SVS Speakers

beardog03

Has anybody heard the new speaks from SVS ?

I wonder if they are as good as the subs ?

I thought about putting a small set together for the bedroom HT, or for the kids for Christmas..

any thoughts ?

dkg999

I think there was a thread with a lot of comments over at avs forum.

scottvamp

They were interduced back in July. SVS Kicks A$$ - not much else to say. Read the reviews.
http://www.svsound.com/news-reviews.cfm

RuSsMaN

I've heard them at CES last year, I plan to revisit this year. Good value, but with the recent release of the Onix X series, they simply can't stand up to the performance and build Mark and Danny are offering at that pricepoint.

scottvamp

Nice speakers, Russ. 3 pairs of them and a SVS PB10. That would make a nice setup.

Shizelbs

I've heard them. They are a very good speaker for the price. Certainly no regrets buying them at the price they are offered up at. SVS' bread and butter is still their subs though.

beardog03

I love my Pc-Ultra !

Just curious about the little speaks ....

I was also looking into getting an upgraded woof for the pb-10, but they only have an upgraded 12

The pb-10 is great for a smaller room on HT, but kinda lacking for music

of course having the ultra lurking does kinda make all others kinda weak..!!

dkg999

Beardog - I just got the new SVS SB-12 to use in my 2 ch system for music. It's keeping up with my Magnepan's and sounds pretty good! A lot different sound than the other SVS's, I also have the PB10 and the 20-39 PC+.

beardog03

I was thinking of selling the pb10 and getting the sb12..

The new woof is supposed to be great for music...


sounds like you have all the bases covered...cylinder, pb10 and the new one..!

bvette94

Beardog there was a guy on the home theater forum selling a set without the subwoofer.The price was reasonable. I have no affiliation i am just pointing out the add. check them out in the hardware for sale section. probably could get them for less than he was asking. HE seemed motivated to move them. Good luck

beardog03

thanks for the heads up...!

bvette94

Bear Did you buy them

beardog03

no...
I decided to get some new cables for the speaks I already have, and maybe a new MIT Balanced I/C..!

I am considering the ne wsb12 though..
I would have to sell the pb-10 first though

MSALLA

Anyone with the inside scoop on what the MTS or LTS might be like?

jakelm

Hey all..Quick question. Is it true that tc sound www.tcsounds.com builds the drivers for svs?

Jake

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beardog03 wrote:

no...
I decided to get some new cables for the speaks I already have, and maybe a new MIT Balanced I/C..!

I am considering the ne wsb12 though..
I would have to sell the pb-10 first though

I'd email SVS about it. I know that they're using TC Sound drivers (by far the best sounding subwoofer drivers I've ever heard) and can probably tell you whether or not TC's upgraded versions would sound decent inside one of their pre-existing enclosures.

Worth a shot, right?

Ron Temple

Not anymore. They ended the relationship sometime during mid - year. No hostility, just a business decision. All drivers are built in house now.

jakelm

Thanks Ron, The 12.2 looks a lot like the tc1000 series I believe.
Jake

Ron Temple

The 12.2 was a TC Sounds driver...as was the ISD driver. SVS took over with the 12.3 and NSD. The Ultra is still TC Sounds and will be until the last run sells out. The new Ultra proto may or may not show up at CES this year.

From what I understand the new Ultra will be "brown note" capable :eek:

jakelm

I thought so Ron...I wanted the parameters on the driver for my new cabinet. SVS wouldnt give them too me, wich I dont blame them, then I was tipped this info, I didnt know how accurate it was.

Jake

Ron Temple

I'm sure TC can help you out if you ask them nicely.

Grimster74

Okay Ron, I have to ask, what exactly is "brown note" capable?

jakelm

Or is it '"brown nose"?...lol:D

Ron Temple

Grimster74 wrote:

Okay Ron, I have to ask, what exactly is "brown note" capable?

You need to keep checking your pants...

MSALLA

jakelm wrote:

I thought so Ron...I wanted the parameters on the driver for my new cabinet. SVS wouldnt give them too me, wich I dont blame them, then I was tipped this info, I didnt know how accurate it was.

Jake

I e-mailed tom at SVS and they told me what dim. to make my tube (building a sono sub) and what I could expect from it. I found him very helpful. I was shocked that he was willing to give me the info, but he did.

jakelm

Yes he did the same for me. I wanted to put the parameters in WinISD to see what would happen...but anyways, I found "most" of the parameters at tc sounds, I hope they are close, but I dont have all of them to get an accurate reading with winISD.

DollarDave

Tom V at SVS also helped me with box dimensions, port length, etc. Very helpful and responded to my novice questions promptly. I can also compliment HSU customer service. Two first-rate companies.

And, of course, Polk CS is first-rate too.

Ron Temple

I've got a 12.2 driver sitting in my office telling me to do something with it. Unfortunately, I've got no wood working skills. Thinking about a kit. The sono kits I've seen are ~ $400 + shipping. The PE boxes aren't big enough. Anybody else find an easy solution?

jakelm

From what Tom told me. I built a box thats 3.8cuft with a 3"port 11"L. He says (which is pretty close to winISD) that with those specs I'm tuned to 21.4hz. In his oppinion this is ideal for the SVS driver. Right now my box has a Dayton in it, soon to be replaced with a 12.2 or 12.1. But beyond building one yourself, I dont know. I ran into the same problem as you Ron, the enclosers are just not big enough (for a port design) which I wanted.

Jake

DollarDave

This one even has the cutouts for their Dayton amps and a generic 12" woofer.

http://www.partsexpress.com/pe/showdetl.cfm?&Partnumber=302-812

jakelm

IMO Dave. That box just doesnt have enough air space for the SVS, but it is an excellent box kit. IMO and HT sub (depending on what your driving it with) should be from 3cuft to 4.5cuft. If you notice all the top manufactures, SVS, HSU, etc.. They all use larger boxes. But of corse if you decide to go sealed (like the sunfire subs) you dont need alot of airspace but you would need a powerfull amp.

Jake