SVS PB-13 Ultra Subwoofer

danz1906

Hey Guys there's a great Ultra -13 subwoofer for sale
check it out. Looks like a good deal:D(Im not selling this sub)

http://www.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls.pl?homesubw&1246236117&/SVS-PB-13-Ultra-Woofer

comfortablycurt

If only I had 1300 dollars laying around. This is the sub I'm planning on getting when I upgrade my sub again. That won't be for quite a while though. Damn priorities...lol

leroyjr1

I'd rather buy a new one for $1599 with free shipping

comfortablycurt

leroyjr1 wrote: »

I'd rather buy a new one for $1599 with free shipping

That's the route I'll probably go whenever I get one, like 3 years from now...lol By the time I'm actually ready to get one, they'll probably have released a new model and have the PB-13U's on closeout(I'm hoping), for a lot less money.

This used one would probably only really be a good deal if you can pick it up locally. Once you figure in the shipping costs of a 170 pound subwoofer, the price is going to get a bit higher.

dpowell

Why is it that the stuff I really want goes on sale on the East coast?

cnh

dpowell wrote: »

Why is it that the stuff I really want goes on sale on the East coast?

I'm with you on this...and I'm under Canada? I may have to become an honorary Canadian in order to get access to vintage gear. A lot of stuff seems to be had down South, especially Texas, out west in Colorado and California...and some occasional Midwest craigslist (I tend to prefer dealing with audiogon and Polkies rather than that and ebay?).

Having said that I think you could get that sub for a 'better' price than that!

cnh

Ron Temple

Since I own one, I'd like the value to stay up there, thank you . I have a friend that sold a pair for $1200ea a couple of months ago, but in this economy .

danz1906

Ron Temple wrote: »

Since I own one, I'd like the value to stay up there, thank you . I have a friend that sold a pair for $1200ea a couple of months ago, but in this economy .

New for $1599.00 is a great price,but $1200.00 wins the prize.

danz1906

leroyjr1 wrote: »

I'd rather buy a new one for $1599 with free shipping

Whats the word on the new Subwoofer???

danz1906

leroyjr1 wrote: »

I'd rather buy a new one for $1599 with free shipping

Agreed, the Ultra-13 is the Subwoofer to buy!

danz1906

leroyjr1 wrote: »

I'd rather buy a new one for $1599 with free shipping

Lee, did you get this Subwoofer???

danz1906

The Ultra-13 is Awesome, but how is the smaller PB12-Plus subwoofer?

Ron Temple

danz1906 wrote: »

The Ultra-13 is Awesome, but how is the smaller PB12-Plus subwoofer?

About $400 less Awesome . Seriously, it's a great sub, they eeked another db or 2 of output out of the design and the sound quality, I'm told, is much closer to the Ultra13 than the previous Plus.

danz1906

Ron Temple wrote: »

About $400 less Awesome . Seriously, it's a great sub, they eeked another db or 2 of output out of the design and the sound quality, I'm told, is much closer to the Ultra13 than the previous Plus.

At $400.00 less, now that a good deal!

danz1906

New SVS sub............Sweet:D

http://www.svsound.com/products-sub-box-newpb12plus.cfm

speakergeek

I think of it as the mini Ultra.:)

danz1906

speakergeek wrote: »

I think of it as the mini Ultra.:)

Thats a good-1!!!

danz1906

The SVS PB-12 is a much better subwoofer!

danz1906

Hey Ultra-13 owner,what the difference in sound between the 20hz and 15hz modes
on Movies??????

megasat16

15Hz mode means sealing one out of three ports with the included foam inserts. So, there are only two port firing instead of 3 (20Hz mode).

15Hz mode allows PB13 Ultra to dig lower and bass is noticeable tighter. But the down-side is a little less SPL than 20Hz mode.

Ron Temple

megasat16 wrote: »

15Hz mode means sealing one out of three ports with the included foam inserts. So, there are only two port firing instead of 3 (20Hz mode).

15Hz mode allows PB13 Ultra to dig lower and bass is noticeable tighter. But the down-side is a little less SPL than 20Hz mode.

In addition, it's a little easier for me to get a flatter response in the 15hz mode. 20hz in a smaller room like mine is very dynamic, but I get an even higher shelf below 35hz that's hard to tame with the PEQ. That tends to make things sound a bit bottom heavy. I prefer an even response where the bass above 50hz, the slam, as well as, where it's musical is just as prominent as the deep stuff.

danz1906

Ron Temple wrote: »

In addition, it's a little easier for me to get a flatter response in the 15hz mode. 20hz in a smaller room like mine is very dynamic, but I get an even higher shelf below 35hz that's hard to tame with the PEQ. That tends to make things sound a bit bottom heavy. I prefer an even response where the bass above 50hz, the slam, as well as, where it's musical is just as prominent as the deep stuff.

Very interesting, my buddy is letting me check out his Ultra-13
for a week. So far Im very impressed with the Slam and output
at the 20hz mode. I will try the the 15hz mode, my room is 16w x
24L with 8 ft ceilings...

danz1906

Who has two of these Monsters???
I would think you would need a large room(3750cubic ft or larger)

landry_p2000

That Ultra 13 has to be a Beast! I read a review on the Plus in Sound and Vision Magazine, and it got a great review. I own a pb10-isd right now and it rattles the house! I am most definetly getting a 12 Plus the first of the year, and I am very excited. I want that Ultra, but Geez that sub is huge! I think speaker geek owns a pair of Ultra 13s?

thsmith

danz1906 wrote: »

Who has two of these Monsters???
I would think you would need a large room(3750cubic ft or larger)

My room is 3750cf with 1500cf opening and my PB13 has no problems preasurizing the room

megasat16

danz1906 wrote: »

Who has two of these Monsters???
I would think you would need a large room(3750cubic ft or larger)

You thought wrong. I have 2700^ft room with two SVS-PB13 Ultra and two ED A7s-450s and 4 PSW1000s pressuring the room.

There is no such thing as too much bassssssssssssssssss....Only Earthquakes!

megasat16

Ron Temple wrote: »

In addition, it's a little easier for me to get a flatter response in the 15hz mode. 20hz in a smaller room like mine is very dynamic, but I get an even higher shelf below 35hz that's hard to tame with the PEQ. That tends to make things sound a bit bottom heavy. I prefer an even response where the bass above 50hz, the slam, as well as, where it's musical is just as prominent as the deep stuff.

Excellent Info, Ron! I thought 20Hz mode is a bit boomy too. But for movies, I found it may be OK. Later, I added SMS-1 to correct room acoustics responses and use multiple subs to reduce reflections in the room.

Ron Temple

megasat16 wrote: »

Excellent Info, Ron! I thought 20Hz mode is a bit boomy too. But for movies, I found it may be OK. Later, I added SMS-1 to correct room acoustics responses and use multiple subs to reduce reflections in the room.

I'm sure you can taste it. With all those subs and all your power, I'm sure your rig is quite a treat. My room is a couple of thousand with an opening into the rest of the house, but it doesn't create an output penalty the way it's situated. My SDAs running large contribute quite a bit. Running the sub hot is not an option without it getting too thick here. Actually, I prefer running it sealed...much better on my rig for both music and movies. It's just that the occasional movie stresses the sub in sealed mode. Duals would be better.

megasat16

Thanks Ron! It's nice to be sitting and watching movies with all subs firing. My HT room is for 50% movie and 50% music (DVD-A and SACD audio). Even though I don't own any SDA, I've heard SDAs have a great bass too.


I also preferred to run PB13 in sealed mode but I found SPL drops quite dramatically in sealed mode. Some crazy (in a good way) AVS members inspired me when I was looking for subs. You know the rest how it went. LOL

danz1906

megasat16 wrote: »

You thought wrong. I have 2700^ft room with two SVS-PB13 Ultra and two ED A7s-450s and 4 PSW1000s pressuring the room.

There is no such thing as too much bassssssssssssssssss....Only Earthquakes!

Wow, 8 subwoofers:D:D:D

danz1906

landry_p2000 wrote: »

That Ultra 13 has to be a Beast! I read a review on the Plus in Sound and Vision Magazine, and it got a great review. I own a pb10-isd right now and it rattles the house! I am most definetly getting a 12 Plus the first of the year, and I am very excited. I want that Ultra, but Geez that sub is huge! I think speaker geek owns a pair of Ultra 13s?

Yep its a big-boy with tons of output in the 20hz mode.