At CES 2026, American manufacturer SVS brought the show to life with a series of new audio products aimed at home theater and hi-fi enthusiasts. Among the most striking announcements were the new R|Evolution 3000 subwoofer range and the very first Dolby Atmos-compatible R|Evolution soundbar. SVS’s stated goal is to offer solutions capable of delivering deep sound immersion, powerful bass response and great respect for nuance, while remaining accessible to discerning audiophiles.
SVS SB-3000 R|Evolution and SVS PB-3000 R|Evolution subwoofers
The SB-3000 R|Evolution and PB-3000 R|Evolution embody the new generation of SVS subwoofers, designed to offer performance worthy of the reference models in more accessible formats and budgets. The SB-3000 R|Evolution, with its sealed enclosure, favors precision, speed and bass control for demanding musical listening sessions and easy integration into moderate-sized rooms, while the PB-3000 R|Evolution, with its bass-reflex enclosure, aims for a more spectacular impact, ideal for home theater. This approach enables SVS to meet the expectations of both audiophiles and bass-heads, without compromising on design quality or integrated technologies.
SVS SB-3000 R|Evolution (sealed)
The SVS SB-3000 R|Evolution subwoofer features a sealed enclosure, designed for precision and musical control. It offers bass extension down to 17Hz (±3 dB). This model is clearly aimed at listeners who prefer fast, controlled bass, and easy integration into smaller rooms.
SVS PB-3000 R|Evolution (bass-reflex)
The SVS PB-3000 R|Evolution subwoofer is larger and has a bass-reflex enclosure, designed to deliver higher output levels for home theater use. Bass extension is claimed to reach 16Hz (±3 dB). It features several port settings, enabling the bass response to be adapted to the room size and listening configuration.
Technologies shared by both models:
- 13-inch SVS driver
- Flat-wound voice coil
- Class D amplifier with 1,200 continuous watts and over 4,000-watt peaks, and a MOSFET output stage
- Analog Devices DSP at 295MHz
- Switch mode power supply
- Compatibility with SVS Subwoofer Control App
- Auto Room EQ function, applying room-specific acoustic correction filters, scheduled for firmware update in Q1 2026
Note from the expert
A MOSFET (Metal Oxide Semiconductor Field Effect Transistor) is an electronic component used in the power stages of audio amplifiers to efficiently control and amplify the signal. In the audio field, it’s prized for its ability to deliver high current with high switching speed, while generating little distortion and heat. The use of MOSFETs in amplification provides a more stable, better-controlled sound reproduction, particularly in the low frequency range, with better driver stability under high dynamic loads. .
SVS R|Evolution Soundbar
The SVS R|Evolution Soundbar marks SVS’s ambitious entry into the high-end soundbar market. Designed to deliver an immersive home theater experience far beyond the performance of TV speakers, it combines three-dimensional reproduction thanks to Dolby Atmos, a high power output, precise dialogue clarity and the integration of a subwoofer.
The soundbar is designed to evolve with the user’s needs, offering configurations ranging from basic 3.1 to larger systems with one or several external subwoofers and wireless surround speakers. It is aimed at those who want a compact solution capable of competing with traditional multichannel systems without sacrificing installation simplicity or audio quality.
SVS R|Evolution Soundbar specifications:
- 3-channel acoustic architecture for left, center and right channels
- Total of 9 integrated drivers, optimized for power and clarity
- Dolby Atmos and virtual Dolby Atmos compatible
- Dolby Dialogue Enhancer for improved voice clarity
- Scalable configurations: 3.1, 5.1 or 5.2 (with optional subwoofers and surround speakers)
- SVS R|Evolution Wireless subwoofer included: 12″, 600 watts RMS (class D MOSFET)
- Optional: two subwoofers
- Optional: R|Evolution Wireless Surrounds speakers, 50-watt two-channel amplification
- Connectivity: HDMI 2.1 with ARC / eARC, Wi-Fi, Apple AirPlay 2, Chromecast, Spotify Connect, Bluetooth
- High-resolution streaming at up to 24-bit/96kHz
- Complete control via dedicated app, with acoustic and network settings
With these announcements at CES 2026, SVS confirms its determination to make high-performance home theater more accessible without abandoning the technical rigor for which it is renowned. The new SB-3000 R|Evolution and PB-3000 R|Evolution subwoofers reinforce an offering already recognized for the quality and depth of its bass, while the R|Evolution Soundbar marks a thoughtful and ambitious entry into the Dolby Atmos soundbar market. By combining power, scalability and ease of integration, SVS offers solutions capable of meeting the expectations of audiophiles and cinema enthusiasts alike, while remaining consistent with real-world use.
