PB13-Ultra –
The Ultimate Expression of SVS Performance
Our flagship subwoofer. The pinnacle of SVS technology and our passion for building the most uncompromising high-performance subwoofers on the planet. Physically imposing, powerful and refined, the PB13-Ultra will exceed the expectations of the most discriminating audiophile and hard-core home theater enthusiast.




Exclusive Ultra-13 Driver – Brutal Output and Subtle Nuance
An SVS-exclusive design, the Ultra-13 driver utilizes the highest quality components, custom-tooled parts, and innovative technologies to deliver an unparalleled combination of extreme output, ultra-low distortion, and exceptional linearity.

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• Expensive Finite Element Analysis (FEA)-optimized underhung motor technology for exceptionally low distortion.
• Multi-layer flat-wound voice coil for ultra-high power handling.
  
• Dual linear-roll spiders and stitched parabolic surround for extreme excursion capability.
• Ultra-light and rigid Rohacell composite cone provides excellent transient response.

Sledge Amplification – Intelligent and Sophisticated Power
The Sledge STA-1000D amplifier is a perfect match for the Ultra-13 driver, packing 1,000 watts of power and sophisticated DSP control. Comprehensive and extensive menu options are accessed via an intuitive single-knob interface with LCD display, allowing for easy set-up and integration into any home theater or stereo system.

• 1000 watts RMS continuous power (3600 watts peak dynamic power).
• Efficient, cool-running Class D power with 'green' standby mode.
• Stereo line-level RCA and balanced (XLR) input/output connections for the ultimate in connectivity.
  
• DSP control for the ultimate in refined behavior under all operating conditions.
  
• Variable tuning with 20Hz, 16Hz, and Sealed settings to match any room.
  
• Extensive menu options and digital crossover allows easy integration into any 2-channel system.
• Intuitive and easy to use single knob controller with bright LCD display.

• Large cabinet provides efficient reproduction of the deepest bass notes.
• Wide-flared triple 3.5" ports for maximum air-flow with no artifacts.
  
• 20 Hz, 16 Hz and Sealed variable tuning accommodates all room sizes and deep extension requirements.
• Curved metal grille with hidden neo magnet retention gives high-tech appearance.

Frequency Response/Acoustic Data:

 

**Frequency response graph does not denote maximum output capability.

• 2-meter ground plane away from reflective structures (quasi-anechoic)
• 20 Hz Mode:  19-150 Hz +/- 3 dB
• 16 Hz Mode: 16-150 Hz +/- 3 dB
• Sealed Mode: 26-150 Hz +/- 3 dB

Enclosure Specs:

• Dimensions: 22.5" (H) x 20.5" (W) x 27" (D)Weight: 155 pounds
• Rigid and braced Medium Density Fiberboard (MDF) cabinet
• Black gloss or full veneer black oak finish
• Front-firing driver
  
• Front-firing triple 3.5" high-flow flared ports
• Dense foam port blockers (3) included
• Variable 20 Hz, 16 Hz and Sealed tuning modes
• Protective non-resonant steel mesh grille

Driver Specs:

• SVS 13.5” extreme performance underhung Ultra driver
  
• SVS custom-tooled die-cast aluminum basket
  
• Flat-wire, 3” diameter, high-power, high-temp, 8-layer, aluminum voice coil
• Polyimide impregnated fiberglass former/bobbin
• Dual 9", composite layered, linear roll, extreme excursion spiders
• Integrated tinsel leads
• Nickel-plated high-tension spring terminals
• Proprietary injection molded gasket and parabolic SBR extreme-excursion surround
• Composite pulp/fiberglass press layered cone with stitched surround
• Low carbon 1008 steel components, electrophoresis black plating
• Finite Element Analysis (FEA)-optimized underhung motor structure for the lowest possible distortion
• Copper shorting sleeve reduces gap induction and distortion, and enhances thermal conductivity
• Dual Genox 8H/Y-35 high grade ferrite magnets
• Oversized pole vent for greater cooling and low noise

Amp Specs:

• STA-1000D Sledge with 1000 watts RMS continuous power (3600 watts peak dynamic power)
• High efficiency cool-running Class D switching topology
• Detachable power cord with main power switch and ceramic fuse
• RoHS compliant, lead-free construction and world-wide safety certifications
• Auto-On / On switch with "green" standby mode
• Stereo line-level RCA and balanced (XLR) input/output connections
• Normal and Hi input voltage switch
• Customized EQ and DSP limiter settings specifically for the PB13-Ultra
• Variable tuning with 20Hz, 16Hz, and Sealed settings to match subwoofer port settings
• Fully adjustable (frequency and slope) phase-correct speaker/sub digital crossover  
• Intelligent Feature Control (IFC) with bright LCD display
• Two (2) digital PEQs with adjustable frequency, cut/boost, and Q values
• Room gain compensation control with adjustable frequency and slope
• Adjustable digital delay on main speaker line-level outputs to time-align the speakers and subs

Customer Reviews:

I've just bought the PB13-Ultra Piano Black 3 weeks ago. Good God does this thing hit F^%#'n hard and super clean! It's worth the $$$ for sure. As the
saying goes..."You get what you pay for" and you are getting more than your money's worth with the PB13. In fact, I'll be getting another
one in the summer. I love 'BASS'!. I work for 'BASS'!. And I live for 'BASS'! Thank God there's BASS and manual cars!! Last but not least, their
customer service support is top notch.

Hi.

I purchased my PB13-Ultra in May of 2010 with the 750W BASH amp. The results in my system left me with reservations about the
level of clean output not really measuring up to all of the glowing reviews, but I never contacted SVS because I wasn't sure if my own expectations
were reasonable and I could get pretty good results tweaking the filter settings and limiting playback levels to what I'd consider to be moderately
high.

Then one day Gary the company president reached out to me and asked me how I liked my sub. With my explanation of my results he was
sure that something was wrong and correctable. He told me that Ed, the Director of Technology and Customer Relations, would contact me, and sure
enough, Ed did contact me the following morning.

Ed, as well as Gary, demonstrated an A++ commitment to customer satisfaction and their
product, and knew there was something that could be done for me to acheive 5-star performance and satisfaction. Ed expertly guided us through a
detailed discussion and trouble-shooting procedure to figure out how the PB13-Ultra was configured in my system and what could explain results
anything less than exemplary. Ed recommended that we replace my amp under waranty in case it might be defective, and by that time the Sledge
STA-1000D was available.

Without really knowing what could have been wrong with the 750W BASH amp, all I can say is that Ed's
recommendation to replace it with the Sledge STA-1000D amp was spot on and now I've got 5-Star Low end in my system!!

And what's even
better than the SVS product is the people behind it!! With 5-Star certainty I can tell anyone that they couldn't go wrong choosing SVS. The people
behind this company wouldn't let you get away with that even if you tried!

Joel

First off I would like to thank Ed Mullen for talking with me for about a week about the sub. When it arrived he walked me through every step of the
set with my receiver and sub...
Thanks, Ed!!!

Ok, onto the incredible sub!!!
The PB-13 Ultra is the best sounding sub I have ever
heard. When I read all the reviews about how deep it would go I thought maybe people were exaggerating a little. We'll I was wrong this sub is
everything you read and more. When I first put Cloverfield in the Bluray player and turned it up I could not believe how the couch was shaking. I know
Cloverfield is not that great of a movie, but just try watching it again with the SVS PB13-Ultra. I have had many people come and listen to this
"MONSTER" and they are amazed at the sound. My wife and I just look at each other when we watch movies because of all the deep clean
bass.... It almost makes your nerves bad because how intense all the movies are now... lol

Oh, and the customer service is top notch.

Let me just start off by saying....WOW to the PB13ultra.

I purchased a Klipsch sw 311 subwoofer to replace my aging Sunfire on Jan 10
2012. The SW311 ($1600.00)
sat in the box while i was finishing my surround system installation in the man cave. During this time i started
researching SW311 on the net, the reviews i found were so so. While reading these reviews i kept hearing about this PB13 ultra, at this time i never
heard of this sub.

I first Googled the PB13 ultra and that took me to SVS site and i read the reviews there first. Then i started reading
the reviews at all the other AV sites, The reviews blew me away. A lot of them were funny, owners of this sub (PB13) were talking like it was the
second coming of Jesus Christ. At this point i had to have one.

The SW311 went back to the store with out ever being powered up, i lied
to the salesmen about why i was returning it. Jan 30 2012 was the arrival of my PB13 Ultra, all i did was plug it in, hook up my rca cable from my
Integra 50.3 and push it in the corner. I started playing rap music that has a lot of bass in it, i could hear a few of the studs in the wall
vibrating. In the corner where the sub sits i had to run some drywall screws through the sheet rock for 2 studs and put extra nails in the trim. I
slide the Ultra back in the corner and this thing rocks my entire house (2000 sq ft single). I don't even stay in the cave while playing music, i go
to different rooms on different floors just listening to how hard this sub hits. I love it, i havn't even adjusted any of the many settings yet.
This sub is awesome for music, video games and movies. Movies that i already have seen are totally different with this sub. I put in Transformers and
then We were soldiers, all i coulds say was WOW.

My wife looks at me like im crazy, but she understands. All i can say if your reading
this, get one asap.....

I have been an SVS fan for many years now. It started with the PB2-PLUS. Purchased it in 2003. Fantastic sub from a stellar company. In 7 years not
one problem, and I played it hard. Real hard.
Then in 2010 upgraded to the PB13 ULTRA. This monster was too big for my location at the time, so I
sold it and purchased the PC13 ULTRA. Aewsome bass in a small foot print. No doubt about it. But...

...I know they say the difference from
the Cylinder to the Box is more a measured one, but I feel the Box definitely has more something...

...So now I am back. This time I went
back to the PB13 ULTRA. Room or no room this is the sub for me. Now You are probably wondering why the fuss. Well, I missed that
"something" the PB13 ULTRA has. It just "feels" better to me. You get the same mid bass "slam" with cylinder, but the
Box just feels better way, way down low. More effortless I would say. Really, overall is just sounds better to me.

That extra bit of power
you get with the new Sledge Amps really shines when played hard. I was not expecting much with the increase from 750 watts to 1000 watts, but it
really "IS" noticable. Especially at higher then reference levels. Another great thing about the new amps is the flexiblity you get with all
the settings. More of wjat we had and then some more. Everthing you need to get you going is at your finger tips.

This sub is one wicked
beast. It is subtle and then out of nowhere raises it's head and brings the thunder. This sub handles nuance better then any I have heard. The detail
it reproduces it just stunning. Acoustic music is so much better with the ULTRA's driver. And ofcourse your movies and assorted big bass music will
delight you and make you grin that silly grin that you reserved for those lone listening sessions.

So rest assured that when you make the
plunge to the depths that the PB13 ULTRA will take you to, you will be in good hands.

These guys know their stuff. They make outstanding
products. And, they back these products up like no one I have ever dealt with. Period.
They will be there for you before purchase, during your
purchase and long after your purchase has completed.

So do not hesitate once you have your budget in order. You will not be dissapointed
here.

Every once in a while you run into a company and product that is shockingly good. If you are thinking about buying this sub, don't hesitate. It is
everything the other reviews indicate and one of the the finest pieces of audio gear I've owned. In addition, the SVS organization is first class
with absolutely the best customer service.

I have been enjoying SVS products for more than a decade. My Krell subwoofer experienced technical difficulties and in the interim, I purchased a PB
13 Ultra. Mated with a Krell processor, Krell Theater amp and Magneplanar surround speakers, the SVS compliments the system in a dramatic way. Its
capabilities are Krell-like and its workmanship is superb. The people at SVS are gentelmen to deal with. A rare combination in this day and age.

I asked my wife when we bought our first house if I could put speakers in the wall and buy a really nice sub. She said sure. She didn't ask how big it
was. So when she saw the thing she thought it was kind of an ugly end table. Now she is truly a believer is quality home theater sound. She loves the
hard hitting clean bass. If I could find another location in my living room to add another PB13, it would be on the truck for delivery.

I
have upgraded to the Sledge amp when my BASH one died. The customer service was great and even responded on a Saturday. If you have any doubts about
the quality of this product, the quality of the customer service, or the quality of SVS just put those doubts to rest. They are unfounded.

There are plenty of technical reviews so I'll keep mine short and just say that the pb13 ultra is far and away the best purchase I have made for home
theater over the last 10 years. The improvement in sound is truly astounding. SVS customer service is second to none.

I wish that I could give this sub 6 stars. The PB-13 Ultra is the best sounding sub I have ever heard. The sound quality is deep and clean. You may
understand what I mean when I say that you can "feel" the bass. This sub is, without question, the best investment I have made in my home
theater. I truly cannot imagine any product, at any price, sounding better. Everytime I show off my theater to someone new, it is always the sub
that just blows them away. Am I happy and satisfied with my purchase? Absolutely!!! Once again, six stars !!

Love my pb13 ultra even more then I thought I would! Owned the Epik Empire prior and this SVS simply destroys it in every way. Customer service and
communication from the day I hit the submit order button has been 110%. The black piano gloss finish matches my Energy Veritas speakers perfectly. You
can't go wrong here folks, take the plunge and don't look back! Thanks SVS for making my HT finally come to life. It is a plug and play as well as
providing you with all the tweaking settings your heart desires. Two big thumbs up! Wish I made this purchase sooner. :)

For film viewing in a surround environment this is one awesome sub. Even better is the support that the company provides, and that they stand behind
their product in every way. When my amp failed I received a replacement and it was quite simple to swap out the old one for new and the turn around
was quick. The sub is sonically seemless and works beautifully with my Audigy-based processor for setup. Since viewing is but a small part of the
overall home theater experience, having the PB13-Ultra really makes the sonics complete the "picture".

This is my first SVS sub! To say the least it is pretty wicked. The deep sounds are impressive and with it sitting on the 2nd floor in our media
room, it definately shakes the place. I use Integra DHC 80.3 to drive the sub. When we were installing and using the THX mixer on the Integra, we
didn't like the level of the sub. It was too low, so we turned it up and blew the wall light that was hanging on the same side of the room. It was
funny to see it! I have to have the lights completely off while the sub is on.....You guys did a great job designing and building the Ultra 13

I purchased the PB13 Ultra a few years ago. Back then it came with the BASH amp. I upgraded to the SLEDGE amp over a year ago. I have owned a few subs
over the years and with the PB13 Ultra I will have no more upgrades in the Subwoofer category. What a great sub. Great output, great with music, clean
lines and well built.Customer Service is also excellent. Overall a 5 star purchase enough to "rock" the house.

Enjoyed the subwoofers from day 1. Excellent installation instructions and helpful and courteous assistance from your sales and support staff. Not a
single problem and incredible results. Thank you and I’ll certainly refer anyone in the market to your company.

It’s been a couple
years and I literally haven’t even had to look at them or the documentation since I installed them. We stacked them and placed them in the location
recommended by your staff during the sales process. I installed and balanced them myself and drive them with a Pioneer Pro-Elite receiver. Amazing
results.

I have had many subs since the early 80s,and the PB13-ULTRA is by far the best I have ever heard. I am filling about 2400sq. ft.
When watching a
movie you can literaly feel the sonic pressure in the room!!!!
Everything about this product was top notch, from the sales, the shipping, and
the packing of the unit itself, it was second to none.
If you are serious about home theater YOU HAVE TO HAVE THIS SUB!
I am going back
and watching all my old movies, that is the difference this sub makes.
You will not be disappointed, it is an outstanding
PRODUCT!!!!!

Terry T.
Knoxville, Iowa

This unit is awesome. It is larger and heavier than I expected, so be sure you have the room. But the sounds quality and the ability to tune this
baby is phenomenal. You go loud and it just just goes up clean with none of the bad after effects found in other subs.

Great
workmanship!

Joe C

I have owned my Ultra for 2 and half years now. I had owned 3 decent subs prior to getting the Ultra but was always tweaking trying to find that just
right mix of tone and slam. I used REW and other methods to achieve the best sound but was not satisfied.

Finally I bought the PB13 Ultra,
set it up using REW and only needed the 1 filter to tame a 34hz peak in my room.

I have not had to touch it since. The Ultra fits my needs
perfectly and believe it or not it disappears in the room and just works perfectly.

SVS customer service is top notch. I was considering
the Ultra and another sub, I contacted the other company and after several attempts and no responses I contacted SVS on the weekend. I think it was
Ed who responded on a Sunday night answering all my questions and offering to spend time on the phone. That was I needed and pulled the trigger never
looking back.

I will say that the old saying cry once or cry twice could not be more true than in subs. I should have bought the SVS Ultra
PB13 first and saved money and time.

I use 20hz tuning in my 2800 cf room with a 1400 cf opening into another room and measured 18hz
flat.

Could not be happier with my Ultra.

I have recently received my new PB13 Ultra with Sledge in gloss black. I must say that this unit is the finest subwoofer I have ever auditioned after
listening to many expensive subwoofers in the high end market. The smoothness and refined power is absolutely incredible. The build quality is
prime. The 13 Ultra can be played at very low levels late into the evening without compromising sonic fidelity. The lowest frequencies can be heard
cleanly even at the lowest volume levels, a testimony to the high level of quality put into this unit. When run harder the 13 Ultra can produce sound
pressure to shake the couch and cause mild asphyxiation to the chest cavity while producing absolutely no artifact or forcing the walls of the room to
distort. Simply put this is not a toy but a "loaded gun" even under moderate load.

If I were to win the lottery, this is the
only item in my system that will not be replaced.

Great job SVSound!

George P.
Vancouver, Canada