SVS PB-13 Ultra Subwoofer

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  • danz1906
    danz1906 Posts: 5,144
    edited October 2009
    thsmith wrote: »
    My room is 3750cf with 1500cf opening and my PB13 has no problems preasurizing the room

    My room is 3072cf and a single Ultra-13 is more than enough.
    But like Magasat16 says, you can never have too much GOOD bass!:D
    Linn AV5140 fronts
    Linn AV5120 Center
    Linn AV5140 Rears
    M&K MX-70 Sub for Music
    Odyssey Mono-Blocs
    SVS Ultra-13 Gloss Black:D
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  • speakergeek
    speakergeek Posts: 555
    edited October 2009
    danz1906 wrote: »
    Who has two of these Monsters???
    I would think you would need a large room(3750cubic ft or larger)

    I have a pair of the rosenut PB13s. I love them dearly...:D I actually prefer the 20 Hz tune for music. I'll occaisionally run the 15 Hz tune. My set up was calibrated in 15Hz tune and gave a veryflat response with useable bass down to about 12 Hz.
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  • speakergeek
    speakergeek Posts: 555
    edited October 2009
    danz1906 wrote: »
    Yep its a big-boy with tons of output in the 20hz mode.

    Yep, the duals are sick man!
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  • danz1906
    danz1906 Posts: 5,144
    edited October 2009
    speakergeek wrote: »
    I have a pair of the rosenut PB13s. I love them dearly...:D I actually prefer the 20 Hz tune for music. I'll occaisionally run the 15 Hz tune. My set up was calibrated in 15Hz tune and gave a veryflat response with useable bass down to about 12 Hz.

    Where do you have the Phase set 0, 90, 180?
    Linn AV5140 fronts
    Linn AV5120 Center
    Linn AV5140 Rears
    M&K MX-70 Sub for Music
    Odyssey Mono-Blocs
    SVS Ultra-13 Gloss Black:D
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  • thsmith
    thsmith Posts: 6,082
    edited October 2009
    speakergeek wrote: »
    I have a pair of the rosenut PB13s. I love them dearly...:D I actually prefer the 20 Hz tune for music. I'll occaisionally run the 15 Hz tune. My set up was calibrated in 15Hz tune and gave a veryflat response with useable bass down to about 12 Hz.

    Are they stacked or on opposite sides of the room?
    Speakers: SDA-1C (most all the goodies)
    Preamp: Joule Electra LA-150 MKII SE
    Amp: Wright WPA 50-50 EAT KT88s
    Analog: Marantz TT-15S1 MBS Glider SL| Wright WPP100C Amperex BB 6er5 and 7316 & WPM-100 SUT
    Digital: Mac mini 2.3GHz dual-core i5 8g RAM 1.5 TB HDD Music Server Amarra (memory play) - USB - W4S DAC 2
    Cables: Mits S3 IC and Spk cables| PS Audio PCs
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  • speakergeek
    speakergeek Posts: 555
    edited October 2009
    danz1906 wrote: »
    Where do you have the Phase set 0, 90, 180?

    Set at zero.
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  • speakergeek
    speakergeek Posts: 555
    edited October 2009
    thsmith wrote: »
    Are they stacked or on opposite sides of the room?

    Stacked. It gives me a good FR actually. No major peaks or suck-outs. I may try opposite sides of the room though just to see how it sounds.

    Here's my FR with the "stack" in 15 Hz tune:

    duals15Hz.jpg
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  • landry_p2000
    landry_p2000 Posts: 1,313
    edited October 2009
    danz1906 wrote: »
    Yep its a big-boy with tons of output in the 20hz mode.

    I am looking forward to that! :D
    Main Set-up: 55" 120 hz Samsung LN55B650, Onkyo TX-SR806, Emotiva XPA-5, Emotiva XPA-2, PS3 Slim, Sony BDP-S560, Apple TV (160g), Panamax M5300-PM, Polk Audio CSi5, RTi10's, FXi3's, RTi4's, and SVS PB12 Plus

    Bedroom: Panasonic 50" S2 Plasma and Panasonic BD65 blu-ray player, Onkyo TX-SR707, Emotiva XPA-3, Emotiva UPA-2, KEF IQ7's, IQc, IQ8Ds, and SVS PB10-ISD
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  • danz1906
    danz1906 Posts: 5,144
    edited October 2009
    landry_p2000 wrote: »
    I am looking forward to that! :D

    The 15hz mode is very impressive, the Bass is a lil tighter and goes
    a lil lower.
    Linn AV5140 fronts
    Linn AV5120 Center
    Linn AV5140 Rears
    M&K MX-70 Sub for Music
    Odyssey Mono-Blocs
    SVS Ultra-13 Gloss Black:D
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  • danz1906
    danz1906 Posts: 5,144
    edited October 2009
    speakergeek wrote: »
    Set at zero.

    Yep, I prefer the 15hz mode with the 0 phase for now.
    Linn AV5140 fronts
    Linn AV5120 Center
    Linn AV5140 Rears
    M&K MX-70 Sub for Music
    Odyssey Mono-Blocs
    SVS Ultra-13 Gloss Black:D
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  • speakergeek
    speakergeek Posts: 555
    edited October 2009
    danz1906 wrote: »
    Yep, I prefer the 15hz mode with the 0 phase for now.

    You should post some pics...:)
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  • thsmith
    thsmith Posts: 6,082
    edited October 2009
    speakergeek wrote: »
    Stacked. It gives me a good FR actually. No major peaks or suck-outs. I may try opposite sides of the room though just to see how it sounds.

    Here's my FR with the "stack" in 15 Hz tune:

    duals15Hz.jpg

    Nice ! You gotta love REW.
    Speakers: SDA-1C (most all the goodies)
    Preamp: Joule Electra LA-150 MKII SE
    Amp: Wright WPA 50-50 EAT KT88s
    Analog: Marantz TT-15S1 MBS Glider SL| Wright WPP100C Amperex BB 6er5 and 7316 & WPM-100 SUT
    Digital: Mac mini 2.3GHz dual-core i5 8g RAM 1.5 TB HDD Music Server Amarra (memory play) - USB - W4S DAC 2
    Cables: Mits S3 IC and Spk cables| PS Audio PCs
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  • speakergeek
    speakergeek Posts: 555
    edited October 2009
    thsmith wrote: »
    Nice ! You gotta love REW.

    Yep. It is pretty good. That's about as flat as I think I'll get it.
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  • danz1906
    danz1906 Posts: 5,144
    edited October 2009
    speakergeek wrote: »
    Yep, the duals are sick man!

    It must be nice!
    Linn AV5140 fronts
    Linn AV5120 Center
    Linn AV5140 Rears
    M&K MX-70 Sub for Music
    Odyssey Mono-Blocs
    SVS Ultra-13 Gloss Black:D
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  • thsmith
    thsmith Posts: 6,082
    edited October 2009
    speakergeek wrote: »
    Yep. It is pretty good. That's about as flat as I think I'll get it.

    Yep, I don't think you graph is even smooth. Good job.
    Speakers: SDA-1C (most all the goodies)
    Preamp: Joule Electra LA-150 MKII SE
    Amp: Wright WPA 50-50 EAT KT88s
    Analog: Marantz TT-15S1 MBS Glider SL| Wright WPP100C Amperex BB 6er5 and 7316 & WPM-100 SUT
    Digital: Mac mini 2.3GHz dual-core i5 8g RAM 1.5 TB HDD Music Server Amarra (memory play) - USB - W4S DAC 2
    Cables: Mits S3 IC and Spk cables| PS Audio PCs
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  • JotGloky73
    JotGloky73 Posts: 10
    edited October 2009
    Both the VTF-3HO and SVS PB12-Ultra are excellent. You cant go wrong with either.

    You might want to direct your question to Craigsub, as I believe he has tested these subs in an A/B type comparison.

    Keep in mind that even if the VTF-3HO edged out the PB12-Ultra, SVS plans to unveil its next-generation subwoofers PB13-Ultra, etc in less than two weeks. If you arent in a rush, and dont mind spending a few hundred more 1200-1400, you might want to consider those too.
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  • Ron Temple
    Ron Temple Posts: 3,212
    edited October 2009
    JotGloky73 wrote: »
    SVS plans to unveil its next-generation subwoofers PB13-Ultra, etc in less than two weeks. If you arent in a rush, and dont mind spending a few hundred more 1200-1400, you might want to consider those too.
    :confused: ... did you mistype or are you just a couple of years late? The new sealed box subs are rolling out next year, SB12NSD, SB13Plus and SB16Ultra.

    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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  • speakergeek
    speakergeek Posts: 555
    edited October 2009
    Ron Temple wrote: »
    :confused: ... did you mistype or are you just a couple of years late? .

    Yeah, no kiddin'... (LOL!):)
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  • danz1906
    danz1906 Posts: 5,144
    edited October 2009
    speakergeek wrote: »
    You should post some pics...:)

    MY kid broke the dig camera at the Homecoming Dance, I will try to
    pickup one this weekend. The Ultra-13 is in the Rosewood finish.
    Linn AV5140 fronts
    Linn AV5120 Center
    Linn AV5140 Rears
    M&K MX-70 Sub for Music
    Odyssey Mono-Blocs
    SVS Ultra-13 Gloss Black:D
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  • danz1906
    danz1906 Posts: 5,144
    edited October 2009
    The SVS PB-13 Ultra did a great job on the Max Payne Blu-Ray.
    The Max Payne disc must have alot of low bass,because the SVS really
    delivered:D:D:D
    Linn AV5140 fronts
    Linn AV5120 Center
    Linn AV5140 Rears
    M&K MX-70 Sub for Music
    Odyssey Mono-Blocs
    SVS Ultra-13 Gloss Black:D
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  • speakergeek
    speakergeek Posts: 555
    edited October 2009
    danz1906 wrote: »
    The SVS PB-13 Ultra did a great job on the Max Payne Blu-Ray.
    The Max Payne disc must have alot of low bass,because the SVS really
    delivered:D:D:D

    So did you actually end up trading the Klipsch dual subs for the PB13-U? :)
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  • danz1906
    danz1906 Posts: 5,144
    edited October 2009
    Not yet, but Im thinking about it-This PB-13 is a monster.
    I would like to have two PB-13Ultras:D
    Linn AV5140 fronts
    Linn AV5120 Center
    Linn AV5140 Rears
    M&K MX-70 Sub for Music
    Odyssey Mono-Blocs
    SVS Ultra-13 Gloss Black:D
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  • danz1906
    danz1906 Posts: 5,144
    edited November 2009
    danz1906 wrote: »
    Not yet, but Im thinking about it-This PB-13 is a monster.
    I would like to have two PB-13Ultras:D

    The PB-13 Ultra Subwoofer is a Keeper:D
    In the 15hz mode it is a MONSTER, it did an AWESOME job
    on the new Transformers Blu-Ray. Maybe two???
    Linn AV5140 fronts
    Linn AV5120 Center
    Linn AV5140 Rears
    M&K MX-70 Sub for Music
    Odyssey Mono-Blocs
    SVS Ultra-13 Gloss Black:D
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  • megasat16
    megasat16 Posts: 3,521
    edited November 2009
    Dual Wins!
    Trying out Different Audio Cables is a Religious Affair. You don't discuss it with anyone. :redface::biggrin:
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  • danz1906
    danz1906 Posts: 5,144
    edited November 2009
    megasat16 wrote: »
    Dual Wins!

    I think your Correct:)
    Linn AV5140 fronts
    Linn AV5120 Center
    Linn AV5140 Rears
    M&K MX-70 Sub for Music
    Odyssey Mono-Blocs
    SVS Ultra-13 Gloss Black:D
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  • thsmith
    thsmith Posts: 6,082
    edited November 2009
    megasat16 wrote: »
    Dual Wins!

    If they are setup right but a single setup right will sound betterthan 2 that are not.
    Speakers: SDA-1C (most all the goodies)
    Preamp: Joule Electra LA-150 MKII SE
    Amp: Wright WPA 50-50 EAT KT88s
    Analog: Marantz TT-15S1 MBS Glider SL| Wright WPP100C Amperex BB 6er5 and 7316 & WPM-100 SUT
    Digital: Mac mini 2.3GHz dual-core i5 8g RAM 1.5 TB HDD Music Server Amarra (memory play) - USB - W4S DAC 2
    Cables: Mits S3 IC and Spk cables| PS Audio PCs
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  • danz1906
    danz1906 Posts: 5,144
    edited November 2009
    thsmith wrote: »
    If they are setup right but a single setup right will sound betterthan 2 that are not.

    This is true!
    Linn AV5140 fronts
    Linn AV5120 Center
    Linn AV5140 Rears
    M&K MX-70 Sub for Music
    Odyssey Mono-Blocs
    SVS Ultra-13 Gloss Black:D
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  • thsmith
    thsmith Posts: 6,082
    edited November 2009
    The better job you do positioning your sub and eqing it before running Audessy the better result you will get out of Audessy.

    A lot of people miss this point and think Audessy will fix it, wrong.
    Speakers: SDA-1C (most all the goodies)
    Preamp: Joule Electra LA-150 MKII SE
    Amp: Wright WPA 50-50 EAT KT88s
    Analog: Marantz TT-15S1 MBS Glider SL| Wright WPP100C Amperex BB 6er5 and 7316 & WPM-100 SUT
    Digital: Mac mini 2.3GHz dual-core i5 8g RAM 1.5 TB HDD Music Server Amarra (memory play) - USB - W4S DAC 2
    Cables: Mits S3 IC and Spk cables| PS Audio PCs
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  • danz1906
    danz1906 Posts: 5,144
    edited November 2009
    thsmith wrote: »
    The better job you do positioning your sub and eqing it before running Audessy the better result you will get out of Audessy.

    A lot of people miss this point and think Audessy will fix it, wrong.

    What do you think about corner placement of the Sub?
    Linn AV5140 fronts
    Linn AV5120 Center
    Linn AV5140 Rears
    M&K MX-70 Sub for Music
    Odyssey Mono-Blocs
    SVS Ultra-13 Gloss Black:D
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  • megasat16
    megasat16 Posts: 3,521
    edited November 2009
    thsmith wrote: »
    If they are setup right but a single setup right will sound betterthan 2 that are not.

    I wonder what kind of correctly setup single sub will sound better than duals that are setup correctly.
    Trying out Different Audio Cables is a Religious Affair. You don't discuss it with anyone. :redface::biggrin:
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