SVS SB-5000 R|Evolution 15" subwoofer

SVS SB-5000 R|Evolution Sealed Subwoofer

SVS SB-5000 R|Evolution is a high-performance sealed subwoofer designed for reference home theater and Hi-Fi systems. It combines an all-new 15-inch high-excursion driver, a STA-2000D dual-monoblock Class D amplifier rated at 2,000 watts continuous and 5,000+ watts peak, and a sophisticated 295MHz Analog Devices DSP.

The sealed cabinet design delivers tight, musical bass with precise control, while extending down to 17Hz. SVS Auto EQ room calibration and the SVS Subwoofer Control App provide extensive options for optimizing low-frequency performance for the listening room and system.

Key Features

• 15-inch high-excursion driver with a lightweight and rigid glass fiber composite cone.
• STA-2000D dual-monoblock Class D amplifier rated at 2,000 watts continuous and 5,000+ watts peak.
• Dual 6-layer bifilar edge-wound voice coils for efficient power transfer and precise driver control.
• 295MHz Analog Devices DSP for advanced signal processing and system management.
• 120 dB Signal-to-Noise Ratio DACs for greater headroom, lower noise and pristine fidelity.
• 17Hz to 280Hz ±3dB frequency response.
• SVS Auto EQ room calibration for optimized in-room bass response.
• SVS Subwoofer Control App with Bluetooth control from compatible mobile devices.
• Six parametric equalizers, phase, polarity, low-pass filter, room gain compensation and more.
• Power-Factor-Correction (PFC) and advanced switch-mode power supply.
• Rigidly braced sealed MDF cabinet with a double-thick 2-inch front baffle.
• Rear-panel OLED interface for direct access to important controls.

Effortless Output from a High-Excursion 15-inch SVS Driver

The SB-5000 R|Evolution features an all-new proprietary 15-inch long-throw driver. Its lightweight and rigid glass fiber composite cone provides an optimal stiffness-to-mass ratio for high efficiency and acoustic linearity.

A two-piece toroidal ferrite electromagnetic motor generates massive force with precise control, while the extreme-excursion catenary SBR surround maintains pure, long-throw pistonic driver motion.

Dual Edge-Wound Voice Coils

Precision-engineered dual 6-layer bifilar voice coils transfer the immense power from the dual-monoblock amplifier to the driver motor with high thermal efficiency. Flat edge-wound aluminum voice-coil wire maximizes density for optimal magnetic field strength and thermal capacity.

Each monoblock amplifier drives one of the two voice coils within the motor, providing precise driver control while maximizing the power delivered to the driver.

STA-2000D Dual-Monoblock Amplifier

The STA-2000D amplifier is rated at 2,000 watts continuous and 5,000+ watts peak. Fully discrete MOSFET transistors combine high-current output with the efficiency of a Class D amplifier for powerful output and precise control across listening levels.

Each monoblock amplifier drives one of the dual voice coils, while eight 60 Amp, 200 Volt MOSFET transistors provide the high-current capability required for reference-level output.

Performance-Enhancing Power Supply

An advanced switch-mode power supply incorporates AC line conditioning to filter and stabilize incoming voltage, correct waveform distortions and reduce electromagnetic and radio-frequency interference.

Power-Factor-Correction (PFC) time-aligns AC voltage and current, resulting in less heat, greater efficiency, reliable peak power output and the ability to maintain rated power over a wide range of voltages.

295MHz Analog Devices DSP

A sophisticated 295MHz Analog Devices DSP orchestrates the amplifier, motor and driver ecosystem. It accurately shapes in-room frequency response and monitors amplifier operation, while multi-point thermal, voltage and current monitoring systems help maintain maximum output and efficiency.

Advanced digital audio processing and DACs with a 120 dB Signal-to-Noise Ratio provide greater headroom, lower noise and pristine fidelity.

SVS Auto EQ Room Calibration

SVS Auto EQ analyzes the listening environment and optimizes subwoofer output for the specific room. Calibration is performed through the SVS Subwoofer Control App using a smartphone microphone or the optional external SVS Auto EQ microphone.

The system can optimize performance across multiple listening positions, improve frequency response and tonal accuracy, optimize room gain and reduce localization, peaks and nulls caused by room acoustics.

SVS Subwoofer Control App

The SVS Subwoofer Control App works via Bluetooth with Apple iOS, Google Android and Amazon Fire platforms. It provides controls for volume, low-pass filter, phase, polarity, six parametric equalizers, room gain compensation, tuning modes, power management settings and more.

Three convenient memory presets allow quick system adjustments for different listening preferences, such as music, movies or night mode. A rear-panel OLED display and control interface also provide direct access to the most important features.

Acoustically Inert Sealed Cabinet

The sealed cabinet design is engineered for tight, musical bass while remaining significantly more compact than ported subwoofers with similar specifications.

A double-thick 2-inch MDF front baffle and rigid internal bracing support the massive driver and create an acoustically inert environment. Internal acoustic insulation minimizes cabinet coloration and resonance, while screw-in iso-elastomer feet reduce unwanted room noise artifacts and improve stability.

17Hz Low-Frequency Extension

SB-5000 R|Evolution delivers a frequency response of 17Hz to 280Hz ±3dB. SVS states that an additional 2–3Hz of deeper extension can be expected in small to mid-size rooms due to available room gain.

Combining its high-excursion 15-inch driver, 2,000-watt continuous amplifier, advanced DSP and SVS Auto EQ, SB-5000 R|Evolution is engineered for demanding two-channel Hi-Fi and reference home theater systems.