What crossover setting should I use with the PB-3000 R|Evolution?

Set your speakers to Small with an 80 Hz crossover: the standard starting point for a receiver and subwoofer, whichever subwoofer you use.

How do I connect the PB-3000 R|Evolution to the VSX-LX505?

Run a subwoofer cable from the VSX-LX505's sub out 1 to the PB-3000 R|Evolution's line-level input.

Does the SVS PB-3000 R|Evolution work with the Pioneer VSX-LX505?

Verdict

Yes

The PB-3000 R|Evolution has a line-level input, and the VSX-LX505's 2 subwoofer outputs feed it.

Connection

Line-level

Sub out to its LFE input

Sub outputs

On the VSX-LX505

Amplifier

1200 W

Built into the PB-3000 R|Evolution

How to connect them

Run a subwoofer cable from the VSX-LX505's sub out 1 to the PB-3000 R|Evolution's line-level input.
Set speakers to Small with an 80 Hz crossover.
Run Advanced MCACC with its microphone at your seat.

Plan the PB-3000 R|Evolution and VSX-LX505 in your own room.

Draw your room in 3D, place both, and see every connection checked and how loud they play at your seat. Designing is free.

Build it in your room

The specs that decide it

SVS PB-3000 R|Evolution

Amplifier: 1200 W
Low end: 16 Hz
Inputs: Line
MSRP: $1,800 each (MSRP, September 2026)

All PB-3000 R|Evolution specs and pairings

Pioneer VSX-LX505

Amplifier channels: 9
Subwoofer outputs: 2
MSRP: $1,399 each (MSRP, February 2025)

All VSX-LX505 specs and pairings

Questions about the PB-3000 R|Evolution and VSX-LX505

Does the PB-3000 R|Evolution connect to the VSX-LX505?: Yes. The PB-3000 R|Evolution has a line-level input, and the VSX-LX505's 2 subwoofer outputs feed it.
What crossover setting should I use with the PB-3000 R|Evolution?: Set your speakers to Small with an 80 Hz crossover: the standard starting point for a receiver and subwoofer, whichever subwoofer you use.
How do I connect the PB-3000 R|Evolution to the VSX-LX505?: Run a subwoofer cable from the VSX-LX505's sub out 1 to the PB-3000 R|Evolution's line-level input.

Swap one of them

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SVS PB-3000 + Pioneer VSX-LX505Connects

References

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