Subwoofer Reviews

Description: Front-firing, vented, powered subwoofer with selectable port configurations (Sealed, 10Hz, 15Hz, 20Hz). Drive-unit: long-excursion, 13.5", 55-lb, high-output cone with 3" voice-coil, a free-air resonant frequency of 30Hz, and 2" excursion peak–peak. Line-level high-pass filter: 12dB/octave at 80Hz. Low-pass filter: 12dB/octave, continuously variable 40–120Hz. Inputs: single balanced (XLR), paired unbalanced (RCA). Outputs: 2 balanced (XLR) jacks to additional subwoofer. Accessories: power cord, foam port plugs, grille.Controls: Auto On; continuously variable phase, 0–180°; gain; continuously variable crossover frequency (40–120Hz); crossover defeat switch; RCA high-pass filter on/off; variable room-compensation filter (Small, Medium, Large); single-band equalizer, including variable settings for Q (0.1–0.9 octave), level (0 to –12dB cut), and frequency (20–80Hz). Amplifier: 750W RMS output at <0.05% THD. Input sensitivity: N/A. Input impedance: 10k ohms balanced (XLR), unbalanced (RCA). Frequency response: 18–120Hz, ±3dB. Second and third harmonic distortion at 1m on axis in half space: <10%. Maximum peak SPL output, 20–32Hz, measured in half space at 1m at <10% THD: 115dB. Dimensions: 20.5" (520mm) W by 20.22" (560mm) H by 27" (686mm) D. Weight: 155 lbs (70.5kg).
Finishes: Fine Textured Black, Natural Oak, Rosenut; add $100 for Gloss Black.
Serial Number Of Unit Reviewed: PBX13U129071133.
Price: $1599. Approximate number of dealers: 8, in addition to online direct sales. Warranty: 45 days in-home trial period, no questions asked; 3 years parts/defects on all components (grille, amplifier, cabinet, drive-unit, vents), fully transferable; lifetime customer and technical support.
Manufacturer: SV Sound, 6420 Belmont Avenue, Girard, OH 44420. Tel: (703) 845-1472. Fax: (703) 845-8183. Web: www.svsound.com.