Official SVS SB-13 Ultra Thread - Page 3

I received an SVS SB13-Ultra w/Piano Black Finish today.

I used the default Bass Management settings (i.e. Volume -20 dB) recommended by SVS and my Pioneer AVR’s MCACC calibration program to integrate the subwoofer into my 7.1 HT speaker system.

The result from running the MCACC program set the output level for the SB13 to (+9.0 dB).

What do you guys think, should I leave well enough alone for the time being or make some additional tweaks?

Raise the gain on the sub. With the Sledge amps it is better to run the subs gain as high as possible, so look at raising the gain 10-15 on the sub and make the corresponding changes in your AVR to offset this (ie: lower the AVR's trim by the same amount as you raise the subs gain).

Congrats on the sub.

I'm happy with my 2 SB13 Ultras, having 2 has removed a dead spot in my room for when I only had the PB12 Plus. For the record, my RX-A3010 has both subs at -2.0db and my subs are both on -13db.

I have the SB13 Plus(95% same sub) and I am blown away. Bought it used in like new condition about a month ago and added to my existing Revel B15 and Klipsch RSW-10d and all I can say is that my room 6000 cu. ft. room is now pressurized.

Bill

Man....... I love it. Thought this thread would have more post...but I guess everyone's enjoying the Sb13 ultra so much they're not on the forums.

Where do you have the sub in your room?

Great advice - +9 is way too high for the sub channel. Coming up to -5 on the sub volume and re-running MCACC should result in a -6 AVR sub channel level, which sends a cleaner line level signal and still allows plenty of upward/downward adjustability.

I am happy to be able to join the party and have been loving this beast since May14th.



I've added some pics of what my Pio came up with after running MCACC, how do they look to you'll?

quick question, does anyone know if the warranty for SVS products transferable?

It (the warranty) is fully transferable, but I do not think the rest of the bill of rights are, such as the 1 year trade-up,etc.

Hi all,

It’s been 2 weeks now that i’m the proud owner of a piano black finish SB13-Ultra and so far so good, i love it
My room is 3800ft3, hardwood and ceramic tiles flooring with drywalls and 8’ ceiling.
I used ARC (Anthem Room Correction software), which measure and gives a real time graph of the frequency response in the room, to find the best place for the sub.
I spent a lot of time moving the sub around in the room and found out that the best way to get the best out of it down to 20hz was to aim the driver directly at the wall, in a corner !
So the SB13 ended in the right corner of the room, behind the right speaker, the driver facing the wall at a distance of about 8 inches ...... and it sounds great with very nice tight bass

I’m going to add a second sub later this year to smooth out the bass in the room but for now, i’m curious to see if i’m the only one to have the SB13 set up like that ?

Welcome to the club !