Newest Member of SVS Family

tonkovich
tonkovich Posts: 17
edited March 2004 in Subwoofer Hookup & Bass Management
Hi everybody,

This would be my first “official” post on a Polk forum (I figure the test area doesn't count). I've been a fan of the Polk Audio sound since my dad bought a pair of Monitor10s in the early eighties. Over the past year I have assembled a system that brings a smile to my face every time I start it up. My most recent addition is the SVS sub (received about a week ago). I can now say with certainty that the only thing that sounds better than a Polk Audio speaker system is a Polk Audio speaker system that is complemented by an SVS subwoofer! My thanks go out to all of the informed people that frequent these forums—without you I would never have discovered SVS! I’m gonna get my AVIA disc and SPL meter this weekend; hopefully the calibration process won’t be too complicated (the speaker calibration section of my receiver’s manual looks a bit daunting)! :)
Mains: Polk RT800i
Center: Polk CS400i
Surrounds: Polk RT35i
Sub: SVS PB1-ISD
Receiver: Harman/Kardon AVR 520
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  • HBombToo
    HBombToo Posts: 5,256
    edited March 2004
    Welcome and congrats.

    way cool that you get to set up your sub by ear first, get used to what your fealing in the foundation of your house and then get your measure on. Don't overdrive your subs and all will be good. I have not blown up a pair since the first month after purchase:D :rolleyes: and SVS hooked me up. I will be loyal through all sub upgrades for my entire addiction:p

    1/4twin
    ***WAREMTAE***
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  • Tour2ma
    Tour2ma Posts: 10,177
    edited March 2004
    Welcome and send Doc Spec a PM thanking him for the SVS...

    So whatcha got? Post pics too if you can...
    More later,
    Tour...
    Vox Copuli
    Better to remain silent and be thought a fool, than to open your mouth and remove all doubt. - Old English Proverb

    "Death doesn't come with a Uhaul." - Dennis Gardner
    "It's easy to get lost in price vs performance vs ego vs illusion." - doro
    "There is a certain entertainment value in ripping the occaisonal (sic) buttmunch..." - TroyD
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  • tonkovich
    tonkovich Posts: 17
    edited March 2004
    Wow HBombToo, it looks like we have very similar systems save for the fact that you've got MUCH more subwoofer power going on there! I have a pretty big HT room so I was a bit concerned that one PB1 wouldn't cut it but it's sounding great so far! I'll be sure to take your advice and not overdrive my SVS. I unfortunately bottomed out my previous sub (PSW450) a few times so I know just how bad that sounds (can't be healthy for the driver)!
    Mains: Polk RT800i
    Center: Polk CS400i
    Surrounds: Polk RT35i
    Sub: SVS PB1-ISD
    Receiver: Harman/Kardon AVR 520
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  • tonkovich
    tonkovich Posts: 17
    edited March 2004
    Tour2ma,

    You're certainly right, I DO need to thank Dr. Spec. His posts were a large part of the reason that I bought the PB1. I'd love to post pics but I haven't invested in a digital camera yet. I've got the basic black version (looks about as inconspicuous sitting in the corner of my room as a speaker this size could look). :)
    Mains: Polk RT800i
    Center: Polk CS400i
    Surrounds: Polk RT35i
    Sub: SVS PB1-ISD
    Receiver: Harman/Kardon AVR 520
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  • gatemplin
    gatemplin Posts: 1,595
    edited March 2004
    Tonkovich,

    Welcome to the forum, congrats on the new sub. Check out Doc Spec's shootout between the PB1 and the HSU STF3.

    http://www.hometheaterforum.com/htforum/showthread.php?s=&threadid=190398
    Graham
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  • Tour2ma
    Tour2ma Posts: 10,177
    edited March 2004
    Damn... Well at least we know what the boy's been up to....


    tonkovich,
    If I'd taken the time to read your sig, I wouldn't have asked... lol

    Pics of installations are always enjoyed... Especially if they include babes in bikinis... :D


    More later,
    Tour...
    Vox Copuli
    Better to remain silent and be thought a fool, than to open your mouth and remove all doubt. - Old English Proverb

    "Death doesn't come with a Uhaul." - Dennis Gardner
    "It's easy to get lost in price vs performance vs ego vs illusion." - doro
    "There is a certain entertainment value in ripping the occaisonal (sic) buttmunch..." - TroyD
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  • tonkovich
    tonkovich Posts: 17
    edited March 2004
    Damn... Well at least we know what the boy's been up to....

    Oops, I guess I forgot to mention that I've been (silently) hanging around here for several months now. Not sure why I waited so long to post something, maybe wanted to learn a thing or two first... ;)
    Check out Doc Spec's shootout between the PB1 and the HSU STF3.

    Yeah, I read the review and have been following that thread. I wasn't sure if "Dr. Spec" and "Edward J M" were the same person, but I knew Dr. Spec was involved. The best, most complete review I've read in a long time! I actually bought the PB1 before the review went up so I was very happy to see how things turned out. I had been thinking about going with a Hsu instead.
    Mains: Polk RT800i
    Center: Polk CS400i
    Surrounds: Polk RT35i
    Sub: SVS PB1-ISD
    Receiver: Harman/Kardon AVR 520
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  • Tour2ma
    Tour2ma Posts: 10,177
    edited March 2004
    That's our Doc.. and I dare you to find a spelling, grammar, or punctuation error in the entire post... his, not mine...

    And the boy I was referring to was "Doc"...
    More later,
    Tour...
    Vox Copuli
    Better to remain silent and be thought a fool, than to open your mouth and remove all doubt. - Old English Proverb

    "Death doesn't come with a Uhaul." - Dennis Gardner
    "It's easy to get lost in price vs performance vs ego vs illusion." - doro
    "There is a certain entertainment value in ripping the occaisonal (sic) buttmunch..." - TroyD
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  • Dr. Spec
    Dr. Spec Posts: 3,780
    edited March 2004
    Thanks for the kind words, guys. Tony did indeed PM me and of course I'd be glad (as would anyone here) to help him with calibration.

    Yes, that's my shoot-out over at HTF. You're right tour, that was a real bear time wise, but a lot of fun too!
    "What we do in life echoes in eternity"

    Ed Mullen (emullen@svsound.com)
    Director - Technology and Customer Service
    SVS
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  • PolkWannabie
    PolkWannabie Posts: 2,763
    edited March 2004
    GREAT review at HTF.

    VERY informative and thoroughly enjoyable reading.
    Rick
    HT+ Sunfire TG IV, Dual CG Sig II's, CinePro 1K2, Oppo 981, Audio Technica PL120, Polk SRT's & F/X1000's, Samsung 71" DLP
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  • faster100
    faster100 Posts: 6,124
    edited March 2004
    wow cool review.... long and informative... was reading that at midnight last night. SVS prevails again :D But the Hsu was pretty good as well,

    Great work,
    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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  • Tour2ma
    Tour2ma Posts: 10,177
    edited March 2004
    I'm waiting for the Cliff's Notes to come out... :D

    So Doc, which one is your bud keeping?
    More later,
    Tour...
    Vox Copuli
    Better to remain silent and be thought a fool, than to open your mouth and remove all doubt. - Old English Proverb

    "Death doesn't come with a Uhaul." - Dennis Gardner
    "It's easy to get lost in price vs performance vs ego vs illusion." - doro
    "There is a certain entertainment value in ripping the occaisonal (sic) buttmunch..." - TroyD
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  • HBombToo
    HBombToo Posts: 5,256
    edited March 2004
    I think the guys writing for Stereophile could learn a few things from our Doc!

    Great job Ed.

    Henry
    ***WAREMTAE***
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  • Ron-P
    Ron-P Posts: 8,519
    edited March 2004
    Doc, thumbsup.gifthumbsup.gif way up on that review, outstanding is an understatement.


    Peace Out~:D
    If...
    Ron dislikes a film = go out and buy it.
    Ron loves a film = don't even rent.
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  • Dr. Spec
    Dr. Spec Posts: 3,780
    edited March 2004
    Thanks for the compliments, guys. The one guy will be keeping the PB1-ISD and we're trying to find a home for the STF-3.

    Expect some additional information to be added to that report (that's the beauty of the on-line format):

    1) the tune point of each sub
    2) THD limited output at 40, 50, 60 Hz
    3) a better explanation of the score for the amplifier feature set

    Ed
    "What we do in life echoes in eternity"

    Ed Mullen (emullen@svsound.com)
    Director - Technology and Customer Service
    SVS
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,647
    edited March 2004
    Originally posted by gatemplin
    Tonkovich,

    Welcome to the forum, congrats on the new sub. Check out Doc Spec's shootout between the PB1 and the HSU STF3.

    http://www.hometheaterforum.com/htforum/showthread.php?s=&threadid=190398

    Anyone willing to guess which subwoofer I am buying? LoL

    ;)

    Lets just say, I am tired of seeing Made In China Also :D

    BTW - GREAT REVIEW DOC
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • pjdami
    pjdami Posts: 1,894
    edited March 2004
    Wow. Great review Doc. Very enjoyable read. Detailed, very technical where it had to be, scientific, with subjective and objective qualities.

    Keep this up and you might be able to retire from your day job one day;)

    Thanks for the continuing education on subwoofers and relentless enthusiasm you have for this hobby. Like you said over at HTF, you did this for all of us.
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  • wallstreet
    wallstreet Posts: 1,405
    edited March 2004
    if i didn't just spend $500 getting the car tuned up. that irs check is coming in the mail though. nice job doc. unlike the audiophile writers, though, there is no need to read between the lines to see who the winner is. knowing my wife, she'd pick the hsu anyways. can u hear her now "That one looks better, so it must be better". :rolleyes:
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  • gacole2000
    gacole2000 Posts: 255
    edited March 2004
    I too am new to the SVS family: Doc's former 20-39 PC+.

    I watched "The Rundown" last night: WOW!!!

    All the reviews, etc., it is ALL true!

    SVS IS the bass authority
    AVR: Yamaha RX-V661
    DVD: Yamaha DV-C6480
    BR: Samsung 1600
    Mains: Polk RT55 (bi-amped)
    Center: CS300
    Sides: FX1000
    Rears: RT/FX
    Subs: SVS 20-39 PC+ 12.3 & DIY SVS 12.2
    Projector: Optoma HD70 w/ 106" Elite Screen
    Power: Panamax MAX 5100
    Remote: Harmony One
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  • Loud & Clear
    Loud & Clear Posts: 1,538
    edited March 2004
    Jesus, Doc, you've outdone yourself. Most impressive work.

    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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