Anybody receive their NEW NSD or 12.3 plus drivers from SVS yet

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  • SCompRacer
    SCompRacer Posts: 8,497
    edited August 2006
    I ordered 05/21 and got it yesterday, 07/31. Using Darla taps the tank from Finding Nemo, the new woofer seems to make some things vibrate more noticably, like the access panel for the fireplace. I don't have the time to recalibrate but did dial it down -2 for now.

    The old woofer has spade connectors, the replacement has spring loaded push-lock connectors.
    Salk SoundScape 8's * Audio Research Reference 3 * Bottlehead Eros Phono * Park's Audio Budgie SUT * Krell KSA-250 * Harmonic Technology Pro 9+ * Signature Series Sonore Music Server w/Deux PS * Roon * Gustard R26 DAC / Singxer SU-6 DDC * Heavy Plinth Lenco L75 Idler Drive * AA MG-1 Linear Air Bearing Arm * AT33PTG/II & Denon 103R * Richard Gray 600S * NHT B-12d subs * GIK Acoustic Treatments * Sennheiser HD650 *
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  • hljones821
    hljones821 Posts: 35
    edited August 2006
    I recieved my NSD on Thursday, it sounds lighter and quicker on music but I put on "War of the Worlds" and I could feel the shock waves go through me with my 25-31PCi.
    2 Channel: Adcom GTP-450,Adcom GFA-555II,Denon DVD-1920,Denon DCD-610,Pro-ject Phono Box E, Music Hall MMF-2.3 SE with Music Hall Spirit, Klipsch RP-250f, Velodyne F-1200 sub

    HT Rig: Mitsubishi WD-73642,HK AVR-2600, Sony BDP-S580, Polk RTi100, Polk R50s,CSi25 Center,SVS 25-31 PCi Sub NSD Upgrade
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  • Holydoc
    Holydoc Posts: 1,048
    edited August 2006
    I received my 12.3 upgrade today. I have installed it and will be placing the original driver in the classified section for any Polkies that would like to build or upgrade their sub.

    My calibrations showed it a decimal or so louder than the original. Of course this is without any breakin time. I will post more as I exercise the new woofer a bit.
    Holydoc (Home Theatre Lover)
    __________________________________________
    Panasonic -50PX600U 50" Plasma
    Onkyo -TX-NR901 Receiver
    Oppo -Oppo 980HD Universal DVD Player
    Outlaw -770 (7x200watt) Amplifier
    PolkAudio - RTi12 (Left and Right)
    PolkAudio - CSi5 (Center)
    PolkAudio - FXi3 (Back and Surround)
    SVS - PB-12/Plus (Subwoofer)
    Bluejean Cables - Interconnects
    Logitech Harmony 880 - Remote
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  • Memphis
    Memphis Posts: 8
    edited August 2006
    I got my 12.3's today and installed them in about 30 minutes. I haven't recalibrated yet. I listened to an SACD (Roxy Music's Avalon) and all I can say is "wow"!. I didn't listen to it vey loud but the bass seemed so much clearer and tighter than before. I don't consided myself an expert audiophile and was doubtful that I would notice any difference but I did. I'll have see how it performs on movies now. Now I have to figure out what to do with the 12.2's. For the money, I'd have to say it is one of the best upgrades I could have made. Of course, my best upgrade was getting Polks and sending my Bose speakers to the land fill where they belong.
    AVR: Sony STRDA 7100ES AVR
    CENTER: CSI5
    MAINS: RTI10'S
    SURROUNDS: RTI4'S
    SUB: SVS PB12-PLUS/2(12.3)
    DVD/SACD: Onkyo DV-SP1000
    XBOX 360
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  • Grimster74
    Grimster74 Posts: 2,573
    edited August 2006
    Just received my 12.3's along with my new Outlaw 990. It's going to be an interesting weekend.
    Money Talks, Mine says Goodbye Rob!!!!
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  • Grimster74
    Grimster74 Posts: 2,573
    edited August 2006
    New drivers are installed. Will post pics shortly.
    Money Talks, Mine says Goodbye Rob!!!!
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  • Grimster74
    Grimster74 Posts: 2,573
    edited August 2006
    Okay, here are some pics. Had to resize them so I hope they are not too small.
    Money Talks, Mine says Goodbye Rob!!!!
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  • Grimster74
    Grimster74 Posts: 2,573
    edited August 2006
    The new 12.3's are not are pretty as the 12.1 but the 12.3 sound DAMUM GOOD from what little I heard them.
    Money Talks, Mine says Goodbye Rob!!!!
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  • BIZILL
    BIZILL Posts: 5,432
    edited August 2006
    grim, can you test the impedence of one of the subs? they told me about 4 ohms each sub. i'll be building a custom box soon enough for my truck.

    i can't wait until tomorrow when mine come in.

    POLK SDA-SRS 1.2TL -- ADCOM GFA-5802
    PANASONIC PT-AE4000U -- DIY WILSONART DW 135" 2.35:1 SCREEN
     ONKYO TX-SR805
    CENTER: CSI5
    MAINS: RTI8'S
    SURROUNDS: RTI8'S
    7.1 SURROUNDS: RTI6'S
    SUB: SVS PB12-PLUS/2 (12.3 series)
    XBOX 360    WiiPS3/blu-rayTOSHIBA HD-A35 hd dvd

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    I have no facts to back that up, but I never let facts get in the way of my arguments.
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  • malikarshad
    malikarshad Posts: 527
    edited August 2006
    I got mine a yesterday and I had issue aligning the holes for the new woofer on the amp side :( . I spent almost 30 mins struggling to place it. The woofer on the farthest side of the amp was fine. Apart from this issue the installation went fine.
    Played U-571 depth charge right after that and did not find much difference but again I did not calibrate it.
    Will have to spent more time on it to feel the difference.
    Has somebody thought of doing a DIY project with the spare woofers? I'm very much interested doing it myself but would need some help designing the correct box for it.
    Let us know if somebody has attempted it.

    Speakers=>Salk Soundscape 8, Soundscape Center,Surrounds-Dali Rubicon LCR, Lsi7
    PreAmp, Amp => Marantz AV8801, ATI 6007 amp, Oppo HA-1 DAC
    Source => Sonore MicroRendu, Oppo BDP-103, Mede8er 600XD, Dune HD Smart D1, Synology DS1813+(16TB)
    Sub - JTR Captivator S2 (Dual 18")
    Power - Furman IT-Ref20i on dedicated 30Amp circuit with Furutech GTX-R outlet
    Screen=> JVC RS-45 projector Da-Lite HP 133" 2.35
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  • BIZILL
    BIZILL Posts: 5,432
    edited August 2006
    my old 12.2's weigh in at 17.5 lbs and the new 12.3's weigh in at 19 lbs. don't know if i heard a difference or not. they need to break in and i didn't have time to sit down and compare old vs. new as i had to repair a leaking roof. damn my priorities suck ****. but at least now i have a nice speaker to work with in making a box for my truck. i'll pit this svs 12.2 up against my jl audio's any day.

    POLK SDA-SRS 1.2TL -- ADCOM GFA-5802
    PANASONIC PT-AE4000U -- DIY WILSONART DW 135" 2.35:1 SCREEN
     ONKYO TX-SR805
    CENTER: CSI5
    MAINS: RTI8'S
    SURROUNDS: RTI8'S
    7.1 SURROUNDS: RTI6'S
    SUB: SVS PB12-PLUS/2 (12.3 series)
    XBOX 360    WiiPS3/blu-rayTOSHIBA HD-A35 hd dvd

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  • schwarcw
    schwarcw Posts: 7,337
    edited August 2006
    I received an email today with my tracking info. Ordered on 5/24. Should be here Monday. Their factory is only 65 miles away.
    Carl

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  • sucks2beme
    sucks2beme Posts: 5,601
    edited August 2006
    I got an E-mail today that they are due for delivery next Wenesday.
    Mine was ordered first part of june.
    "The legitimate powers of government extend to such acts only as are injurious to others. But it does me no injury for my neighbour to say there are twenty gods, or no god. It neither picks my pocket nor breaks my leg." --Thomas Jefferson
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  • scornful
    scornful Posts: 272
    edited August 2006
    My woofers will be here Monday. I'll try to get them installed some time this week. I'm interested in interior box dimesions, port lengths, etc if anyone has them available. I have a pair of 20-39+'s and can share dimensionals if you're interested.
    Denon 3802
    B&K 7270
    Outlaw ICBM
    Behringer DSP1124P
    Samson S1000
    SVS 20-39CS+ (x2)
    RTi150's
    CSi40
    FXi30's
    RTi38's
    Win Vista HTPC
    InFocus 4805 ~100" Screen
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  • schwarcw
    schwarcw Posts: 7,337
    edited August 2006
    Received my NSD driver yesterday. Nice improvement. More musical and efficient. well worth the $75 upgrade. I hihgly recommend it. Had a little trobule removing the long screw holding the base into the bottom of the unit. I stripped the nut and had to glue the rubber space separating the base of the unit from the floor plate. I use some glue and an oak dowel pi to secrue in down. Drilling and using an easy out to revoce the stripped bolt would have been a nightmare.

    Anyone have suggestions on how to mount spikes on to the bottom of the floor plate. It seems like drilling and mounting spike into the plastice base would be the best alternative. /the glued on hald dome supplied by SVS are a quality improvement they should incorporate into a new design. At least provide an easy option for installin spike. I few picture of my install. The NSD drive is on the right, a picture of the Bash amp and the inside of the PB-q=12 cabinent. also the nice cromed rear of the original ISD. The ISD is a pretty drive.

    Overall I'm stisfied the sub is more musical, faster and diesn't sacrifice any of the hard hitting base.

    Carl
    Carl

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  • BIZILL
    BIZILL Posts: 5,432
    edited August 2006
    working on a sub box for my truck...

    POLK SDA-SRS 1.2TL -- ADCOM GFA-5802
    PANASONIC PT-AE4000U -- DIY WILSONART DW 135" 2.35:1 SCREEN
     ONKYO TX-SR805
    CENTER: CSI5
    MAINS: RTI8'S
    SURROUNDS: RTI8'S
    7.1 SURROUNDS: RTI6'S
    SUB: SVS PB12-PLUS/2 (12.3 series)
    XBOX 360    WiiPS3/blu-rayTOSHIBA HD-A35 hd dvd

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  • Grimster74
    Grimster74 Posts: 2,573
    edited August 2006
    Bizill, I'd be very interested to see how that turns out. The wife was wanting me to do the same thing for her car.
    Money Talks, Mine says Goodbye Rob!!!!
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  • BIZILL
    BIZILL Posts: 5,432
    edited August 2006
    i'll be fiberglassing the bottom, hopefully this weekend. then i'll create the internal bracing. simple sealed box with 525 watts available to power the sub. the sub is 4 ohm nominal impedence. perfect for bridging my amp mono. i'm only making the box for one 12" sub. box will have the correct airspace. two would be a bigger box and not fit in the truck. now, what to do with the other 12.3 sub...

    POLK SDA-SRS 1.2TL -- ADCOM GFA-5802
    PANASONIC PT-AE4000U -- DIY WILSONART DW 135" 2.35:1 SCREEN
     ONKYO TX-SR805
    CENTER: CSI5
    MAINS: RTI8'S
    SURROUNDS: RTI8'S
    7.1 SURROUNDS: RTI6'S
    SUB: SVS PB12-PLUS/2 (12.3 series)
    XBOX 360    WiiPS3/blu-rayTOSHIBA HD-A35 hd dvd

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    I have no facts to back that up, but I never let facts get in the way of my arguments.
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  • Hvrnaut
    Hvrnaut Posts: 43
    edited August 2006
    Received the email and a phone message telling me that my replacement driver will be delivered tommorow. I am really looking forward to replacing my original PB1-ISD (now called the PB12-ISD) driver.

    Throwing this out here first, (to be followed by the classifieds) but is anyone interested in purchasing my old driver? Was purchased three years ago and is perfect. Let me know, so all you do-it-yourselfers can have first dibs!
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  • sucks2beme
    sucks2beme Posts: 5,601
    edited August 2006
    It's HERE!!!!
    Now if I can just get the ol' lady to turn the system off for a few minutes......
    "The legitimate powers of government extend to such acts only as are injurious to others. But it does me no injury for my neighbour to say there are twenty gods, or no god. It neither picks my pocket nor breaks my leg." --Thomas Jefferson
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  • sucks2beme
    sucks2beme Posts: 5,601
    edited August 2006
    Wow. Much more goin' on. I know the old driver didn't cover the spectrum
    real well, but this one sure does. This SVS is now a full fledged keeper.
    PCI 25-31 S(as in super charged!)
    "The legitimate powers of government extend to such acts only as are injurious to others. But it does me no injury for my neighbour to say there are twenty gods, or no god. It neither picks my pocket nor breaks my leg." --Thomas Jefferson
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  • gacole2000
    gacole2000 Posts: 255
    edited August 2006
    12.3 has been installed and I noticed a difference right out of the box. I built a box w/ a 300W PE BASH amp for my 12.1 and it sounds great. Together...sweet!
    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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  • malikarshad
    malikarshad Posts: 527
    edited August 2006
    gacole2000 wrote:
    I built a box w/ a 300W PE BASH amp for my 12.1 and it sounds great. Together...sweet!
    That's sound awesome.:)
    Can you please give us the details of how you build the sub with your 12.1 driver. Lots of us would appreciate that.
    What's the box dimensions? Is the box hand made or you bought it prebuilt?

    Speakers=>Salk Soundscape 8, Soundscape Center,Surrounds-Dali Rubicon LCR, Lsi7
    PreAmp, Amp => Marantz AV8801, ATI 6007 amp, Oppo HA-1 DAC
    Source => Sonore MicroRendu, Oppo BDP-103, Mede8er 600XD, Dune HD Smart D1, Synology DS1813+(16TB)
    Sub - JTR Captivator S2 (Dual 18")
    Power - Furman IT-Ref20i on dedicated 30Amp circuit with Furutech GTX-R outlet
    Screen=> JVC RS-45 projector Da-Lite HP 133" 2.35
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  • ohskigod
    ohskigod Posts: 6,502
    edited August 2006
    I dropped my 12.1 (just bought it on ebay) into my 142.5L vented cabinet I built previously. messed around for a couple hours, and the results were damn good.
    Living Room 2 Channel -
    Schiit SYS Passive Pre. Jolida CD player. Songbird streamer. California Audio Labs Sigma II DAC, DIY 300as1/a1 Ice modules Class D amp. LSi15 with MM842 woofer upgrade, Nordost Blue Heaven and Unity interconnects.

    Upstairs 2 Channel Rig -
    Prometheus Ref. TVC passive pre, SAE A-205 Amp, Wiim pro streamer and Topping E50 DAC, California Audio Labs DX1 CD player, Von Schweikert VR3.5 speakers.

    Studio Rig - Scarlett 18i20(Gen3) DAW, Mac Mini, Aiyma A07 Max (BridgedX2), Totem Mites
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  • gacole2000
    gacole2000 Posts: 255
    edited August 2006
    I'll get some info out to you this week when I get some time. I made the box myself, tuned to 22 Hz (easily gets down to 17Hz in my room). 18W"x21"Dx23"H w' .75" spikes: bigger than I thought it would be in room!
    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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  • DollarDave
    DollarDave Posts: 2,575
    edited August 2006
    Memphis wrote:
    I got my 12.3's today and installed them in about 30 minutes. I haven't recalibrated yet. I listened to an SACD (Roxy Music's Avalon) and all I can say is "wow"!. I didn't listen to it vey loud but the bass seemed so much clearer and tighter than before. I don't consided myself an expert audiophile and was doubtful that I would notice any difference but I did. I'll have see how it performs on movies now. Now I have to figure out what to do with the 12.2's. For the money, I'd have to say it is one of the best upgrades I could have made. Of course, my best upgrade was getting Polks and sending my Bose speakers to the land fill where they belong.

    It seems a couple of us are interested in trying DIY subs for our main or second systems. I am betting that you could find a buyer right here - "Schwarcw" sold his in 16 minutes at the right price. You post count isn't high enough for the Flea Market; do you sell on e-bay so folks can verify your positive feedback?

    [Edit] As I read through this thread it apears that quite a few members may want to rid themselves of their old drivers - please do!
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