If you’re choosing between these two SVS heavy-hitters, you’re really picking a flavor of bass: big, cinematic, room-pressurizing oomph (PB-2000 Pro), or compact, super-tight, “starts and stops on a dime” control (SB-1000 Pro). Both use SVS’s app with seat-side tuning and both are built like little tanks—the difference is less about “good vs bad” and more about your room, priorities, and how loud you want the floor to disappear under you.
Quick take
- Movies in a medium-to-large room? PB-2000 Pro is the “grin like a maniac” pick—deeper extension and more output, made for cinematic impact.
- Music-first or small/medium rooms? SB-1000 Pro is the stealth sub—tight, articulate, and easy to place without swallowing your living room.
| SVS PB-2000 Pro | SVS SB-1000 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Enclosure | Ported (dual ports) | Sealed |
| Driver | 12″ high-excursion | 12″ high-excursion |
| Amp (Sledge) | ~550 W RMS / 1500+ W peak | 325 W RMS / 820+ W peak |
| Rated frequency response | 16–290 Hz (±3 dB) | 20–270 Hz (±3 dB) |
| App control (Bluetooth) | Level, low-pass, phase, PEQ, presets | Level, low-pass, phase, PEQ, presets |
| Size/footprint | Substantial, furniture-sized ported cabinet | Compact cube (~13.5″ × 13″ × 14.76″) |
| Weight | 64.8 lbs | 26.9 lbs |
| Connections | RCA/LFE line-level | RCA/LFE plus speaker-level inputs |
How they sound
Low-end reach & impact
- PB-2000 Pro: Reaches deeper (rated to 16 Hz) and moves more air. You’ll feel the bass drops and movie LFE—couches, doors, and the family cat may file complaints. Despite the muscle, it’s controlled, not sloppy, thanks to the DSP-managed amp.
- SB-1000 Pro: Still properly deep (rated to 20 Hz) but trades some chest-thump for speed and definition. Kick drums snap, bass guitars are easy to follow, and notes stop cleanly—great for music or smaller rooms where boom can build up.
Music vs movies
- Movies: PB-2000 Pro has the edge if you want the cinema feeling—bigger, more effortless low-end headroom.
- Music: SB-1000 Pro’s sealed alignment makes it wonderfully “tuneful” and nimble. You can absolutely do movies with it; you’ll just give up a little sheer slam versus the PB.
Room size & placement
- Small to medium rooms (apartments, bedrooms, typical living rooms): SB-1000 Pro is easier to place and integrate; its smaller cabinet excites the room less and is neighbor-friendly.
- Medium to large rooms, open-plan spaces: PB-2000 Pro’s extra output and ported efficiency help energize more air without strain. Just leave floor space—it’s a big box.
Setup & the SVS app
Both subs use SVS’s Bluetooth app so you can dial things in from the couch: volume, low-pass, phase/polarity, room-gain compensation, and three-band parametric EQ with presets (movie, music, late night). It’s the fastest way to blend a sub to your mains without crawling behind the cabinet.
Quick tip: Start your crossover around 80 Hz, run your AVR’s room correction (if you have one), then fine-tune level/phase with the app while listening to a voice-heavy track and a bass-steady song. If a single note booms, a gentle PEQ cut at that frequency usually fixes it.
Connectivity notes
- SB-1000 Pro adds speaker-level inputs, handy for vintage two-channel amps with no sub out.
- PB-2000 Pro expects a standard RCA/LFE line-level hookup (ideal for modern AVRs).
Which one should you buy?
Think of this as matching a sub to your room, habits, and tolerance for big boxes.
Choose the PB-2000 Pro if you:
- Watch lots of action/sci-fi and want the “theater shake” at home. Explosions, rumbles, and LFE swells feel larger and more effortless.
- Have a medium-to-large space (or sit far from the sub). The ported design and higher RMS power keep output clean when you turn it up.
- Crave tactile bass you can feel in your chest and couch. The PB digs to the teens and makes set pieces feel physical.
- Don’t mind the footprint. It’s furniture-sized and wants breathing room; plan the placement and décor accordingly.
- May tune ports. With dual ports and app presets, you can plug ports to trade a bit of output for tighter transients if your room booms.
You’ll love it if: movie nights are your thing, your room is on the larger side, and you want that “wow” factor without strain.
You might pass if: you’re in a small apartment, sensitive neighbors share walls, or you simply can’t spare the space.
Choose the SB-1000 Pro if you:
- Listen to a lot of music and value timing, texture, and pitch definition. Bass lines are easier to follow; kick drums have great start/stop control.
- Live in a small or medium room where a big ported cabinet would dominate physically and acoustically.
- Want easy placement and integration. The compact sealed cube is far less fussy about location, and it blends smoothly with bookshelves or towers.
- Prefer civilized bass at night. It stays composed at lower volumes, and the “Late Night” preset via the app keeps impact without rattling neighbors.
- Run a vintage amp. Speaker-level inputs make it plug-and-play with old-school two-channel rigs.
You’ll love it if: you want real sub-bass without the décor battle, you’re music-leaning, or you need neighbor-friendly control.
You might pass if: your room is large and you want wall-flexing impact from a single sub.
One big wrinkle: one big sub vs two smaller subs
If your budget allows, two SB-1000 Pros can beat one PB-2000 Pro in many real rooms—not for sheer maximum output, but for smoother bass across multiple seats. Dual subs even out peaks and nulls so everyone on the couch gets consistent low end. If you host movie nights or care about uniform bass, dual smaller sealed subs is a killer strategy.
Genre and usage cheat sheet
- Blockbusters, gaming, EDM at party levels: PB-2000 Pro
- Jazz, acoustic, classic rock, critical listening: SB-1000 Pro
- Mixed use, moderate room, aesthetics matter: SB-1000 Pro
- Home theater priority, open-plan space: PB-2000 Pro
Upgrade paths
- PB-2000 Pro owner: Add acoustic treatments or room EQ, experiment with port plugs and app presets to suit your room.
- SB-1000 Pro owner: Add a second SB down the line for smoother response; you’ll be surprised how “big” two small sealed subs can feel.
Bottom line
There isn’t a wrong answer—just different strengths. PB-2000 Pro is the better wall-shaker with true theater-level extension and output. SB-1000 Pro is the stealthy overachiever that disappears into the room and locks in with your speakers like a great rhythm section. Match the sub to your room size, listening habits, and space tolerance, and you’ll be thrilled either way.