For owners of the SVS 20-39 PCi, what are your likes and dislikes of the sub?



All information is appreciated.

I have this sub. And the thing put out amazing low bass. It is crisp bass as well. It sounds great for movies and also sounds good with music too. Thank god i didn't buy the 16PCi because this thing rattles **** off my shelf as it is.

Definetly makes for a different movie experience.

I have this sub. And the thing put out amazing low bass. It is crisp bass as well. It sounds great for movies and also sounds good with music too. Thank god i didn't buy the 16PCi because this thing rattles **** off my shelf as it is.

Definetly makes for a different movie experience.


What size is your room?

OVER_KILL,

I've had my 20/39 for about two years now. My room is a bit bigger than planned at about 4360 cubic feet rather than the 1500 CF I originally expected it to be. That said, I find the bass this column puts out to be quite satisfying. With the right material you can shake the walls and move a lot of air. However, it is very easy to push it to far and although I haven't experienced chuff or klack, I do note a cut off point. I plan to order a second 20/39 and expect that that will solve my issues. When properly calibrated this sub gives a very satisfying performance on music. I do have the updated driver. For the price you'll pay I doubt that you could top it for less and unless you were looking at Hsu I think you would spend much more to find an equal.

Scott

Scott,

I just ordered a 20-39 PCi and am just wondering if I made the right choice.
My room size is 24 x 14 x 8ft.

60/40 split in favor of movies.


What do you think?

I have a 25-31PC+ and love it. This sub is for my wife's 5.1 setup and she loves it both from a performance perspective and most importantly from an aesthetics perspective. It doubles as a great conversation piece.

OVER_KILL,

You have about half the CF that I do, the 20/39 will amaze you. Take the time to find the right place for it and calibrate it and you will not be disappointed. Although it is a pretty big unit it will blend into most rooms and the footprint is small. In the subwoofer section there is another thread talking about the bass in Flight of the Phoenix. I played it again last night and believe it or not even my hair vibrates during the sections they are talking about. The 20/39 is powerful. I think you'll be pleased. And, SVS customer service is as good as it gets.

Scott

Scott.....can you run the Flight of the Phoenix tests that I made in the thread and post your SPL results. All of the directions are in the first post and you can just copy and past the information and then type in your SPL numbers :D

I'd love more feedback from people and I'd love to see what the 20-39PCI can do!! :)

bgillyjcu,

I have posted results in the other thread.

I really like the SVS 20-39PCi. I got mine as B-Stock for $550, and it is in perfect condition. My room size is 17 X 18 X 8. Sounds great.

Best

Just upgraded to this sub about 6 weeks ago and all I can say is that it is FANTASTIC!!

It produces very nice, clean bass. The 1st time I demoed it for my wife, she was truly concerned that we might damage the house. :eek:

I have a 25-31PC+ and love it. This sub is for my wife's 5.1 setup and she loves it both from a performance perspective and most importantly from an aesthetics perspective. It doubles as a great conversation piece.


You must have the only wife cooler than mine if she has her own 5.1 system.....

I started my SVS experience with a 20-39. I really thought it was awesome, especially compared to other subs in the same price range. A word of warning though, this SVS habit develops rather quickly into an obsession. First it was a PCI, then it was an Ultra, then 2 Ultras, then a Velo SMS to feed the Ultras, now am saving for a new Ultra for the third output on the back of the SMS.....you get my point! :D

Just upgraded to this sub about 6 weeks ago and all I can say is that it is FANTASTIC!!

It produces very nice, clean bass. The 1st time I demoed it for my wife, she was truly concerned that we might damage the house. :eek:


Whats your room size?

I started my SVS experience with a 20-39. I really thought it was awesome, especially compared to other subs in the same price range. A word of warning though, this SVS habit develops rather quickly into an obsession. First it was a PCI, then it was an Ultra, then 2 Ultras, then a Velo SMS to feed the Ultras, now am saving for a new Ultra for the third output on the back of the SMS.....you get my point! :D


I heard I have 45 days to test the sub.
For the next level of performance, cylinder sub wise, the price difference is like another $300.
So I really want to make an informed decision in the next 30-45 days.
My 20-39 PCi is due tomorrow ( thursday 4-19-07).


Btw, what size is your room?

My room is about 18'X12'X8' with 2 doorways, 1 standard size and the other, a 6' wide opening leading into the rest of the house. My original 20-39 filled this room well, I just wanted more. Do I NEED more? No, but need was never a question anyway...WANT comes into play at this point. I have an Ultra behind my front L and R and now want one to go directly behind the 2 Lazy Boys. Maybe a box instead of a tube to go between the 2 chairs! LOL Good Luck with your quest.

I have the 20-39pci sub, and my room is 27x15x8'. I have my Prepro set at 0db (no boost), and the volume on the sub is ~20%. I have plenty of bass for the room.

If I have a questions it is wheather I should have went for the Plus version. I haven't heard the Plus, so I don't know if the Plus is more "crisp" (better quality sound).

As it stands, I am quite happy with the 20-39pci.


Scott,

I just ordered a 20-39 PCi and am just wondering if I made the right choice.
My room size is 24 x 14 x 8ft.

60/40 split in favor of movies.


What do you think?

My room is 24 X 11 X 7......It feels my room very well I'm running about 1to 2 db hotter than my other speakers and the (gain) volume at 40%.

I would like another 20-39 Pci ..........again not because I need I just love my black water heater so much I want another one.
I would have to say bang for buck the Pci is the way to go....... ;)

OVER_KILL,

You should have your 20/39 by now. What is your impression? Inquiring minds want to know.

Scott

I heard I have 45 days to test the sub.
For the next level of performance, cylinder sub wise, the price difference is like another $300.
So I really want to make an informed decision in the next 30-45 days.
My 20-39 PCi is due tomorrow ( thursday 4-19-07).


Btw, what size is your room?

Hi there are other interesting choices for another $300.

Best Regards

I say if he wants more just get another 20-39PCI and call it a day!! :D

OVER_KILL,

You should have your 20/39 by now. What is your impression? Inquiring minds want to know.

Scott


I did receive it and like everyone else, am a little surprised at the size of this thing.
For a second, I thought they were shipping me a body or something, lol.

This is a serious piece of equipment. It's not even tuned yet or even near a corner and it was vibrating my recliner a bit while watching "War of the Worlds".

Ed did recommend the 20-39 PC series if I wanted room shaking bass but i wanted to try the PCi series first and see if this would satisfy my bass tastes.


I bought the Avia DVD and the Radio Shack Analog SPL meter.

I do have a question about calibration: Does the volume on the receiver have to be at a certain point to do the calibration?

You must have the only wife cooler than mine if she has her own 5.1 system.....

Yeah, she is pretty cool. :) :) :)

I bought the Avia DVD and the Radio Shack Analog SPL meter.

I do have a question about calibration: Does the volume on the receiver have to be at a certain point to do the calibration?

most of us use the reciever's reference level or 75db. normaly the "0" on your receivers volume display. NORMALY.

now if you use the receivers test tones turn the spl meter wheel to 70 "c weighting" and "slow" and calibrate each channel to 75db. if you are using avia to calibrate set the wheel to 80 and calibrate to 85db. no need to raise the receiver volume. on avia it is already bumped up. so at "0" on your receiver it will be 85db coming out of your speakers.

i usually use my receivers tones first then fine tune with avia. i feel for me this gives me a good balance for my setup.

if your receiver has an auto setup, whenever you introduce a new speaker etc. i would probably run the auto setup first, double check distances etc. then run the internal tones, then finally avia.

you will probably find that when you get to your subwoofer the needle on the SPL meter is not steady due to the LFE test tones varying in frequency and your room inconsistencies. watch the needle and note the average needle point.

f you are using avia i beleive you need to figure in 2 or 3db to what the needle is showing due to the problem w/ the SPL meter being a little off on low frequencies. so for example if you average needle reading is 72 or 82 it is really around 75 or 85db.

if you are using your internal tones to calibrate it you may need to figure in even more. for instance- if your receiver puts out a 20hz lfe test tone you need to add around 7db to the meter reading so you would calibrate until your meter reads 68db.

then adjust to your tastes if you desire - hot or cold.

you can read the correction sticky up top here in the sub area.

now that you have a nice sub, you will probably find out what (if any) problems you have with your room. IMO getting the sub integrated correctly is one of the hardest things to do right. it just takes time and patience. i've had my 22-31 pci almost a week now and still not quite there yet. at first i had it way too hot and it was drowning out midranges in my mains. now i'm almost at the point where the sub is not as noticeable until it is really meant to be.

most of us use the reciever's reference level or 75db. normaly the "0" on your receivers volume display. NORMALY.

now if you use the receivers test tones turn the spl meter wheel to 70 "c weighting" and "slow" and calibrate each channel to 75db. if you are using avia to calibrate set the wheel to 80 and calibrate to 85db. no need to raise the receiver volume. on avia it is already bumped up. so at "0" on your receiver it will be 85db coming out of your speakers.

i usually use my receivers tones first then fine tune with avia. i feel for me this gives me a good balance for my setup.

if your receiver has an auto setup, whenever you introduce a new speaker etc. i would probably run the auto setup first, double check distances etc. then run the internal tones, then finally avia.

you will probably find that when you get to your subwoofer the needle on the SPL meter is not steady due to the LFE test tones varying in frequency and your room inconsistencies. watch the needle and note the average needle point.

f you are using avia i beleive you need to figure in 2 or 3db to what the needle is showing due to the problem w/ the SPL meter being a little off on low frequencies. so for example if you average needle reading is 72 or 82 it is really around 75 or 85db.

if you are using your internal tones to calibrate it you may need to figure in even more. for instance- if your receiver puts out a 20hz lfe test tone you need to add around 7db to the meter reading so you would calibrate until your meter reads 68db.

then adjust to your tastes if you desire - hot or cold.

you can read the correction sticky up top here in the sub area.

now that you have a nice sub, you will probably find out what (if any) problems you have with your room. IMO getting the sub integrated correctly is one of the hardest things to do right. it just takes time and patience. i've had my 22-31 pci almost a week now and still not quite there yet. at first i had it way too hot and it was drowning out midranges in my mains. now i'm almost at the point where the sub is not as noticeable until it is really meant to be.

This was by far, the best description on how to calibrate.

Thank you so much. :)

I got this sub about a month or so ago.........and let me say this thing ROCKS!!!!!!!!
Man it brings your HT system alive........My movies (MOVE) me now..........
WOTW may not be that great of a movie but with this sub I now enjoy watching it!
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