Comparing SVS PB-3000 and SVS SB16-Ultra
Experts prefer SVS SB16-Ultra over SVS PB-3000
On 3 Jun 2023 (7 days ago) we went through 90 Subwoofer expert endorsements .
Currently, SVS SB16-Ultra received 1 endorsement from Digital Trends (24 Jan 2023). Meanwhile, SVS PB-3000 did not receive any endorsements this month.
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Endorsement summary:
- On 24 Jan 2023
Digital Trends ranked SVS SB16-Ultra as #1 Rank Subwoofer Comment #1 out of 6 SVS SB16-Ultra The best overall subwoofer... ... ... Source: www.digitaltrends.com
SVS PB-3000 
SVS SB16-Ultra Customers like SVS PB-3000 noticeably more
At ReviewFinder we prefer to focus on professional product reviews, because customer reviews can be disproportionately affected by unrelated factors such as delivery, specific seller listing problems, and, of course, fake reviews. With that said, below is the summary of consumer sentiment.
SVS SB16-Ultra
CS of 10 is similar to a 4.8 star review, CS of 0 is similar to a 2 star review.
SVS PB-3000, the cheaper option, tends to get more favorable reviews than SVS SB16-Ultra.
As can be seen in the chart above, median best-selling subwoofer receives a consumer score of 9.1 (great). SVS PB-3000 ranks higher than that and SVS SB16-Ultra ranks lower than that.
| SVS PB-3000 |
In comparison:
9.1 Great
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| SVS SB16-Ultra |
In comparison:
8.3 Great
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| Median best-selling Subwoofer |
In comparison:
MartinLogan Dynamo 300 ranks #44 out of 86. Very high levels of customer satisfaction. Go to rankings 9.1 Great
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SVS PB-3000 is more popular than SVS SB16-Ultra
It's fairly safe to say that SVS PB-3000 is a more popular subwoofer than SVS SB16-Ultra, based on its 70+ reviews. Popularity is determined based on product sales. Note that older and cheaper products tend to sell more.
To consider
| Table: Top compared alternatives for SVS PB-3000 and SB16-Ultra | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | KEF KC62 | $1493 |
In comparison:
9.7 Amazing
| 2 expert recommendations | Cheaper Better Reviews |
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Klipsch SPL-150 | $1099 |
In comparison:
10.0 Amazing
| No expert recommendations | Cheaper More Popular Better Reviews |
 | Yamaha NS-SW300 | $1495 |
In comparison:
8.7 Great
| No expert recommendations | Cheaper More Popular |
 | SVS SB-3000 | $1099 |
In comparison:
10.0 Amazing
| No expert recommendations | Cheaper More Popular Better Reviews |
| Rank | Change | Price | Subwoofer | The Master Switch  | BestCovery  | Digital Trends | Woofer Guy  | The Sound Junky  | What Hi-Fi  | Crutchfield  | Lifewire  | Rolling Stone  | Wirecutter  |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | - | $599 |  SVS SB-1000 Pro | 1 | - | - | 8 | - | - | 1 | - | - | 4 |
| 2 | - | $299 |  Klipsch R120SW | 8 | - | - | 1 | - | - | 2 | - | - | - |
| 3 | - | $838 |  Sonos Sub | - | 19 | - | 12 | 4 | 4 | - | - | - | - |
| 4 | - | $191 |  Monoprice 9723 | 2 | - | 2 | - | - |
- | - | 6 | - | - |
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Expert reviews [15]
- with a score: 0
- without a score: 15
- All New First Ever 13-inch High-Excursion SVS Driver
- Sledge STA-800D2 Amplifier – Massive Power with Precise Contro
- First Ever SVS Dual Port Cabinet Design
- 800 watts RMS (2500+ watts peak)
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- Massive 16-inch Ultra driver with unprecedented 8-inch edge wound voice coil ensures room-shaking SPLs and subterranean low frequency extension with pinpoint accuracy and speed in transients.
- Stunningly powerful, new Sledge 1500D Amplifier with fully discrete MOSFET Output and 1,500 Watts RMS, 5,000+ Watts Peak Power delivers effortless and intelligent power to maximize on full potential of the driver.
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SVS PB-3000 is a popular and one of the most expensive options. It's in the top 3 bestselling subwoofers and has many popular alternatives in the same price range, such as Martinlogan Dynamo 1100X or Yamaha NS-SW300 .
SVS PB-3000 is $1150 more expensive than an average subwoofer ($449).
SVS SB16-Ultra is a well-known option at the top of the price range. It's in the top 3 bestselling subwoofers and has quite a few popular alternatives in the same price range, such as SVS PB-4000 or SVS SB-4000 .
SVS SB16-Ultra is $1850 more expensive than the average subwoofer ($449).
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