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SVS - SB16 Ultra - Subwoofer

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Original price $5,999.00
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Welcome to the sonic innovation of your dreams; the SVS - SB16 Ultra - Subwoofer. A marvel of meticulous design, this groundbreaking, impressive model epitomises the passionate pursuit of ultimate sound perfection. Experience massive output levels, extreme low frequency extension, near-flawless frequency response accuracy, and remarkable transient response. This supremely engineered masterpiece, awarding SVS a new pinnacle in their journey, comes packed with innovative features, including a massive new 16-inch SVS Ultra Driver, the most dominating and impressive driver ever in an SVS Subwoofer, accompanied by a fully discrete MOSFET output and a staggering power performance. Incorporating the industry's most advanced 50 MHz Analog Devices Audio DSP, this subwoofer effortlessly pushes out perfect volumes of low-frequency energy with exquisite control. The top-of-the-line SVS Subwoofer App allows seamless control for fine-tuning your audio experience. All this technological proficiency, hoisted within an acoustically inert, robustly braced cabinet, makes the SB16-Ultra a game-changer in delivering inimitable, high-fidelity audio performance. Elevate your sound experience like never before with the SVS - SB16 Ultra - Subwoofer.

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SVS SB16-Ultra Subwoofer

SVS SB16-Ultra Subwoofer

The SVS SB16-Ultra Subwoofer is not your average subwoofer. It combines formidable power with unmatched precision, delivering tranquil strength that is perfect for those who demand thunderous bass and flawless sound reproduction. Revolutionizing subwoofer technology, the SB16-Ultra offers massive output levels, extraordinary low-frequency extension, near-flawless frequency responsiveness, and precise transient response, making it the most uncompromising subwoofer on the market.

Product Features & Benefits

  • Unprecedented 16-inch Ultra Driver: The massive Ultra Driver, with its industry-leading 8-inch edge-wound voice coil, delivers superb control, accuracy, and extremely low distortion. It provides ultra-low power compression and excellent transient response, never sounding boomy even at higher volumes.
  • Potent Sledge STA-1500D DSP Amplifier: With a continuous power output of 1,500 watts and peaking over 5,000 watts, this advanced amplifier ensures high fidelity and uncompromised audio performance. The fully discrete MOSFET output results in precise control and superior handling of the immense amplifier power.
  • Advanced Smartphone App for Easy Control: Use the convenient app, compatible with both Apple and Android devices, to control all DSP functions and fine-tune your bass levels from your seat. It also allows you to store custom presets and provides real-time 2-way feedback.
  • Impressive Cabinet Design: The robust and acoustically inert cabinet can handle high levels of sonic energy, thanks to the double-thick MDF front baffle and rigid bracing. This ensures zero distortion or resonance even at reference sound pressure levels.
  • Enhanced Frequency Response: With a frequency response of 16-460 Hz +/- 3 dB, the SB16-Ultra takes advantage of room gain to deliver deep and precise bass reproduction across a wide range.
  • Premium Look and Feel: Choose between Black Oak and Piano Gloss Black finishes to complement any room decor, adding elegance and style.
  • Fiberglass Resin Composite Cone: The lightweight and resilient 16-inch Ultra driver cone is made from superior fiberglass resin composite, offering an ideal stiffness-to-mass ratio. This allows maximum displacement of air and sonic energy without any distortion or loss of control.

Specifications

Subwoofer

  • Product Design: Groundbreaking technology, rigorous design, and extreme testing
  • Major Advancements: 3 game-changing subwoofer innovations, including the 16-inch SVS Ultra Driver
  • Subwoofer Driver: Massive New 16-inch SVS Ultra Driver with 8-inch Edge Wound Voice Coil
  • Magnetic Power: Four massive, dedicated toroidal ferrite magnets
  • Ultra Driver Cone: Light and rigid, made of a premium fiberglass resin composite

Amplifier Details

  • New Sledge Amplifier with Fully Discrete MOSFET Output and 1,500 Watts Continuous, 5,000+ Watts Peak Power

Smartphone App

  • Innovative new app for both Apple and Android platforms for convenient control of the subwoofer

Cabinet Design

  • Acoustically inert, rigidly braced cabinet built with a double-thick MDF front baffle and rigid internal bracing

Frequency Response / Acoustic Data

  • 16-460 Hz +/- 3 dB

Subwoofer Specs

  • Finish options: Black Oak and Piano Gloss Black
  • Front-firing 16" driver
  • Rear-mounted amplifier
  • Cabinet dimensions: 508mm (H) x 495mm (W) x 511mm (D) (without grille)
  • Weight (unboxed): 55kgs

Driver Specs

  • SVS 16” Ultra-series driver
  • Four high-grade ferrite magnets
  • 8” diameter, high-power edge-wound voice coil
  • 78mm peak to peak Xmech excursion (65mm Xmax)

Amplifier Specs

  • Sledge STA-1500D DSP amplifier
  • 1,500 watts RMS continuous (5,000+ watts peak dynamic)
  • Efficient and cool-running Class D topology

Controls

  • Convenient front-mounted display with subwoofer controls
  • Three user-adjustable parametric EQs
  • Continuously variable volume/gain control
  • Continuously variable (0-180 degrees) phase control
  • Continuously variable (30-200 Hz) 6, 12, 18, or 24 dB/octave low pass filter frequency with disable/LFE setting
ℹ Specifications
Category Specifications
Product Design Groundbreaking technology, rigorous design and extreme testing in real world and laboratory environments
Major Advancements 3 game-changing subwoofer innovations, including the 16-inch SVS Ultra Driver
Subwoofer Driver Massive New 16-inch SVS Ultra Driver with 8-inch Edge Wound Voice Coil
Magnetic Power Four massive, dedicated toroidal ferrite magnets
Ultra Driver Cone Light and rigid, made of a premium fiberglass resin composite
Amplifier Details New Sledge Amplifier with Fully Discrete MOSFET Output and 1,500 Watts Continuous, 5,000+ Watts Peak Power
Smartphone App Innovative new app for both Apple® and Android® platforms for convenient control of the subwoofer
Cabinet Design Acoustically inert, rigidly braced cabinet built with a double-thick MDF front baffle and rigid internal bracing
Frequency Response / Acoustic Data 16-460 Hz +/- 3 dB
Subwoofer Specs Black Oak and Piano Gloss Black finish options, front-firing 16" driver, rear-mounted amplifier, cabinet dimensions: 508mm (H) x 495mm (W) x 511mm (D) (without grille), weight (unboxed): 55kgs
Driver Specs SVS 16” Ultra-series driver, Four high-grade ferrite magnets, 8” diameter, high-power edge wound voice coil, 78mm peak to peak Xmech excursion (65mm Xmax)
Amplifier Specs Sledge STA-1500D DSP amplifier 1,500 watts RMS continuous (5,000+ watts peak dynamic), Efficient and cool-running Class D topology
Controls Convenient front-mounted display with subwoofer controls, three user-adjustable parametric EQs, continuously variable volume/gain control, continuously variable (0-180 degrees) phase control, continuously variable (30-200 Hz) 6, 12, 18, or 24 dB/octave low pass filter frequency with disable/LFE setting
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