SVS 3000 MICRO Subwoofer - Each
- The challenges of designing a subwoofer capable of chest-pounding output at the lowest frequencies, while maintaining effective thermal and energy management in a micro-sized enclosure, has always been the holy grail of subwoofer brands. Previous designs were flawed with weak output, distortion, and uncontrolled movement of the cabinet itself.
- 3000 Micro is like a magic trick— small enough to fit anywhere and capable of delivering breath taking bass from a shockingly compact 10-inch enclosure. For the first-time ever, a micro subwoofer that does not compromise on performance.
- SVS engineers had to bend the laws of physics designing a micro-sized subwoofer capable of massive, pristine output in HiFi and home theater systems. Reference amplifier technology from the flagship SVS 16-Ultra subwoofers was applied in an 800 watt RMS, 2,500+ watt Peak Power Sledge STA-800D2 amplifier with discrete MOSFET output for effortless, on-demand current with unerring control.
- Harnessing the colossal power are 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 obliterates multi-driver passive radiator subwoofer designs known for bloated, one-note Fully Active Dual Opposing 8" Drivers
- A first-ever design for SVS, two fully active 8" woofers are mounted on opposite sides of the sealed cabinet and move in perfect unison to generate stunning low frequency output with crisp, musical transients. The usable surface area of two fully active 8" woofers firing in opposite directions achieves performance on par with significantly larger single-driver subwoofers. Its tight, punchy output obliterates 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. This creates a sonically inert environment and 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. Each receives the same amount of current, ensuring 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 driver employs a progressive inverted surround to ensure maximum linear displacement. This is imperative for moving massive amounts of air and generating sound pressure levels you can feel at the deepest frequencies from such a small enclosure.
- An oversized, vented motor structure is optimized for efficient thermal and mechanical-energy management in a confined space. Massive electromagnetic force produced by the motor, in symphony with the high-current driving power of the Sledge amplifier, allows the 3000 Micro to maximize on the output potential of the dual drivers.
- Lightweight, 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.
- A driver is only potential and requires and equally potent amplifier. Extreme challenges existed for SVS engineers when designing an amplifier capable of powering fully active dual 8" drivers at reference levels in a micro-sized cabinet. How to maximize SPLs while maintaining accuracy? How to optimize on the potential of room gain? How to maintain proper cooling while achieving massive SPLs?
- SVS met these challenges with the 800-watt RMS 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. The 3000 Micro subwoofer's amplifier effortlessly produces sustained high-current output for the most difficult low frequency playback without clipping or bottoming out. Convincing, high-impact audio experiences without a trace of distortion.
- High current output from fully discrete MOSFETs with the efficiency of Class-D amplification allows the Sledge STA-800D2 amplifier to generate massive amounts of current enabling immense output with surgical precision.
- 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 effortlessly move air and with complete control, even when played at extreme levels.
- A 50 MHz Analog Devices DSP, normally reserved for high-end separate audio components, delivers sophisticated control and custom response curves optimized for real-world output and acoustically tuned room gain.
- DSP plays a huge role in making the 3000 Micro subwoofer sound far bigger than its size. SVS engineers painstakingly crafted an in-room frequency response curve that fully maximizes on the potential of a room's boundaries to produce greater output and deeper bass extension without bloat or boominess. The result: a subwoofer that far exceeds expectations given its size.
- The most convenient way 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.
- Three-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.
- The rear-panel SVS Intelligent Control Interface (ICI) provides control options and connections for the subwoofer's most critical functions.
- Level control fine tunes the overall output level that best matches the system and room.
- Low pass filter control ensures smooth sonic transitions and seamless blending with the main speakers.
- Phase control aligns the subwoofer's output timing with the main speakers or additional subwoofers.
- USB port provides power for the optional SVS SoundPath Wireless Audio Adapter, which eliminates the need for a cable run to the subwoofer from the source component.
- RCA audio interconnect input for use with most A/V receivers and preamplifiers.
- Handsomely styled to complement the finest home theater and Hi-Fi systems, yet compact enough to stash out of sight, the acoustically optimized 3000 Micro sealed-cabinet design blends with any room or setup. Extra-thick MDF side baffles and rigid internal bracing provide a resonance-free environment that remains motionless even at peak playback levels, solving a long-time issue of "dancing" micro subwoofers. It serves as a blank canvas for uncompromised 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.
- Precisely tuned overhung motor configuration for precise woofer control at all drive levels
- Proprietary injection-molded NBR surround built for extreme excursion and longevity at reference playback levels
- 24mm Xmax and 37mm Xmech total excursion of each driver
- 1100 aluminum single-piece cone and junction provide excellent stiffness and a lightweight moving mass with optimized thermal conduction
- High-current, four-layer copper voice coil winding minimizes distortion and power compression while providing effective heat dissipation and tuned magnetics for accuracy at high excursion
- Powerful proprietary ferrite motor system generates high-flux-density magnetic fields to drive room-filling sound pressure levels with pinpoint transient speed
- Precision machining for motor and narrow tolerance suspension parts maintain control and linearity at full excursion
- 6061 aluminum shorting ring improves linearity of magnetics and reduces distortion and gap inductance
- High-temperature 5025-H18 aluminum former/bobbin
- 5" composite poly-cotton extreme-linear-excursion spider
- Dual 24-strand plated copper leads
- High-performance oversized Y30 ferrite magnet motor
- Top plate assembly with low carbon 1010 steel completes the driver's precision magnetic circuit
- Oversized low carbon 1010 steel U-yoke for maximum cooling
- Dual 8" baskets with FEA-optimized powder-coated frames for maximum rigidity, thermal conductivity, and mechanical damping
Additional Amplifier Features
- Roll-off slope specifically optimized to take maximum advantage of available room gain
- 6.6' ground plane away from reflective structures (quasi-anechoic)
- High-resolution 50 MHz Analog Devices Audio DSP with double precision 56-bit filtering processing power for advanced control and pristine output
- SVS subwoofer DSP and Bluetooth smartphone control app for iOS, Android, and Amazon devices allow custom tuning and user presets for every room and system
- Bidirectional feedback shows adjustments in real time on both app and subwoofer rear panel interface
- Stereo RCA input and output with ultra-wide input voltage for consumer and professional audio applications
- Rear panel Intelligent Control Interface (ICI) user interface with blue-LED light bar display and easy push-button controls
- Auto/On and 3 to 12V AC/DC trigger for maximum installation convenience
- RoHS compliant, lead-free construction, worldwide safety certifications
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