SVS 3000 Micro REvolution

[Miguelón]

I doubt the new version is revolutionary compared to the old one, Hoffman's Iron Law is not going to change. The reality is it barely gets over the threshold of hearing at 20 Hz (~78 dB) and the distortion and group delay are massive. Time domain performance is also suboptimal as expected from a small sub like this. https://www.audiosciencereview.com/...s/i-measured-10-subwoofers.49042/post-1756733

Erin's measurements at 20 Hz gave 80.7 dB with CEA-2010-A norm, around 84-85 dB total SPL.

I think that Hoffman Iron Rule has to be rewritten with opposed driver devices.

 

[Cogito]

Was able to run the software with the SVS microphone. I like how you can measure 8 different listening positions and select between them. I only needed one, though. I used the svs mic connected to my iphone 17 pro. One note, use the usb c, or lightening adapter they provide. I tried using my own connector dongle and the app didn't recognize the mic. I had to start over with the svs provided adapters to have the app recognize the svs mic. You cannot switch adapters during the initial stages of the measurement. It's basically one big bass sweep.

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I’m impressed with the auto EQ feature. A considerable improvement audibly. Here are my results from the Auto EQ

 

[Cogito]

So far, I've had this sub for four days now. Played with the Auto EQ feature, using both my iPhone and the SVS EQ mic. (Note: The SVS EQ mic gives a flatter and slightly extended bass response at least according to the graph).

Now I just wonder if I should use the bass management on my preamp or simply pass though the full signal and let the sub manage the filtering... Currently the high and low pass filters are set at 50Hz on the preamp and the low pass filter on the sub turned off with very nice results.