SVS PB13-Ultra vs PB-4000 Compared!

[snakeeyes]

Hah hah I had to give the buyer a pee discount

Ya looking forward to your sub upgrade write up. You still running more circuits from the breaker panel?

 

[Danzilla31]

Ya looking forward to your sub upgrade write up. You still running more circuits from the breaker panel?

Yeah I'm looking forward to giving it! Yes I want the amps to have plenty of headroom. The electrician is coming out tommorow I'm going to put in 2 20 amp dedicated lines one for each. I'd put them both on one line but the peaks Is think would cause some issues with power sagging. Hopefully that goes without a hitch hes getting here at 8:30 tommorow morning. Pray to the audio God's for me bro!

 

[snakeeyes]

SVS has recently discontinued the venerable PB13-Ultra 13" ported subwoofer and replaced it with their new PB-4000. Price remains the same but there are numerous upgrades to the PB-4000 that makes this subwoofer such a compelling, class leading product in its category. The PB-4000 takes a radical shift in terms of amplifier technology and makes some major changes in enclosure construction.

To find out what SVS has done to improve on their classic, proven design, read our full review with comprehensive measurements of the PB-4000 to determine if it's time for you to upgrade your subwoofer.

Pros

• Extremely linear response all the way down to 16 Hz
• Very good distortion behavior
• Nice looking for a large subwoofer
• Excellent build quality
• Great customer service and warranty
• Innovative controls carried down from the 16 Ultra Subwoofers

Cons

• Heavy- 153 lbs.
• Cabinet feet don’t give fingers much clearance

Read: SVS PB-4000 Ported Subwoofer Review

This is our official discussion and support thread for this exciting new product.

View attachment 25650

Very good review! 150 lbs is very heavy for sure. They would be hard to move for me. The iPhone app feature looks fun but usually I am ok adjusting from my receiver app.

 

[Danzilla31]

Very good review! 150 lbs is very heavy for sure. They would be hard to move for me. The iPhone app feature looks fun but usually I am ok adjusting from my receiver app.

Bro that phone app is gonna get addictive for me I can see myself getting all tweaked out on that thing.

 

[Montucky]

Testing the sub way above ground like you might a speaker doesn't sound too fun logistically....

Between Gene and Hugo, I'm sure it's no problem. Haha. Probably like lifting a little Bose cube to those guys.

 

[Danzilla31]

Between Gene and Hugo, I'm sure it's no problem. Haha. Probably like lifting a little Bose cube to those guys.

I know right I'm all wishing they were right down the block so I could get them to help me move these monsters in when they get here.

 

[shadyJ]

I know right I'm all wishing they were right down the block so I could get them to help me move these monsters in when they get here.

If you already have the placements for the subs selected, its not to hard to get the sub in place- once you have the boxes positioned. The sub basically slides out of the box and drops down. Open the front flap of the box and read the unpacking instructions that are printed inside the flap. Position the box in front of the place where you want to put the sub, so you can just slide the sub out onto its intended placement.

 

[Montucky]

Quick pro tip. If you have a hard floor, throw something slidey (like a small carpet square) under the sub or if you have carpet, use some of those carpet sliders. That way if you have to play around with placement, it's easy (well, easier) to scoot it all over the place.

 

[Danzilla31]

If you already have the placements for the subs selected, its not to hard to get the sub in place- once you have the boxes positioned. The sub basically slides out of the box and drops down. Open the front flap of the box and read the unpacking instructions that are printed inside the flap. Position the box in front of the place where you want to put the sub, so you can just slide the sub out onto its intended placement.

Cool thanks Shady!

 

[Danzilla31]

Quick pro tip. If you have a hard floor, throw something slidey (like a small carpet square) under the sub or if you have carpet, use some of those carpet sliders. That way if you have to play around with placement, it's easy (well, easier) to scoot it all over the place.

Appreciate ya I already ordered carpet and hard wood sliders! And I'm doing pushups! By the time I get here I'll be ready! Maybe if I do enough pushups I might be as buff as Hugo & Gene!.....

 

[Danzilla31]

Cool thanks Shady!

I just gotta get those special soundpath feet they have on them I bought 2 6 packs it hopefully shouldn't be too hard.... Hopefully

 

[snakeeyes]

I just gotta get those special soundpath feet they have on them I bought 2 6 packs it hopefully shouldn't be too hard.... Hopefully

Special feet? what kind of flooring?

 

[Danzilla31]

Special feet? what kind of flooring?

Those rubber feet you put on to decouple the sub from the floor SVS sells em I was skeptical at first but they really work. I used to have this annoying sound from my chimney it was gone after I put those feet on. The living room is hardwood floors.

 

[snakeeyes]

Those rubber feet you put on to decouple the sub from the floor SVS sells em I was skeptical at first but they really work. I used to have this annoying sound from my chimney it was gone after I put those feet on. The living room is hardwood floors.

Ya I need to finish my flooring before my HSU VTF2 dual subs arrive.

 

[Danzilla31]

Ya I need to finish my flooring before my HSU VTF2 dual subs arrive.

Those are nice subs!!! Congrats!!! You better get a move on those floors!

 

[snakeeyes]

Those are nice subs!!! Congrats!!! You better get a move on those floors!

Thanks! Ya will be enough for 4700 cu ft.

 

[snakeeyes]

I know right I'm all wishing they were right down the block so I could get them to help me move these monsters in when they get here.

When do you get your PB4000 subs? My HSU subs arrive tonight. I already have my SVS wireless kits so just waiting for fedex. My dolly and furniture sliders are ready for work.

 

[shadyJ]

When do you get your PB4000 subs? My HSU subs arrive tonight. I already have my SVS wireless kits so just waiting for fedex. My dolly and furniture sliders are ready for work.

The Hsu subs won't really need furniture sliders. If I recall they are only 60 lbs or so. Relatively easy to move around.

 

[snakeeyes]

The Hsu subs won't really need furniture sliders. If I recall they are only 60 lbs or so. Relatively easy to move around.

Cool. The feet are rubber so think that will be ok. They just arrived.

I’m first going to try one near the TV which is to the left of the fireplace and one on the right side of the couch. The room is open on the right side front corner to the kitchen and dining. Another idea if that isn’t a perfect end table is on the right side of the fireplace.

 

[KEW]

I think there are chemicals you can apply to things to keep cats away?

Water balloons!