The ultimate reference standard for low frequency excellence from a sealed cabinet subwoofer design.

Born from three decades of SVS design expertise, the pinnacle of subwoofer performance is here with the SB17-Ultra R|Evolution. Reimagined dual mono-block STA-2800 amplifier technology, first ever 17-in driver with dual 8-in voice coils, and the most powerful DSP ever used in a consumer subwoofer married to advanced power management and auto EQ room calibration. The benchmark for reference subwoofer experiences has arrived.

Breathtaking low frequencies with unerring accuracy, musicality, and stop-on-a-dime control. The deep, chest-thumping slam of cinematic soundtracks and the delicate nuance of musical bass always rendered truthfully.

Whether heard or felt, low frequencies are handled effortlessly without sacrificing sonic fidelity and refinement. With extension to 15 Hz, far below the threshold of human hearing SB17-Ultra R|Evolution brings sound to life with convincing, visceral, and jaw-dropping impact.

High-Excursion 17-Ultra R|Evolution Driver

  • 17-inch glass fiber composite cone with 55 lb toroidal ferrite magnet motor assembly render massive low frequency output down to 15Hz with pinpoint accuracy and control.

 

8-inch Dual Voice Coil

  • Dual voice coil design ensures stable and consistent transfer of motor electro-magnetic energy to the 17-inch cone to maintain precise driver control with maximum efficiency.

 

Dual Mono Amplifier

  • Each of the two Class-D mono-block amplifiers with MOSFET output stages drives one of the dual voice coils to double the amount of current being fed to the driver achieving effortless output with lower continuous current demand from a home’s AC circuit.

 

Switch Mode Power Supply

  • Time aligns the AC voltage to the AC current while filtering and stabilizing incoming voltage to optimize signal quality and audio performance.

 

295 MHz Analog Devices DSP

  • The most advanced processor ever used in a consumer subwoofer optimizes every aspect of subwoofer output and usability to maintain flawless performance and intuitive control.

 

SVS Subwoofer Control Smartphone App

  • Most convenient way to control all DSP functions, including: volume, 6-band parametric equalizer, low pass filter, phase, polarity, room gain, port tuning, system settings, custom presets, and auto room EQ.

 

Acoustically Tuned Sealed Cabinet Design

  • Sealed cabinet with double thick MDF and rigid internal bracing creates a resonance-free environment for pitch-perfect accuracy free from resonances and coloration.

Frequency Response / Acoustic Data:

17Hz to 280Hz +/- 3dB

Expect 2-3Hz deeper extension in small to mid-size rooms.

Roll-off slope specifically optimized to take maximum advantage of available room gain.

2-meter ground plane away from reflective structures (quasi-anechoic).

 

Subwoofer Specifications:

Piano Gloss Black and Black Ash options

Front Firing 15-inch high-excursion driver

Amplifier Rear Panel OLED and control interface provide fast and direct control of the most important features and includes a convenient “Display Flip” function.

Protective non-resonant extra-thick ABS grille frame with fabric mesh cover shields driver to prevent damage while ensuring longevity.

Robust Medium Density Fiberboard (MDF) cabinet construction with internal bracing for resonance free performance at highest drive levels.

Screw-in Iso-elastomer feet reduce noise artifacts and improve stability

Dimensions (with grille): 18.3” (465mm) H x 17.8” (453mm) W x 19.5” (495mm) D

Dimensions (without grille): 18.3” (465mm) H x 17.8” (453mm) W x 18.4” (468mm) D

Shipped Dimensions: 23.2” (588mm) H X 23.5” (598mm) W X 28.0” (712mm) D

Weight (unboxed): 102.1bs (46.3kg)

Shipped Weight: 120.7lbs (54.8kg)

 

Driver Specifications:

All-new proprietary 15-inch long-throw driver with high-precision tuned overhung motor configuration.

46.3lb (21kg) pound Woofer with 38.4lb (17.46kg) pound motor

46.32mm Xmax, 77.44mm Xmech precision aligned excursion

3” diameter Voice Coil with high current 6-layer bifilar flat edge wound aluminum wire windings

DualVoice coil design captures power delivery from dual-mono amplifier outputs into a single voice coil for maximum acoustic output.

High Temperature glass-fiber composite former/bobbing

Two-piece high-grade oversized Y30 Ferrite magnet motor produces effortless on-demand driving-force for subtle and over-the-top bass thrills.

Copper shorting sleeve around T-yoke reduces gap inductance and lowers distortion

Dual 24-strand silver-plated copper-alloy and Nomex composite high-temperature leads woven through the spider provide a pristine electrical connection from the amplifiers to the voice coils.

Precision machined and narrow tolerance Top-plate and oversized T-yoke with integrated pole-piece extension made from zinc-plated low carbon 1010 steel for optimal magnetics and thermal capacity.

Dual Nomex-composite extreme excursion linear suspension spiders.

Proprietary injection-molded extreme-excursion parabolic NBR rubber surround ensures flawless pistonic motion for pinpoint control and accuracy without distortion at the highest drive levels.

Premium glass-fiber laminated dustcap and vented composite cone sub-structure with exceptional stiffness-to-mass ratio ensures a light, ridged, and neutral radiating surface about to move massive amounts of air with crisp precision.

High-density 15” Powder-coated cast aluminium basket FEA optimized for maximum rigidity, tensile strength, and energy transference.

Nickel-plated high-tension spring terminals provide secure connections.

 

Amplifier Specifications:

Massively powerful 2,000-watt continuous Class D design with over 5,000 watts of Peak Power.

High resolution 295Mhz Analog Devices Audio DSP with double precision 56bit filtering, with over 5x the processing power of our previous subwoofers, the most advanced subwoofer processor available for perfect audio reproduction.

DSP monitors every function of the amplifier ensuring precisely regulated clean voltage is delivered to and from the switch mode power supply and maximum current is pushed to the driver’s voice coils.

DSP Continuously runs complex power management algorithms and multi-point thermal, voltage, and current monitoring systems to optimize AC voltage delivery to the power supply for continuous peak performance with maximum performance and greatest efficiency.

Advanced digital audio processing and DACs (Digital-to-Analog Converters) with 120 dB Signal-to-Noise Ratio provide greater headroom, lower noise, and flawless fidelity.

Dual-mono discrete Class D amplifiers create effortless and endless power from eight massive 60A 200V MOSFETs, resulting in lower EMI and highest efficiency while providing effortless power each voice coil, producing SPLs and low frequency output with pristine clarity well beyond reference listening levels.

All new Switch Mode Power Supply (SMPS) includes a two-stage 100v-240v full range active Power Factor Correction (PFC) which pre-regulates mains to solid 390V DC regardless of mains voltage or quality, ensuring a consistent 160V rail voltage for the dual-mono amplifiers.

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

Onboard AC line conditioner filters and stabilizes incoming voltage, corrects waveform distortions, and eliminates electromagnetic and radio interferences to optimize signal quality and audio performance.

New convective cooling plate design pulls cool outside air through vents at the bottom of the amplifier plate, flowing over the amplifier components and internal heat sinks, eliminating the need for an external heatsinks.

Customer EQ and DSP limiter settings specifically for the 5000 series allow the subwoofer to take control of a room and pressurize it with accurate, heart-pounding, acoustically tuned bass.

Unbalanced RCA 10kohm input impedance (compatible with consumer and professional audio up to 4Vrms inputs)

Balanced XLR 14kohm input impedance (compatible with consumer and professional audio up to 4Vrms / +14dBu inputs)

OLED and control interface with easy control of the most important features

USB provides power for the SVS SoundPath Wireless Audio Adapter (sold separately) which eliminates the need for a cable run to the subwoofer from the source component.

Auto/On and Trigger options through App for maximum installation convenience (3.5mm trigger Input 3-12V AC/DC)

3.5mm IR input for easy integration with control systems

Green 0.5-watt low standby power consumption

RoHS compliant, lead-free construction, world-wide safety certifications.

 

SVS App Features:

Compatible with Apple iOS, Google Android, and Amazon Fire platforms, the industry leading SVS Subwoofer Control Smartphone app allows convenient and intuitive management of all subwoofer controls.

The Analog Devices DSP supports a comprehensive menu of functions, including volume, fully adjustable low pass filter, phase, polarity, six PEQs, room gain compensation, tuning modes, power management settings, and more.

Includes three convenient memory presets for fast and easy global system adjustments to match listener preferences.

Subwoofer Auto Room Equalization (Coming Soon) will use your mobile device built-in microphone, or an accessory microphone (Coming Soon) to measure the acoustic performance of your subwoofer in your room and automatically calculate precision equalization filters to optimize the subwoofer and room combined performance at your listening position.

Unique bidirectional feedback shows adjustments in real time on both app and subwoofer interface.

Easy-to-follow tutorial provides clear guidance for all functions. 

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SVS SB-5000 R|Evolution Sealed Subwoofer

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SB-5000 R|Evolution

Featuring reference SVS subwoofer technology, SB-5000 R|Evolution delivers stunning output with refinement and musicality – a level of subwoofer performance not seen at this price before. Room-pressurizing output below 17Hz with pristine accuracy and stop-on-a-dime control to delight both audiophiles and home theater fans.

All-new high-excursion 15-inch driver with dual voice coils in overhung motor. 2,000 Watts Continuous, 5,000+ Watts Peak power Dual Monoblock Amplifier with discrete MOSFET Output. Extreme Subwoofer Intelligence from 295 MHz Analog Devices DSP. Smartphone app tuning and control.

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