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SVS PB-16 Sub

A friend asked me to have a look at this Sub on line as he is considering a purchase. I'm not really into sub's, and I really couldn't find much in the way of reviews on-line. Lots of "direct to door" internet sellers, but no "Brick and Mortar" shops that I could find. I did look at a promo on You Tube, and was intrigued by the big 8 inch voice coil.

Anyone have any experience with these SVS subs? Just curious, and wondering what kind of quality this manufacturer puts into the build of their subs. 

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ricred1
2,058 posts
 
Yes for home theater, no for music. I've had several SVS subs and in my system, they just aren't musical subs.
willemj
1,036 posts
 
Were these the ported PB models or the sealed SB models? And did you use room eq?
ricred1
2,058 posts
 
I had the SB15 and SB16. 
erik_squires
16,379 posts
 
Also consider Hsu. I think they are a better value.

One place to do research is at the data-bass.com site.

I will tell you that room and speaker integration are hugely important. I would never use a sub without EQ, either built in or external. The room modes are usually huge. Ideally use bass traps AND EQ.

Best,

E
ricred1
2,058 posts
 
I had a pair of JL Audio F110 V2's with the JL Audio CR-1 Active Crossover. "For me and in my system", I prefer my system with my single JL Audio F112 V2 without external crossover over any sub I've owned.
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