SVS and SVS

PolkThug
PolkThug Posts: 7,532
edited November 2004 in Subwoofer Hookup & Bass Management
2 weeks early!
Never Forget
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  • Airplay355
    Airplay355 Posts: 4,298
    edited November 2004
    isnt that the greatest feeling to come home and find a package for you that wasnt supposed to arrive for the nexk week or so? i bet you feel like a kid at christmas again
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  • fireshoes
    fireshoes Posts: 3,167
    edited November 2004
    Seismologists are reporting major tremors originating near Kansas City!
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited November 2004
    Cool.
    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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  • michael_w
    michael_w Posts: 2,813
    edited November 2004
    Lemme know how they sound because I might have to get myself another nice little christmas present. :D .... it seems my little 8" athena is good but not good enough....
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  • PolkThug
    PolkThug Posts: 7,532
    edited November 2004
    Trouble brewin at ThugRanch...
    Never Forget
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  • Mazeroth
    Mazeroth Posts: 1,585
    edited November 2004
    Why the choice to go with the dual 10 SVSs?
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  • PolkThug
    PolkThug Posts: 7,532
    edited November 2004
    Originally posted by Mazeroth
    Why the choice to go with the dual 10 SVSs?

    They have deep bass at very low distortion levels, two gives you great "overhead".

    I've got to get back to drinkin' for now, but I will provide some data later.

    Regards,
    PolkThug
    Never Forget
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  • Mazeroth
    Mazeroth Posts: 1,585
    edited November 2004
    Hmmm...why not the PB12 ISD2?

    Just curious really.

    EDIT: Would love to hear how they stack up to those PSW505s.

    Thanks!
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,646
    edited November 2004
    I am probally the only one that finds it funny that the PB10 is bigger than the PSW505

    CONGRATS dude on the purchase, we demand a review! LoL
    - 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 November 2004
    No kidding man. I thought the PB10 was lil' tike SVS was making!
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,646
    edited November 2004
    Well it IS little...compared to the other SVS subs ;)
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • kingtut
    kingtut Posts: 813
    edited November 2004
    Congrats, can't wait to read your for your impression of the PB10.
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  • Dr. Spec
    Dr. Spec Posts: 3,780
    edited November 2004
    It won't surprise me if the dual 505s pump out more sheer SPL above 35 Hz, just due to the 12" drivers. Below 35 Hz, the tide will turn in favor of the dual PB10's and below 25 Hz it won't even be fair.

    This will be an interesting match-up; your impressions will be valuable.
    "What we do in life echoes in eternity"

    Ed Mullen (emullen@svsound.com)
    Director - Technology and Customer Service
    SVS
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  • PolkThug
    PolkThug Posts: 7,532
    edited November 2004
    Originally posted by Dr. Spec
    It won't surprise me if the dual 505s pump out more sheer SPL above 35 Hz, just due to the 12" drivers. Below 35 Hz, the tide will turn in favor of the dual PB10's and below 25 Hz it won't even be fair.

    This will be an interesting match-up; your impressions will be valuable.

    Doc, you're too wise, this was exactly my first impression. Here's a snippet of an email I sent Ron S. last night:

    I haven't had much time to play yet, but the low end seems to be more deep and "clean" than the Polk stack I've got. There's a scene in Matrix Reloaded towards the very beginning where they land the ship (after Neo's nightmare about Trinity's falling shootout) that I use for a "benchmark".

    The Polks do seem to be "louder" maybe more sensitive, but like I said, I haven't really calibrated yet. Maybe I'm used loud distorted bass. :)"

    One funny thing about the SVS grills is that they are reactive to blacklight. They look slightly purple, which is great for me since my theater room is purple. (I have a couple recessed blacklights for ambient lighting)

    Once I get things calibrated (and shake off this hangover), I'll give you guys some more detailed impressions/data etc. I've got TrueRTA Level 4, but the only microphone I have is a Rat Shack meter. Doc, if you have suggestions for settings in TrueRTA, I'm all ears.

    Regards,
    PolkThug
    Never Forget
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,646
    edited November 2004
    I dont understand....

    The PSW505 woofer has a 2 inch surround....

    Why can't it hit strong below 30hz? I mean is it the lack of enclosure with the medium size amp, or is it both? lack of enclosure and amp...

    I don't get it...it makes no sense as to why that subwoofer can't hit lower
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • Dr. Spec
    Dr. Spec Posts: 3,780
    edited November 2004
    I dont understand....

    The PSW505 woofer has a 2 inch surround....

    Why can't it hit strong below 30hz? I mean is it the lack of enclosure with the medium size amp, or is it both? lack of enclosure and amp...

    I don't get it...it makes no sense as to why that subwoofer can't hit lower

    Easy - it's not designed to.

    It's a combination of T/S parameters, enclosure volume, and vent length. F3 is 28 Hz (and I'm not sure that's anechoic or at what volume).

    Polk has to balance performance with enclosure size and weight; the bean counters get their pound of flesh too, Sid.
    "What we do in life echoes in eternity"

    Ed Mullen (emullen@svsound.com)
    Director - Technology and Customer Service
    SVS
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  • fireshoes
    fireshoes Posts: 3,167
    edited November 2004
    I'm a dunderhead....what's T/S parameters?
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited November 2004
    Theile/Small = industry standard method of loudspeaker driver measurements.
    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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  • gatemplin
    gatemplin Posts: 1,595
    edited November 2004
    Aye, here be some definitions for ye.

    http://www.diysubwoofers.org/define.htm#tsparam
    Graham
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  • Mjr7531
    Mjr7531 Posts: 856
    edited November 2004
    Hey Polkthug, do you have any pics of the SVSs without the grilles?
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  • Toxis
    Toxis Posts: 5,116
    edited November 2004
    Awesome man... Might have to get together with ya and give 'em a listen. I've wanted to hear an SVS but haven't known anyone with one.
    Never kick a fresh **** on a hot day.

    Home Setup: Sony VPL-VW85 Projo, 92" Stewart Firehawk, Pioneer Elite SC-65, PS3, RTi12 fronts, CSi5, FXi6 rears, RTi6 surround backs, RTi4 height, MFW-15 Subwoofer.

    Car Setup: OEM Radio, RF 360.2v2, Polk SR6500 quad amped off 4 Xtant 1.1 100w mono amps, Xtant 6.1 to run an eD 13av.2, all Stinger wiring and Raammat deadener.
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  • Toxis
    Toxis Posts: 5,116
    edited November 2004
    Originally posted by Mjr7531
    Hey Polkthug, do you have any pics of the SVSs without the grilles?
    there's a picture on SVS' website.
    Never kick a fresh **** on a hot day.

    Home Setup: Sony VPL-VW85 Projo, 92" Stewart Firehawk, Pioneer Elite SC-65, PS3, RTi12 fronts, CSi5, FXi6 rears, RTi6 surround backs, RTi4 height, MFW-15 Subwoofer.

    Car Setup: OEM Radio, RF 360.2v2, Polk SR6500 quad amped off 4 Xtant 1.1 100w mono amps, Xtant 6.1 to run an eD 13av.2, all Stinger wiring and Raammat deadener.
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