SVS PC-Ultra 13

mark090852
mark090852 Posts: 996
edited September 2007 in Subwoofer Hookup & Bass Management
I'm certainly an "amateur" here so consider the source....our new SVS PC-Ultra 13 arrived on Thursday. It replaced an SVS SB 12-plus. Got it all hooked up this weekend and tried it out. All I can say is WOW!!!

I haven't calibrated it yet with an SPL meter. Just connected it and dialed it in by ear. My new RTi 10s and CSi5 are due to be delivered in two days and I'll spend some time calibrating it then.

I'm such a newbie to audio and HT that I can't comment on headroom, extension, etc, but so far I'm thrilled with it. Watched Pirates of the Caribbean last night and the walls shook! I had previously gone around the room and placed rubber bumpers under all the pictures and wall decorations to try to keep everything from rattling and shaking...but to no avail!

This thing's gonna be fun!
McIntosh MA252 Integrated Amp, LUMIN D2 Network Music Player, Yamaha Aventage RX-A840 receiver, Emotiva XPA Gen3 2 channel amp, Polk LSiM 703 speakers. Oppo UDP-203 Blu-Ray player, Polk LSiM 705 speakers. Polk Signature S20 speakers.
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  • Mike Reeter
    Mike Reeter Posts: 4,315
    edited August 2007
    Congrats on your new SVS...We have the previous model,the PC-Ultra...fell in love the first time I hooked her up...been in love ever since:D
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  • gvg45
    gvg45 Posts: 53
    edited August 2007
    Post pictures please!!:D
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  • Sherardp
    Sherardp Posts: 8,038
    edited August 2007
    Definitely have to post pics, to be such a newb you also have good taste in HT equipment. Congrats again.
    Shoot the jumper.....................BALLIN.............!!!!!

    Home Theater Pics in the Showcase :cool:

    http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showcase/view.php?userid=73580
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  • mark090852
    mark090852 Posts: 996
    edited August 2007
    gvg45 wrote: »
    Post pictures please!!:D

    As requested:
    McIntosh MA252 Integrated Amp, LUMIN D2 Network Music Player, Yamaha Aventage RX-A840 receiver, Emotiva XPA Gen3 2 channel amp, Polk LSiM 703 speakers. Oppo UDP-203 Blu-Ray player, Polk LSiM 705 speakers. Polk Signature S20 speakers.
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  • lanion
    lanion Posts: 843
    edited August 2007
    wow, didn't know these were shipping yet! I'm hoping to jump in with the box version in about a year (When I get out of an apartment).
    My Iron Man training/charity blog.

    HT:
    32" Sharp LCD. H/K dpr 1001 to Outlaw Audio 7900 to Polk LSi + Paradigm Studio center. Hsu DualDrive ULS-15. PS3/Wii. Outlaw 7900.
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  • mark090852
    mark090852 Posts: 996
    edited August 2007
    Thanks Sherardps.

    The CSi5 and RT10s speakers are due to arrive Tuesday. I'll try to post more pictures then.
    McIntosh MA252 Integrated Amp, LUMIN D2 Network Music Player, Yamaha Aventage RX-A840 receiver, Emotiva XPA Gen3 2 channel amp, Polk LSiM 703 speakers. Oppo UDP-203 Blu-Ray player, Polk LSiM 705 speakers. Polk Signature S20 speakers.
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  • engtaz
    engtaz Posts: 7,663
    edited August 2007
    Congrats enjoy
    engtaz

    I love how music can brighten up a bad day.
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  • Mike Reeter
    Mike Reeter Posts: 4,315
    edited August 2007
    I haven't checked the specs,it appears to be taller than ours...looks like a 46
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  • Willow
    Willow Posts: 11,017
    edited August 2007
    Congrats, the only thing is I don't know how long that stuff will stay on your walls ?! ;)
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  • gvg45
    gvg45 Posts: 53
    edited August 2007
    mark090852 wrote: »
    As requested:
    Thanks for taking the time to post the pics. That thing is friggin huge!:D I look forward to your review once your other speakers arrive. Congrats!:)
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  • mazersteven
    mazersteven Posts: 51
    edited August 2007
    The PB13-Ultra is in a class by itself. It's in a different league. From the early reports I have been getting about this sub from forum members. It matches, or beats the JL Audio Fathom 113 output.

    Here is what TomV stated.

    Hi guys,

    Based on JL's own measurements of the F113...a single PB13Ultra will match or exceed its output capabilities. Both will have exceptional *SQ*. The advantage for the JL is its smaller size and auto-EQ. The SVS is less than half the price and has some cool features of its own (PEQ, Room comp,ect).

    Tom V.
    SVS
    Mazer
    http://community.webshots.com/user/maze069
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  • Ron Temple
    Ron Temple Posts: 3,212
    edited August 2007
    Mike Reeter wrote: »
    I haven't checked the specs,it appears to be taller than ours...looks like a 46
    It is...weighs in @ 105lbs naked. Since the 16-46+ weighs in at ~ 80lbs...that's alot of driver.

    Combo rig:

    Onkyo NR1007 pre-pro, Carver TFM 45(fronts), Carver TFM 35 (surrounds)
    SDA 1C, CS400i, SDA 2B
    PB13Ultra RO
    BW Silvers
    Oppo BDP-83SE
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  • Strong Bad
    Strong Bad Posts: 4,278
    edited August 2007
    As an owner of a PC-Ultra, i'm a little jealous. I love the hell out of my PCU though!

    After you get your whole system up and going, chime back in and give some updates how everything blends along with the destruction done to your home.

    John
    No excuses!
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  • mark090852
    mark090852 Posts: 996
    edited August 2007
    Just hooked up the RTi10s and the CSi5. Here are a couple more pictures; one that shows the front stage and one that shows the rear left surround. I'm a happy camper right now and am going to go back in and watch a movie.
    McIntosh MA252 Integrated Amp, LUMIN D2 Network Music Player, Yamaha Aventage RX-A840 receiver, Emotiva XPA Gen3 2 channel amp, Polk LSiM 703 speakers. Oppo UDP-203 Blu-Ray player, Polk LSiM 705 speakers. Polk Signature S20 speakers.
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  • Strong Bad
    Strong Bad Posts: 4,278
    edited August 2007
    Thats one helluva sexy rig you got there sir! Well done! :D

    John
    No excuses!
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  • gvg45
    gvg45 Posts: 53
    edited August 2007
    Very nice set-up. Looks very similar to mine. How tight is that CSi5 in there? I cant really tell by the picture. Looks like it just barely fits.

    BTW, anybody looking for this tv stand, I have one in the For Sale in the Classifieds.:rolleyes: :D
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  • mark090852
    mark090852 Posts: 996
    edited August 2007
    gvg45 wrote: »
    Very nice set-up. Looks very similar to mine. How tight is that CSi5 in there? I cant really tell by the picture. Looks like it just barely fits.

    BTW, anybody looking for this tv stand, I have one in the For Sale in the Classifieds.:rolleyes: :D

    The CSi5 really isn't as tight in the stand as it looks. I have two black rubber door stops underneath it to give it a slight tilt up but otherwise it would have a couple of inches clearance on top.
    McIntosh MA252 Integrated Amp, LUMIN D2 Network Music Player, Yamaha Aventage RX-A840 receiver, Emotiva XPA Gen3 2 channel amp, Polk LSiM 703 speakers. Oppo UDP-203 Blu-Ray player, Polk LSiM 705 speakers. Polk Signature S20 speakers.
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  • MADGSF
    MADGSF Posts: 603
    edited August 2007
    Very sweet setup!
    AVR: Elite VSX-21TXH
    Amplifier: B&K 7250 Series ii
    Misc: Velodyne SMS-1
    Mains: RTi-10
    Center: CSi-5
    Rear: Boston DSi460
    Sub: SVS PC-Ultra
    TV: Panasonic TC-P58V10
    DVD: Panasonic DMP-BD60K
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  • rtart
    rtart Posts: 832
    edited September 2007
    Be sure to tweak the Phase control and see if it affects the sound. Basically adjust it to get the highest volume form your sub. Many people set it at 0 degrees and never touch it, but it can have an enormous impact. A RS SPL meter can be used and it only takes a few minutes.
    My 7.4.4 DIY 4k Home Theater:
    Polk LSiM 707 L-C-R, LSiM702 side surrounds, LSiM 705 rears
    Polk LSiM 702s x 4 on the Ceiling Atmos speakers
    2 x SVS PB12/Plus 2's
    Denon X3700H
    Emotiva XPA11 Gen 3
    XBox One X 4k & BD and streaming
    Panasonic UB-420 4k player
    HD-A35 HD DVD
    Oppo BD-103D for hirez audio
    Technics SL-D2 TT, Grado Gold Cartridge
    JVC DLA-RS2000/NX7 projector
    Silver Ticket 120" acoustically transparent screen
    Berkline 090 electric recliners with Aura Bass Shakers
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  • beardog03
    beardog03 Posts: 5,550
    edited September 2007
    Very nice rig !
    I would like to get one of the new Ultra`s myself..

    I love my Pc-Ultra, and would have a hard time turning it loose...even for the new driver !!

    I think I will get the new one next year though...
    Cary SLP-98L F1 DC Pre Amp (Jag Blue)
    Parasound HCA-3500
    Cary Audio V12 amp (Jag Red)
    Polk Audio Xm Reciever (Autographed by THE MAN Himself) :cool:
    Magnum Dynalab MD-102 Analog Tuna
    Jolida JD-100 CDP
    Polk Audio LSi9 Speaks (ebony)
    SVS PC-Ultra Sub
    AQ Bedrock Speaker Cables (Bi-Wired)
    MIT Shotgun S1 I/C`s
    AQ Black Thunder Sub Cables
    PS Audio Plus Power Cords
    Magnum Dynalab ST-2 FM Antenna
    Sanus Cherry wood Speak Stands
    Adona AV45CS3 / 3 Tier Rack (Black /Gold)

    :cool:
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  • Ron Temple
    Ron Temple Posts: 3,212
    edited September 2007
    Next year or even later this year, there will probably be something arguably better in it's price range, but for now, it's about as good as it gets. SVS has hit a homerun with this release...pretty much creaming the $3000 Fathom, the DD18, ACI Maestro and Deftech Trinity for HT and SQ. The recent measurements done by AVTalk and Craig Chase's "amateur" evaluation score have made this sub the new darling.

    http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=768150&page=92

    scroll down for scores

    Combo rig:

    Onkyo NR1007 pre-pro, Carver TFM 45(fronts), Carver TFM 35 (surrounds)
    SDA 1C, CS400i, SDA 2B
    PB13Ultra RO
    BW Silvers
    Oppo BDP-83SE
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