SVS how big are they

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fgr41
fgr41 Posts: 432
edited November 2003 in Speakers
Im about ready to pull the trigger on a new SVS and was thinking of the SVS 20-39 PCi. The question I have is, how big is it really. It's hard to judge how big it is via the pic's I have been able to find. I am also curious as to the outside of the tube, how good is the material and does it collect dirt or is it hard to clean.

If the tube doesnt work for me I was thinking of getting the PB1. I know there would be a big difference in shape but what other differences would there be. Would the tube perform different than the box?

So does anyone have some pics of their 20-39 they could post that help show its true size?
Front
Polk RT800i (BI-wired)
Rear
Polk RT600i
Center
Polk CS400i (BI-wired)
Sub
SVS 25-31PCi (22Hz tuning port)... it's SubHuman
Receiver
YAMAHA RX-V1400
TV
Mitsubishi WT-46807 HDTV
HD receiver
T i V o HR10-250
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  • ToddB
    ToddB Posts: 21
    edited November 2003
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    I went with the 20-39 and I can tell you that in my room (20x20) it is hardly noticeable (except when called upon for active duty!!)after you get used to it. I've got mine positioned in a dark section of the room, and with the black exterior of the cylinder it really disappears. Obviously, the height is approx. 39". As far as the circumference, think of the floor tom that comes with a drum kit...it's about that big around. I wasn't overwhelmed with the size. In fact, I was expecting something a little bigger when I ordered it.

    I haven't had it long enough to determine how much dust the exterior collects, but I would imagine it would collect as much as any other piece of furniture in the room. A quick vacuuming of it with an attachment should get it looking like new.

    I'm very impressed with the 20-39...it really rocks the house and sounds great.
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  • fgr41
    fgr41 Posts: 432
    edited November 2003
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    Yeah 16x39 I know that but when i put a tape to it, yes it seems big but not HUGE like I have heard. 16 seems avg to small for a sub while 39 is rather tall.
    Front
    Polk RT800i (BI-wired)
    Rear
    Polk RT600i
    Center
    Polk CS400i (BI-wired)
    Sub
    SVS 25-31PCi (22Hz tuning port)... it's SubHuman
    Receiver
    YAMAHA RX-V1400
    TV
    Mitsubishi WT-46807 HDTV
    HD receiver
    T i V o HR10-250
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  • sully5604
    sully5604 Posts: 32
    edited November 2003
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    Here is the 20-39PC+ next to an RTi70.

    The sub is larger than I expected, but completely worth it. I love it, my wife loves it. It does everthing it's expected to do.
    HT System
    Mains: RTi70 bi-wired
    Center: CSi40 bi-wired
    Surround: FXi50
    SVS 20-39PC+
    Denon 3803
    Denon 2200

    2 Channel system
    LSi15
    Adcom GFP 565(Pre)
    Adcom 5400
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  • Stroonzo
    Stroonzo Posts: 37
    edited November 2003
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    Check out my post in the sub section if you want my thoughts on the PB1! I LOVE the PB1.
    Onkyo TX-SR501
    Polk Rti38 x 4
    Polk Csi40
    SVS PB1-ISD (aka PB12-ISD)
    -=See It Here=-
    http://www.JConti.Net/HT
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  • Dr. Spec
    Dr. Spec Posts: 3,780
    edited November 2003
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    The 20-39PC+ is a totally **** kicking sub that trolls deeper than sin. I hated to sell mine, actually.
    "What we do in life echoes in eternity"

    Ed Mullen (emullen@svsound.com)
    Director - Technology and Customer Service
    SVS
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  • wallstreet
    wallstreet Posts: 1,405
    edited November 2003
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    Doesn't Doc have a picture somewhere with his wife sitting on the sub in a risque pose?:)
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  • Dr. Spec
    Dr. Spec Posts: 3,780
    edited November 2003
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    Yeah, that's the new PB2+. It's floating around somewhere. I'd repost it, but Polk now prevents posting the same picture twice and makes you hunt for the original and hotlink it. I'm too lazy.
    "What we do in life echoes in eternity"

    Ed Mullen (emullen@svsound.com)
    Director - Technology and Customer Service
    SVS
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  • hoosier21
    hoosier21 Posts: 4,408
    edited November 2003
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    here it is, not sure about the size of them, but they will do ;)
    Dodd - Battery Preamp
    Monarchy Audio SE100 Delux - mono power amps
    Sony DVP-NS999ES - SACD player
    ADS 1230 - Polk SDA 2B
    DIY Stereo Subwoofer towers w/(4) 12 drivers each
    Crown K1 - Subwoofer amp
    Outlaw ICBM - crossover
    Beringher BFD - sub eq

    Where is the remote? Where is the $%#$% remote!

    "I've always been mad, I know I've been mad, like the most of us have...very hard to explain why you're mad, even if you're not mad..."
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,576
    edited November 2003
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    I wonder if Dr. Spec has his wife wear deer antlers, so he can "hunt" her in the house..... :D
    CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
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  • Mike Reeter
    Mike Reeter Posts: 4,314
    edited November 2003
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    WOW,I can see that the good Dr. has a taste for large, good quality equipment...
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  • fgr41
    fgr41 Posts: 432
    edited November 2003
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    Yes the equipment he uses seems to be quite a handful.
    Front
    Polk RT800i (BI-wired)
    Rear
    Polk RT600i
    Center
    Polk CS400i (BI-wired)
    Sub
    SVS 25-31PCi (22Hz tuning port)... it's SubHuman
    Receiver
    YAMAHA RX-V1400
    TV
    Mitsubishi WT-46807 HDTV
    HD receiver
    T i V o HR10-250
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  • goingganzo
    goingganzo Posts: 2,793
    edited November 2003
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    man that is luck a hot chick and a good sub
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  • kberg
    kberg Posts: 974
    edited November 2003
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    Originally posted by goingganzo
    man that is luck a hot chick and a good sub

    ...and even better is one ON a good sub, as pictured. :)
    Mains: polkaudio RTi70's (bi-wired)
    Center: polkaudio CSi40 (bi-wired)
    Surrounds: polkaudio FXi30's
    Rear Center: polkaudio CSi30
    Sub: SVS 20-39 PC+
    Receiver: ONKYO TX-SR600
    Display: JVC HD-56G786
    DVD Player: SONY DVP-CX985V
    DVD Player: OPPO DV-981HD 1080p High Definition Up-Converting Universal DVD Player with HDMI
    Remote: Logitech Harmony H688
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  • Doug Montgomery
    Doug Montgomery Posts: 58
    edited November 2003
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    Would they be considered a "push-pull" design? :)
    Can YOU feel the bass?
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  • scottvamp
    scottvamp Posts: 3,277
    edited November 2003
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    Are you playing Double Vision again Doc????????
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  • Dr. Spec
    Dr. Spec Posts: 3,780
    edited November 2003
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    Yep, the good Doctor is a lucky guy!!

    She's a good woman - I am very fortunate she puts up with me. It's gotta be the sub, because it can't be my winning personality.

    ;)

    Doc
    "What we do in life echoes in eternity"

    Ed Mullen (emullen@svsound.com)
    Director - Technology and Customer Service
    SVS
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  • Airplay355
    Airplay355 Posts: 4,298
    edited November 2003
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    do those count as two cylinder subs? and doc whats the model number and the wattage? :p
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  • HBombToo
    HBombToo Posts: 5,256
    edited November 2003
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    Originally posted by Airplay355
    do those count as two cylinder subs? and doc whats the model number and the wattage? :p


    I have a dual CS+ and had ta ask the power company for a bigger tranformer
    :D

    1/2 Twin
    ***WAREMTAE***
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  • fgr41
    fgr41 Posts: 432
    edited November 2003
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    HbombToo, clean out your PM's. I have been trying to send you a message for a week now and it says your box is full.
    Front
    Polk RT800i (BI-wired)
    Rear
    Polk RT600i
    Center
    Polk CS400i (BI-wired)
    Sub
    SVS 25-31PCi (22Hz tuning port)... it's SubHuman
    Receiver
    YAMAHA RX-V1400
    TV
    Mitsubishi WT-46807 HDTV
    HD receiver
    T i V o HR10-250
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  • MAP1911
    MAP1911 Posts: 34
    edited November 2003
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    Dr. Spec,

    Any chance of your sub detonating those Federal boxes?

    Mike
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  • HBombToo
    HBombToo Posts: 5,256
    edited November 2003
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    Originally posted by fgr41
    HbombToo, clean out your PM's. I have been trying to send you a message for a week now and it says your box is full.

    Oh ****!!! Thanks for the heads up and I'm on it!
    ***WAREMTAE***
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