SVS PB-4000 13.5″ powered subwoofer

Description

Explosive bass from subwoofer experts It’s no secret why SVS’s diverse lineup of powered subwoofers is so popular with our customers. Their acclaimed subs offer staggering levels of bass in a variety of footprints and enclosures. The all-new PB-4000 continues the company’s track record of high-end performance with impeccable build quality and expert-level sound-tweaking options. Friendly heads-up: this sub is not for the faint of heart. I mean, just look at the thing – that trio of tunnel-sized ports on the front mean business. And at 153 pounds (!!), it’s one of the largest and heaviest subs in SVS’s lineup. Outstanding for movies, music, and video game immersion I have a checklist of features that I look for in an elite powered subwoofer. The first few – sonic realism, visceral “oomph,” room adaptability, and ease of control – are crucial components of performance. The PB-4000 checks off each of these boxes with ease. This sub can produce crazy levels of bass, for sure. But it also offers impressive control for such a large, ported enclosure. Use the PB-4000 with confidence as part of a high-end stereo or home theater system. You won’t find any knobs or dials on the back of the PB-4000 (shown in gloss black). Instead, everything is controlled from a free app on your smartphone or tablet. Goal number one: move a lot of air I’ll get into the more nuanced aspects of this sub in a moment. But first things first: the PB-4000’s most notable trait is its sheer brute strength. Its heavily braced enclosure houses a massive 13-1/2″ woofer. This exceptionally large surface area means there’s a ton of bass wave generation. And its ported box design means that the backward motion of the driver also contributes to wave creation, further reinforcing low-frequency extension. This mammoth driver is powered by a 1200-watt RMS amplifier which allows it to produce commanding bass all the way down to 16 Hz (that’s dipping into subsonic territory – bass you feel but can’t hear). W