dual 660's or single svs...

voight1
voight1 Posts: 51
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So right now ive got two dsw pro 660's. Wondering if anyone had any input on whether or not it would be worth it to step up to a single svs pb13 ultra..its not that the 660's aren't great, I just think I've become used to them so to speak and feel like I'm ready to take that next step. Is the 13 ultra gonna knock my socks off or will it just be a minimal upgrade..Any thoughts or experiences you have on this would be greatly appreciated.. Thanks
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  • ken brydson
    ken brydson Posts: 8,779
    I think the SVS will crush them but a 45 day trial with your ears is the best bet... free shipping both ways
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  • ZLTFUL
    ZLTFUL Posts: 5,654
    The Ultra all day, every day and twice on Sunday.

    Polk makes good speakers in their price points but their subs leave a lot to be desired.
    "Some people find it easier to be conceited rather than correct."

    "Unwad those panties and have a good time man. We're all here to help each other, no matter how it might appear." DSkip
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  • mikeyb128
    mikeyb128 Posts: 2,885
    I upgraded from two dsw 500's to a single sealed ultra. And blew the doors off the polks. Now I have two pb13's. There is no comparison. Just do it. You will be thrilled with the upgrade.
    2 channel:
    Bryston 4B3, Bryston BDA3, Cary SLP05, Shanling CDT1000SE with parts conneXion level 2 mods, Nottingham analogue ace space 294, soundsmith Carmen MKii, Zu DL103 MKii, Ortofon MC 20 MKii, Dynavector XX2 MKii, Rogue Audio Ares, Core power technologies balanced power conditioner, Akiko Corelli power conditioner with Akiko Audio HQ power cable, Nordost heimdall 2, Frey 2, interconnects, speaker and power cables, Focal Electra 1028 BE 2, Auralic Aries Femto, Black diamond racing cones, ingress audio level 1 roller blocks, JL Audio E110 with Auralic subdude, Primacoustics room treatments.
    Theater:
    Focal Aria 926,905,CC900, SVS PB ultra x2. Pioneer Elite SC85, Oppo BDP93, Panamax M5400PM, Minix neox6, Nordost Blue heaven LS power cables.

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  • voight1
    voight1 Posts: 51
    Thanks for the feed back, I love the responses! Pretty sure I had my mind made up all ready..lol..but a little push never hurts :) got the wife on board also..the stars are alining!! I've already listed the sub's on Craig's list, I would of listed them here first but I don't have 100 posts yet, even though ive been a member for three years...kinda pathetic I know, Anyone interested in them can pm me :*
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  • comfortablycurt
    comfortablycurt Posts: 6,745
    edited May 2015
    It looks like you've made your choice already, but as the others have pointed out, there's really no question here. The SVS all day long. Polk makes some fine loudspeakers, but subwoofers are not their strong point.
    The nirvana inducer-
    APC H10 Power Conditioner
    Marantz UD5005 universal player
    Parasound Halo P5 preamp
    Parasound HCA-1200II power amp
    PolkAudio LSi9's/PolkAudio SDA 2A's/PolkAudio Monitor 7A's
    Audioquest Speaker Cables and IC's
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  • Joey_V
    Joey_V Posts: 8,583
    Mmmm.. subs.... the next frontier for me.

    I agree, you can't lose with the SB13.
    Magico M2, JL113v2x2, EMM, ARC Ref 10 Line, ARC Ref 10 Phono, VPIx2, Lyra Etna, Airtight Opus1, Boulder, AQ Wel&Wild, SRA Scuttle Rack, BlueSound+LPS, Thorens 124DD+124SPU, Sennheiser, Metaxas R2R
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  • Inspector 24
    Inspector 24 Posts: 1,308
    I'll vote for a single big boy vs two tiny ones!

    May I suggest checking out HSU? For the price of one PB13 Ultra You could have Twin 15H Mk2's which will provide more output and more even bass response.

    Up
    LSi15 LSiC - RX-V3000

    Down
    LSiM707 - 706c - 702f/x - Dual HSU VTF-15H Mk2
    Parasound HCA-3500 - HCA-2003A - Marantz SR7005
    Sim2 D60 - Dragonfly 106" Panny 500

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