SVS PB-13 Ultra Subwoofer

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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited November 2009
    Nice pics!!! Can't wait to try one of these subs out in my ht setup.
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  • gelinas
    gelinas Posts: 226
    edited November 2009
    Thanks, it truly is an awesome mix of good looks, performance, and value.
    I acknowledge that it is not the end-all be-all sub and there are others that dig deeper, go louder, and some even look prettier. But for me it is a perfect fit (until I have room/permission for a second....)
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  • Sherardp
    Sherardp Posts: 8,038
    edited November 2009
    Very nice pics bro. Like Leroy, wanting to try out duals in my own HT. I'm going to list my Plus 2s for sale and see what I come up with.
    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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  • danz1906
    danz1906 Posts: 5,144
    edited November 2009
    gelinas wrote: »
    Thanks, it truly is an awesome mix of good looks, performance, and value.
    I acknowledge that it is not the end-all be-all sub and there are others that dig deeper, go louder, and some even look prettier. But for me it is a perfect fit (until I have room/permission for a second....)

    Yep, its pretty Sweet:D
    Looks like your running it in the 15hz mode-my favorite:cool:
    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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  • gelinas
    gelinas Posts: 226
    edited November 2009
    Sherardp wrote: »
    Very nice pics bro. Like Leroy, wanting to try out duals in my own HT. I'm going to list my Plus 2s for sale and see what I come up with.

    Thanks, I had a look at your HT pics, if you got ultras would you go for the box or cylinder? I'm thinking with your current sub locations, cylinders may work quite well (and they are a little cheaper)
    danz1906 wrote: »
    Yep, its pretty Sweet:D
    Looks like your running it in the 15hz mode-my favorite:cool:

    You got that right (I'm surprised you noticed the port plug behind Sam). I've experimented with 20hz, 15hz, and sealed. In my room my ears like 15hz the best. Personally I found sealed to be have a noticable decrease in impact.
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  • danz1906
    danz1906 Posts: 5,144
    edited November 2009
    gelinas wrote: »
    Thanks, I had a look at your HT pics, if you got ultras would you go for the box or cylinder? I'm thinking with your current sub locations, cylinders may work quite well (and they are a little cheaper)



    You got that right (I'm surprised you noticed the port plug behind Sam). I've experimented with 20hz, 15hz, and sealed. In my room my ears like 15hz the best. Personally I found sealed to be have a noticable decrease in impact.

    I noticed because I run my Ultra-13 in the 15hz mode:)
    I find that in my room the 15hz goes lower with lots of impact.
    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
    STAR TREK Blu-Ray + SVS PB-13Ultra = :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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  • bevo
    bevo Posts: 306
    edited November 2009
    danz1906 wrote: »
    STAR TREK Blu-Ray + SVS PB-13Ultra = :D:D:D

    It was really good, but the best I have heard yet is the incredible hulk.
    The new call of duty video game is also bass crazy. It really shakes the room during explosions. It's right up there with the hulk movie for showing off the ultra.
    Denon 1909, want to upgrade for pre outs
    Fronts-polk RTi A5
    center-polk CSi A4
    Sides Polk FXi A6
    rears- polk rm8's
    sub-SVS pb-13 ultra
    Blue ray-ps3
    Panasonic plasma 50 inch
    Buttkicker(don't use or need it anymore since getting the Ultra)
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  • gelinas
    gelinas Posts: 226
    edited November 2009
    bevo wrote: »
    It was really good, but the best I have heard yet is the incredible hulk.
    The new call of duty video game is also bass crazy. It really shakes the room during explosions. It's right up there with the hulk movie for showing off the ultra.

    Yeah Hulk is a great BASS movie. Have you seen Colverfield. Of the blu-rays I've seen, I think it is the current King of Bass movies.
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  • bevo
    bevo Posts: 306
    edited November 2009
    gelinas wrote: »
    Yeah Hulk is a great BASS movie. Have you seen Colverfield. Of the blu-rays I've seen, I think it is the current King of Bass movies.

    I haven't seen cloverfield, I think I'll go rent it right now.
    Denon 1909, want to upgrade for pre outs
    Fronts-polk RTi A5
    center-polk CSi A4
    Sides Polk FXi A6
    rears- polk rm8's
    sub-SVS pb-13 ultra
    Blue ray-ps3
    Panasonic plasma 50 inch
    Buttkicker(don't use or need it anymore since getting the Ultra)
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  • danz1906
    danz1906 Posts: 5,144
    edited November 2009
    gelinas wrote: »
    Yeah Hulk is a great BASS movie. Have you seen Colverfield. Of the blu-rays I've seen, I think it is the current King of Bass movies.

    Argeed, silly movie-great sound:)
    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
    bevo wrote: »
    I haven't seen cloverfield, I think I'll go rent it right now.

    You will love the bass!
    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
    Who else likes the Ultra-13 on Music???
    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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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited November 2009
    danz1906 wrote: »
    Who else likes the Ultra-13 on Music???


    The Ultra sucks..........












    Only because I can't afford one.
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  • danz1906
    danz1906 Posts: 5,144
    edited November 2009
    leroyjr1 wrote: »
    The Ultra sucks..........












    Only because I can't afford one.

    Happy Thanksgiving Lee!;):p
    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
    speakergeek wrote: »
    You should post some pics...:)

    Not a good pic:
    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
    I have never tried my Ultra with Music as the 1Cs don't need it but I imagine it would take some work to blend well which probably would not be right for HT then.
    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: »
    I have never tried my Ultra with Music as the 1Cs don't need it but I imagine it would take some work to blend well which probably would not be right for HT then.

    Not on 2ch, but Music DVD-Blu-Ray-DTS concerts, it seems to blend
    very well on 5.1 music:)
    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
    speakergeek wrote: »
    You should post some pics...:)

    A lil better pics:
    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
    I also have never tried PB13U in stereo rigs since I have no need for an external sub in my two channels rigs.

    But in the HT room where the PB13Us are, the DVD-A music it sounds excellent and chest pounding! Try Eagles' Hotel California in 5.1 with PB13U.
    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: »
    I also have never tried PB13U in stereo rigs since I have no need for an external sub in my two channels rigs.

    But in the HT room where the PB13Us are, the DVD-A music it sounds excellent and chest pounding! Try Eagles' Hotel California in 5.1 with PB13U.

    I will give the Eagles' Hotel California a try-Thanks!
    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 November 2009
    danz1906 wrote: »
    A lil better pics:

    Lookin' good there danz1906!
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  • thsmith
    thsmith Posts: 6,082
    edited November 2009
    SACD sounds good too. I like Queen ANATO DVD-A.

    HBO had a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame last night and since I typically do mot listen to multi-channel music I was surprised how well behave the PB13 was.
    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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  • gelinas
    gelinas Posts: 226
    edited December 2009
    danz1906 wrote: »
    A lil better pics:

    Both grills, huh?
    That's cool. So honestly, do you ever use either one?
    I have the metal grill which I thought I would use all the time, but after day two of my ownership I took it off and never looked back.
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  • danz1906
    danz1906 Posts: 5,144
    edited December 2009
    gelinas wrote: »
    Both grills, huh?
    That's cool. So honestly, do you ever use either one?
    I have the metal grill which I thought I would use all the time, but after day two of my ownership I took it off and never looked back.

    You are correct, I like to see that Woofer do its thing:p
    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 December 2009
    thsmith wrote: »
    SACD sounds good too. I like Queen ANATO DVD-A.

    HBO had a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame last night and since I typically do mot listen to multi-channel music I was surprised how well behave the PB13 was.

    It does have good music quality for a big subwoofer on 5.1 playback.
    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 December 2009
    speakergeek wrote: »
    Lookin' good there danz1906!

    Thanks Buddy!
    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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  • Serendipity
    Serendipity Posts: 6,975
    edited December 2009
    What a nice sub.

    Looks great!
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    Front projection, 2 channel, car audio... life is good!
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  • speakergeek
    speakergeek Posts: 555
    edited December 2009
    danz1906 wrote: »
    Thanks Buddy!

    You are very welcome.
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  • bdaley6509
    bdaley6509 Posts: 1,167
    edited December 2009
    I ordered 2 of these. Got one last week, and another is on the truck for delivery today. I will post pics soon. I am planning on stacking them. They are an amazing value, and I think they look and sound awesome, not to mention their customer service is the best around.
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