Summary: this is for the pc version cylinder sub.ok i reviewed svs for 4 years looking at this site for refrence.finally on my birthday i ordered this beast.the heck with wife factor i wanted ground shaking bass, tight with music too easy to set up,and a bargain. all that plus more this is a man sub built for bass. it brought music and movies to life.i believe in getting bang for the buck. word of advice for the wife factor i have samsung blu-ray player that streams netflix and pandora internet radio.with pandora its free and u can custimize your play with the type of songs ,artists or genre great wife factor. and order blu-rays with netflix. i hope this review helps you consider this sub just in case you have a wife like the rest of us. live long and prosper.
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Summary: WOW! That is the first thing I think of when I asked about my new SVS PB12-NSD (please note this is the new PB12NSD that is front firing). It is by far the best sounding sub for the price. I interviewed four other subs before settling on the SVS. I tried out the following: Velodyne DLS-3750R, Klipsch RW-10d, Definitive Technology SuperCube I, and Aperion Intimus S-12. Hands down the SVS had better kick, power, and near as boomy as the Aperion and Velodyne. The Klipsch was decent but it did not hit as low nor could you feel the bass like you can with the SVS. The Def Tech was just a good as the SVS and maybe a tiny bit better because of its size. It is much smaller than the SVS but then again it should sound that good for being a sub well over $1000 in price.
Last night I watched U-571 and in some parts the bass is so low that you can not hear it but you can feel it. That is when you know the sub is working right. The other subs other than the DEF Tech could not produce those levels. Once the other subs hit about 30hrz they really backed off where the SVS backed off around 23hrz.
I have researched and researched subs and this is by far the best in its price class. I read review after review and compared it to the Outlaw sub and HSU and I could not ignore the reviews of the SVS so I went that route and am so pleased.
If you are looking for a great sounding sub and a great price go with the SVS you will not be disappointed.
Strengths: No "boominess"
Great amp power
You can feel it, but it does not hurt your ears
Built solid
Good overall look
Great owners manuel
Easy to set-up
Recessed amp (allows user to put in tight spaces)
Front Firing
Weaknesses: HEAVY & LARGE (but I can deal with that for the bass I get)
Similar Products Used: Velodyne DLS-3750R, Klipsch RW-10d, Definitive Technology SuperCube I, and Aperion Intimus S-12
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Summary: I have to say is WOW! I have been researching subs for the past 3 months and the SVS PB12-NSD has found a home. (Please note that I have the new PB12-NSD with new BASH Amp and Front Firing Design) After trying a Velodyne DLS-3750R, Klipsch RW-10d, Definitive Technology SuperCube I (a $1000 plus in price sub), and finally an Aperion Audio Intimus S-12, the SVS blew all others away. Of course with the Def Tech it was a close call, but when I factored in the price of the sub the SVS won hands down. I mainly use my sub for Home Theater and it works nicely. I actually could have gone with the PB10-NSD but I wanted to make sure I had plenty of bass if I ever needed to move into a bigger room.
This sub is one that you can hear but more over you can feel. When it goes below the 30hz that is when you can feel it moving the furniture, walls, and your own body. The first movie I played was Pearl Harbor and the scene of the attack. The explosions are incredible. You feel you like you are right there in the middle of the attack.
The manual is excellent, set-up easy, some adjustments are needed as with any sub, the look is great, although note that this sub is heavy and big, but the sound is so worth it. The pacing material it was sent in was great. It was double boxed and I received it in three days. The Aperion Sub was cosmetically damaged and it took one week to receive, however the returns department was excellent. The SVS has much better sound and not as boomy as all the other subs I tried except the Def Tech which sounded great but again very pricey.
If looking for a sub for your HT system, stop looking and give this SVS a try. Has a great warranty, great return policy if you do not like it, and great reputation. Take it from me that has tried many out in stores and the ones listed above that I took home the SVS out performed them all but the high end Def Tech. I did debate between an Outlaw, HSU, and SVS but after looking a other reviews I decided on the SVS and have no regrets on that choice. Happy shopping.
Strengths: No "boominess"
AMP has plenty of power. I only have mine turned up to 4.5 when you can go to 10
Front ported (allows flexability in locations)
Can FEEL the bass
Ease of setting up
Great manual to help in setting up
Good warranty and return policy
Great value for the money
Built strong and durable
Weaknesses: Heavy
Big in size
You have to pay shipping on returns
Can't hear it in a store
Similar Products Used: Velodyne DLS-3750R,
Klipsch RW-10d,
Definitive Technology SuperCube I (a $1000 plus in price sub)
Aperion Audio Intimus S-12
Boston
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Summary: Well, add another fan to the list! I can't go into exactly how low it goes or anything specific because I don't have the trained ear that most on this site seem to have.
What I can tell you is this is my first subwoofer purchase and I am completely satisfied with what I paid for it. This thing rocks the house! The hardest part about buying this sub is that it is only sold on the internet. I know they have a money-back policy, but who wants to pay $60 to return something. Well, if you can get over the size of the cabinet, you probably won't ever return this beast!
It keeps up with the faster beats of the music that I listen to, and at night when I put on a movie, it impresses me even more.
One movie that I don't see mentioned very often (or a series of movies for that matter) is Jurassic Park. My cat and dog were freaked out over the dinosaurs that stomped through our living room.
I will say that others mentioning the Wife Approval Factor (WAF) being low rings true. My wife is impressed by the sound, but the box is enormous. She lives with it and we are planning to buy a larger home soon, so it will hopefully have a dedicated theater room where it won't look out of place.
Strengths: Loud and clear (to an untrained ear, at least), price for performance, straightforward setup
Weaknesses: WAF, Big box in a small room is awkward at first, but the sound more than makes up for that!
Similar Products Used: None
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Summary: This review is for the PB12-ISD. As far as I know, it is essentially the PB1-ISD renamed. If memory serves, I read about them renaming their subs somewhere on their website.
I had previously owned only one other subwoofer. It was a JBL PB-12. It was wonderful. It added a whole new dimension to my movies & music. Despite some negative reviews on this website, I never had any problems with mine & I was quite happy with it. A couple of weeks ago I found myself in need of a new subwoofer as my 10-month old daughter had gotten behind the subwoofer and pulled out the subwoofer cable while the subwoofer was on. Needless to say, I learned that this was a bad thing. The sub made a loud buzz and all the PB-12 does now is make crackling sounds.
After alot of research, I decided I needed to give SV subwoofers a try. I've heard nothing but good reviews about them on every forum I've visited. However, I had to admit that I was somewhat skeptical about their performance. Since they're an internet only company, you can't exactly audition them before you buy them. Also, I wondered if it were really possible for a subwoofer this affordable to perform like a sub costing hundreds or thousands more??? I've read some tests and reviews on various forums and sites that seem to think so. I personally have not listened to any subwoofer costing in the thousands, but I can say that this subwoofer without a doubt, is nothing short of awesome. At first I wondered why they sounded so different from my old sub, then I realized that this is what bass should sound like. The bass is far more defined than my old sub. The old one just made loud deep "thuds". This sub has far more clarity to it. It can be played very loud with no hint of straining. I don't know how loud as I lack the tools to measure, but it fills my 23x15 living room with a 2-story ceiling just fine. Extreme levels of bass from some 5.1-soundtracks made my old sub whimper. This sub just asks for more. Example: Try the opening scend to Star Wars Episode II. The scene opens with this ship coming across the screen with some intense bass. The old JBL had to be turned down as it couldn't handle that much bass. The SVS handled it with authority. This thing can rumble when you want it too, but it sounds good with music too. For me, the $650 I spent(shipping to Texas included) was money well spent on a replacement subwoofer. Even my wife could tell how much better the new sub sounds. That says alot considering she thinks all speakers sound "fine". It feels solidly built. Nothing rattles when played loudly and the thing is heavy for most people. It's like 78lbs. or so. I believe this was a great purchase for me and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this sub to anyone looking for some incredible bass that won't break the bank.
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