SVS SB-5000 R|Evolution 15" Sealed Subwoofer - Pre-Order Early May 2025

SB-5000 R|Evolution

Featuring reference SVS subwoofer technology, SB-5000 R|Evolution delivers stunning output with refinement and musicality – a level of subwoofer performance not seen at this price before. Room-pressurising output below 17 Hz with pristine accuracy and stop-on-a-dime control to delight both audiophiles and home theatre fans.

All-new high-excursion 15-inch driver with dual voice coils in overhung motor. 2,000 Watts Continuous, 5,000+ Watts Peak power Dual Monoblock Amplifier with discrete MOSFET Output. Extreme Subwoofer Intelligence from 295 MHz Analog Devices DSP. Smartphone app tuning and control.

With the emergence of new flagship SVS subwoofers, it was only a matter of time before the unprecedented technology made its way to newer models at prices within reach of more people. Now, the 5000 R|Evolution Series brings a level of performance and a user experience that far exceeds anything in its class.

Featuring a sealed cabinet design, SB-5000 R|Evolution delivers pristine musical output with flawless tonal accuracy and unerring control to delight the most discerning audiophiles. Yet, it still wields enough power to pressurise a room and extend down to 17 Hz for the most demanding cinematic action scenes.

Effortless low-frequency output and extreme SPLs without a hint of distortion are rendered by a formidable 15-inch driver with dual edge-wound voice coils driven by a 2,000 Watt Continuous, 5,000+ Watts Peak power dual monoblock amplifier.

There are also brains to match the brawn. A 295 MHz Analog Devices DSP, the most powerful processor ever deployed in a home audio subwoofer, ensures pinpoint accurate frequency response and optimal performance under any conditions.

SB-5000 R|Evolution demolishes all performance benchmarks for subwoofers in its class. With trickle-down technology from the 17-Ultra R|Evolution Series, named the top subwoofers in the world by nearly every reviewer and industry group, it obliterates expectations making reference experiences possible for more people than ever.

5000 R|Evolution Series Technology

Flagship Technology, Reference Performance

High-Excursion 5000 R|Evolution Driver

15-inch glass fiber composite cone with 38.4 lb toroidal ferrite magnet motor assembly render massive low frequency output down to 17 Hz with pinpoint accuracy and control.

Dual Edge Wound Voice Coils

Dual voice coils ensure stable and consistent transfer of motor electro-magnetic energy to the 15-inch cone to maintain precise driver control with maximum efficiency.

Dual Mono Amplifier

Each of the two Class-D mono-block amplifiers with MOSFET output stages drives one of the dual voice coils to double the amount of current being fed to the driver achieving effortless output with lower continuous current demand from a home’s AC circuit.

Switch Mode Power Supply

Time aligns the AC voltage to the AC current while filtering and stabilising incoming voltage to optimise signal quality and audio performance.

295 MHz Analog Devices DSP

The most advanced processor ever used in a consumer subwoofer optimises every aspect of subwoofer output and usability to maintain flawless performance and intuitive control.

SVS Subwoofer Control Smartphone App

Most convenient way to control all DSP functions, including: volume, 6-band parametric equaliser, low pass filter, phase, polarity, room gain, port tuning, system settings, custom presets, and auto room EQ (Coming soon).

Acoustically Tuned Sealed Cabinet Design

Sealed cabinet with double thick MDF and rigid internal bracing creates a resonance-free environment for pitch-perfect accuracy free from resonances and colouration.

Effortless Output from High-Excursion 15-inch SVS Driver

The most formidable, sealed cabinet subwoofer driver in its class features all-new dual edge wound voice coils, suspension, basket, and extreme-excursion surround to achieve visceral sound pressure levels with pinpoint accuracy.

• Lightweight and rigid 15-inch glass fiber composite cone with optimal stiffness-to-mass ratio for maximum efficiency and acoustic linearity.
• Two-piece toroidal ferrite electromagnetic motor generates massive force with precise control, remaining authoritative yet detailed and controlled.
• Extreme-excursion catenary SBR surround maintains pure, long-throw pistonic driver motion.

Unerring Control from Dual Edge Wound Voice Coils

Precision engineered dual edge wound voice coils ensure stable transfer of electro-magnetic current to the 15-inch driver for authoritative output and exacting driver control.

• 6-layer bi-filar dual voice coils conduct the massive power from the dual-mono amplifier to the motor with maximum thermal efficiency, resulting in effortless acoustic output
• Flat edge wound aluminum voice coil wire maximises density for optimal magnetic field strength and thermal capacity

Dual Mono STA-2000D Amplifier Design with Discrete MOSFET Output

A revolutionary new amplifier platform with technology adapted from the flagship SVS subwoofers. Rated conservatively at 2,000 Watts Continuous, 5,000+ Watts Peak, the innovative design maximises driver potential with refined behavior and pristine response at any volume.

• High Current Output of Fully Discrete MOSFET transistors with efficiency of Class D Amplifier generates immense sonic force with precise control for outstanding real-world performance at all volumes.
• Each monoblock amp drives one of the dual voice coils within the motor to assert pinpoint control and maximise power fed to the driver.
• Eight 60 Amp 200 Volt MOSFET transistors deliver extreme high current for reference-level output with maximum efficiency.

Performance Enhancing Switch Mode Power Supply

Regardless of the power coming out of your household circuit, the SB-5000 R|Evolution always maintains peak performance and remains impervious to voltage fluctuations.

• Onboard AC line conditioner filters and stabilises incoming voltage, corrects waveform distortions, and eliminates electromagnetic and radio interferences to optimise signal quality and audio performance.
• Ensures clean and consistent 160V rail voltage and optimal power delivery from a standard 15-amp home circuit.
• Power-Factor-Correction (PFC) time aligns the AC voltage to the AC current resulting in less heat, greater efficiency, reliable peak power output, and the ability to maintain rated power over a wide-range of voltages.
• FEA optimised convection cooling system has no exterior heatsinks, an extraordinary feat for such a powerful amplifier.

Extreme Subwoofer Intelligence - 295 MHz Analog Devices DSP

Orchestrating the cutting-edge amplifier, motor, and driver ecosystem is the most sophisticated DSP ever deployed in a home audio subwoofer.

• Accurately shapes in-room frequency response with absolute precision for faithful signal reproduction.
• Monitors every function of the amplifier to stabilise AC voltage delivery to the power supply to maintain consistent peak output.
• Multi-point thermal, voltage, and current monitoring systems ensures maximum output and efficiency.
• Advanced digital audio processing and DACs (Digital-to-Analog Converters) with 120 dB Signal-to-Noise Ratio provide greater headroom, lower noise, and pristine fidelity.

SVS Subwoofer Smartphone Control App

Convenient subwoofer tuning and control from the comfort of your favorite seat. Works via Bluetooth with Apple iOS, Google Android, and Amazon Fire platforms.

• Controls for volume, low pass filter, phase, polarity, six parametric equalisers, room gain compensation, tuning modes, power management settings, and more.
• Includes three convenient memory presets for fast and easy system adjustments to match your listening preferences – music, movies, night mode, and more.
• Amplifier Rear Panel OLED and control interface provide fast and direct control of the most important features and includes a convenient “Display Flip” function.

SVS Subwoofer Auto EQ Room Correction

Achieves pristine fidelity by resolving acoustic issues caused by your room in a few easy steps.

• Automatically tunes subwoofer output using your smartphone microphone or an external microphone and the SVS subwoofer app.
• Applies equalisation, capitalises on available room gain, and shapes in-room frequency response at the main listening positions for optimal in-room performance.
• Will be available soon via an over-the-air SVS Subwoofer Control App update.

Acoustically Inert, Rigidly Braced Sealed Box Cabinet Design

Sealed cabinet design results in tighter, more musical bass and makes it significantly more compact than ported box subwoofers with similar specs.

• Double-thick 2-inch MDF front baffle and rigid internal bracing to support the massive drive unit and to ensure an acoustically inert environment.
• Highly reinforced internal design and acoustic insulation eliminates all coloration or resonance from the cabinet, even when the deepest low frequencies are played at reference volume.
• Protective non-resonant extra-thick ABS grille frame with fabric mesh cover shields driver to prevent damage while ensuring longevity.
• Custom elastomer feet reduce noise artifacts within a room.

Frequency Response / Acoustic Data

• 17 Hz to 280 Hz +/- 3 dB.
• Expect 2-3 Hz deeper extension in small to mid-size rooms.
• Roll-off slope specifically optimised to take maximum advantage of available room gain.
• 2-metre ground plane away from reflective structures (quasi-anechoic).

Subwoofer Specifications

• Piano Gloss Black and Black Ash options.
• Front Firing 15-inch high-excursion driver.
• Amplifier Rear Panel OLED and control interface provide fast and direct control of the most important features and includes a convenient “Display Flip” function.
• Protective non-resonant extra-thick ABS grille frame with fabric mesh cover shields driver to prevent damage while ensuring longevity.
• Robust Medium Density Fibreboard (MDF) cabinet construction with internal bracing for resonance free performance at highest drive levels.
• Screw-in Iso-elastomer feet reduce noise artefacts and improve stability.
• Dimensions (with grille): 18.3” (465 mm) H x 17.8” (453 mm) W x 19.5” (495 mm) D.
• Dimensions (without grille): 18.3” (46 5mm) H x 17.8” (453 mm) W x 18.4” (468 mm) D.
• Shipped Dimensions: 23.2” (588 mm) H X 23.5” (598 mm) W X 28.0” (712 mm) D.
• Weight (unboxed): 102.1 lb (46.3 kg).
• Shipped Weight: 120.7 lb (54.8 kg).

Driver Specifications

• All-new proprietary 15-inch long-throw driver with high-precision tuned overhung motor configuration.
• 46.3 lb (21 kg) Woofer with 38.4 lb (17.46 kg) motor.
• 46.32 mm Xmax, 77.44 mm Xmech precision aligned excursion.
• 3” diameter Voice Coil with high current 6-layer bifilar flat edge wound aluminium wire windings.
• Dual Voice coil design captures power delivery from dual-mono amplifier outputs into a single voice coil for maximum acoustic output.
• High Temperature glass-fibre composite former/bobbing.
• Two-piece high-grade oversized Y30 Ferrite magnet motor produces effortless on-demand driving-force for subtle and over-the-top bass thrills.
• Copper shorting sleeve around T-yoke reduces gap inductance and lowers distortion.
• Dual 24-strand silver-plated copper-alloy and Nomex composite high-temperature leads woven through the spider provide a pristine electrical connection from the amplifiers to the voice coils.
• Precision machined and narrow tolerance Top-plate and oversized T-yoke with integrated pole-piece extension made from zinc-plated low carbon 1010 steel for optimal magnetics and thermal capacity.
• Dual Nomex-composite extreme excursion linear suspension spiders.
• Proprietary injection-moulded extreme-excursion parabolic NBR rubber surround ensures flawless pistonic motion for pinpoint control and accuracy without distortion at the highest drive levels.
• Premium glass-fibre laminated dustcap and vented composite cone sub-structure with exceptional stiffness-to-mass ratio ensures a light, ridged, and neutral radiating surface about to move massive amounts of air with crisp precision.
• High-density 15” Powder-coated cast aluminium basket FEA optimised for maximum rigidity, tensile strength, and energy transference.
• Nickel-plated high-tension spring terminals provide secure connections.

Amplifier Specifications

• Massively powerful 2,000-watt continuous Class D design with over 5,000 watts of Peak Power.
• High resolution 295 MHz Analogue Devices Audio DSP with double precision 56 bit filtering, with over 5x the processing power of our previous subwoofers, the most advanced subwoofer processor available for perfect audio reproduction.
• DSP monitors every function of the amplifier ensuring precisely regulated clean voltage is delivered to and from the switch mode power supply and maximum current is pushed to the driver’s voice coils.
• DSP Continuously runs complex power management algorithms and multi-point thermal, voltage, and current monitoring systems to optimise AC voltage delivery to the power supply for continuous peak performance with maximum performance and greatest efficiency.
• Advanced digital audio processing and DACs (Digital-to-Analogue Converters) with 120 dB Signal-to-Noise Ratio provide greater headroom, lower noise, and flawless fidelity.
• Dual-mono discrete Class D amplifiers create effortless and endless power from eight massive 60 A 200 V MOSFETs, resulting in lower EMI and highest efficiency while providing effortless power each voice coil, producing SPLs and low frequency output with pristine clarity well beyond reference listening levels.
• All new Switch Mode Power Supply (SMPS) includes a two-stage 100v-240 V full range active Power Factor Correction (PFC) which pre-regulates mains to solid 390 V DC regardless of mains voltage or quality, ensuring a consistent 160V rail voltage for the dual-mono amplifiers.
• Power-Factor-Correction (PFC) time aligns the AC voltage to the AC current resulting in less heat, greater efficiency, peak power output, and the ability to maintain rated power over a wide-range of AC voltages.
• Onboard AC line conditioner filters and stabilises incoming voltage, corrects waveform distortions, and eliminates electromagnetic and radio interferences to optimise signal quality and audio performance.
• New convective cooling plate design pulls cool outside air through vents at the bottom of the amplifier plate, flowing over the amplifier components and internal heat sinks, eliminating the need for an external heatsinks.
• Customer EQ and DSP limiter settings specifically for the 5000 series allow the subwoofer to take control of a room and pressurise it with accurate, heart-pounding, acoustically tuned bass.
• Unbalanced RCA 10 kohm input impedance (compatible with consumer and professional audio up to 4 Vrms inputs).
• Balanced XLR 14 kohm input impedance (compatible with consumer and professional audio up to 4 Vrms / +14 dBu inputs).
• OLED and control interface with easy control of the most important features.
• USB 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.
• Auto/On and Trigger options through App for maximum installation convenience (3.5 mm trigger Input 3-12 V AC/DC).
• 3.5mm IR input for easy integration with control systems.
• Green 0.5-watt low standby power consumption.
• RoHS compliant, lead-free construction, world-wide safety certifications.

SVS App Features

• Compatible with Apple iOS, Google Android, and Amazon Fire platforms, the industry leading SVS Subwoofer Control Smartphone app allows convenient and intuitive management of all subwoofer controls.
• The Analogue Devices DSP supports a comprehensive menu of functions, including volume, fully adjustable low pass filter, phase, polarity, six PEQs, room gain compensation, tuning modes, power management settings, and more.
• Includes three convenient memory presets for fast and easy global system adjustments to match listener preferences.
• Subwoofer Auto Room Equalisation (Coming Soon) will use your mobile device built-in microphone, or an accessory microphone (Coming Soon) to measure the acoustic performance of your subwoofer in your room and automatically calculate precision equalisation filters to optimise the subwoofer and room combined performance at your listening position.
• Unique bidirectional feedback shows adjustments in real time on both app and subwoofer interface.
• Easy-to-follow tutorial provides clear guidance for all functions.

Included Accessories

• Protective non-resonant extra-thick ABS grille frame with fabric mesh cover.
• Iso-elastomer feet.
• Extra heavy-duty, high current 6’ power cord.
• Quick Start Guide.