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  • Page 1 SB-3000 OWNER’S MANUAL...
  • Page 3 AV receiver settings and more. One of the most useful features of your SB-3000 subwoofer is the Free SVS App, which can be used to fine tune performance and create custom presets from the comfort of your favorite seat and the convenience of your mobile device.

  • Page 4: Specifications & Features

    All New Proprietary 13” high-excursion SVS 3000 Series Subwoofer Driver • SVS first flat edge wound split-wind voice coil provides maximum magnetics at high excursion • while reducing mass and improving overall driver efficiency. Built around a premium grade 2”...
  • Page 5 EQs for absolute best alignment with speakers and optimized performance in any room. • Groundbreaking SVS Bluetooth DSP control app for iOS and Android devices with three user presets allow custom tuning for every room and system. •...
  • Page 6 Easy-to-follow tutorial provides clear guidance for all functions. ACCESSORIES • Protective non-resonant steel mesh grille • Iso-elastomer feet included • Extra heavy-duty, high current 6’ power cord • SB-3000 Subwoofer Owner’s Manual • Quick Start Guide page 4 | owner’s manual...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Control Settings for AV Receiver and Processors............... 12 Control Settings for Stereo Receiver or Preamplifier............12 Subwoofer Room Placement..................... 13 Subwoofer Control Options....................... 16 SVS Bluetooth App........................ 16 Rear Subwoofer Panel......................16 Advanced Subwoofer Controls....................17 Volume........................... 17 Low Pass Filter........................17 Phase Adjustment.........................

  • Page 8: Connecting Your Subwoofer

    fine tune your subwoofer for perfect performance from the comfort of your favorite seat. In addition to the SVS mobile app you can control the primary features of the amp using the all new Intelligent Control Interface (ICI) back-lit user interface on the amplifier plate.
  • Page 9 Unbalanced (RCA) Line Level Inputs Unbalanced (RCA) Line Level Outputs USB Type A Port - Used for Firmware updates and powering a USB device like the SVS Sound- Path Wireless Audio Adapter. - Push repeatedly or long press to increase volume, raise the low pass frequency cut-off...

  • Page 10: Ac Power Connection

    Line Level Connection – Stereo Receiver or Preamplifier Left/Right Channels Both Left and Right inputs on your SB-3000 can be used in a two-channel stereo application with a stereo preamplifier that has Left and Right line level or Balanced (XLR) outputs.
  • Page 11 90° 180° PHASE Enable and adjust the on-board low pass filter of the SB-3000 for a smooth blend with the main speakers. NOTE: For additional guidance on speaker/subwoofer crossover settings, please consult our SVS Sound Experts or our Merlin subwoofer matching tool at www.svsound.com/merlin.

  • Page 12: Connecting Multiple Subwoofers

    CENTER (SUB1) Another option is to use the Left and Right RCA outputs on the SB-3000 to Daisy Chain additional subwoofers. It’s important to use the matching output and input terminals. For example, if you are using the RCA inputs, be sure to use the RCA outputs to daisy chain to the next subwoofer.

  • Page 13: Going Wireless

    If you want to add wireless connectivity via the SVS SoundPath Wireless Adapter (sold separately), your SB-3000 conveniently includes a USB input on the amplifier plate to easily power the Receiv- er. Set-up is simple and quick and separate instructions are included with the adapter.

  • Page 14: Control Settings For Av Receiver And Processors

    NOTE: Volume and low pass filter can be controlled from your mobile device via the Free SVS App, or using the buttons on the rear panel interface.

  • Page 15: Subwoofer Room Placement

    “boomy” sound depending on your listening position. If you experience this, you can use the tuning controls to blend your SB-3000 more smoothly with your speakers or try pulling it further away from the walls to smooth out the bass response.
  • Page 16 SB-3000 SUBWOOFER ROOM PLACEMENT SUBWOOFER Front Placement Front of the room placement in between or just to the side of the front channel speakers is another common choice. Front of the room placement usually results in the best blending with the main speakers and center channel and minimizes localization effects.
  • Page 17 SB-3000 SUBWOOFER ROOM PLACEMENT SUBWOOFER Dual Subwoofer Placement Based on our own extensive testing, and research done by the professional audio community, we recommend the following placement options for dual subwoofers: • Opposite diagonal front/rear corners. • At the mid-points of the side walls.

  • Page 18: Subwoofer Control Options

    SB-3000 SUBWOOFER CONTROL OPTIONS SUBWOOFER Your SVS SB-3000 Subwoofer can be controlled from the new SVS Mobile App or via the rear panel for unprecedented flexibility when optimizing performance for room layout, speakers, system set-up and more. SVS Subwoofer App...

  • Page 19: Advanced Subwoofer Controls

    Allows you to set the desired center frequency of the filter, increase or decrease the SPL dB of the filter, or adjust the bandwidth of the filter. Room Gain Compensation (SVS App Only) Fixes bloated sounding bass by optimizing low frequency output and extension when too much sound wave density is being created by a small room.

  • Page 20: Presets

    Allows up to three pre-saved settings for movie, music and custom. This enables easy switching to optimize your SB-3000’s output and settings based on your specific listening preferences with different kinds of content. If using the SVS App, these presets can be renamed as desired. System Settings (SVS App Only) Allows you to make further customizations and reset your subwoofer to factory settings.

  • Page 21: Advanced Control Features Table

    SB-3000 ADVANCED CONTROLS FEATURE TABLE SUBWOOFER FEATURE OPTIONS & RANGES FEATURE RANGE / OPTION Volume -60dB – 0dB (1dB/step) Low Pass Filter LP Frequency: 30Hz – 200Hz (1Hz/step) LP Slope: 6dB, 12dB, 18dB, 24dB Phase 0° – 180° (1degree/step) Polarity...

  • Page 22: Safety Instructions

    SB-3000 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SUBWOOFER • Read these instructions. • Keep these instructions. • Heed all warnings. • Follow all instructions. • Do not use this apparatus near water. • Clean only with dry cloth. • Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instruc- tions.

  • Page 23: Fcc & Ic Compliance

    SB-3000 FCC & IC COMPLIANCE SUBWOOFER FCC Statement This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two condi- tions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

  • Page 24: Cleaning & Cabinet Care

    SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS Our SVS Sound Experts are standing by from Monday to Friday form 9AM-9PM ET, Saturday from 12PM-6PM, and Sunday from 12PM-4PM to assist you with subwoofer set-up and optimization, AV Receiver settings and more. They can be reached by phone, email or chat via the options below.
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