SVS 3000 Micro Powered Subwoofer - Piano Gloss Black

SVS 3000 Micro Ultra-Compact Powered Subwoofer - Piano Gloss Black

SVS 3000 Micro: Stunning depth and output with audiophile refinement from a micro-sized enclosure with active dual opposing 8" drivers. The SVS 3000 Micro Ultra-Compact Powered Subwoofer in Piano Gloss Black is a true powerhouse in a small package. It features dual-opposing long-stroke 8-inch drivers that work in perfect unison to produce stunningly deep and musical bass. The STA-800D2 Sledge amplifier is capable of delivering 800 watts of RMS power and over 2,500 watts peak power to ensure accurate and controlled bass at any volume. The piano gloss black finish and dual protective, non-resonant steel mesh grilles give the subwoofer a sleek and stylish look that blends seamlessly into any home theater or Hi-Fi setup. The rigid and braced MDF cabinet provides a resonance-free environment that remains motionless even at peak playback levels. With a frequency response of 23-240Hz +/- 3 dB and compact dimensions of 10.9” H X 11.7” W X 10.7” D, the SVS 3000 Micro Ultra-Compact Powered Subwoofer is a perfect choice for those who demand uncompromised subwoofer performance in a small form factor.

Reference Subwoofer Performance Just Went Micro.

Designing a micro-sized subwoofer that can deliver powerful bass at the lowest frequencies while maintaining effective thermal and energy management has always been a major challenge for subwoofer brands. Previous designs have suffered from weak output, distortion, and uncontrolled movement of the cabinet. However, SVS engineers have accomplished this feat with the 3000 Micro, a subwoofer that delivers breathtaking bass from a compact 10-inch enclosure without compromising on performance.

To achieve this, SVS engineers had to push the boundaries of physics by applying reference amplifier technology from the flagship SVS 16-Ultra subwoofers. The 3000 Micro features an 800 watt RMS, 2,500+ watt Peak Power Sledge STA-800D2 amplifier with discrete MOSFET output, providing effortless on-demand current with unerring control.

The subwoofer harnesses this colossal power using fully active dual opposing 8-inch SVS drivers connected in parallel to move in perfect unison for massive slam and output with crisp, musical transients. The usable surface area of two fully active 8-inch woofers firing in opposite directions unleashes performance on par with much larger subwoofers, and the tight, punchy output outperforms multi-driver passive radiator subwoofer designs known for bloated, one-note bass.

The 3000 Micro also has brains to match its brawn. A 50 MHz Analog Devices DSP enables sophisticated control and custom frequency response curves for optimized real-world output and acoustically tuned room gain. It also enables advanced tuning and control via the SVS subwoofer DSP smartphone app. Overall, the 3000 Micro is a magic trick of subwoofer design, fitting anywhere while delivering breathtaking bass and unmatched performance.

3000 Series Technology

The SVS 3000 Micro subwoofer boasts uncompromised performance achieved through inspired engineering. This impressive subwoofer incorporates breakthrough technology from SVS's 16-Ultra Series, 4000 Series, 3000 Series, 2000 Pro Series, and 1000 Pro Series, alongside exclusive innovations unique to the 3000 Micro. This combination of technologies and innovations sets a new standard for subwoofer performance value, making it possible for more people than ever to experience room-shaking bass below the threshold of human hearing with unerring accuracy and control.

Fully Active Dual Opposing 8-inch Drivers – Defy the Laws of Physics with Room-Shaking Output and Pinpoint Accuracy

In a first-ever design for SVS, the 3000 Micro features two fully active 8-inch woofers that are mounted on opposite sides of the sealed cabinet and move in perfect unison to generate stunning low-frequency output with crisp, musical transients. This design achieves performance on par with significantly larger single-driver subwoofers, while its tight, punchy output outperforms multi-driver passive radiator subwoofer designs known for their bloated and boomy sound.

By firing in opposite directions, the mechanical energy transferred to the cabinet is effectively canceled out, creating a sonically inert environment that solves the longtime curse of micro subwoofers, which are known to “dance” or “walk” across the room.

The active dual drivers are connected in parallel to a single power amplifier, with each receiving the same amount of current to ensure pinpoint control and more precise, accurate bass. The use of aluminum throughout the woofer, from bobbin to cone, creates a lightweight, stiff, and thermally-optimized driver without resonances or extraneous vibrations.

Each high-excursion active 8-inch driver employs a progressive inverted surround to ensure maximum linear displacement, which is crucial for moving massive amounts of air and generating sound pressure levels you can feel at the deepest frequencies from such a small enclosure. Overall, the design of the 3000 Micro's dual active drivers achieves exceptional bass performance with precise control and accuracy, without compromising on size or stability.

Features:

• Precisely tuned overhung motor configuration for unerring woofer control at all drive levels
• Proprietary injection-molded NBR surround built for extreme-excursion and longevity at reference playback levels.
• Total Excursion (each driver): 24mm Xmax, 37mm Xmech
• High-current 4-layer copper voice coil winding minimizes distortion and power compression, while providing effective heat dissipation and tuned magnetics for accuracy at high excursion
• Formidable proprietary ferrite motor system generates high-flux-density magnetic fields to drive room-filling sound pressure levels with pinpoint transients
• Dual 8-inch baskets with FEA optimized powder-coated frames for maximum rigidity, thermal conductivity, and mechanical damping

Innovative Motor Assembly - Maximizes Current Delivery for Active Dual-Driver Array

The 3000 Micro boasts an oversized, vented motor structure that is optimized for efficient thermal and mechanical-energy management in a confined space. The massive electromagnetic force produced by the motor, in conjunction with the high-current driving power of the Sledge amplifier, allows the subwoofer to fully maximize the output potential of the dual drivers. With this innovative design, the 3000 Micro achieves exceptional performance with precise control and accuracy, even in small enclosures.

• Lightweight and rigid aluminum vented cone with composite fiber dustcap generates massive output with pinpoint accurate frequency response.
• Long-throw parabolic surround and proprietary injection molded gasket ensure longevity and allow extreme excursion for room-energizing bass.

Sledge STA-800D2 Amplifier – Massive Output with Precise Driver Control

SVS engineers faced significant challenges when designing an amplifier capable of powering fully active dual 8-inch drivers at reference levels in a micro-sized cabinet. How could they achieve maximum SPLs while maintaining accuracy? How could they optimize on the potential of room gain? And how could they maintain proper cooling while achieving massive SPLs?

To tackle these challenges, SVS developed the 3000 Micro subwoofer's amplifier with an 800 watt RMS, 2,500+ watt peak power Sledge STA-800D2 power amplifier that combines the high-current output of discrete MOSFETs with Class D efficiency and the processing power of an Analog Devices DSP. This amplifier effortlessly produces sustained high-current output for the most difficult low frequency playback without clipping or bottoming out, providing convincing, high-impact audio experiences without a trace of distortion.

The Sledge STA-800D2 amplifier generates massive amounts of current, enabling immense output with surgical precision thanks to the high current output from fully discrete MOSFETs and the efficiency of Class D amplification. Optimized frequency response curves for the sealed cabinet 3000 Micro allow the subwoofer to take control of a room and pressurize it with accurate, heart-pounding, acoustically tuned bass. Sophisticated multi-band limiters enable the system to move air effortlessly and with complete control, even when played at extreme levels.

Sophisticated 50 MHz DSP Engine – Unrivaled Processing Power from a Home Audio Subwoofer

The 3000 Micro subwoofer's performance is largely attributed to the inclusion of a 50 MHz Analog Devices DSP, which is typically found only in high-end standalone audio components. The DSP enables sophisticated control and customization of response curves, specifically optimized for real-world output and tuned to the unique acoustics of a given room.

Through the use of DSP, SVS engineers have been able to create an in-room frequency response curve that fully leverages a room's boundaries, allowing for greater output and deeper bass extension without compromising on sound quality. The end result is a subwoofer that defies expectations, offering performance that far surpasses what one would expect from a unit of its size.

Rear Panel Intelligent Control Interface (ICI).

Rear-panel SVS Intelligent Control Interface (ICI) provides control options and connections for the subwoofer’s most critical functions.

• Level Control to fine tune the overall output level that best matches the system and room
• Low pass filter control to ensure smooth sonic transitions and seamless blending with the main speakers
• Phase control to align the subwoofer’s output timing with the main speakers or additional subwoofers
• USB port 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.
• RCA Audio Interconnect Input for use with most AV receivers and preamplifiers

Acoustically Inert and Rigidly Braced Sealed Cabinet Design

The SVS 3000 Micro has an elegant design that complements high-end home theater and HiFi systems. It is also compact, allowing it to be hidden away if desired. The sealed cabinet design of the 3000 Micro is acoustically optimized to blend seamlessly with any room or setup. The cabinet features thick MDF side baffles and rigid internal bracing, providing a resonance-free environment that remains still even at the highest playback levels. This solves the longstanding problem of "dancing" micro subwoofers. The 3000 Micro's design is a blank canvas for uncompromising subwoofer performance.

• Acoustic absorption eliminates all coloration from the cabinet, even when the deepest low frequencies are played at reference volume.
• Protective non-resonant perforated metal grilles shield drivers to prevent damage while ensuring longevity
• Reinforced internal bracing for resonance free performance at highest drive levels
• Custom iso-elastomer screw-in feet reduce noise artifacts and improve stability

3000 Micro Smartphone App – Easiest Way Ever to Manage Subwoofer DSP and Control

The most convenient way ever to control volume, access multiple DSP functions, and program custom preset tuning profiles optimized for music, movies, gaming, and more. All accessible with a single touch. Adjust crossover frequencies, a three-band parametric EQ, polarity, room gain and more, all from your favorite seat.

• Connects via Bluetooth for convenient control even when subwoofer is out of sight.
• Saved custom presets for one-touch tuning with optimized settings based on listening preferences for movies, music, and more, with one-touch access.
• 3-band parametric EQ controller allows precise adjustments for boost or cut, Q-factor, and frequency down to the single Hz level to eliminate peaks, nulls and other room issues