Posted Fri Dec 1, 2017 at 11:15 AM PST by Steven Cohen
Three new subwoofer models have been revealed.
SVS has announced the latest additions to its subwoofer collection. The new 4000 Series includes the SB-4000 sealed cabinet subwoofer, PB-4000 ported cabinet subwoofer, and the PC-4000 ported cylinder cabinet subwoofer.
"While the rest of the industry is chasing benchmarks SVS established with the 16-Ultra Series, we raised the bar and redefined what is possible at even lower price points, taking the finest technology available and applying it in a way that lets more people than ever enjoy the breathtaking benefits of reference quality bass," said Gary Yacoubian, SVS President and Managing Partner. "Audiophiles and home theater fans who understand high performance audio will recognize what a genuine accomplishment the 4000 Series is after the first bassline drops or action movie erupts to life. And for the price, there's simply nothing in the same area code."
The 4000 Series subwoofers are powered by a Sledge STA-1200D amplifier along with 50-MHz Analog Devices Audio DSP with 56-bit filtering. Each unit also features a dual ferrite magnet motor assembly with a 13.5-inch drive unit and long-throw parabolic surround.
The SB-4000 uses a sealed cabinet design and offers a Frequency Response of 19-310Hz +/-3 dB, and a Max Low Frequency Output of 126.8 dB @ 32Hz 1/8 space 1m.
Meanwhile, the PB-4000 uses a ported cabinet design and offers a Frequency Response of 16Hz to 200Hz +/-3 dB in standard mode, 13Hz to 200Hz +/-3 dB in extended mode), and 18Hz to 200Hz +/-3 dB in sealed mode, along with a Max Low Frequency Output of 134.5 dB @ 32Hz 1/8 space 1m.
Finally, the PC-4000 uses a ported cylinder cabinet design and offers a Frequency Response of 17Hz to 200Hz +/-3 dB in standard mode, 15Hz to 200Hz +/-3 dB in extended mode, and 16Hz to 200Hz +/-3 dB in sealed mode, along with a Max Low Frequency Output of 133.1dB @ 32Hz 1/8 space 1m.
The SVS 4000 Series Subwoofers will start shipping this month. Here's a rundown of pricing for each model per SVS:
SB-4000: Premium Black Ash - $1,499.99, Piano Gloss Black - $1,599.99
PB-4000: Premium Black Ash - $1,899.99, Piano Gloss Black - $1,999.99
PC-4000: Piano Gloss Black - $1,799.99
Source: SVS via Home Theater Review
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