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Anyone else see the behemoth that SVS just announced?! PB16 Ultra. 16" woofer with an 8" coil and smart app to control all of the DSP settings. Time to start a layaway plan.......
https://www.svsound.com/pages/16-ultra-series
You mean time to start the husband "groveling plan"
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Mikey081057 wrote: »If your SVS is <1yr old you can trade in. If older, they are working on a trade in program that they are going to announce soon.
Dang! Mine are 1.5 years old.
Hopefully it's a good trade-in program because coming up with 5 bills for a pair of them takes some time. Not seeing the usual 10% discount when you buy two in the checkout screen....
Yup discount applies to them here https://www.svsound.com/products/pb16-ultra2 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. -
I'm going to wait to see what my dealer says.. 2017.. if it looks good, reports are good, I want 2-4.
Magico, JL, Emm, ARC Ref 10 line, ARC Ref 10 phono, VPI, Lyra, Boulder, AQ Wel, SRA Scuttle Rack, Bluesound -
I'm going to wait to see what my dealer says.. 2017.. if it looks good, reports are good, I want 2-4.
I was gonna post that you would be getting at least two of these
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Heck yeahMagico, JL, Emm, ARC Ref 10 line, ARC Ref 10 phono, VPI, Lyra, Boulder, AQ Wel, SRA Scuttle Rack, Bluesound -
Are you thinking sealed or ported?I'm going to wait to see what my dealer says.. 2017.. if it looks good, reports are good, I want 2-4.
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If I were going to bet on it, I would say he will go with sealed? Am I right?lsim705,lsim706c,lsif/x(4)+mc80(atmos)
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Sealed is the only way to go!
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I guess it's good I didn't pull the trigger on the SB-13 Ultra this week from having to travel for work.
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Upstatemax wrote: »Sealed is the only way to go!
My pb13 ultras are curled up in the corner crying after reading that
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Upstatemax wrote: »Sealed is the only way to go!
My pb13 ultras are curled up in the corner crying after reading that
From having both, one PB ultra was almost equivalent to having two SB ultras for home theater, the only place the SB pulled ahead was in the midbass department, which was corrected with good sub eq. The PB does a great job for music, after having my two channel system down for the past few weeks I've been really impressed how well the PB's work with music.
The SB ultra is awesome (compact) sub, that does excell with music, I hope their price comes down so I can pick one up for my two channel system and put it against my JL.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. -
Upstatemax wrote: »Sealed is the only way to go!
My pb13 ultras are curled up in the corner crying after reading that
The SB ultra is awesome (compact) sub, that does excell with music, I hope their price comes down so I can pick one up for my two channel system and put it against my JL.
$300 off one right now in the outlet store...
https://www.svsound.com/collections/outlet-specials/products/sb13-ultra-piano-outlet-1083
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ken brydson wrote: »Anyone else see the behemoth that SVS just announced?! PB16 Ultra. 16" woofer with an 8" coil and smart app to control all of the DSP settings. Time to start a layaway plan.......
https://www.svsound.com/pages/16-ultra-series
Look 10 posts up lol
I received the email from SVS this afternoon! This thing is a monster! If I could spend $2500.00 for one of those, I would get two of them. The price is just too steep for me unless I win a substantial amount of green, I won't see one anytime soon. I just have to dream for now!
www.svsound.com/pages/16-ultra-series.
If anyone on here picks one (or two) up, please let us know your feedback.
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DSW MicroPro 4000
Adcom amps
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Pioneer PLX-1000 Turntable
PS4
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chefkungfu wrote: »If anyone on here picks one (or two) up, please let us know your feedback.
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My money is on Joey_Vlsim705,lsim706c,lsif/x(4)+mc80(atmos)
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Yeah, these are actually a deal for the likes of audiophiles like Joey. He was looking at the $4K Rel G2's...running at least four-six of them! Even without listening and seeing performance numbers...it will be tough to find the piano black aesthetics, and performance for much less. Four Rythmik F15's will cost more, four MartinLogan Dynamo 1500X will cost more, most everything else will be more...especially given the slam he is after in a large space.
My money is on Joey_Vchefkungfu wrote: »If anyone on here picks one (or two) up, please let us know your feedback.
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IMO, only a custom build using a driver like the Acoustic Elegance SBP15 w/ the Lambda motor will provide the light and deep effortless bass. Would have to run four and have the sealed enclosures custom made. This same setup was used in a recording studio done by Mark Seaton & John Janowitz: http://www.avsforum.com/forum/155-diy-speakers-subs/927779-nick-barnett-s-recording-studio-monitors-done-john-janowitz-mark-seaton.html
Well done automotive paint can mimic the piano black finish if done right. A good cabinet builder could make any shape or look one could want. Example costs would be about $1900 for the four 15" drivers, $1600 for 4 Speaker Power SP1-700-HT amps. Plus the cost of the customer made enclosures, etc. plus room correction.
Two or four of the sealed box SB16's are almost a no-brainer for him for internet direct subs.
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I know we all drooling over the new ultras....but here a pic of size difference between sb2000 and pb13 ultras...looks like a baby pb13 lol...lsim705,lsim706c,lsif/x(4)+mc80(atmos)
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Quite a difference there; I'd be interested in seeing the SB-13 and SB-16 next to each other, size wise.
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I know we all drooling over the new ultras....but here a pic of size difference between sb2000 and pb13 ultras...looks like a baby pb13 lol...
Whoa...
First I thought you just got delivery of the sb16...
I wonder how big the PB16 would be... Ay carambaMagico, JL, Emm, ARC Ref 10 line, ARC Ref 10 phono, VPI, Lyra, Boulder, AQ Wel, SRA Scuttle Rack, Bluesound -
Joey_V, I think you will be one of the first ones on here with the new SB16. I think those would be awesome for music and for movies. My wife and bank account would kill me if I purchased those at this point!lsim705,lsim706c,lsif/x(4)+mc80(atmos)
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Aren't they basically the same size, just a bigger driver?Living Room 2.2: Usher BE-718 "tiny dancers"; Dual DIY Dayton audio RSS210HF-4 Subs with Dayton SPA-250 amps; Arcam SA30; Musical Fidelity A308; Sony UBP-x1000es
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Aren't they basically the same size, just a bigger driver?
PB is way biggerMagico, JL, Emm, ARC Ref 10 line, ARC Ref 10 phono, VPI, Lyra, Boulder, AQ Wel, SRA Scuttle Rack, Bluesound -
Joey_V, I think you will be one of the first ones on here with the new SB16. I think those would be awesome for music and for movies. My wife and bank account would kill me if I purchased those at this point!
I agreesMagico, JL, Emm, ARC Ref 10 line, ARC Ref 10 phono, VPI, Lyra, Boulder, AQ Wel, SRA Scuttle Rack, Bluesound -
Joey, are you thinking sealed or ported?
SB13 - 17.4" H x 17.4" W x 18.5" D = 3.24 cu ft
PB13 - 22.5” H x 20.5” W x 28.0” D = 7.47 cu ft
SB16 - 20.0" H x 19.5" W x 20.1" D = 4.54 cu ft
PB16 - 25.0” H x 21.7” W x 30.9” D = 9.70 cu ft
For comparison size reference:
REL
G2 (Sealed 10") - 16.4" H x 20.0" W x 24.0" D = 4.56 cu ft
Power Sound Audio
S1800 (Sealed 18") - 20.5" H x 20.0" W x 22.0 D = 5.22 cu ft
JTR Speakers
Captivator S1 - (Sealed 18") 21.0″ H x 21.0″ W x 18.0″ D = 4.59 cu ft
Captivator 1400 (Ported 18") - 30.0″ H x 20.0″ H x 22.5″ D = 7.81 cu ft
Captivator S2 (Dual sealed 18") - 40.0″ H x 21.0″ W x 18.0″ D = 8.75 cu ft
Seaton Sound
SubMersive HP (Dual opposed sealed 15") - 25.5" H x 24.25" W x 17.5" D = 6.26 cu ft
SubMersive F18 (Sealed 18") - 23.5" H x 23.5" W x 17.5" D = 5.59 cu ft
Deep Sea Sound
Mariana 18S (Sealed 18") - 21.2" H x 21.2" W x 18.5" D = 4.81 cu ft
Mariana 24SR (Sealed 24") - 28.0" H x 37.7" W x 21.3"D = 13.01 cu ft
Mariana 24SC (Sealed 24") - 28.0" H x 28.0" W x 27.0"D = 12.25 cu ft
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Is anyone fortunate enough to live in CO, NJ, PA or VA to be able to attend one of the 16 Ultra launch events? Sure wish they would have one in CA.____________________________________________________________
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Is anyone fortunate enough to live in CO, NJ, PA or VA to be able to attend one of the 16 Ultra launch events? Sure wish they would have one in CA.
Missed the NJ event from being on business travel; as nice as the Ultra 16's probably are I wouldn't consider myself fortunate living in NJ. -
Joey, are you thinking sealed or ported?
SB13 - 17.4" H x 17.4" W x 18.5" D = 3.24 cu ft
PB13 - 22.5” H x 20.5” W x 28.0” D = 7.47 cu ft
SB16 - 20.0" H x 19.5" W x 20.1" D = 4.54 cu ft
PB16 - 25.0” H x 21.7” W x 30.9” D = 9.70 cu ft
For comparison size reference:
REL
G2 (Sealed 10") - 16.4" H x 20.0" W x 24.0" D = 4.56 cu ft
Power Sound Audio
S1800 (Sealed 18") - 20.5" H x 20.0" W x 22.0 D = 5.22 cu ft
JTR Speakers
Captivator S1 - (Sealed 18") 21.0″ H x 21.0″ W x 18.0″ D = 4.59 cu ft
Captivator 1400 (Ported 18") - 30.0″ H x 20.0″ H x 22.5″ D = 7.81 cu ft
Captivator S2 (Dual sealed 18") - 40.0″ H x 21.0″ W x 18.0″ D = 8.75 cu ft
Seaton Sound
SubMersive HP (Dual opposed sealed 15") - 25.5" H x 24.25" W x 17.5" D = 6.26 cu ft
SubMersive F18 (Sealed 18") - 23.5" H x 23.5" W x 17.5" D = 5.59 cu ft
Deep Sea Sound
Mariana 18S (Sealed 18") - 21.2" H x 21.2" W x 18.5" D = 4.81 cu ft
Mariana 24SR (Sealed 24") - 28.0" H x 37.7" W x 21.3"D = 13.01 cu ft
Mariana 24SC (Sealed 24") - 28.0" H x 28.0" W x 27.0"D = 12.25 cu ft
Sealed.
I just saw rel now has g1mk2 and the super no25 sub.Magico, JL, Emm, ARC Ref 10 line, ARC Ref 10 phono, VPI, Lyra, Boulder, AQ Wel, SRA Scuttle Rack, Bluesound -
Really serious question - speakon speaker level line in vs typical RCA/XLR line?
REL no 25 subwoofer uses speaker level inputs while the SB16U uses the typical RCA/XLR line inputs?
I am looking for barnone the best or close to the best reproduction of the lower frequencies.
Either way for me, I would need atleast 2.Magico, JL, Emm, ARC Ref 10 line, ARC Ref 10 phono, VPI, Lyra, Boulder, AQ Wel, SRA Scuttle Rack, Bluesound -
Mikey081057 wrote: »Came home today and had a brand spankin new PB13- Ultra waiting for me in the garage. After carefully unpacking, I carefully loaded it onto a dolly and wheeled it in to the house. I placed it and after reading the QRG I fired that bad boy up.
and WOW... Holy **** ;;;;
Here are my initial impressions.
1. This is a big MFER. I know they said it was big but wow this is big.
2. Some SERIOUS BASS... I have only been sampling some movie stuff from Directv.. But it is some seriously deep well balanced BASS.
3. Don't know why i bothered with my other subs.
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Joey, are you thinking sealed or ported?
SB13 - 17.4" H x 17.4" W x 18.5" D = 3.24 cu ft
PB13 - 22.5” H x 20.5” W x 28.0” D = 7.47 cu ft
SB16 - 20.0" H x 19.5" W x 20.1" D = 4.54 cu ft
PB16 - 25.0” H x 21.7” W x 30.9” D = 9.70 cu ft
For comparison size reference:
REL
G2 (Sealed 10") - 16.4" H x 20.0" W x 24.0" D = 4.56 cu ft
Power Sound Audio
S1800 (Sealed 18") - 20.5" H x 20.0" W x 22.0 D = 5.22 cu ft
JTR Speakers
Captivator S1 - (Sealed 18") 21.0″ H x 21.0″ W x 18.0″ D = 4.59 cu ft
Captivator 1400 (Ported 18") - 30.0″ H x 20.0″ H x 22.5″ D = 7.81 cu ft
Captivator S2 (Dual sealed 18") - 40.0″ H x 21.0″ W x 18.0″ D = 8.75 cu ft
Seaton Sound
SubMersive HP (Dual opposed sealed 15") - 25.5" H x 24.25" W x 17.5" D = 6.26 cu ft
SubMersive F18 (Sealed 18") - 23.5" H x 23.5" W x 17.5" D = 5.59 cu ft
Deep Sea Sound
Mariana 18S (Sealed 18") - 21.2" H x 21.2" W x 18.5" D = 4.81 cu ft
Mariana 24SR (Sealed 24") - 28.0" H x 37.7" W x 21.3"D = 13.01 cu ft
Mariana 24SC (Sealed 24") - 28.0" H x 28.0" W x 27.0"D = 12.25 cu ft
Sealed.
I just saw rel now has g1mk2 and the super no25 sub.
At $5k+ list price I'm sure! At that price...you just have to want a REL. Many others that can more more air cleanly for less. There is a market for everything!2.2 Office Setup | LG 29UB55 21:9 UltraWide | HP Probook 630 G8 | Dell Latitude | Cabasse Stream Amp 100 | Boston Acoustics VS 240 | AUDIORAX Desk Stands | Mirage Omni S8 sub1 | Mirage Omni S8 Sub2
