SVS PB13-Ultra

The SVS PB13-Ultra is a high performance 13" powered box subwoofer and is SVS' flagship model from their Ultra box series, intended to compete with in-home theater and media room subwoofers.  The subwoofer is designed with a 13.5" die-cast aluminum frame which houses a high-excursion SBR rubber surround with an integrated top gasket, dual linear 9" spiders, and a 3" aluminum voice coil.  It includes a flush-mounted 750-watt BASH amplifier which adjusts to the room size and utilizes a high efficiency linear circuit for powerful sound without cost penalties. 

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SVS PB13-Ultra
MSRP $1,600.00
Release date October, 2008
Brand SVS
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Pros:
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large 13.5" driver
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huge enclosure
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very powerful
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variety of finishes
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great performance for both movies and music
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very flexible - highly tunable for ones personal needs and preferences
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unpolished black color
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very large and heavy (155 pounds)
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a little old looking
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expensive
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Details

The enclosure of the PB13-Ultra is computer designed with three 3.5" high-flow front-firing flared ports with CURVE venting to allow for proper air flow in the unit.  It comes with a curved perforated magnetic grill in a choice of steel or traditional fabric and is available in a variety of finishes including oak or rose nut veneer, gloss black, or textured black.  The subwoofer has an MSRP of $1600 and comes with a 3 year limited warranty.

Features/Specs

  • 13.5" (edge to edge) die-cast aluminum frame in SVS metallic blue
  • 750 watt BASH amp with room compensation
  • High-temp, flat-wire, 3" US-built aluminum voice coil
  • High-excursion parabolic SBR synthetic rubber surround with integrated top gasket
  • Dual linear 9 inch "spiders" with sewn-in tinsel leads
  • Computer Assisted Design (CAD) enclosure
  • Cast and chromed SVS badging
  • Front-firing configuration with co-located vents
  • Distinctive curved perforated magnetic grill
  • High-tension chrome plated binding posts
  • "Stackable" form factor allows easy dual subs
  • 3.5" high-flow flared ports CURVE (TM) tuning
  • Available Finishes: Oak, rose nut, gloss or textured black
  • Grill Types: Traditional fabric or stylish steel
  • Selectable Sealed, 20Hz, 15Hz or 10Hz modes
  • +/- 3 dB 18 Hz-150 Hz (anechoic) in 20hz mode
  • Size: 27” D x 20.5 " W x 22" H (w/o grill)
  • Weight: 155 pounds
  • 3 year warranty 

 

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garykim

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April 1, 2009
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Pros

  • huge enclosure
  • unpolished black color

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Lucas55

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April 12, 2009
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Pros

  • large 13.5" driver
  • huge enclosure
  • very powerful
  • variety of finishes
  • great performance for both movies and music

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audiofail

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May 20, 2009
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2 pros
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Pros

  • large 13.5" driver
  • very powerful

Cons

  • very large and heavy (155 pounds)
  • a little old looking

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Yale

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March 26, 2009
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6 pros
3 cons
1 out of 3 people found this review helpful.

Pros

  • large 13.5" driver
  • huge enclosure
  • very powerful
  • variety of finishes
  • great performance for both movies and music
  • very flexible - highly tunable for ones personal needs and preferences

Cons

  • very large and heavy (155 pounds)
  • a little old looking
  • expensive

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