SVS SB5000 REvolution - Subwoofer

Equipped with SVS reference-level subwoofer technology, the SB-5000 R|Evolution delivers astonishing output with refinement and musicality—a level of subwoofer performance never before seen at this price point. This output pressurizes the room below 17Hz with crystal-clear precision and impeccable control, satisfying audiophiles and home theater enthusiasts alike.

All-new 15-inch high-excursion driver with dual voice coils in a stacked motor. Dual monoblock amplifier delivering 2,000 watts continuous and over 5,000 watts peak with discrete MOSFET output. Extreme subwoofer intelligence thanks to a 295 MHz Analog Devices DSP. Tuning and control via smartphone app.

SVS SB5000 R|Evolution

With the emergence of SVS's new flagship subwoofers, it was only a matter of time before this unprecedented technology spread to the latest models at a more accessible price point. Now, the 5000 Series R|Evolution delivers a level of performance and user experience that far surpasses anything else available in its class.

Featuring a sealed cabinet design, the SB-5000 R|Evolution delivers crystal-clear music output with impeccable tonal accuracy and unerring control, sure to delight even the most discerning audiophiles. Yet it also packs enough power to fill a room and extend down to 17Hz, ideal for the most demanding cinematic action scenes.

Effortless low-frequency output and extreme SPLs, without a hint of distortion, are delivered by a formidable 15-inch driver with edge-wound dual voice coils, powered by a dual monoblock amplifier rated at 2,000 Watts continuous and over 5,000 Watts peak.

There's also intelligence to match the power. A 295 MHz Analog Devices DSP, the most powerful processor ever used in a home audio subwoofer, ensures impeccably precise frequency response and optimal performance in any condition.

The SB-5000 R|Evolution shatters all performance benchmarks for subwoofers in its class. With technology carried over from the 17-Ultra Series R|Evolution, named the world's best subwoofer by nearly every reviewer and industry group, it exceeds expectations, making reference-level experiences possible for more and more people.

Effortless output from the 15-inch high-excursion SVS driver

The most powerful sealed-cabinet subwoofer driver in its class features all-new edge-wound dual voice coils, suspension, basket and an extreme-excursion surround to achieve visceral sound pressure levels with impeccable accuracy.

• Lightweight and rigid 15-inch glass composite cone with optimal stiffness-to-mass ratio for maximum efficiency and acoustic linearity.
• Two-phase toroidal electromagnetic motor generates massive force with precise control, remaining authoritative yet detailed and controlled.
• The extreme excursion SBR catenary surround maintains a pure and long pistonic motion of the driver.

Foolproof Control from Edge-Wound Dual Voice Coils

Precision-engineered dual edge-wound voice coils ensure stable electromagnetic current transfer to the 15-inch driver for authoritative output and precise driver control.

• Six-layer bifilar voice coils conduct the massive power from the dual mono amplifier to the motor with maximum thermal efficiency, resulting in effortless acoustic output.
• Flat-wound aluminum voice coil wire maximizes density for optimal magnetic field strength and thermal capacity.

STA-2000D Dual Mono Amplifier Design with Discrete MOSFET Output

A revolutionary amplifier platform with technology adapted from SVS's flagship subwoofers. Conservatively rated at 2,000 watts continuous and over 5,000 watts peak, the innovative design maximizes the driver's potential with refined behavior and flawless response at any volume.

• The high output current of fully discrete MOSFET transistors with Class D amplifier efficiency generates immense sonic force with precise control for exceptional performance at all volumes.
• Each monoblock amplifier drives one of the voice coils inside the motor to ensure precise control and maximize the power delivered to the driver.
• Eight 60 Amp, 200 Volt MOSFET transistors provide extreme high current for reference-level output with maximum efficiency.

Switching Power Supply that Boosts Performance

Regardless of the power output from your home circuit, the SB-5000 R|Evolution always maintains peak performance and remains impervious to voltage fluctuations.

• The built-in AC line conditioner filters and stabilizes the input voltage, corrects wave distortions and eliminates electromagnetic and radio interference to optimize signal quality and audio performance.
• It ensures a clean, constant rail voltage of 160V and optimal power delivery from a standard 15 amp household circuit.
• Power Factor Correction (PFC) aligns AC voltage to AC current over time, resulting in less heat, higher efficiency, reliable peak power output, and the ability to maintain rated power over a wide voltage range.
• The FEA-optimized convection cooling system has no external heat sinks, an extraordinary achievement for such a powerful amplifier.

Extreme Intelligence for Subwoofers - Analog Devices 295 MHz DSP

Orchestrating the cutting-edge amplifier, motor and driver ecosystem is the most sophisticated DSP ever employed in a home audio subwoofer.

• Precisely models the frequency response of the room for faithful signal reproduction.
• Monitors every amplifier function to stabilize AC voltage delivery to the power supply, maintaining constant peak output.
• Multi-point monitoring systems for temperature, voltage and current ensure maximum output and efficiency.
• Advanced digital audio processing and DACs (Digital-to-Analog Converters) with a 120dB signal-to-noise ratio deliver increased headroom, noise reduction and impeccable fidelity.

SVS Subwoofer Control App

Conveniently tune and control your subwoofer from the comfort of your favorite chair. Works via Bluetooth with Apple iOS, Google Android, and Amazon Fire platforms.

• Controls for volume, low-pass filter, phase, polarity, six parametric equalizers, room gain compensation, tuning modes, power management settings and more.
• Includes three convenient memory presets for quick and easy system adjustments to suit your listening preferences – music, movies, night mode and more.
• The amplifier's rear panel OLED interface and control system provide quick, direct access to the most important functions and include a convenient "Display Flip" function.

Automatic Room EQ Correction for SVS Subwoofers

Achieve impeccable fidelity by solving acoustic problems caused by your room in a few simple steps.

• Automatically tune your subwoofer's output using your smartphone's microphone or an external microphone and the SVS subwoofer app.
• Apply equalization, take advantage of available room gain, and shape the frequency response at key listening positions for optimal in-room performance.
• It will be available soon via an update to the SVS Subwoofer Control App.

Sealed, Acoustically Inert and Rigid Cabinet Design

The sealed cabinet design results in tighter, more musical bass and makes it significantly more compact than ported cabinet subwoofers with similar specifications.

• Double-thick 2-inch MDF front baffle and rigid internal bracing to support the massive driver and ensure an acoustically inert environment.
• A highly reinforced internal design and acoustic isolation eliminate any coloration or resonance from the cabinet, even when the deepest low frequencies are played at reference volume.
• Extra thick, non-resonant ABS protective grille with fabric cover to protect the driver and prevent damage, ensuring longevity.
• Custom elastomeric feet reduce noise disturbances within a room.

Driver Specifications:

• New proprietary 15-inch long-throw driver with high-precision stacked motor configuration.
• 46.3lbs (21kg) woofer with 38.4lbs (17.46kg) motor
• 46.32mm Xmax travel and 77.44mm Xmech travel precisely aligned
• 3” diameter voice coil with high current six-layer bifilar flat aluminum wire windings
• Dual voice coil design captures the power provided by the dual-mono amplifier outputs into a single voice coil for maximum acoustic output.
• Ex-assembled in high temperature glass composite for a robust structure.
• Oversized, two-piece Y30 ferrite magnet motor produces effortless driving force for subtle, spectacular bass.
• The copper shortening sleeve around the T-yoke reduces gap inductance and decreases distortion.
• Dual conductors of silver-plated copper alloy and high-temperature Nomex woven through the spider provide a perfect electrical connection from amplifiers to voice coils.
• Precision-machined top plate with tight tolerances, and oversized T-yoke with integrated pole-piece extension constructed from zinc-plated 1010 low carbon steel to optimize magnetics and thermal capacity.
• Extreme travel double linear suspension spider in Nomex composite.
• Extreme-excursion, injection-molded NBR parabolic rubber surround ensures flawless piston movement for distortion-free control and precision.
• High quality laminated fiberglass dust cap and vented composite cone substructure, with exceptional stiffness-to-mass ratio.
• 15” die-cast aluminum basket with optimized powder coating for maximum rigidity, tensile strength and energy transfer.
• High-tension nickel-plated spring terminals provide secure connections.

Amplifier Specifications:

• Extraordinarily powerful 2,000-watt continuous Class D amplifier design, with over 5,000 watts of peak power.
• Analog Devices Audio 295MHz high-resolution DSP with 56-bit double-precision filtering, with over 5x the processing power of our previous subwoofers, the most advanced subwoofer processor available for flawless audio reproduction.
• The DSP monitors every function of the amplifier ensuring that a clean, regulated voltage is delivered to and from the switching power supply, and maximizes the current supplied to the driver voice coils.
• The DSP continuously executes complex power management algorithms and multi-point monitoring systems for temperature, voltage, and current to optimize AC voltage delivery to the power supply, ensuring continuous peak performance at maximum efficiency.
• Advanced digital audio processing and DACs (Digital-to-Analog Converters) with a 120dB signal-to-noise ratio provide increased headroom, noise reduction and impeccable fidelity.
• Discrete dual-mono Class D amplifiers create effortless, endless power thanks to eight massive 60A, 200V MOSFETs, resulting in lower EMI and maximum efficiency, delivering effortless power to each voice coil, producing SPL and low-frequency output with excellent clarity, well beyond referential listening levels.
• New switch-mode power supply (SMPS) includes a two-stage 100V-240V active power factor correction (PFC) system, which pre-regulates the mains voltage to a robust 390V DC, regardless of mains voltage or quality, ensuring a constant 160V rail voltage for dual-mono amplifiers.
• Power Factor Correction (PFC) aligns AC voltage to AC current over time, reducing heat, increasing efficiency, peak power output, and the ability to maintain rated power over a wide range of AC voltages.
• The built-in AC line conditioner filters, stabilizes the input voltage, corrects wave distortions and eliminates electromagnetic and radio interference to optimize signal quality and audio performance.
• The new convective cooling plate design draws cool air from the outside through vents in the bottom of the amplifier plate, which flows over the amplifier components and internal heatsinks, eliminating the need for external heatsinks.
• The 5000 Series-specific customer EQ and DSP limiter settings allow the subwoofer to take over a room and pressurize it with acoustically tuned, precise, heart-pounding bass.