SVS PB-4000 Unboxing + FIRST IMPRESSIONS | Woah, this is HEAVY!

[@welderfixer]

Brad, That's an awesome beast of a subwoofer! The SVS PB4000 Pro should come with a warning label or a legal waver of harm to your home. Hahaha! As much as I enjoy my SVS PB1000 Pro a second one would be great someday. Have fun with the 4000! All the best, Kevin

[@HomeTheaterGamer]

Thanks Kevin! I love my PB-1000 Pro, and I still have the PB-2000 Pros that are the mainstay in my system (since I wasn't able to keep the PB-3000s like I wanted).

[@zeroGsa]

Enjoyed the video! I have had a PB16-Ultra for a few years now. I used a single isolation kit (4 feet) and haven’t had any issues. 😊

[@JohnSmith-qi6co]

Great. Probably no problems, but at the price of the 16's I'd go with what their engineers intended-- 6 feet. Who knows, something weird could happen with the driver mounting a few more years down the road because of improper cabinet support. Sure maybe not so likely but if you can afford a PB16 (better 2) I think you might want to spring for the recommended kit.

[@HomeTheaterGamer]

You'd probably be just fine with 4 as long as you never need to move the sub. Just keep in mind that the isolation feet aren't designed to have any weight put on them at an angle, so if you need to move the sub at all and they twist a little bit (or you tilt the sub on it's side slowly), you do run the risk of the rubber and metal part on the isolation feet separating and ripping off.

[@leerodriguez1097]

Nice initial impressions. I’m partial as I have two PB-4000s. Looking forward to your review.

[@HomeTheaterGamer]

Thanks dude. These things are definitely beasts!

[@shrikartummala8055]

Where's your review? @@HomeTheaterGamer

[@TheTerminator118]

Full review waiting…😅

[@HomeTheaterGamer]

It’s coming soon. Don’t worry.

[@garryhammond3117]

I almost always end up adding a light-dimming clear red tape over almost anything that has light to keep my HT room dark, but I can still (just) see the display if needed.

[@HomeTheaterGamer]

That's a really great idea! Since these aren't mine and are on loan from SVS, I wouldn't want to do that, but that is a FANTASTIC idea for the stuff I personally own. Thanks!

[@garryhammond3117]

@@HomeTheaterGamer I sat in my HT room in the dark, no projector, no lights, just all the equipment on. After 10 minutes of my eyes adjusting to "the dark", I was amazed at how bright the room was - I could see almost everything - This is what prompted be to either block unimportant things or red-mask things I needed to see. - Big improvement!

[@shrikartummala8055]

Where is the full review?

[@troyhenry3267]

Question, I currently have 2 SVS PB1000Pros, in a small bedroom. At some point, I plan on buying 2 more subs, thinking of the PB3000's or SB3000's? The dual 1000's aren't providing that slam in your chest/gut bass I'm looking for. We will probably move next year so my next theater room will be yet another bedroom turned into cinema room. How do you think the combination of the 1000's and 3000's would sound?

[@SealedOrPorted]

I have 2 PB3000s, so I doubt you would notice the 1000s unless you have them near field.

[@miscreant1739]

Good job at MWAVE!

[@HomeTheaterGamer]

Thank you!

[@SunnySkiesInAZ]

Great video Brad. I have 3 pb2000 in my 18’x11’ room. I’m debating x3 pb3000 or x2 pb4000. Is the jump from 2000s to 3000s a significant difference in power felt? Thanks!

[@myhomeaudio8751]

I think once we use 3000 we can stop there. I don’t think any meaningful upgrade after 3000 in svs lineup unless it is 16 ultra. Just my opinion

[@pb24dagrk]

You'll get much better output (deeper frequency extension) with the PB4000s in "Extended" mode. They're a big jump over the 3000s in this regard (107dB down to 16hz vs 96dB of the PB3000). Respectfully disagree with this other user's misguided opinion.

[@SunnySkiesInAZ]

@@pb24dagrk what do you think of the sb4000 vs pb3000? Have you ever heard them?

[@SunnySkiesInAZ]

@@myhomeaudio8751 I wonder what a sealed 16 ultra companies to a ported 3000?

[@SealedOrPorted]

As @Youthman says, “There’s no replacement for displacement.” Look for Brad’s full review of the 4000s.

[@kane7777]

Hey man, would love to hear your thoughts on the PS5 Atmos update.

[@HomeTheaterGamer]

I will definitely check it out and do a video on it when I get back from North Carolina next week.

[@ryaneckel5601]

Hey Brad. I accidentally unplugged my minidsp from the wall outlet for about a minute, will I lose all the settings I have in there for my subs and have to re do everything again?

[@HomeTheaterGamer]

Not to worry! You should be good. When we moved last year, I had the miniDSP unplugged for nearly a month and it retained all previous settings (which I obviously had to erase. Different room, different calibrations needed and all of that).

[@ryaneckel5601]

@@HomeTheaterGamer Ok, thx man

[@PIPERBOYWILLIAMS]

Isolation feet was a waste of money. Very little difference

[@HomeTheaterGamer]

They have definitely made a noticeable difference reducing buzz and rattles from the metal on metal grid on my drop ceiling. I know not everyone has a drop ceiling, but I wanted to point that out.

[@TMERUNNR]

I Luv my Duel PB4000'S!!! I felt like I was giving birth when I pushed them out with my legs!!😂 My neighbor across the street says he knows when I'm watching a movie because he hears the rumblings of a thunder storm coming!!! Ed Mullen from SVS suggested aa a demo of sub-sonic bass the movie, "Flight of the Phoenix "(2004 on blu-ray) the air plane crash and oh boy, he wasn't kidding! AMAZING! I still have my PB2000'S one in my gameroom and one in the master bedroom, so much fun!!! I do wish that the mini dsp came with XLR in and outs.. if it does, could you direct me to where to buy one...Thanks Brad and Keep Crushing It Bro!!

[@HomeTheaterGamer]

Thanks for the comment and kind words! Ed Mullen is a super nice guy and has been incredibly informative over the years and has helped me tremendously, even indirectly (I've read lots of his posts over on AVSForum through the years). I was actually on the SVS Audiophile Happy Hour last week as a guest and he was on, so it was incredible to be able to thank him personally for what he's done over the years in terms of my understanding of stuff in this crazy hobby haha. And man... I have not thought about that scene in Flight of the Phoenix in YEARS. Might be time to put it back in rotation. I remember it having some pretty insane LFE! The PB4000s are definitely beasts. I just hooked up the PB3000s in the back of the room and holy cow... headroom for days with that combo! In regards to XLR on a miniDSP, unfortunately they no longer make any products with XLR connections (I believe they used to), so TRS to XLR cable adapters are really the only option if you go the miniDSP route. There may other options available from other brands like Behringer, but I'm honestly not too familiar with what they offer these days.

[@TMERUNNR]

@@HomeTheaterGamer Appreciate you Brad!!! Thank you, Have a Fantastic Weekend 👍👍

[@yournightmare9999]

You should skip this sub and buy pb16 ultra

[@HomeTheaterGamer]

Only $600 more haha. Or $1100 if you buy 2.

[@SealedOrPorted]

@@HomeTheaterGamermeh, it’s just money 😂😢😅

[@chrislukowski1825]

I wonder how it compares to the Arendal 1723 1V @ $1,999. That’s the one I have my sights set on.

[@HomeTheaterGamer]

I’m trying to get some Arendal products for review but it might be a while as I need to catch up on other product reviews. I’m running out of room to store things during the review process haha.

[@sammy10001]

@@HomeTheaterGamer for that exact reason, its in a weird spot. To be honest, SVS needs a new 18 or 21 inch sub to enter the market. the 16 inch pb16 came out in late 2016. 7 years later now, we need an 18 or 21 from them.