SVS 20-39 PC+ Received!

kberg
kberg Posts: 974
edited September 2003 in Speakers
Just received and set up my new SVS 20-39 PC+ and performed a few demos. All I can say is that this is the most tremendous improvement to my HT system EVER! The most CLEAN, TIGHT, ACCURATE, DEEP, and POWERFUL BONE-CRUSHING BASS I have EVER heard! Yeah, it was a LOT of money, especially after just scraping up enough to buy the 20-39 PCi, but it was money WELL spent!

I had an earlier post on Bass/Treble Controls, and after powering up the SVS, I quickly discovered why I was boosting the treble so high (+8 out of +12!) - my Infinity BU2 sub was so boomy it was (or seemed to have been) muddying over my midranges in my RTi70's. I still like it a tad on the bright side, but NOW I only have to set my treble to + 1 or +2! Even totally flat on both treble and bass, it sounds terrific! To summarize, it seems like my RTi70's "shine through" much easier now.

P.S. The folks at SVS are simply incredible people with which to do business. Ron S. and Tom V. have been enormously helpful and responsive to all of my inquiries and comments, even on weekends. My hat is off to these folks and the rest of the SVS team for unmatched customer service and developing a remarkable product at a cost that surely has to put competitors to shame. And last but not least, a HUGE thanks to Doc for the EDucation on what SVS to buy and why, as well as to the rest of you Polkheads for your advice and comments!

Kev
Mains: polkaudio RTi70's (bi-wired)
Center: polkaudio CSi40 (bi-wired)
Surrounds: polkaudio FXi30's
Rear Center: polkaudio CSi30
Sub: SVS 20-39 PC+
Receiver: ONKYO TX-SR600
Display: JVC HD-56G786
DVD Player: SONY DVP-CX985V
DVD Player: OPPO DV-981HD 1080p High Definition Up-Converting Universal DVD Player with HDMI
Remote: Logitech Harmony H688
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited August 2003
    KBerg - Glad to hear you are enjoying the new subwoofer, break some windows for the forum :)
    CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
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  • faster100
    faster100 Posts: 6,124
    edited August 2003
    another satisfied customer!!!! Congrats!!!! enjoy.......
    MY HT RIG:
    Sherwood p-965
    Sherwood sd871 dvd
    Rotel 1075 amp x5
    LSI15 mains
    LsiC center
    LSIfx surround backs
    Lsi7 side surrounds
    SVS pb12/plus2

    2 Channel Rig:

    nad 1020 Pre-amp
    Rotel 1080 stereo amp
    Polk sda 2B
    kenwood grunt Tuner
    realistic lab 450 TT
    Signal cable IC
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  • Loud & Clear
    Loud & Clear Posts: 1,538
    edited August 2003
    And the jealousy mounts....

    Two Channel Setup:

    Speakers: Wharfedale Opus 2-3
    Integrated Amp: Krell S-300i
    DAC: Arcam irDac
    Source: iMac
    Remote Control: iPad Mini

    3.2 Home Theater Setup:

    Fronts: Klipsch RP-160M
    Center: Klipsch RP-160M
    Subwoofer: SVS PB12NSD (X 2)
    AVR: Yamaha Aventage RX-A2030
    Blu Ray: Sony BDP-S790
    TV Source: DirecTV Genie
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  • Dr. Spec
    Dr. Spec Posts: 3,780
    edited August 2003
    Originally posted by kberg

    Just received and set up my new SVS 20-39 PC+ and performed a few demos.

    All I can say is that this is the most tremendous improvement to my HT system EVER!

    The most CLEAN, TIGHT, ACCURATE, DEEP, and POWERFUL BONE-CRUSHING BASS I have EVER heard!

    Yeah, it was a LOT of money...but it was money WELL spent!

    The folks at SVS are simply incredible people with which to do business. Ron S. and Tom V. have been enormously helpful and responsive to all of my inquiries and comments, even on weekends. My hat is off to these folks and the rest of the SVS team for unmatched customer service and developing a remarkable product at a cost that surely has to put competitors to shame.

    OK Kev let's summarize:

    1) Kev + SVS = BLOWN AWAY
    2) The best improvement EVER.
    3) Incredible value, money WELL spent.
    4) Amazing CS above and beyond.

    Hmmmm........that's the SVS business ethic.

    We SVS owners are starting to sound like a broken record - and that's a GOOD thing!

    I'm just tellin' ya...........the good Doctor will not steer his Club Polk brothers wrong - SVS is the REAL DEAL.

    Congrats, Kev - I know it was a stretch and you came through and lemme guess - 30 seconds into the first demo and you didn't care about the $$ and wondered why you didn't pull the trigger sooner.

    Is there any comparison to the lowly Infinity? Any at all?

    Doc
    "What we do in life echoes in eternity"

    Ed Mullen (emullen@svsound.com)
    Director - Technology and Customer Service
    SVS
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  • kberg
    kberg Posts: 974
    edited August 2003
    Originally posted by Dr. Spec

    Is there any comparison to the lowly Infinity? Any at all?

    Doc

    Yeah, here's the comparison...

    SVS = :cool:

    Infinity =
    Mains: polkaudio RTi70's (bi-wired)
    Center: polkaudio CSi40 (bi-wired)
    Surrounds: polkaudio FXi30's
    Rear Center: polkaudio CSi30
    Sub: SVS 20-39 PC+
    Receiver: ONKYO TX-SR600
    Display: JVC HD-56G786
    DVD Player: SONY DVP-CX985V
    DVD Player: OPPO DV-981HD 1080p High Definition Up-Converting Universal DVD Player with HDMI
    Remote: Logitech Harmony H688
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  • kberg
    kberg Posts: 974
    edited August 2003
    Originally posted by Dr. Spec

    ...lemme guess - 30 seconds into the first demo and you didn't care about the $$ and wondered why you didn't pull the trigger sooner.

    Doc

    Yep, but actually I'll be saying this with even greater enthusiasm as the WAF increases. ;)
    Mains: polkaudio RTi70's (bi-wired)
    Center: polkaudio CSi40 (bi-wired)
    Surrounds: polkaudio FXi30's
    Rear Center: polkaudio CSi30
    Sub: SVS 20-39 PC+
    Receiver: ONKYO TX-SR600
    Display: JVC HD-56G786
    DVD Player: SONY DVP-CX985V
    DVD Player: OPPO DV-981HD 1080p High Definition Up-Converting Universal DVD Player with HDMI
    Remote: Logitech Harmony H688
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  • faster100
    faster100 Posts: 6,124
    edited August 2003
    I found running the sub flat does make the mains blend better with the sub, It's like ED is zero'ed into the setup of these things :D ( SVS's )

    Every suggestion works out, I get tired of thinking, yup he's right again, LOL

    I know it sounds like a cliche, But Spec knows his stuff and knows SVs's like no other around here.... Thanks for the help and i'm sure Kberg will be in seventh heaven for awhile as i am still a week later..

    Oh and i did already forget what i paid for the PB1, Moot point at this point in the game!!

    maybe all this sub chatter will get POLK marketing some more powerful impressive subs in the future?
    MY HT RIG:
    Sherwood p-965
    Sherwood sd871 dvd
    Rotel 1075 amp x5
    LSI15 mains
    LsiC center
    LSIfx surround backs
    Lsi7 side surrounds
    SVS pb12/plus2

    2 Channel Rig:

    nad 1020 Pre-amp
    Rotel 1080 stereo amp
    Polk sda 2B
    kenwood grunt Tuner
    realistic lab 450 TT
    Signal cable IC
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  • kureboy99
    kureboy99 Posts: 53
    edited August 2003
    Welcome to the SVS club and happy listening... :cool:
    ...See the Music, Feel the Music, Be the Music...
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  • Dr. Spec
    Dr. Spec Posts: 3,780
    edited August 2003
    violent-smiley-091.gif

    The PG-13 version of Kev's Infinity sub suffering an ignoble defeat at the hands of the thunderously powerful and superbly accurate PC+.
    "What we do in life echoes in eternity"

    Ed Mullen (emullen@svsound.com)
    Director - Technology and Customer Service
    SVS
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  • kberg
    kberg Posts: 974
    edited August 2003
    Good one, Doc! That one's a keeper.
    Mains: polkaudio RTi70's (bi-wired)
    Center: polkaudio CSi40 (bi-wired)
    Surrounds: polkaudio FXi30's
    Rear Center: polkaudio CSi30
    Sub: SVS 20-39 PC+
    Receiver: ONKYO TX-SR600
    Display: JVC HD-56G786
    DVD Player: SONY DVP-CX985V
    DVD Player: OPPO DV-981HD 1080p High Definition Up-Converting Universal DVD Player with HDMI
    Remote: Logitech Harmony H688
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  • hank1105
    hank1105 Posts: 63
    edited August 2003
    Welcome to the SVS club KBERG. Hope you enjoy the sub.

    Hank
    My 7.1 System:

    Fronts: Polk RTi70's
    Center: Polk CSi40
    Surround Sides: Polk FXi50's
    Surround Backs: Polk RTi38's
    Sub: SVS PB1-ISD

    Receiver: Sony STR-DA7ES

    SAT Receiver: Sony SAT 200B
    HDTV: Panasonic CT-36HX42
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  • kberg
    kberg Posts: 974
    edited August 2003
    Thanks for all the comments. Btw, just today my 9-year old daughter said to the wife while the wife was out of the house..."Mom! Dad shaked the whole garage with his new speaker while you were gone!" Then my wife said in an I don't give a **** tone of voice..."That's great".

    'nuff said.

    Good work SVS. :D
    Mains: polkaudio RTi70's (bi-wired)
    Center: polkaudio CSi40 (bi-wired)
    Surrounds: polkaudio FXi30's
    Rear Center: polkaudio CSi30
    Sub: SVS 20-39 PC+
    Receiver: ONKYO TX-SR600
    Display: JVC HD-56G786
    DVD Player: SONY DVP-CX985V
    DVD Player: OPPO DV-981HD 1080p High Definition Up-Converting Universal DVD Player with HDMI
    Remote: Logitech Harmony H688
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  • Pauly
    Pauly Posts: 4,519
    edited August 2003
    Damn Maybe I should have starting reading the polk forums before i started throwing $ out he window. Well not x-actly but...
    SVS SVS SVS is all i have seen and heard in here. Damn i should have bought one of those instead the PSW350 and the 404..oh well, looks like another project in the never ending Home Audio/Stereo hook ups!

    PS I still love my P.A. equip


    Spastic~
    Life without music would♭
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  • kberg
    kberg Posts: 974
    edited August 2003
    Originally posted by faster100
    i'm sure Kberg will be in seventh heaven for awhile as i am still a week later..

    You have no idea......wait, actually NOW YOU DO! :)
    Mains: polkaudio RTi70's (bi-wired)
    Center: polkaudio CSi40 (bi-wired)
    Surrounds: polkaudio FXi30's
    Rear Center: polkaudio CSi30
    Sub: SVS 20-39 PC+
    Receiver: ONKYO TX-SR600
    Display: JVC HD-56G786
    DVD Player: SONY DVP-CX985V
    DVD Player: OPPO DV-981HD 1080p High Definition Up-Converting Universal DVD Player with HDMI
    Remote: Logitech Harmony H688
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  • Dr. Spec
    Dr. Spec Posts: 3,780
    edited August 2003
    Kev:

    Have you heard LOTR-TTT yet on the new sub?

    I bought it yesterday, but only played the extras last night.

    Doc
    "What we do in life echoes in eternity"

    Ed Mullen (emullen@svsound.com)
    Director - Technology and Customer Service
    SVS
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  • kberg
    kberg Posts: 974
    edited August 2003
    Originally posted by Dr. Spec
    Kev:

    Have you heard LOTR-TTT yet on the new sub?

    I bought it yesterday, but only played the extras last night.

    Doc

    Not yet, I was holding out for the EE, but my son wants the DD version for his B'day in Oct., so I may be heading out to BB or CC to pick it up this week before they jump the price to 19.99 next week. I'd appreciate hearing a full review from you on this one, noting any scenes in particular that have great bass effects.

    Btw, I cranked the DTS logo/demo as part of The Patriot superbit version (one of my absolute favorite movies), and my wife came into the room before the demo ended and she didn't look too pleased. :rolleyes:
    Mains: polkaudio RTi70's (bi-wired)
    Center: polkaudio CSi40 (bi-wired)
    Surrounds: polkaudio FXi30's
    Rear Center: polkaudio CSi30
    Sub: SVS 20-39 PC+
    Receiver: ONKYO TX-SR600
    Display: JVC HD-56G786
    DVD Player: SONY DVP-CX985V
    DVD Player: OPPO DV-981HD 1080p High Definition Up-Converting Universal DVD Player with HDMI
    Remote: Logitech Harmony H688
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  • Dr. Spec
    Dr. Spec Posts: 3,780
    edited August 2003
    Originally posted by kberg
    my wife came into the room before the demo ended and she didn't look too pleased.

    The ability to piss off your significant other is a key purchase criterion for any sub.

    Ya done did good, Kev. :cool:
    "What we do in life echoes in eternity"

    Ed Mullen (emullen@svsound.com)
    Director - Technology and Customer Service
    SVS
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  • kberg
    kberg Posts: 974
    edited August 2003
    Originally posted by Dr. Spec
    The ability to piss off your significant other is a key purchase criterion for any sub.

    Ya done did good, Kev. :cool:

    In that case.....Mission Accomplished.
    Mains: polkaudio RTi70's (bi-wired)
    Center: polkaudio CSi40 (bi-wired)
    Surrounds: polkaudio FXi30's
    Rear Center: polkaudio CSi30
    Sub: SVS 20-39 PC+
    Receiver: ONKYO TX-SR600
    Display: JVC HD-56G786
    DVD Player: SONY DVP-CX985V
    DVD Player: OPPO DV-981HD 1080p High Definition Up-Converting Universal DVD Player with HDMI
    Remote: Logitech Harmony H688
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  • faster100
    faster100 Posts: 6,124
    edited August 2003
    watched TTT last night, fantastic movie and sounds great!! I will let Spec do the review as he does best at them

    tonight gonna watch the extra's disk..

    Crap !! :mad: will i ever stop saying WOW about this Sub:rolleyes: LOL I still love it,
    MY HT RIG:
    Sherwood p-965
    Sherwood sd871 dvd
    Rotel 1075 amp x5
    LSI15 mains
    LsiC center
    LSIfx surround backs
    Lsi7 side surrounds
    SVS pb12/plus2

    2 Channel Rig:

    nad 1020 Pre-amp
    Rotel 1080 stereo amp
    Polk sda 2B
    kenwood grunt Tuner
    realistic lab 450 TT
    Signal cable IC
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  • kberg
    kberg Posts: 974
    edited August 2003
    All,

    Thought I would put up a pic of the infamous 20-39 PC+ (as if nobody had seen one before!). I know it might be better off behind the TV in the immediate corner, as I have the room for it, but I'll need someone to help me move it there. Any forethoughts on how much better it would sound trapped behind the TV/entertainment stand before I blow a carotid artery moving everything around? I do have a concern for it being too close to the AVR/DVD player since it is not shielded, but other than that, I'm good with the idea.

    The right front is in the next picture I'll post. I know it seems like I should also have it to the immediate right of the TV where the sub currently is; however, my surrounds are in the rear corners of the room on 24" stands, and I think it helps to also have the front L/R as close to the corners as possible, even though the TV isn't directly centered between them, but can't be due to the fireplace. Damn fireplace!
    Mains: polkaudio RTi70's (bi-wired)
    Center: polkaudio CSi40 (bi-wired)
    Surrounds: polkaudio FXi30's
    Rear Center: polkaudio CSi30
    Sub: SVS 20-39 PC+
    Receiver: ONKYO TX-SR600
    Display: JVC HD-56G786
    DVD Player: SONY DVP-CX985V
    DVD Player: OPPO DV-981HD 1080p High Definition Up-Converting Universal DVD Player with HDMI
    Remote: Logitech Harmony H688
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  • kberg
    kberg Posts: 974
    edited August 2003
    The front soundstage.....
    Mains: polkaudio RTi70's (bi-wired)
    Center: polkaudio CSi40 (bi-wired)
    Surrounds: polkaudio FXi30's
    Rear Center: polkaudio CSi30
    Sub: SVS 20-39 PC+
    Receiver: ONKYO TX-SR600
    Display: JVC HD-56G786
    DVD Player: SONY DVP-CX985V
    DVD Player: OPPO DV-981HD 1080p High Definition Up-Converting Universal DVD Player with HDMI
    Remote: Logitech Harmony H688
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  • kberg
    kberg Posts: 974
    edited August 2003
    Apologies for the large size. I'll reduce next time.
    Mains: polkaudio RTi70's (bi-wired)
    Center: polkaudio CSi40 (bi-wired)
    Surrounds: polkaudio FXi30's
    Rear Center: polkaudio CSi30
    Sub: SVS 20-39 PC+
    Receiver: ONKYO TX-SR600
    Display: JVC HD-56G786
    DVD Player: SONY DVP-CX985V
    DVD Player: OPPO DV-981HD 1080p High Definition Up-Converting Universal DVD Player with HDMI
    Remote: Logitech Harmony H688
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,749
    edited August 2003
    holy crap dude...main placement looks terrible there...

    btw - nice rig!!
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • fireshoes
    fireshoes Posts: 3,167
    edited August 2003
    I agree with Trey. Any chance you can move the left speaker further left? As far as the sub placement, if you are getting a nice flat response where it is at, there's really no need to hide it. :)
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  • HBombToo
    HBombToo Posts: 5,256
    edited August 2003
    I would guess there is some attenuation in bass spl due to the fireplace.

    Twin
    ***WAREMTAE***
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  • kberg
    kberg Posts: 974
    edited August 2003
    Originally posted by fireshoes
    I agree with Trey. Any chance you can move the left speaker further left?

    Not much - those are blinds for the doorwall on the left side. I'll confess there isn't a whole lot of choices for speaker placement with the fireplace there. Any additional suggestions are welcome.
    Mains: polkaudio RTi70's (bi-wired)
    Center: polkaudio CSi40 (bi-wired)
    Surrounds: polkaudio FXi30's
    Rear Center: polkaudio CSi30
    Sub: SVS 20-39 PC+
    Receiver: ONKYO TX-SR600
    Display: JVC HD-56G786
    DVD Player: SONY DVP-CX985V
    DVD Player: OPPO DV-981HD 1080p High Definition Up-Converting Universal DVD Player with HDMI
    Remote: Logitech Harmony H688
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  • fireshoes
    fireshoes Posts: 3,167
    edited August 2003
    Dynamite. Should take the fireplace out clean. Could result in lower maximum SPL though.
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  • GuitarheadCA
    GuitarheadCA Posts: 400
    edited August 2003
    lol, kberg, Don't be afraid to peel off the "need hookup assistance" and "96/24" processing stickers of your new Onkyo ;-)
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  • gplracer
    gplracer Posts: 36
    edited September 2003
    I love my SVS. I have two 20-39CS+ subs and a samson 1000 amp. They go great with my polk speakers.
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