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SVS Sound PB-1000 Pro Subwoofer (Active / Powered) Up for sale is this mint condition SVS PB-1000 Pro. Purchased new from Apollo Hifi in Sydney on July 1st 2023. Have decided to upgrade to an SVS SB-3000, so no need for this. The feet have been upgraded with the SoundPath Subwoofer Isolation System. Includes dust cover, port plugs, power cable and original box. Pickup only from 2026 due to size. Condition: As New / Mint Payment Method: Cash on Pickup Region/State: (NSW) New South Wales/Australia By johnd16 0 Comments AUD $1,200 Date: October 17, 20241 yr
Price Assessment
At AUD 1,200 for a used PB-1000 Pro, you're looking at a significant premium over current retail. The PB-1000 Pro retails around AUD 600–800 new depending on finish, so this asking price is roughly 50–100% above what you'd pay for a current model—even accounting for Australian pricing and import costs. Unless this unit is exceptionally well-maintained, includes premium accessories like the SVS SoundPath isolation system, or comes with extended warranty coverage, it's ambitious. The used market for this subwoofer typically sits AUD 400–700, depending on age and condition. Pass unless the seller can justify the premium with genuine rarity or pristine provenance.
What to Verify
Before committing, confirm the power cable is original and functional—generic replacements are cheap but the OEM cable matters for warranty claims. Ask for proof of purchase date and service history; these ported designs are robust, but blown drivers or amplifier issues aren't uncommon in heavily used units. Insist on in-person testing with your own receiver if possible, or demand a detailed return window. Check whether the dual ports are intact and undamaged, as port damage significantly affects tuning and resale value.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
SVS Sound emerged in 1998 from a garage in Youngstown, Ohio, founded by a team of passionate audio engineers frustrated with overpriced, underwhelming subwoofers. Headquartered in the U.S., the brand disrupted the market by selling high-quality subs directly to consumers online, bypassing traditional retail markups while leveraging American manufacturing and cutting-edge engineering. This direct-to-consumer model, combined with rigorous testing, quickly established SVS as a force in affordable performance audio.
The company specializes in subwoofers, which remain its cornerstone with five dedicated lines from the entry-level 1000 series to the flagship Ultra series, but has expanded into full-range speakers, wireless audio devices, and cables. Under President and CEO Gary Yacoubian, SVS delivers sophisticated technology and immersive sound across home theater and hi-fi categories, prioritizing precision drivers, advanced amplification, and real-world optimization without venturing into amplifiers, turntables, DACs, or headphones.
SVS holds a commanding position as the world's top subwoofer brand and a leading "bang-for-the-buck" speaker maker, blending reference-level performance with mid-tier pricing to appeal to discerning buyers seeking high-end results on a budget. No longer just a niche disruptor, it boasts global reach through online and retail channels, earning acclaim for democratizing exceptional audio.
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