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post #3001 of 10013
10/31/08 at 6:52am
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Originally Posted by thsmith View Post

In that price range and for another $500, no ! For me I knew the Ultra was a great sub but I insist on great customer service for that kind of money. SVS knows who is paying the bills and salaries. You will not find a more responsive and caring business. I have worked in Tech Support for the last 30 years and you can get pretty beat up some times from customers so I love the chance to be a customer.

I suspect if you are willing to jump up to the $2000 price point they are others worth considering but I do not think you will gain much that would justify the cost.

For me most subs sound good or great for movies, Its easier to get great sound for Movies but music is tougher to achieve.

The Ultra excells at both. Go listen to one and play the park scene of Hulk and then try something like Gerry Rafferty or Steeley Dan or anything else and you will be sold.

Ultra is the one.

I have had it for 1 week now and have not tweaked it after initial setup, I know I have some work to do but it sounds so good I have not felt the need, just enjoying it. That is key, if you are not happy with your sub you will be constantly trying to find a happy point.


Plus one....Have had mine for 1 week, simply amazing sound, Iron man on BR was freaking incredible. mind blowing woofage and gorgeous build quality....check out the pics here

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post #3002 of 10013
10/31/08 at 7:23am
if you think ironman has bass ... even i got scared with the Hulk.

goodbye WOTW as my demo material
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post #3003 of 10013
10/31/08 at 7:54am
Man that is a NICE looking sub! I want to hear/feel one

I really need to upgrade to one of these from my Velo DPS-10.
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post #3004 of 10013
10/31/08 at 8:15am
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Originally Posted by Dave_6 View Post

Man that is a NICE looking sub! I want to hear/feel one

I really need to upgrade to one of these from my Velo DPS-10.

That would be one heck of an upgrade
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post #3005 of 10013
10/31/08 at 8:30am
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Originally Posted by Dave_6 View Post

Man that is a NICE looking sub! I want to hear/feel one

I really need to upgrade to one of these from my Velo DPS-10.

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Originally Posted by lalakersfan34 View Post

That would be one heck of an upgrade

Having heard the velo dps-10 in action at my father-in-law's, while an admirable sub, "would be one heck of an upgrade" is an understatement!
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post #3006 of 10013
10/31/08 at 8:32am
You should see the room that the DPS-10 is in; its BIG. Vaulted ceilings, opens up to a kitchen and a hallway with bedrooms, etc. I dont know the square footage but its definitely not enough sub for the space

Somehow it still manages to rattle the crap out of everything though!
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post #3007 of 10013
10/31/08 at 8:33am
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Originally Posted by Dave_6 View Post

You should see the room that the DPS-10 is in; its BIG. Vaulted ceilings, opens up to a kitchen and a hallway with bedrooms, etc. I dont know the square footage but its definitely not enough sub for the space

In terms of near field, I hope you're sitting on it then!
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post #3008 of 10013
10/31/08 at 8:34am
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Originally Posted by ribbit View Post

if you think ironman has bass ... even i got scared with the Hulk.

goodbye WOTW as my demo material

I have the Incredible Hulk on BR as well and it has wicked bass too, I just liked Iron Man better and loved the deep bass and dynamics of it.
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post #3009 of 10013
10/31/08 at 8:36am
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In terms of near field, I hope you're sitting on it then!

Im about 8 feet from it
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post #3010 of 10013
10/31/08 at 8:45am
I just placed an order for the B-Stock Piano Black. Apparently it is new but with a small chip near the driver. Because it comes with a fabric grill should I be concerned that it is an older version (weren't there amp shut down issues)? Anyone else purchase one with a chip (B stock)? I know they've had some with chips near the driver listed in the past.

This is going to replace an MFW-15 and MBM-12 to go with my Klipsch THX U2 speakers.
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post #3011 of 10013
10/31/08 at 8:54am
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Originally Posted by RobZ View Post

I just placed an order for the B-Stock Piano Black. Apparently it is new but with a small chip near the driver. Because it comes with a fabric grill should I be concerned that it is an older version (weren't there amp shut down issues)? Anyone else purchase one with a chip (B stock)? I know they've had some with chips near the driver listed in the past.

This is going to replace an MFW-15 and MBM-12 to go with my Klipsch THX U2 speakers.

It's not likely that you will have a problem. There hasn't been an amp shutdown problem in over a year. Also, the fabric grill isn't older. It's just another option along with the metal grill.
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post #3012 of 10013
10/31/08 at 8:58am
Good to hear. I haven't received it yet and I'm already craving a second.
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post #3013 of 10013
10/31/08 at 9:06am
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Originally Posted by RobZ View Post

Good to hear. I haven't received it yet and I'm already craving a second.

Rob, in my 2700cuft HT, one 13 is more than enough, it literally scares the crap out of you

Enjoy!
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post #3014 of 10013
10/31/08 at 10:12am
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Originally Posted by JetJockey1 View Post

Rob, in my 2700cuft HT, one 13 is more than enough, it literally scares the crap out of you

Enjoy!

Works well for relatives, scaring the crap out of them
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post #3015 of 10013
10/31/08 at 10:16am
It's funny that sourbeef asked about the Ultras weakness. Lately, I've gotten anal about SQ for 2 channel and can't seem to find the right mix integrating the sub. I had it, don't know what happened, but just can't get it to sound right. Instead of being tight and fast, it now sounds bloated and overbearing. It's like someone has boosted the gain. I'm calibrated 2dbs cold. Oh well, back to the drawing board. I'd pretty much removed the sub from 2 channel playback and did so last night and everything came correct. Even my speakers sounded a bit bass heavy though.

Nothings changed in my calibration settings, room arrangement or gear. I don't think it's the sub. I was watching CSI last night in DD and some of the lab music was a bass synth mix that was absolutely stellar (got to find out what that was). Might be my ears, might be my brain...anyway I'm puzzled. Something that was right, now sounds off.
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post #3016 of 10013
10/31/08 at 10:28am
THE PB and PC are the same performance.

The PB might dig a hz or 2 deeper but your ears will never notice. SVS has tested those beasts to death.

The SVS guy told me they ran WOTW DTS at +5db reference MV for a week straight to try to BLOW UP the Ultra...Finally after they cranked and cranked and cranked it did indeed show some weakness. But we are talking about levels that NO ONE would ever listen at. At refernce volume they couldn't make it squeal....it just kept going and going without any problems.

Point being ....the Ultra is 99.99% BULLETPROOF!
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post #3017 of 10013
10/31/08 at 10:32am
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Originally Posted by bgillyjcu View Post

THE PB and PC are the same performance.

The PB might dig a hz or 2 deeper but your ears will never notice. SVS has tested those beasts to death.

The SVS guy told me they ran WOTW DTS at +5db reference MV for a week straight to try to BLOW UP the Ultra...Finally after they cranked and cranked and cranked it did indeed show some weakness. But we are talking about levels that NO ONE would ever listen at. At refernce volume they couldn't make it squeal....it just kept going and going without any problems.

Point being ....the Ultra is 99.99% BULLETPROOF!

The way that driver moves air that would be a good thing Some times it goes in and out so fast its just a blur.
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post #3018 of 10013
10/31/08 at 10:55am
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Originally Posted by bgillyjcu View Post

THE PB and PC are the same performance.

The PB might dig a hz or 2 deeper but your ears will never notice. SVS has tested those beasts to death.

The SVS guy told me they ran WOTW DTS at +5db reference MV for a week straight to try to BLOW UP the Ultra...Finally after they cranked and cranked and cranked it did indeed show some weakness. But we are talking about levels that NO ONE would ever listen at. At refernce volume they couldn't make it squeal....it just kept going and going without any problems.

Point being ....the Ultra is 99.99% BULLETPROOF!

Thanks again
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post #3019 of 10013
10/31/08 at 11:16am
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Originally Posted by thsmith View Post

In that price range and for another $500, no ! For me I knew the Ultra was a great sub but I insist on great customer service for that kind of money. SVS knows who is paying the bills and salaries. You will not find a more responsive and caring business. I have worked in Tech Support for the last 30 years and you can get pretty beat up some times from customers so I love the chance to be a customer.

I suspect if you are willing to jump up to the $2000 price point they are others worth considering but I do not think you will gain much that would justify the cost.

For me most subs sound good or great for movies, Its easier to get great sound for Movies but music is tougher to achieve.

The Ultra excells at both. Go listen to one and play the park scene of Hulk and then try something like Gerry Rafferty or Steeley Dan or anything else and you will be sold.

Ultra is the one.

I have had it for 1 week now and have not tweaked it after initial setup, I know I have some work to do but it sounds so good I have not felt the need, just enjoying it. That is key, if you are not happy with your sub you will be constantly trying to find a happy point.

more good points, thanks.
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post #3020 of 10013
10/31/08 at 4:39pm
yeah, i found a weakness ... i want more i think i have space for 3-4 more
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post #3021 of 10013
11/1/08 at 12:37pm
Pics updated!
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post #3022 of 10013
11/1/08 at 1:50pm
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Originally Posted by ribbit View Post

yeah, i found a weakness ... i want more i think i have space for 3-4 more

I just hope your floors have no weakness!
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post #3023 of 10013
11/1/08 at 6:27pm
I find it hard to imagine what two ultras in a room would be like. I have one in a small room around 1800-1900 ft3.
I guess just as smooth ? It already has low distortion.
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post #3024 of 10013
11/1/08 at 6:52pm
Woot!




Duals rock! Just got my second yesterday and got it dialed in nicely.
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post #3025 of 10013
11/1/08 at 7:18pm
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Originally Posted by croseiv View Post

Woot!

Duals rock! Just got my second yesterday and got it dialed in nicely.

Looks awesome. I think SVS is wasting money providing grills for these. Seems nobody uses them.
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post #3026 of 10013
11/1/08 at 7:44pm
I noticed tonight that there has been a price increase on the PB13-ultra in Canada. I currently have an SVS sub but have been seriously looking into the PB13. Tonight the wife and I talked it over (I begged) and we agreed to order one. Sonicboom audio here in Ontario has raised the price of the textured by $200 and $300 for the high gloss black, which I was going to order. Now it's sitting at $1999.00 plus 13% taxes and shipping.
I figured this increase was coming to fall in line with the sinking Canadian dollar. I just didn't think it would happen that quick.
I guess I'll be happy with what I have and just wait to see what happens.
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post #3027 of 10013
11/1/08 at 8:22pm
I looked at two different exchange rates, and at $1,899, it is still lower than the currency exchange would dictate. Add shipping and duty to git to GTA and it is still a better bargain that it is in the US. But it is tough to shell out $2k in todays economy. Too bad about your GST. There are very few places in the US that has that high of a tax. At least for now.
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post #3028 of 10013
11/1/08 at 8:23pm
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Originally Posted by ransac View Post

Looks awesome. I think SVS is wasting money providing grills for these. Seams nobody uses them.

I think your right about the grilles. I've only seen a small few in use.

Thanks. I've been quite stunned really, with the increased performance offered with the second.
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post #3029 of 10013
11/1/08 at 8:36pm
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Originally Posted by croseiv View Post

I think your right about the grilles. I've only seen a small few in use.

Thanks. I've been quite stunned really, with the increased performance offered with the second.

Makes the hidden magnetic grill holders look like a real smart decision.
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post #3030 of 10013
11/2/08 at 1:05am
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Originally Posted by croseiv View Post

I think your right about the grilles. I've only seen a small few in use.

Thanks. I've been quite stunned really, with the increased performance offered with the second.

Even though stacked Ultras look very cool, I'd think your room response would be better if split. Even side by side would couple the bass better with the floor.
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