Highpower voice coil for excellent thermal management. Your decision is simple if you have a sealed room, then a sealed sub like sb will gain some room extension. Introducing the pb worldclass svs performance at a gamechanging new price. I was lucky enough to be selected to test a new svs pb subwoofer, courtesy of svs and audioholics. First purchased a definitive technology prosub to compliment my def tech cs9060, sr9040s, and dt6. The sb under discussion is a compact sealed sub designed for music first. Sub 2 ifwhen it arrives will be placed facing it in the centre of. Longthrow suspension for high output at deep frequencies. Its in the top 3 bestselling subwoofers and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as svs pb or denon heos sub.
The svs sb subwoofer is a little powerhouse, measuring only on all sides making it the first micro subwoofer boasting worldrenowned svs performance. Ive decided on a paradigm monitor system and was planning on getting the paradigm dsp3200 sub. Svs 12 high output driver with svs, compact and affordable doesnt mean compromising on performance. Svs placed the pbs flared, lownoise port on the front of the enclosure to minimize backwall interaction for greater bass accuracy and easier sub placement. The 12 driver is forward firing and almost completely covers the entire front panel. But with quality components like a longstroke 12 driver and a powerful 300w sledge dsp amplifier, the sb is big on sound quality and performance. Pumping out loads of fast, clean, bottom endactionscene punches hit. Were i to choose, id be totally satisfied with the ported unit for audiovisual and the nonported for music which is why i went for that particular unit. Svs can work some wonders with a 10 driver and a single port, but the laws of physics can only be bent, not broken. Impressive deep, clean svsbass in an inconspicuous inch cabinet. Either way, the pbsbs are well constructed, deliver whats promised, and very well. The quality of a speaker is determined by subtleties. I still need to sell my pro sub 200tl,but i know no one will buy it. The measurement you see here was taken using the lfe input.
Kef ls50, svs sb2000 powered subwoofer, tekton impact monitors, pangea ds400 stands electronics. The problem with svs subs is that other than the sb none have high level inputs, which are best for music. My setup will likely be a denon x2000, pioneer andrew jones towers, bookshelves and a center. But there is no good reason not to get a ported sub. Velodyne has them, but it appears to me they are going out of business, which would be a damn shame because their optimum and dd plus subs cover all the bases.
Im not necessarily looking to bring down my walls, but i do want something bigger. The sb give up on paper a few hertz at the bottom end in exchange for fast and tight bass. Each sub is great in its own right but i did prefer the sound of the sb even if it wasnt as room filling as its big brother. Im a 5050 movies and music, which is better pb or sb. It will definitely fill out the bottom end in your music without taking up a lot of floor space in the process. Driving the pb subwoofer is an integrated svs sledge sta300d amplifier with a sophisticated dsp perfectly matched to the unique ported cabinet configuration, and an equalization curve optimized for enhanced transient response and room gain. Its the most svsbass that can be condensed into a package. Once again, high quality components, skillful engineering and years of handson research and design come together in true svsstyle. Page 1 owners manual pb sb powered subwoofers page 2 thank you, and congratulations on purchasing your new svs subwoofer. I measured the frequency response of the pb by closemiking the woofer and port, scaling the ports response appropriately, then summing the responses of the woofer and port. Svs pb is a very popular option in the middle of the subwoofers price range.
Svs is generally known for being truthful with their measurements too, so its quite possible that is what the pb is actually capable of. Sub 1 will probably be placed in the centre of the rear wall, against the wall or a couple of inches off. A 10 ported model, the svs pb, and the 12 sealed sb. Im just not sure whether i want to go with the pb or the sb. Svs is known for making some outstanding subwoofers. The svs sb is a compact subwoofer that will fit in any tight space.
A ported sub from svs is not going to be boomy or muddy. Definitive prosub is a very popular option in the middle of the subwoofers price range. Dual pb delivers roomshaking output and subterranean low frequency extension without sacrificing detail and accuracy. Impressive deep, clean svsbass in an inconspicuous cabinet. Regardless, svs has two quality solutions that will not disappoint any bass hungry home theater shopper. Pricespy compares deals and offers from 5 shops, online and local.
And with quality components like a longstroke 12 driver and a powerful 300w sledge dsp amplifier, the svs sb subwoofer is big on bass. How much better is the svs pb than the bic f12 so, i am trying to decide on a sub for a larger room. The sbs strong, rigid cabinet helps eliminate cabinet flex and resonance to keep your bass clean. Only from svs where passion and expertise combine to create extraordinary audio products. While its true i havent heard a sb, i havent had any complaints about the pb with music. Like a stick of dynamite, the sb is easy to concealbut its impact hard to ignore. If youve followed my little soap opera, you know im shopping for a new 5. Lightweight 10 cone for enhanced sensitivity and transient. Its in the top 3 bestselling subwoofers and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as rel acoustics t5i or klipsch 10. Svs sb subwoofer black ash 12inch driver, 300watts rms, sealed. Auralic aries streamer bridge, pioneer plx turntable, lp gear asv3 cartdridge mm, sony ps3 bluraydvd player. Svs sb2000 piano gloss 12 500watt powered subwoofer.
Prepare to be pleasantly shocked at what an svs subwoofer will bring to your home music and theater system we guarantee you a thrilling audio experience. Music is about 80% of my listening with my setup, which is currently 2. By leveraging advanced technology, using the highest quality components, and applying rigorous engineering and design principles the. There are dozens of newer subwoofers on the market. Any reason the advantages of the pb mentioned there might be negated in my room. Svs subwoofers deliver bass so accurate, detailed, clean and dynamic youll hear and feel.
Svs sb2000 gloss black 12 sub w 500 watts glossed sealed driven. Prepare to be pleasantly shocked at what an svs subwoofer will bring to your home. Its just 30minutes drive from sg besi if you follow speed limit. Featuring an unbeatable combination of hightech components, intensive engineering, and awesome deep extension and output, svs subwoofer performance has just hit a new low an incredible 19 hz. Sb, pb, pc12nsd, sbultra and pbultra along with svs loudspeakers. Unlike the situation with the sealed sb2000, the pb2000s much bulkier rectangular shape makes it harder to move around the room, and it weighs nearly twice as much at 65. It may look small but the svs sb2000 subwoofer will blow you away with its amazing sound and conveniently small packaging. The match between a large closed box design loudspeaker like mine and the svs sb is total magic. In fact, its hard to find a quality sub that has high inputs any more. With an explosive 1100 watts of peak power the sb2000 was designed from scratch and optimized. With so much detail and punch, the sb should be on everyones short list in. Svss goal behind these two new subwoofers was to reach an untapped market by offering similar performance quality as their more expensive units at a price point that budget minded audiophiles can appreciate. I got more of what i already had which was tight defined and focused bass and that is exactly what i wanted.
The sb is smallest sealed cabinet subwoofer in the svs range, measuring only on all sides. Svs dual pb subwoofers 10inch driver 300 watts rms. Well compare to dollar subs when something cheaper like a svs sub will outpeform. Finding myself in need of a subwoofer, i went ahead and ordered the svs pb for myself. I could babble on about more airy midranges and more room for the highs but that is bullshit. Svs audio products are designed to outperform competing consumerdirect and retail brands at every price point. The cabinet is elegantly finished in a premium black ash woodgrain vinyl or gloss pianoblack lacquer, and. We have a proper demo room and a foyer for you to test svs subs. It is among the 10 most popular products in our subwoofers category with an average rating of 3.