SVS PB-16 Ultra Subwoofer

A tireless passion for breathtaking bass performance and the demand for the highest perfection in terms of technology, workmanship and sound led to the development of the PB16-Ultra. The result is a unique, incomparable bass experience that reproduces low frequencies cleanly and in detail that have never been achieved before, paired with groundbreaking technology and rigorous design.

SVS PB-16 Ultra Subwoofer

A tireless passion for breathtaking bass performance and the demand for the highest perfection in terms of technology, workmanship and sound led to the development of the SVS PB-16 Ultra subwoofer. The result is a unique, incomparable bass experience that reproduces low frequencies cleanly and in detail that have never been achieved before, paired with groundbreaking technology and rigorous design.

● 1500 watts RMS continuous power (5160 watts peak)
● Class D power, MOSFET output transistors
● Stereo line-level RCA balanced (XLR) inputs
● Continuously adjustable low-pass filters
● DSP control with 56-bit filtering
● Large cabinets provide efficient reproduction of the deepest bass
● 16" driver with 8" voice coil, precise control at the highest drive level
● Smartphone app, for Apple and Android platforms, controls all DSP functions and saves user-defined presets

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General specifications SVS PB-16 Ultra

• Dimensions in cm: with grill 63.5 (H) x 55.12 (W) x 78.48 (D) Weight: 80 KG
• High-quality MDF housing stabilized by internal struts, with a double-thick front
• Piano lacquer or black oak veneer
• Front firing 16" driver
• Three front firing 3.5" (8.9 cm) bass reflex ports for high airflow
• Including 3 plugs for bass adjustment
• Variable bass adjustment 15-280 Hz +/- 3 dB (standard mode – all ports open) 13-280 Hz +/- 3 dB (extended mode – 2 ports open) 14-360 Hz +/- 3 dB (sealed mode – all ports sealed)
• Low-resonance safety steel grid to protect the membrane
• Screwable rubber feet

Driver specifications and details

• 16" 40.5cm, Ultra SVS underhang driver for extreme performance
• SVS special die-cast aluminum basket
• 8" (20cm) voice coil, for precise control even at the highest drive levels.
• Polymide coated fiberglass coil carrier
• 24-strand copper and Nomex composite high-temperature connections from the amplifier to the voice coil
• 16" Ultra-Cone, made from a high quality fiberglass composite with a perfect stiffness to mass ratio
• High strength nickel plated spring clips
• 95mm Xmech (82mm Xmax) mechanical deflection at peak
• Four ferrite magnets 8H/Y-35
• Finite Element Analysis (FEA) optimized structure of the driver
• Nomex layered centering spider for linear and extreme stroke
• Oversized pole core vent for better cooling, low noise, & reduced air compression

Amplifier specifications

• Sledge STA-1500D DSP, with 1500 watts RMS (5150 watts peak)
• Class D technology low heat generation high efficiency
• 50 MHz audio DSP with double precision 56-bit filtering
• Active PFC (power factor correction) ensures clean power of 1500W, independent of the mains supply
• XLR and RCA stereo input/output for consumer and professional audio applications
• Practical front display with 8-digit LED display for subwoofer control
• Subwoofer control with smartphone app. for Apple and Android devices
• IR remote control
• Three parametric EQ's, stepless volume control, stepless phase control (0-180°)
• Continuously adjustable (30-200 Hz) 6, 12, 18 or 24 dB/octave low pass filter frequency with disabled/LFE setting
• 3-12V trigger with 1/8" (3.5mm) TRS mini jack input
• Green LED standby mode with > 0.5 watt consumption
• Input impedance 22kOhm (Cinch) / 22kOhm (XLR)
• RoHS compliant and safety certified worldwide
• Detachable power cord