PB12-NSD – Raising the Bar and Shattering Expectations
The NSD line is our most affordable family of subwoofers. But after experiencing the PB12-NSD, no one would dare call it ‘entry level’. Every component reflects SVS performance pedigree, and the PB12-NSD obliterates over-priced and under-performing brick & mortar subwoofers, even at twice the price. Prepare to be pleasantly shocked at what the PB12-NSD will bring to your music and home theater system – bass so accurate, detailed, dynamic, and deep that after one listen your old ‘subwoofer’ will be kicked to the curb.


NSD-12 Woofer – Best In Class Performance
SVS never stops improving the breed, and our newest NSD-12 has even better all-round performance than its predecessor. A more linear force/displacement profile, improved transient response with less ‘overhang’, and even wider bandwidth elevate the NSD-12 transducer to best-in-class performance. What does all this mean to the enthusiast? Tight, clean and accurate bass with lots of slam and impact – you’ll be the envy of all your friends on movie night!

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• FEA-optimized motor with dual shorting rings and pole extenders to reduce gap induction and distortion.
• 2” diameter, high-power voice coil with high-temp GSV former.
  
• Nomex linear-roll super long-throw spider.
  
• Exclusive SVS aluminum cone and composite dust cap for excellent transient response and resonance control.
  
• Vented pole-piece for greater cooling, low noise, and reduced compression artifacts.
  
  

• 400 watts of efficient, cool-running Class D power with ‘green’ standby mode.
• Stereo line-level RCA I/O connections.
• Separate high-passed and unfiltered line level outputs.
• Continuously variable low pass filter.
• DSP control for refined behavior under all operating conditions.

• New smaller and more manageable cabinet with even better performance.
• Wide-flared 4” port for maximum air-flow with no artifacts.
• 20 Hz tuning for optimal extension and output on all source material.
• Curved metal grille for a stylish and high-tech appearance.

• Dims: 20.9" (H) x 17.3" (W) x 22"(D)
• Weight: 66 pounds
• Rigid and braced MDF cabinet
• Fine textured black vinyl finish
• Front-firing woofer
• Front-firing 4" high-flow flared port
• Protective non-resonant steel mesh grille

• SVS 12” NSD woofer
• 2” diameter, high-power voice coil with high-temp GSV former
• Nomex linear roll long-throw spider
• Low-creep rubber long-throw surround
• Spider-integrated tinsel leads
• Aluminum cone and composite dust cap with SVS logo
• Powder-coated cast aluminum basket
• FEA-optimized motor structure
• Dual shorting rings and pole extenders to reduce gap induction and distortion
• Dual high-grade ferrite magnets
• Pole piece vent for greater cooling, low noise, and reduced air compression

• STA-400D Sledge with 400 watts continuous into 4 ohms nominal
• High efficiency cool-running Class D switching topology
• Detachable power cord with main power switch and fuse
• RoHS compliant, lead-free construction and world-wide safety certifications
• Auto-On / On switch with "green" standby mode
• Stereo line-level RCA I/O connections
• Fully adjustable low pass filter with Disable setting  
• Unfiltered (for daisy-chain) and 80 Hz HPF line level RCA outputs
• Customized EQ and DSP limiter settings specifically for the PB12-NSD

Frequency Response/Acoustic Data:

• 2-meter ground plane away from reflective structures (quasi-anechoic)
• 18-150 Hz +/- 3 dB

Customer Reviews:

WOW! That was my first impression as I cycled through the BluRay collection. My previous sub was the Klipsch rw-12d and it served me well but was
definately boomy. Inception and Super 8 were to be blamed (praised) for the upgrade. When the wife would look at me and ask "what was that? How
much have you spent on the sound?" The PB12-NSD passed every test I threw at it last night with clean, clear, and tight bass. This is my first
real sub and I could not be happier with my purchase. Thank you SVS for a wonderful product.

I originally gave SVS a bad review for not responding to my customer service requests for several years. After I wrote the review, they got in touch
and fixed the problem. Better late than never, I guess. I've upped the review to four stars, because both the sub and the speakers are awesome, and
comfortably the best sound quality in that price range.

Simply awesome. Incredible value for such a great sub. I picked up the older revision of the PB12-NSD May of 2009. The rev I have is just
spectacular in my home theater and it still isn't as good as this new one! It doesn't have the DSP. It's set up in a 500 sq. ft. room with ~4000 cu.
ft. of volume with a 7 channel Axiom speaker system. It will rock the room. Literally. It produces clean tight bass that will shake things around.
Even my wife says that watching movies at home are better than any theater. Tip: I've got it sitting on a Aurelex Gramma. This is a bass isolation
pad. Get one. Well worth it. Reduces the contact vibrations. My floor is carpeted with a 10 lb. underpadding plus the Gramma. The bass still
pulses the room and it's CLEAN. SVS makes great products. Wish more audio gear had this value/performance ratio.

I have the new PB12 and it is great. A very balanced sub and very competent with music and movies. Plays accurate, detailed, smooth and hard hitting
bass. I recommend playing with the placement to get the results you want. I went with SVS due to the quality of the driver and the flat clean response
you can achieve with any material. This is a far cry from an entry level sub woofer and fills my 12 by 25 room with no problems. Thanks very much.

We bought The PB12-NSD DSP model. This sub (aka THE SLEDGE) is the backbone of what makes our sound stage sound so realistic. I can't say enough
about how good this speaker and company are. ex. SVS promptly sent us a new 5 meter audio interconnect cord when I contacted them with problems with
the first breaking.

I never realized what I was missing until I added this sub to my home theater. My only disappointment is not having done so sooner. One
word...Wow!

I invited a friend over shortly after adding the subwoofer. Only a few minutes into the movie the look on his face was
priceless. He looked at me and said "What was that!" and "This is like being in the theater." I couldn't have been happier.
This went on throughout the entire movie. I then showed him the subwoofer tucked inconspicuously beside the couch and just smiled.

It made
everything worth while. I've never watched so many movies in the short time since I purchased the sub. I just can't get enough.

Thanks so
much SVS! There are tons of reviews out there praising your products, and they couldn't be more spot on.

I purchased this product about two years ago, but am unable to set it where one can hear/feel base without a severe rattle. ...***[SVS
Response]***...HI Marshall, thank you for bringing this issue to our attention. I am very sorry to hear that you are having problems with your
PB12-NSD. Our Customer Service team is always on hand to assist with these matters and will be contacting you immediately to help get this
resolved...-Eli, SVSound

I own the version with the 325 Watt RMS Bash Amplifier and did lot of comparing with others and this was by far the best sub within my price range and
sometimes better than those worth more. Love it wish I could afford the plus.

The PB12-NSD is my favorite purchase of the last two years. In this world of advertising hyperbole, it's increasingly rare that a product is
everything advertised. I love the plug-and-play simplicity, quality, value, and pure fun of the PB12-NSD for music, TV, and movies.

This
is truly a world-class subwoofer, representing the high-standard tradition of American design and manufacturing. I hope that SVS continues to thrive
and create great products for us to appreciate and enjoy!

I purchased the PB12-NSD in October 2008 because my Wharfedale speakers did not go down low enough to reveal the low pedal notes of the organ,
frequencies below 40Hz were lacking. Also, I wanted to add the LFE channel for a complete 5.1 surround sound for my 5.1 SACDs. The first recording I
tried was from the Reference Recording label was "EXOTIC DANCES FROM THE OPERA". It was very good but only a slight improvement of my regular
speakers, because that recording really didn’t have the low frequencies to test the SVS subwoofer. Then I tried the Reference Recording’s, "CROWN
IMPERIAL". The first track is Strauss's "Festival Intrada". The last minute of the piece has several 16Hz pedal notes. That's the first time I've ever
felt a 16Hz pedal note before and it literally shook my listening lounge chair like an earthquake and scared the S%&T out of me!!!!!!! Now I’m
addicted to my SVS Sub. I then tried a Chandos organ SACD "Grandes Pieces Symphoniques", the quite low pedal notes came through beautifully like rich
deep chocolate, as if I was really in church. The PB12-NSD has been working flawlessly, so they are very reliable too, which is very important to me.
Now I’m thinking of saving up for the PC12-Plus to save some floor space.

I built my own home theater and selected all the equipment after doing extensive on-line research. The SVS PB12-NSD was a clear standout and ended up
as a single sub in a 13.5' x 24' home theater. I couldn't be happier. The clear distinct base, when base is actually there, the vibration felt as well
as heard, and the dead quiet when there is no sound, makes this a no-brainer selection for anyone wanting to have quality base at a reasonable price.
There are a lot more expensive subs out there, but I'd stack my SVS up against any of them.

Wow! After reviewing my options, and reading reviews from the audio community, I went with the SVS PB12-NSD sub. This sub will let you feel the
explosions. When the earth shakes in the movie you are watching, your living room will follow along. Crystal clear accurate sound. Literal wall
shaking bass.

I recommend this sub to anyone who is looking to upgrade their home theater system.

I have the now obsolete SVS 10" entry-level sub. Similar to this, but smaller driver. It has been amazing. It shakes the room with effects (LFE).
It is so natural and non-boomy on critical classical music when equalized. I'm convinced that it was the best value in subs available. It's a large
box, but that's what gives it the "expensive" sound at a low price. I continue to recommend SVS subwoofers for highest performance
regardless of budget.

I put a lot of research into the purchase of my PB12-NSD and I feel very confident that I made the right purchase. This sub is working with a pair of
Definitive BP2004TL speakers that I thought had great low bass performance. After hooking up my SVS there is no comparison in tightness, depth and
quality of bass. This little monster is outperforming both powered 10" woofers in the Definitives with ease. This sub has really made listening
to music fun again. It has brought movies to another level of impact and enjoyment for my wife and myself. My cats are not enjoying the sub at all
but they will have to deal with it because this thing is not going anywhere.

If this is the level of performance offered by an entry level
product from SVS I am scared to hear their other more expensive products.

While researching about 6 different subs for my music and H/T I kept returning to the SVS website. The cylinder subs caught my eye. I called SVS and
told them my room size and they said that my very best choice would be the PB12-12NSD. I also read that setup for a sub is easier if you have 2 and
they confirmed that. So I bought 2 PB-12NSD's. My hopes for my H/T and music audio needs were completely met. I will not go into detail about the
separates and other speakers I have but let me say that they are excellant. I have a very well thought out system. And importantly my wife is very
satisfied with our choice. SVS has done us both very well. Honestly.

The single best home audio purchase I have ever made. A lot of gear I've bought over the years was just an incremental improvement over the gear it
was replacing. My SVS subwoofer on the other hand was literally a thunderclap! Not just loud, but clear and defined base. I spent the next month or
so listening to audio tracks I knew well, but basically for the first time - low frequency sound that I had never heard before. And movies? My poor
wife tries to sit upstairs and read when we’re watching a movie in the basement, and I just don’t know how she does it. Even at what I consider
to be a moderate volume the bass is clearly audible on the 1st floor. And at reference levels (aka Man Night) you can easily hear it on the 2nd
floor.

Anyway, obviously I love it. But a word of caution to apartment/condo dwellers, people with homes closer than 20ft from their
neighbors, or those that have fussy wives. This thing is insidiously powerful. I can’t even imagine what SVS’s bigger subs sound like; who
really needs more power than this?

This is incredible! Its really hard to describe in words what this sub does since you feel its power. It handles any movie you throw at it. The
lightning scene in War of the Worlds gets my heart pumping every time. I also have this hooked up to my gaming pc...this sub paired with a Battlefield
3 32 vs 32 map is in one word Intense!

This thing is a beast! It shakes the foundation of my house. I love my subwoofer. It makes for a total experience whether watching movies or listening
to music. Awesome product.

I bought the SVS PB-12 NSD after a couple of months of research and I am still amazed after watching dozens of movies with it.

I upgraded
from a Klipsch sub 12 that just wasnt cutting it for movies, I was a little concerned with the fact that the SVS PB12-NSD only has a 400 watt amp. I
have a a rather large room 17x22 and this sub does a trully amazing job!

The bass is digs down low, real low, unlike the Klipsch its quick
and it reproduces different notes instead of just a monotone note. The steal grill is held firmly in place so my two young kids and my large dog are
free to roam with out worry of damaging the driver.

What a great product, thanks SVS!