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SVS - PB16-Ultra - Subwoofer

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Immerse yourself in pure, unparalleled bass with SVS's PB16-Ultra Subwoofer. Built with groundbreaking technology, rigorous design, and intensive testing, the PB16-Ultra achieves unmatched low-frequency extension and output capabilities, never failing to deliver perfectly detailed and articulate sound. The PB16-Ultra offers three game-changing subwoofer innovations, embodying every minute advancement in SVS design to give you the ultimate bass experience. From the massive 16-inch SVS Ultra Driver featuring an unprecedented 8-inch edge wound voice coil, to the highly powerful Sledge Amplifier with fully discrete MOSFET output, this subwoofer is an engineering tour-de-force. To finish it off, control your extraordinary audio journey with the convenience of a new smartphone app that lets you tune your bass from the comfort of your seat. The SVS PB16-Ultra will not just beat but break the boundaries of your auditory world with its extreme performance, exacting control, and elegant design. Nothing else comes close.

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ℹ Product Information

Experience Unparalleled Audio Performance with the PB16-Ultra Subwoofer by SVS

The PB16-Ultra Subwoofer from SVS offers a heart-pounding bass experience that sounds as good as it feels. With decades of passionate innovation behind it, this subwoofer delivers flawless sound with every beat, harmony, and tempo. It is the result of a relentless pursuit of bass perfection and engineering excellence.

Features:

  1. Largest SVS Ultra Driver: The PB16-Ultra features a massive 16-inch SVS Ultra Driver with an unprecedented 8-inch edge-wound voice coil. This increased surface area enhances audio output, providing a sound that is not only louder but also more accurate and impactful.

  2. State-of-the-art Sledge Amplifier: Powering the beastly driver is a specially designed Sledge Amplifier that offers unmatched power, precision, and performance. With Fully Discrete MOSFET Output and 1,500 Watts Continuous, 5,000+ Watts Peak Power abilities, it guarantees exceptional audio quality.

  3. Innovative Smartphone App: The PB16-Ultra comes with a pioneering smartphone app compatible with both Android and Apple devices. This app allows you to control the subwoofer's DSP functions and conveniently store custom presets.

  4. Advanced Audio DSP: Utilizing the industry's most advanced 50 MHz Analog Devices Audio DSP with 56bit filtering, the PB16-Ultra promises high fidelity and refined behavior at the most demanding drive levels.

  5. Robust Build and Aesthetic Design: Available in Black Oak and Piano Gloss Black finishes, the subwoofer features a non-resonant steel mesh grille and screw-in rubber feet for protection and stability. Its visually appealing design adds elegance to any sound system.

Benefits:

  1. Exceptional Bass Response: Experience unmatched low-frequency extension, high output capabilities, and a bass experience that goes beyond anything you've heard before.

  2. Unbeatable Control and Accuracy: The 8-inch edge-wound voice coil offers unparalleled control and accuracy, ensuring distortion-free audio even at high volume levels.

  3. Convenience at Your Fingertips: Adjust bass levels, save custom presets, and control DSP functions all from your smartphone with the innovative subwoofer app.

  4. Pure Performance: The powerful Sledge Amplifier integrated with advanced DSP technology allows the PB16-Ultra to perform at high levels without any loss in quality, promising an immersive audio experience.

  5. Luxurious and Sturdy Design: The PB16-Ultra not only sounds heavenly but also looks the part. Its stylish design adds elegance to your sound system, while its robust construction ensures durability.

  6. Easy Plug & Play: With XLR and RCA stereo inputs, the PB16-Ultra can easily be integrated into any professional or consumer audio applications.

  7. Energy Efficient: Despite its immense power output, the PB16-Ultra is energy-efficient, making it a cost-effective addition to your audio setup. It also features an auto power-on feature that switches on and off based on audio input, preventing unnecessary power consumption.

  8. Customizable Sound Settings: Personalize the sound output with EQ settings to suit your listening preferences, ensuring every groove and beat resonates with you.

  9. Perfect for Any Space: The PB16-Ultra's variable low pass filter maximizes the potential of room amplification, delivering consistent and exceptional bass response in any room size.

Specifications:

Subwoofer Type SVS-PB16-Ultra
Driver Size 16 inches
Voice Coil 8-inch Edge Wound
Peak Excursion 95mm
Driver Composition Premium fiberglass resin composite
Amplifier Sledge STA-1500D amplifier
Continuous Power 1500 watts RMS continuous
Peak Power 5000+ watts peak dynamic
Frequency Response / Acoustic Data 15-280 Hz +/- 3 dB (standard mode) 13-280 Hz +/- 3 dB (extended mode) 14-360 Hz +/- 3 dB (sealed mode)
DSP 50 MHz Analog Devices Audio DSP with 56bit filtering
Control Smartphone App (Apple and Android), IR remote, Front Panel Display
Input XLR and RCA stereo input
Cabinet Dimensions 635mm (H) x 551mm (W) x 719mm (D)
Weight (unboxed) 80 kg
Main Power Rocker Switch
Standby Mode Green with > 0.5 watts consumption
Input Impedance 22kohm (RCA)/ 22kohm (XLR)
Certification RoHS compliant, lead-free construction and world-wide safety certifications
Cable Detachable power cord
Additional Features 3 User adjustable parametric EQ, Low pass filter frequency with disable/LFE setting, Auto-On / On / Trigger Controls 3-12V trigger.

In conclusion, the PB16-Ultra Subwoofer by SVS redefines standards for audio performance. Its supreme construction and meticulously engineered components combine to produce a bass experience that must be experienced to be believed. From the comfortable confines of your living room, this beast of high fidelity sound transports you to a live concert hall or into the middle of a thundering action sequence, all at the touch of an app. Never before has such power and precision been packaged in a home audio product. Tailored to the ultimate audio enthusiast, the PB16-Ultra is not just a subwoofer – it's a testament to SVS's passion for quality and pioneering spirit in sound. So, if you seek to elevate your auditory senses to a level that words fail to describe, the PB16-Ultra is your answer. Order today from The Audio Tailor, Australia's number one Hi-Fi store because the PB16-Ultra subwoofer by SVS is not merely a product; it's a triumphant Sonic Voyage Set for the discerning audiophile. Discover its unmatched capabilities and experience a seismic shift in how you appreciate music and sound. Endure the shake, feel the tremor, and indulge in the magnitude of a bass subwoofer that defies everything you ever thought possible. Experience the PB16-Ultra by SVS – where audacious power is given voice.

ℹ Specifications
Specifications Details
Subwoofer Type SVS-PB16-Ultra
Driver Size 16 inches
Voice Coil 8-inch Edge Wound
Peak Excursion 95mm
Driver Composition Premium fiberglass resin composite
Amplifier Sledge STA-1500D amplifier
Continuous Power 1500 watts RMS continuous
Peak Power 5000+ watts peak dynamic
Frequency Response / Acoustic Data 15-280 Hz +/- 3 dB (standard mode) 13-280 Hz +/- 3 dB (extended mode) 14-360 Hz +/- 3 dB (sealed mode)
DSP 50 MHz Analog Devices Audio DSP with 56bit filtering
Control Smartphone App (Apple and Android), IR remote, Front Panel Display
Input XLR and RCA stereo input
Cabinet Dimensions 635mm (H) x 551mm(W) x 719mm (D)
Weight (unboxed) 80 kg
Main Power Rocker Switch
Standby Mode Green with > 0.5 watts consumption
Input Impedance 22kohm (RCA)/ 22kohm (XLR)
Certification RoHS compliant, lead-free construction and world-wide safety certifications
Cable Detachable power cord
Additional Features 3 User adjustable parametric EQ, Low pass filter frequency with disable/LFE setting, Auto-On / On / Trigger Controls 3-12V trigger.
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SVS - PB16-Ultra subwoofer

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