-1000 because of size and WAF. My budget is around $700.00 but could go a bit higher is need be, so the SB-1000 is well within my budget. SVS told me the SB-1000 should be able to handle a room of this size with no problem but would just not play as loud through the frequency range.
Anyone have experience with the SB-1000 in a room of this size?
I have been looking at the SVS and Martin Logan Dynamo 700w and if I go with the SVS would be also purchasing their
wireless kit.
My review was done in a room about 1200 ft^3 smaller than yours, and the SB1000 was just enough for the amount of space I have. Frankly, I don't see the SB1000 being able to provide sufficient output and depth for movie watching in the 2940 ft^3 you have. For music perhaps, but not movies. If WAF prevents you from getting something more appropriate - like the PB2000 - you might want to consider the SB2000 instead. That would fare better in your room and fits within the budget.
I Agee with Jim here. A pb2k is the minimum sub I'd purchase for that much space. If you're on concrete, it's that much worse(not sure if you are). I had an sb2k and it's fantastic and small. I think it's not enough for 3000cuft either. As far as WAF goes, don't forget that it's your space too. I remind myself that periodically, however we have 7.3 in our living room so I've use up a lot of WAF.
Thanks, I am not on concrete. Wood floors and full basement under that. I have also used up a lot of WAF but we will see what happens.
I may be able to swing the SB-2000, at least it is a little narrower and not as high as my current sub.
I agree. If your budget is $700, the SB-2000 would be a better option. If you can stretch your budget a bit (and maintain WAF), you might want to try dual SB-1000s.
Hi guys. I can new to this forum and I wanted to ask some questions about the PB1000. My room is about 1100 cubic feet with a carpeted floor. I like games, movies, and music equally. I like Metal/rock/dubstep/EDM. Would that sub be enough or should I increase my budget? I read Jman's review and it seems the PB1000 seems good to me. Thanks.
If your room is sealed, so 1100 ft^3 is the entire space, then the PB-1000 would have no problem with that. The room I used for my review is about 50% larger than yours, and it was just fine. If you really like to push things the PB-2000 might be more to your liking, but if your budget doesn't allow that I think you would be pleased with the PB-1000.
Do you think the PB2000 to be worth $800? I assume you would consider the Rythmik LV12R a much better buy for $590? The PB1000, PB2000, and Rythmik get lots of positive reviews though. Thanks!
I haven't had the opportunity to hear the PB-2000, but I imagine it's a very good subwoofer. The LV12R is not the Rythmik equivalent to that model though, it would be the LVX12 instead. The LV12R sits in between the PB-1000 and PB-2000. If you can afford the extra few bucks the LV12R is well worth it. If not, the PB-1000 is certainly no slouch.
I get redirected to https://www.hometheatershack.com/gallery/file.php?n=11095 and getting blank indeed when using Chrome.
Internet Explorer and Edge are showing an avatar with X, like missing image.
Firefox says "The image "https://www.hometheatershack.com/gallery/file.php?n=11095" cannot be displayed because it contains errors.".
L.E.: In case it helps, the below seems to be the HTML code I grabbed with FF Inspector:
<a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.hometheatershack.com/gallery/file.php?n=11095" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.hometheatershack.com/gallery/file.php?n=11095&w=s" alt="" class="tcattdimgresizer" onload="NcodeImageResizer.createOn(this);" border="0"></a>
Tried today with Safari from OS Sierra, Mojave and latest iOS, still nada. Safari shows me the "?" sign.
Till now I have this tested from 2 desktops (Win 10 and iMac) and several laptops, even with VPN to another country from EU. Wondering if it's just me or...continent related issue?
Retried for several times with VPN from different countries: US Central & East & West, UK, France, Germany etc Now I'm on Norway VPN and still can't access it. I really think it's an incompatibility with the new browsers or OS updates. At this moment I'm on MacOS Sierra, few minutes ago I was trying from Mojave, and half an hour ago tried from latest Win10 (just updates last night). Computers used: DELL E5430, E5440, ThinkPad T430, T440, X230, iMac 2012 etc.
Wondering what I should retry...I'd really love to see those pics after all.
If you can PM me an email account I can send you an MS Word document of the review. That would have the pictures.
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