MBS-02
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MBS-02 - M-Series - Bookshelf Speaker Pair - SVS
The reference-grade bookshelf loudspeaker holds a warm spot in the heart of any serious audiophile. The most flexible speaker in the M-series family, the MBS-02 can serve as a high-end surround speaker, or as the foundation for an outstanding 2-channel system.
With precise imaging, a coherent and deep soundstage, scintillating micro-dynamics, and unflinching accuracy, these involving loudspeakers were described by one professional reviewer as "clearly the brainchild of someone who understands and cares about music".
Pair-up the MBS-02 bookshelf loudspeakers with our sealed SB13-Plus subwoofer for a 2-channel rig which will easily exceed the performance and sound quality of so-called 'full-range' towers from competing brands costing far more.
High Quality Drivers
We took the previous generation M-series driver and customized it specifically for this application, with a special aluminum cone and copper shorting ring for improved frequency response linearity, enhanced midrange accuracy, and lower distortion. You'll hear the difference in clarity and imaging on both movies and music.
Improving on our previous ScanSpeak AirCirc tweeter wasn't easy - but SVS never backs down from a challenge. The result is our new soft-dome tweeter with superior resonance suppression, ferrofluid cooling for exceptional power-handling and thermal dissipation, and our custom-tooled SVS logo for a touch of class. From the delicate sizzle of a brushed cymbal to full-tilt brassy horns, this tweeter delivers exception fidelity sure to please the most discriminating listener.
Expertly Engineered, Audiophile-Grade Crossover Network
Part art and part science, the crossover is the most challenging part of the speaker to master, and ultimately determines the sound quality of the loudspeaker. The M-series crossovers were designed by the industry's leading expert, modeled using sophisticated software, proven in the lab with electrical and acoustic measurements, and refined with countless hours of final voicing by our panel of listening experts.
Sporting custom capacitors, massive air-core inductors, top-grade printed circuit boards, these expensive audiophile-grade crossovers are the reason our M-series speakers dominate competing brands in sound quality and fidelity at this price point.
Unique Styling and Top-Grade Construction
The speaker industry is polluted with simplistic 'me-too' loudspeaker designs; SVS wanted something different with the M-series. You'll appreciate the unique and elegant form factor, with the distinctive top arch and smoothly integrated real wood veneer accent panels.
Inside the cabinet, we employ extensive blocking and bracing to enhance rigidity and minimize resonances, ensuring you hear nothing but pure and uncolored sound. All construction is precision CNC, making every edge, seam, and insert perfectly aligned.
You'll love how our tapered edge cloth grilles complement the cabinet styling, and securely attach with our trademark hidden neodymium magnet retention system also found on our high-end subwoofers.
Reference Sound Quality Surpassing Top Competing Brands
During the M-series development process, our listening panel assembled the top competing brands in the industry for extensive double-blend testing. Given its top quality components and rigorous development process, we knew the M-series would stand tall. What we didn't expect was to blow-out all brands anywhere near the same price, and compete very favourably with models costing thousands more. Then again – it's what our customers have come to expect from SVS.
We recommend these accessories:
Omni 30 Wall Brackets
With precise imaging, a coherent and deep soundstage, scintillating micro-dynamics, and unflinching accuracy, these involving loudspeakers were described by one professional reviewer as "clearly the brainchild of someone who understands and cares about music".
Pair-up the MBS-02 bookshelf loudspeakers with our sealed SB13-Plus subwoofer for a 2-channel rig which will easily exceed the performance and sound quality of so-called 'full-range' towers from competing brands costing far more.
High Quality Drivers
We took the previous generation M-series driver and customized it specifically for this application, with a special aluminum cone and copper shorting ring for improved frequency response linearity, enhanced midrange accuracy, and lower distortion. You'll hear the difference in clarity and imaging on both movies and music.
Improving on our previous ScanSpeak AirCirc tweeter wasn't easy - but SVS never backs down from a challenge. The result is our new soft-dome tweeter with superior resonance suppression, ferrofluid cooling for exceptional power-handling and thermal dissipation, and our custom-tooled SVS logo for a touch of class. From the delicate sizzle of a brushed cymbal to full-tilt brassy horns, this tweeter delivers exception fidelity sure to please the most discriminating listener.
- 7" Peerless driver with custom aluminum cone and copper shorting ring.
- 1" soft dome tweeter with ferrofluid cooling for outstanding power handling.
Expertly Engineered, Audiophile-Grade Crossover Network
Part art and part science, the crossover is the most challenging part of the speaker to master, and ultimately determines the sound quality of the loudspeaker. The M-series crossovers were designed by the industry's leading expert, modeled using sophisticated software, proven in the lab with electrical and acoustic measurements, and refined with countless hours of final voicing by our panel of listening experts.
Sporting custom capacitors, massive air-core inductors, top-grade printed circuit boards, these expensive audiophile-grade crossovers are the reason our M-series speakers dominate competing brands in sound quality and fidelity at this price point.
- 0/-2 dB treble contour switch.
- Premium, high-power components.
- Low-loss, wide circuit traces with plated through holes.
- Mounted on pro-grade FR-4 circuit boards for superior reliability and performance.
- Optimized inductor location, orientation, and polarity to minimize negative field interaction.
- Cone-ringing trap circuit tuned to 1% accuracy.
- Optimized lead wire gauge for enhanced top octave resolution.
- Bypass cap effectively connects the tweeter directly to the amplifier in the top octave.
- Phase compensation components for exceptional inter-driver phase response.
- Midrange/tweeter alignment - Linkwitz-Riley 24 dB/octave @ 1.88 kHz.
- Dual binding posts for bi-wire or bi-amp capability.
Unique Styling and Top-Grade Construction
The speaker industry is polluted with simplistic 'me-too' loudspeaker designs; SVS wanted something different with the M-series. You'll appreciate the unique and elegant form factor, with the distinctive top arch and smoothly integrated real wood veneer accent panels.
Inside the cabinet, we employ extensive blocking and bracing to enhance rigidity and minimize resonances, ensuring you hear nothing but pure and uncolored sound. All construction is precision CNC, making every edge, seam, and insert perfectly aligned.
You'll love how our tapered edge cloth grilles complement the cabinet styling, and securely attach with our trademark hidden neodymium magnet retention system also found on our high-end subwoofers.
- Extensive blocking and bracing for resonance-free cabinet panels.
- CNC precision construction for perfect fit and finish.
- Acoustically transparent and low edge diffraction cloth grille with hidden neo magnet retention system.
Reference Sound Quality Surpassing Top Competing Brands
During the M-series development process, our listening panel assembled the top competing brands in the industry for extensive double-blend testing. Given its top quality components and rigorous development process, we knew the M-series would stand tall. What we didn't expect was to blow-out all brands anywhere near the same price, and compete very favourably with models costing thousands more. Then again – it's what our customers have come to expect from SVS.
We recommend these accessories:
Omni 30 Wall Brackets
Loudspeaker Specs:
Crossover Network:
Frequency Response/Acoustic Data:
- Dims: 16" (H) x 10.3" (W) x 13"(D)
- Weight: 28 pounds
- Rigid and braced MDF cabinet with laminated arched sides
- Fine textured black vinyl finish with gloss black, rosenut, or natural oak side panels
- Vented or sealed alignment with foam port blockers included
- 7" High Definition Sound drivers with aluminum cone
- 1" soft dome tweeter with high-excursion design, rear chamber, and ferro-fluid cooling
- Treble contour switch
- Gold plated 5-way bi-wire speaker wire binding posts with jumpers
- Recommended power range 40-200W
Crossover Network:
- High power, high-grade component parts throughout
- Low loss, wide circuit traces with plated through holes
- Mounted on pro-grade FR-4 circuit boards for superior reliability and performance
- Optimized inductor type, location, orientation, and polarity
- Cone-ringing trap circuit tuned to 1% accuracy
- Optimized lead wire gauge for enhanced top octave resolution
- Bypass cap effectively connects the tweeter directly to the amplifier in the top octave
- Self-limiting dome excursion limitation at resonance
- Phase coherent woofer/tweeter crossover - Linkwitz-Riley 24 dB/oct @ 1.88 kHz
Frequency Response/Acoustic Data:
- Nominal impedance: 8 ohms
- Rated bandwidth: 40 Hz - 24 kHz (-6 dB points)
- Sensitivity: 82.5 dB (2.83V @ 1 meter full-space)
- Inter-driver phase response:
"Altogether, the build quality of these speakers is extraordinary. It's as though the bean counters were, if not divorced, at least distanced from the design process. Audio nuts live to discover products like this."
HT Magazine, 6/2008 by Mark Fleischmann. Read Review
HT Magazine, 6/2008 by Mark Fleischmann. Read Review
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PeterBoerner (Monday, 30 January 2012)Rating:
Last April, I visited your facility to listen to the MTS-02's to be considered for the new music exclusive room I am putting together. While there, we
also listened to the MBS-02's since the MTS-02's absolutely amazed us we just had to listen to these too! One thing led to another and I couldn't keep
the MBS-02's off my mind. We have a system also in our family room that I felt the MBS-02's would look much nicer and be "something" better
than what was there? The MBS-02's arrived and when I opened the box they looked even better than I remembered! They are indeed a beautiful addition to
our family room book shelves! I had decided to give these new speakers respect and completely rewire before installing them.... I have to tell you,
when we put the first CD on, my jaw and my adult son's jaw fell to the floor in total AMAZEMENT to what we were hearing! I can hear things from the
CD's that I never heard before! Unheard of clarity, depth and solid reproduction with great separation and clean crisp not brassy highs! I did not
expect the bass to be so incredible too for a bookshelf speaker! Did I say incredible! Tightness of bass is noteworthy! I had guests over and they
made a comment as soon as they walked in how good the music sounded! I did not tell them beforehand about the MBS-02's.
One more thing, I
feel these speakers are so 'accurate' (if I can use that word) that I can have the volume at listening levels in the family room but can hear the
music just as clear and clean with very little volume loss all the way through the kitchen, living room and dinning areas. This was not the case with
what I had before.
Thanks for making a product that has value far, far, far beyond what it is! I can't get enough listening pleasure.
MarshallPeterson (Friday, 20 January 2012)
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Outstanding speaker. Easy to mount and set up. Works great with the Onkyo receiver. Well worth the price.
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