Combining the first-ever 15in driver and dual monoblock amplifier with the most powerful DSP ever deployed in a subwoofer, SVS says the 5000 R|Evolution Series brings reference low frequency performance to many more home cinema and music fans.
SVS, manufacturer of high-performance speakers, subwoofers and accessories has announced the availability of its 5000 R|Evolution Series subwoofers. The two new models extend the technology platform previously developed for the brand’s flagship 17-Ultra R|Evolution subwoofers, delivering reference performance from smaller enclosures and at competitive price points.
The SB-5000 R|Evolution sealed cabinet subwoofer and PB-5000 R|Evolution ported cabinet subwoofer feature multiple advancements including a proprietary 15in driver, dual monoblock amplifier and a 295MHz Analog Devices DSP, which the maker says is the most powerful processing engine ever used in a subwoofer.
New Drivers
For the new 15in driver, SVS has designed a dual, flat, edge-wound three-inch voice coil to ensure stable transfer of electromagnetic current from the dual-mono amplifier to the 21kg (approx.) toroidal ferrite magnet motor, producing high output with exacting control.
Copper-clad aluminium voice coil wire combines the best properties of both elements, yielding ideal thermal capacity and magnetic field strength within the motor.
5000 R|Evolution subwoofer drivers are built to handle the most punishing playback while rendering even the subtlest sonic details with refinement at peak and moderate listening levels. The proprietary SVS design features a long-throw parabolic NBR rubber surround for extreme excursion, sound pressure levels and longevity. A lightweight and rigid glass-fibre laminated cone moves massive amounts of air to create tactile sonic energy without sacrificing control.
New Power
Maximising the driver’s potential is a first-ever 2,000W RMS, 5,000+W peak dual mono-block STA-2000D Class-D amplifier. Each amplifier powers one of the dual voice coils to increase the current into the motor while asserting pinpoint control and increasing output potential. Eight 60-amp 200-volt MOSFETs deliver enough power to ensure peak performance with the most demanding content, with the benefit of Class D efficiency.
Given the amplifier’s output potential, SVS designers have developed an equally capable power supply involving an onboard AC line conditioner with power factor correction, which stabilises the incoming voltage, corrects waveform distortions and eliminates electromagnetic and radio interference. By doing so, it continuously optimises signal quality while ensuring the subwoofers remain impervious to voltage fluctuations.
New DSP
SVS has harnessed the power of the new amplifier platform with what the company says is the most sophisticated DSP ever deployed in a home subwoofer and designed to optimise all aspects of performance and usability. The 295MHz Analog Devices DSP orchestrates every function of the amplifier to shape in-room response and stabilise AC voltage delivery while managing a multi-point thermal and current monitoring system for optimal performance and efficiency. Advanced digital audio processing and DACs with 120 dB Signal-to-Noise Ratio provide greater headroom, lower noise, and acoustic linearity.
App control
Calibration of the 5000 R|Evolution series is managed via the most comprehensive subwoofer control smartphone app available. The SVS app features controls for volume, low pass filter, phase, polarity, six parametric equalisers, room gain compensation, port tuning (PB-5000 R|Evolution only) and power management settings. There are also three convenient memory presets for fast and easy system adjustments to match listening preferences.
Short Specs
SB-5000 R|Evolution – sealed cabinet
Frequency Response: 17Hz to 280Hz +/-3dB
Dimensions H x W x D mm: 465 x 453 x 495
PB-5000 R|Evolution – ported cabinet
Frequency Response: 15Hz to 180Hz +/-3dB (standard mode – all ports open); 13Hz to 180Hz +/-3dB (extended mode – 2 ports open); 16Hz to 270Hz +/-3dB (sealed mode – all ports sealed)
Dimensions H x W x D mm: 595 x 520 x 727
Typical retail prices
SB5000 Black Ash £2,500.00
SB5000 Gloss Black £2,600.00
PB5000 Black Ash £3,150.00
PB5000 Gloss Black £3,250.00