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SB-4000

SUBWOOFER

Weight: 

102.3 lbs (46.4 kg)  

Dimensions (w/ grill):

 18.3” (465mm) H X 17.8” (453mm) W X 20.9” (530mm) D

Amplier Power:

 1,200 watts continuous power / 4,200 watts peak dynamic power

Driver Design:

• Proprietary 13.5” Driver with nely tuned Overhung Motor Conguration 

 

 

• 43lb (19.5kg) pound Woofer with 37.7lb (17.1kg) pounds for the motor
• Overhung 52mm Xmax, 76.2mm Xmech precision aligned excursion

Frequency Response:

 19-310Hz ± 3 dB

Max Low Frequency Output:

 126.8dB @ 32Hz 1/8 space 1m 

SUBWOOFER SPECIFICATIONS & FEATURES

SUBWOOFER SPECIFICATIONS

Proprietary 13.5” high-performance SVS SB-4000 Subwoofer Driver - optimized for sealed 
cabinet design.

8-layer aluminum at wire edge wound 3” voice coil for ultra-low distortion, e

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cient heat 

dissipation, exceptional linearity and nearly zero power compression.

Two massive, dedicated toroidal ferrite magnets generate unparalleled levels of magnetic 
force to drive the highest levels of excursion, SPL, and start/go power for the deepest and most 
authoritative bass possible.

High density FEA-optimized cast aluminum basket provides unequaled levels of rigidity, tensile 
strength, and energy transference available from a subwoofer.

Dual 24-strand copper and Nomex composite high-temperature leads woven through the 
suspension provide a remarkably durable electrical connection from the amplier to the voice 
coil.

Premium glass ber laminated dustcap and reinforced, vented paper-composite cone 
sub-structure ensure a light, rigid, and neutral radiating surface.

Precision machined motor elements and narrow tolerance suspension parts produce 
unmatched linearity at full excursion for exceptionally tight and fast response, even at 
reference volumes.

Extreme oversized low carbon vented steel U-yoke and top plate provide superior cooling and 
improved magnetics for maximum performance and e

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ciency.  

Copper ring shorting sleeve reduces gap induction and distortion, enhances thermal conduc-
tivity.

Nickel-plated high-tension spring terminals provide secure connections.

Proprietary injection molded gasket and parabolic SBR extreme-excursion surround maintains 
ideal pistonic motion for pinpoint accuracy and control.

High quality low carbon 1008 steel components with black electrophoresis plating for extra 
long life.

DRIVER FEATURES

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owner’s manual  

  

Summary of Contents for SB-4000

Page 1: ...cover SB 4000 OWNER S MANUAL ...

Page 2: ...rmance We know you are eager to get your new subwoofer set up so in this owner s manual you will nd instructions on placement connection tuning and more Our SVS Sound Experts are available seven days a week to take the guess work out of setting up your new subwoofer They are equipped to handle even the most complicated questions about placement calibration AV receiver settings and more One of the ...

Page 3: ...uminum basket provides unequaled levels of rigidity tensile strength and energy transference available from a subwoofer Dual 24 strand copper and Nomex composite high temperature leads woven through the suspension provide a remarkably durable electrical connection from the ampli er to the voice coil Premium glass ber laminated dustcap and reinforced vented paper composite cone sub structure ensure...

Page 4: ...io DSP with double precision 56bit ltering is the most advanced subwoofer processor available for perfect audio reproduction 100v 240v full range input active Power Factor Correction PFC pre regulates mains to solid 360V DC regardless of mains voltage or quality so the sound quality never falters no matter what s coming out of the wall Active PFC lowers average current and smooths mains input curr...

Page 5: ...nt functions Convenient custom presets allow for perfect tuning in any room or system from your favorite seat Unique bidirectional feedback shows adjustments in real time on both app and subwoofer interface Easy to follow tutorial provides clear guidance for all functions SVS APP FEATURES Protective non resonant steel mesh grill IR remote control Iso elastomer feet Extra heavy duty high current 6 ...

Page 6: ...ver or Preampli er 11 Subwoofer Room Placement 12 Subwoofer Control Options 15 SVS Bluetooth App 15 IR Remote Control 15 Front Subwoofer Panel 15 Advanced Subwoofer Controls 16 Volume 16 Low Pass Filter 16 Phase Adjustment 16 Polarity 16 Parametric EQ 16 Room Gain Compensation 16 Presets 17 System Settings 17 Advanced Control Features Table 18 IR Remote Control Flow Chart 19 Safety Instructions 20...

Page 7: ...Apple iOS and Google Android that allows you to make adjustments for room layout personal preferences movies vs music and more It s the best way to ne tune your subwoofer for perfect performance from the comfort of your favorite seat A full explanation of all the advanced subwoofer DSP controls is available on pages 15 18 in this owner s manual as well as in the SVS subwoofer app tutorial The foll...

Page 8: ...to the LFE Input on your SB 4000 This allows your processor to perform the upstream bass management and send the subwoofer a pre ltered mono signal CENTER REAR FRONT SUBWOOFER SUB1 LINE LEVEL OUTPUTS RECEIVER PREAMP SB 4000 SUBWOOFER CONNECTING CONTROLLING YOUR SUBWOOFER Line Level Connection Stereo Receiver or Preampli er Left Right Channels Both Left and Right inputs on your SB 4000 can be used ...

Page 9: ...d com custservice svsound com 877 626 5623 3V 12V Trigger Input This feature will automatically turn the subwoofer on o when a signal is sent to the trigger input from another component in the system typically the pre pro or AV receiver The other compo nent in the system must be equipped with a trigger output feature and requires a TS 1 8 mono cable pictured below LINE LEVEL OUTPUTS REAR FRONT R L...

Page 10: ...monly recommended way to connect multiple subwoofers when there is only one Sub Out Another option is to use the Left and Right RCA or XLR outputs on the SB 4000 to Daisy Chain additional subwoofers It s important to use the matching output and input terminals For example if you are using the RCA inputs be sure to use the RCA outputs to daisy chain to the next subwoofer NOTE While the settings of ...

Page 11: ...the Left Channel and one for the Right Channel Typically the subwoofers will be symmetrically placed according to your speakers And be sure to maintain all the correct Left and Right output and input connections to ensure optimum performance LINE LEVEL OUTPUTS REAR FRONT R L RECEIVER PREAMP LINE LEVEL INPUTS SPEAKER LEVEL OUTPUTS R L TO SPEAKERS POWER AMPLIFIER page 10 owner s manual ...

Page 12: ...contact our SVS Sound Experts if you have questions about any of the control settings www svsound com custservice svsound com 877 626 5623 Control Settings for Stereo Receiver or Pre Ampli er Most Stereo Receivers and Pre Ampli ers do not have bass management Instead you will use the Left and Right full range outputs and make adjustments through the DSP ampli er on the subwoofer Be sure to connect...

Page 13: ...m bass response will vary signi cantly This is due to the complex pattern of standing sound waves in the room Sometimes simply moving a few feet in any given direction can improve the balance and accuracy dramatically Once you nd the subwoofer sweet spot in the room reserve that seat for yourself Corner Placement Corner placement of a subwoofer reduces the potential to encounter nulls which are ac...

Page 14: ...l speakers is another common choice Front of the room placement usually results in the best blending with the main speakers and center channel and minimizes localization e ects Side Wall Placement Side wall placement is less frequently used but can be an e ective subwoofer location for excellent accuracy and output owner s manual page 13 ...

Page 15: ...ions are proven performers with typically excellent results they are often diɝcult to implement in a living family room environment All rooms are di erent so we recom mend staying exible and trying all possible placement options for the best results Opposite diagonal front rear corners Front stage in the corners At the mid points of the side walls Front stage anking the center channel to the insid...

Page 16: ... simplify the process The SVS App is the only way to access all of the advanced control features available on your SB 4000 and it is the most convenient option for controlling every feature IR Remote Control The included IR remote can be used to adjust nearly every one of the advanced subwoofer control settings with two way feedback on the front panel display Front Subwoofer Panel The front panel ...

Page 17: ...from speakers and subwoofers to your listening position Normally set to 0 if the subwoofer is near the main speakers Adjusting Phase shifts timing of the subwoofer output to align with the main speakers or additional subwoofers Polarity In some cases reversing polarity solves dips or humps at the crossover frequency between a subwoofer and speaker and can be used to x bass nulls or overly boomy sp...

Page 18: ...also reset the subwoofer to factory settings Subwoofer Name Customize the name of your subwoofer for easy preset switching Exclusive SVS App Feature Subwoofer Standby Choose whether to have your subwoofer in Auto On Default or Trigger mode Subwoofer Display Make adjustments for Content shown on the subwoofer front panel interface Volume default Logo O Number of seconds before the front panel inter...

Page 19: ...arity Parametric EQ Room Gain Comp 60dB 0dB 1dB step LP Frequency 30Hz 200Hz 1Hz step LP Slope 6dB 12dB 18dB 24dB 0 180 1degree step Positive Negative PEQ Frequency 20 22 25 28 30 200Hz 1Hz step PEQ Boost 12 0 6 0dB 0 1dB step PEQ Q Factor 0 2 10 0 0 1 step RGC Frequency 25Hz 31Hz 40Hz RGC Slope 6dB 12dB page 18 owner s manual ...

Page 20: ...ACTOR PNF 50Hz PNB 0 0dB PNQ 1 0 PEQ2 RGC OFF RGC FREQ RGC SLOP RGC 25Hz SL 12dB RGC ON MOVIE MUSIC CUSTOM DEFAULT DISPLAY TIMEOUT STANDBY RESET VOLUME LOGO OFF AUTO ON TRIGGER YES NO DONE 10 SEC MOVIE SAVED MUSIC CUSTOM PEQ3 LP FREQ LP SLOPE LPF 80Hz LPS 12dB LP FILT PHASE POLARITY PARA EQ RGC PRESET SAVE TO SETTING owner s manual page 19 ...

Page 21: ...riods of time Refer all servicing to quali ed service personnel Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way such as power supply cord or plug is damaged liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally or has been dropped WARNING To reduce the risk of re or electric shock this app...

Page 22: ...laced inside any part of the body seek immediate medical attention AVERTISSEMENTS N INGÉREZ PAS LES PILES BRÛLURE CHIMIQUE La télécommande fournie avec ce produit contient une pile bouton Si la pile bouton est avalée elle peut entraîner de très graves brûlures internes en à peine 2 heures et la mort Conservez les piles nouvelles ou usagées hors de portée des enfants Si le compartiment des piles ne...

Page 23: ...perienced radio TV technician for help To comply with FCC s and Industry Canada s RF radiation exposure limits for general popula tion uncontrolled exposure this device must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20cm from all persons WARNING Any changes or modi cations to ths unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to ...

Page 24: ...woofer set up and optimization AV Receiver settings and more They can be reached by phone email or chat via the options below www svsound com custservice svsound com 877 626 5623 We also invite you to share a review on our website and to join our fun and active social media community where we share reviews featured systems interesting audio articles and more Use a dry micro ber duster to remove an...

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