Press Reviews

  • HiFi AV Tech Reviews SB16-Ultra Subwoofer

    “A premium choice for audio enthusiasts seeking incredible volume, powerful bass and distortion free sound. Its top notch construction and flexible connectivity options make it a standout addition to any home theater system, delivering a cinematic experience that will leave you awestruck.” Read Full Review
  • Home Theater Review Honors PB16-Ultra as “Best Overall Subwoofer”

    “For rich, powerful, room-filling bass with undeniable physicality, you can’t go wrong with SVS’ flagship ported sub. Incredible accuracy and dynamics for anything you play. With the PB16, you will sense the sound, not just hear it. And don't worry, it's not just about brute force – this subwoofer is capable of delivering tremendous finesse. This is the big dog, built for those who don’t compromise.”
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  • Home Theater HiFi Honors PB16-Ultra Earns with Exclusive “Bad-Ass Product Award”

    “Windows rattle, floors creak, foundations other than those in the building where my lab is located shudder. My wife could feel it in the main house which is about 30 feet from my lab. The PB16-Ultra handled everything with ease and tremendous depth. An amazing product and deserving of our Secrets Bad Ass Award for 2021.”
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  • Soundstage Reviews SB16-Ultra Subwoofer

    “One of the biggest, baddest, best sealed-box subwoofers you can buy. Includes a modern feature set to ease installation, has output capability to spare for all but the largest spaces, is built and finished beyond what you would expect for the price, and most importantly, sounds fantastic. This is an easy recommendation.”
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  • Home Theater Forum Reviews SB16-Ultra Subwoofer

    “Flat in-room response down to 15Hz. Bullet-proof construction, which goes far beyond any consumer driver I’m aware of, from any manufacturer. Not once have they demonstrated inability to easily handle and reproduce everything I’ve thrown at them. Often exceeding my greatest hopes.”
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  • Digital Trends names SB16-Ultra "2020 Subwoofer of the Year"

    “We’ve had the SB-16 Ultra in our testing chambers for many months now — not because we’re too lazy to move it out, but because we haven’t found anything worthy to take its place. This subwoofer has become our measuring stick, which might actually be unfair to the competition — it’s that good. Offers everything you could want in a subwoofer – high-end power, impressive clarity, precise detail, and good looks too.”
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  • Two Tech Guyz Review the PB16-Ultra Subwoofer

    “Incredible that is ported but still exhibits the characteristics of a sealed subwoofer, with control and speed. With the PB16-Ultra, hearing is believing. One of the best sounding subwoofers I’ve ever heard. Blown away by the build and sound quality.”
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  • PanTheOrganizer (YouTube) Reviews Dual PB16-Ultra Subwoofers

    “Soul-shattering bass. Absolutely outstanding, it completely changed my movie-watching experience. Build quality is flawless and they are massive in sound. They output they delivered is more than anything I ever expected and there’s no reason for me to go to the cinema ever again.”
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  • Dtown Reviews the PB16-Ultra Subwoofer

    "This subwoofer kept surprising me again and again, he just didn't give in, he was present, contained and accurate. What makes him so good is the fact that his bass is so true, so accurate and fast, with excellent impact capabilities. He knows to be polite and strong, the Ultra 16 does not just come to show a large amount of boomy bass. That’s not the name of the game, but it knows how to play correctly with precision and impressive sound quality. These capabilities are very difficult to get from any other subwoofer."
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  • Enjoy the Music Reviews the SB16-Ultra Subwoofer

    “Setting up the SVS subs was easy and fun. I could feel the sub-sonic tones on the surface of my exposed skin, but I could swear I could feel my loose shirt sleeves vibrating against my arms. For those who desire more than a full-frequency range high-end system, spending more than the SVS's very reasonable price makes no sense. Highly recommended.”
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  • Dagogo Reviews the SB16-Ultra Subwoofer

    "I can kick myself for being so stubborn all these years, these decades about my feelings towards subwoofers. It was my long-held contention that subwoofers were the domain of failed speaker designers who just could not get the concept of full-range right. I’m human, I’m fallible, and I was wrong. That’s not to say that there aren’t some speakers that are capable of reproducing the full-range, but at what cost and size? The subwoofer and I are now inseparable. I am re-listening to music relishing those lower registers, appreciating drummers and bassists that much more."
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  • Stereophile Names SB16-Ultra as a Class A "Recommended Component for 2018"

    Stereophile magazine, the leading voice for audiophiles in the U.S., recently announced its “Recommended Components” for 2018 and honored the SVS SB16-Ultra with its highest “Class A” ranking for subwoofers. This is a real testament to the pinpoint accuracy and precisely controlled power of our reference subwoofer since the Stereophile reviewers are some of the most discerning in the world.
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  • SpareChange Reviews the PB16-Ultra (Youtube)

    "It can slam you hard in the chest or gently move the hair on your arms. For a subwoofer of this size, it handles transients amazingly, almost like a sealed subwoofer. And at the price, you simply won’t find a better subwoofer performer."
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  • SB16-Ultra Subwoofer Receives Audio Magazine's "Recommended Product" Award (Germany)

    "The SB16 Ultra trembled the room – powerful, focused and long breath. An enormous amount of power for manageable money."
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  • SB16-Ultra Subwoofer named "Best Subwoofer You Can Buy" by Digital Trends

    "It’s our favorite subwoofer ever, built to excel in any and all circumstances. Offers everything you could want in a subwoofer – high-end power, impressive clarity, precise detail, and good looks too."
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  • Positive Feedback Reviews the SB16-Ultra

    "I could really feel and hear every bit of nuance the artist intended. The bass lines were just endless, and there wasn't a task too large for the SVS SB16-Ultra. Every frequency was played with ease and volume…I wanted to re-watch my entire movie collection to see what I've been missing. This is the missing link to total immersion, where one can both hear and feel the directors' intent. It's obvious SVS has something special here. They've put a ton of care into the design of this subwoofer, from the shipping box, to the sub itself, the app experience, and to the actual product delivered to the end user—a perfect musical experience all packed into one."
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  • Stereoplay (Germany) Reviews the SB16-Ultra Subwoofer

    "They’re one of the few speakers that do everything well…rare combination of good sound quality and affordability. Great treble response, smooth mid-range and deep accurate bass makes them a great choice for both movies and music."
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  • The SB16-Ultra Receives AVTech Media's Best Subwoofer Award

    "For an authoritative and largescale sub-bass experience to accompany your movies, SVS’s mightily impressive SB16-Ultra is an essential audition. A newly designed 16-in bass driver, claiming a massive 3.7-in excursion, is partnered with a 1500W Sledge DSP amplifier, and the result is a thrilling combination of slam, speed, and precisions, with a low-frequency extension that unearths the deepest soundtrack details."

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  • Sterophile Reviews the SB16-Ultra Subwoofer

    "Pitch-perfect, detailed, fast bass, and enough power to function in my large listening room. Reproduced the deepest notes with mass and solidity. No muddying of the clarity and transparency of the highs. The dynamics ranged from soft murmurs to a thunderous rumble. A Class A component if ever there was one."

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  • SB16-Ultra earns 2017 CE Pro BEST (Best Electronics Systems Technologies) Award

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