I think the new SVS micro 3000 is a smart offering. I'd consider getting one if I needed a really small sub somewhere such as a bedroom, office, or tiny living room. However, I think many people are too focused on getting micro subs when there is no reason to. For example, I saw someone mention something like "hey, these are small enough that I can use them on either side of my couch!". Personally, I think these are so small they would look silly flanking a couch. Would anyone buy end tables 11" all around to put on either side of their couch? No, this would look completely stupid. I think a much larger, normal size sub like PSA S3012 would blend into many decors better than a miniscule cube when used as an end table:
PSA S3012
Close to proper size for an end table, inert so things won't vibrate off, world class performance with dual
B&C 15DS115" Neo pro audio high excursion drivers. Standard finish is basic but comes in very nice wood veneer as well.
If we are looking at $1500 for KEF's micro cube, I'd rather have the PSA sitting beside my couch as an appropriate sized piece of furniture rather than a tiny little of out place cube.
I realize there are situations where there may not be enough physical space to fit an 18" wide sub vs an 11" wide box. But the size limitation is also often simply self imposed rather than necessary.
And yes, I realize that a large, $2100 sub is not necessarily a direct competitor/comparison to the micro subs, but in some cases, perhaps it should be a consideration.