SVS PB4000 Subwoofer 3.5 Years Later...

[@TheDoozie43]

Oh, I know! JL Audio is up next!!! Always been curious about their home audio stuff, used to use their car subs in the 90s. Now it’s a sundown 4K amp on American Bass HD 12s (soon to be sundown X 12s). Keep up the good work man!

[@Kpaceguy]

I appreciate it

[@bradleybeeson6932]

Ok here's an interesting story to tell you, Kyle. The President of SVS is a guy named Gary Yacoubian, who I used to work for at a hi-fi shop in Washington DC. We carried Canton speakers, and I know Gary loved how they sounded. He may have even owned a pair or two. This was back like 15 years ago. At that time SVS was just a small player in the market, when Gary took it over, he was the one that made them a powerhouse.

[@Kpaceguy]

That's pretty awesome

[@bkrhino1]

Good for you that you are continually upgrading. I went from dual PB-3000 & dual SB-3000’s to dual SB16’s & dual SB-4000’s in my 7.4 Klipsch System. Had the system professionally calibrated with REW / minidsp 2X4 HD and the difference of all four subwoofers working in unison is incredible. Look forward to seeing what you have selected.

[@TheDoozie43]

How on earth were dual pb3000s not enough? I’ve got a couple and they fill my 25’ x 25’ room plenty. Misalign pictures three rooms over even lol.

[@bkrhino1]

@@TheDoozie43 - I liked the PB-3000’s but they did not come in piano black, had a bigger footprint and not aesthetically pleasing. The SB16’s have a smaller footprint and come in piano black. They also play down to 16Hz.

[@TheDoozie43]

@@bkrhino1 oh gotcha! I almost went with the sb16s for that reason also. Totally understand now. Thanks!

[@TylerStout]

I agree, properly integrated subs can sound significantly better than nicer subs that are setup with just however the room correction decides to do it. I have dual HSU VTF2-MK5s and before messing with it I had them positioned with the exact same null at both and a huge dip at the crossover due to audyssey not properly integrating them with my mains and fixing those both and using my PEQs is a far greater difference in SQ than almost any sub upgrade could provide.

[@mdoh8209]

I started to read your comments and was like this sound like the king of bass then looked at your name , yep it’s William lol

[@DEADMONEY_]

U could get Dayton 18 inch ultimax drivers and make a porter box tuned to 19 or 20hz and make 2 of them. Each 18 inch driver in a well made box would probably compare to the pb 16 ultra. and get a crown amp to run with each one. 🤔

[@jimhamlin6551]

You got a way to to go before you get to your end game when it comes to Audio equipment ...once you get the bug in this hobby always looking for that next hit...its like owning a boat ...its called foot fever...you have a 21ft boat this year ...and next year comes along and you want a 25ft boat...so on and so on ! Have fun and protect your hearing now ...because when you get older you might not be able hear as good as when you were younger...and the its no fun anymore...so then you light up another one and your hearing comes back! lol

[@TheDoozie43]

I actually switched from pb4000s to pb3000s and the difference is negligible. Other than being able to move the 3000s anyways lol. Love them. They’ve got a real gem in the 3000 line.

[@CoomerGremlinDGGfan]

Are there any pros to the pb4000 vs the pb3000?

[@CoomerGremlinDGGfan]

Or..... besides being smaller, lighter and cheaper are there any benefits to the 3000 line?

[@mdoh8209]

We’re u running a mini dsp with the pb4000 ? When tuned with a mini dsp they sound so much better for music

[@Kpaceguy]

No I wasn't

[@mdoh8209]

@@Kpaceguy it’s the must for any sub even single subs. When running rew you can see what your room acoustics are doing with wave signals I’m running dual pb1000s pros atm and my mate it’s blown away and he has a single pb16 ultra I keep telling him time to get a mini dsp they are a must in every system even just a 2 channel setup with single sub I’m looking at getting dual pb4000s in my small space only cause bass is addictive and wanna go that but more in head room

[@garethmorris2042]

Did you experiment with using them in sealed mode for music? I have an older PB-13 ultra and in my room found that running it in sealed helped clear the base up with rock/jazz.

[@Kpaceguy]

Experimented in all sorts of ways

[@seanj4899]

Just wondering how you are able to use such powerful subs in an appartment? How do you control the sound transmission?

[@Kpaceguy]

Simply can't turn it up too loud at certain times of the day. Just have to be respectful. I can turn it loud enough that it's not a waste to have

[@djx-factor992]

Please if possible review the BIC Acoustech PL-300... a budget friendly version similar to the SVS PB4000

[@Kpaceguy]

It'll be here next week

[@djx-factor992]

@@Kpaceguy Nice! Can't wait!

[@joeestevez1420]

Hey Kpace, I believe you’re going after the Martin Logan balance force 212 subwoofer!! Beautifully designed subwoofer!

[@Kpaceguy]

Way too expensive lol and I need Two

[@joeestevez1420]

@@Kpaceguy True!!

[@joeestevez1420]

Hey Kpace, maybe consider sticking with SVS and getting the SB 16 ultra really good for both music and home theater. But I’m sure whatever you do get will sound awesome!!

[@Kpaceguy]

It was a thought. But I'm moving on. I could seal the PB4000s and it play louder and lower

[@joeestevez1420]

@@Kpaceguy I get it...time for a different sound

[@marlonhouston6685]

Out with the old and in with the new. What's next SVS PB16 ? 👍🏾

[@Kpaceguy]

Nothing svs

[@marlonhouston6685]

@@Kpaceguy I'm staying tuned? 😄

[@pokerbarloahavia]

I think I know what you are getting if for music and movies. Either Rythmik, Rel or Funk Audio

[@Kpaceguy]

Not a bad guess

[@guttaone]

@@Kpaceguy I think it's definitely Rel wish you would have messaged me first for those subwoofers tired of these damn Klipschs subwoofers

[@Kpaceguy]

@@guttaone I don't message anyone. They get announced in KZbin videos and on the community tab. So it's really random. It just happens out of no where

[@nonametofame]

REL 1508 Predators would be a good replacement, but if it's musical finesse you're craving, without losing extension and output and is affordable for a set of two, look no further than Rythmik.

[@lovellcarr9031]

wow cant wait to see his reaction lol

[@guttaone]

What are you getting JL audio or JTR

[@pokerbarloahavia]

those aren't for music

[@jmd11185]

You're going Paradigm

[@gary4593]

Are you getting REL subwoofer?

[@Kpaceguy]

Maybe. Maybe not!

[@eyeshezzy]

What sub did you have in your setup before the PB4000?

[@Kpaceguy]

At one point I had dual pb1000s. Before that I had dual Acoustech Pl-200s. Before that I had a radio shack sub lol a little 8in called accqu-something

[@eyeshezzy]

@@Kpaceguy nice.. I see it has been a journey with you. You got to appreciate all levels from the tiny 8s 😂

[@Kpaceguy]

It's been fun. The show must go on!

[@eyeshezzy]

@@Kpaceguy cool.. Don't climax too quick like Spec of Tec though 😂 😂

[@Kpaceguy]

@@eyeshezzy exactly. Luckily when I move I'll get to do this all over again

[@Lowkey_nxthxn]

Does canton make subwoofers?

[@Kpaceguy]

Yes

[@Lowkey_nxthxn]

@@Kpaceguy I know a subwoofer that can definitely destroy those SVS PB4000 Have a look at martinlogan subs there a beast

[@Kpaceguy]

@@Lowkey_nxthxn I've looked at everything imaginable

[@Lowkey_nxthxn]

@@Kpaceguy there’s definitely subs out there that are big game changer especially subwoofers Like JTR subs

[@TylerStout]

I want to say your going Rythmik but all their nice subs that I think would interest you like f18 are out of stock so it must be REL because I doubt you could go without a sub for that long.

[@johnlira3316]

I predict some JTRs

[@Kpaceguy]

The answer is already up on the channel

[@andreas1989]

You should buy some JTR speakers subs...

[@winfield347]

What subs are you getting kpace?

[@Kpaceguy]

We shall seeee 👀

[@winfield347]

@@Kpaceguy o come on.give us a clue lol.

[@Kpaceguy]

@@winfield347 it is not paradigm svs jtr or psa

[@winfield347]

@@Kpaceguy rel I bet.

[@djx-factor992]

I predict a subwoofer from JL Audio... Fathom or Gotham... yeah.... That's my prediction.

[@winfield347]

Please go paradigm

[@astuteness]

Bro .. You obviously have never heard Rythmiks.

[@DIOSORIANO]

Bowers & wilkins DB4S

[@romynovanda5974]

hi... do you think db4s better than pb4000 ?

[@eddietours3728]

i have the PC-4000 Subwoofer

[@josephquinones7965]

Rythmik 18 sealed

[@Baas_Fumani]

Eh how did I get here so late n be first 🧐🤔🥴🥴

[@Kpaceguy]

Posted it at 2am eastern lol