Review: SVS PB10-NSD Subwoofer

[Bluesmoke]

How's the PB treatin' ya?

Very good. Watched Transformers on Blu-ray yesterday. I do have a question though and hope someone can clarify what I heard. During one of the intense bass scenes near the end, I heard something that sounded like a click. It couldn't been part of the track but it seemed to come from the sub location. The sub's volume is just past halfway and my receiver was a -23. I didn't hear it after and don't notice any changes to the sub's sound.

 

[Adam]

Did you replay that part of the movie to check if you could hear the click again? Perhaps at a lower volume? Just curious if you know if it was repeatable.

 

[croseiv]

Very good. Watched Transformers on Blu-ray yesterday. I do have a question though and hope someone can clarify what I heard. During one of the intense bass scenes near the end, I heard something that sounded like a click. It couldn't been part of the track but it seemed to come from the sub location. The sub's volume is just past halfway and my receiver was a -23. I didn't hear it after and don't notice any changes to the sub's sound.

If you are close to overdriving the sub you may hear a clack or click (loud) as the driver bottoms. I've heard it with my Ultra once (but it was WAY loud). My receiver was at -5 or 6 MV at the time.

 

[Bluesmoke]

No, I didn't repeat it, I'll try it some other time. We just enjoyed the movie. The Ironhide flip over the screaming girl was intense. I expected to bottom out there, but it didn't. Now I can't remember what scene I heard the click. But it was definately in the street shootout prior to the ironhide flip.

 

[croseiv]

I'll have to revisit this video...

 

[billy p]

I've re watched Transformers since my sub's arrival and didn't notice anything, however I don't have it on BR. FWIW I'm running my sub just under half gain with my receivers level at 0 dbs and volume @ -(5/10)dbs and able to reach significant SPL's without a problem. You really need to get a SPL and calibrate your set up.

Heh.. I was watching some Nascar the other day and my wife was in the kitchen when she entered the living room to ask me if I heard some thunder, I just smiled and said NO.

 

[Bluesmoke]

I've re watched Transformers since my sub's arrival and didn't notice anything, however I don't have it on BR. FWIW I'm running my sub just under half gain with my receivers level at 0 dbs and volume @ -(5/10)dbs and able to reach significant SPL's without a problem. You really need to get a SPL and calibrate your set up.

Heh.. I was watching some Nascar the other day and my wife was in the kitchen when she entered the living room to ask me if I heard some thunder, I just smiled and said NO.

Yea, I definately need to get a SPL meter, but -23 on a Yamaha receiver isn't all that loud. Your 3805 is way louder than my 6160.

I'm not a Nascar fan but it is fun to watch in 5.1. I wish F1 and MotoGP was in HD.

 

[croseiv]

+1........ Been lookin' at the LOTR trilogy EE. Awesome stuff. I really like the scene in fellowship where the ring wraith is looking for Frodo, and they are under the tree. Some deep, powerful bass there. I love the extended edition. Very immersive. I feel like I'm there with them in the movie.

 

[Bluesmoke]

+1........ Been lookin' at the LOTR trilogy EE. Awesome stuff. I really like the scene in fellowship where the ring wraith is looking for Frodo, and they are under the tree. Some deep, powerful bass there. I love the extended edition. Very immersive. I feel like I'm there with them in the movie.

Yea, the first movie has the best bass. I thought the Helm's Deep scene, while great with intensity and expansive surround, lacked the "WOW" that was present in Fellowship.

Also, Indiana Jones on Blu-ray Steelbook is awesome as well! The movie sucked but the audio is TOPS!

 

[Adam]

Also, Indiana Jones on Blu-ray Steelbook is awesome as well! The movie sucked but the audio is TOPS!

Which Indiana Jones movie? Thanks.

 

[Bluesmoke]

Which Indiana Jones movie? Thanks.

Crystal Skulls. The new one.

 

[jostenmeat]

Yea, the first movie has the best bass. I thought the Helm's Deep scene, while great with intensity and expansive surround, lacked the "WOW" that was present in Fellowship.

I'm sure someone can actually measure the stuff, but I thought all three had tremendous bass. 2 Towers, the scenes with the Entes knocked off my center speaker from the AV stand!

Since then it never happened again with much more secure placement, and now I have a completely different setup ... but still!

I heard King Kong is supposed to be pretty nuts too...

 

[titogap]

Great review!

Wow, bluesmoke I like very much your review.
This subwoofer it looks an excellent companion to my Klipsh speakers.

 

[Bluesmoke]

Wow, bluesmoke I like very much your review.
This subwoofer it looks an excellent companion to my Klipsh speakers.

Thanks man. It was something I threw up quickly and had giant images so you wouldn't see some of my lame jokes coming a mile away.

Sub still rocks! Flawless!

 

[croseiv]

Sub still rocks! Flawless!

Awesome!

 

[billy p]

Sub still rocks! Flawless!

DITO...!! I can't believe how good this sub is. I can only imagine or dream what the pb13 would sound like, but I might go dual 10's for the hell of it or a DYI if I'm feeling bold.

Regards, Bill

 

[Boerd]

Thanks for taking the time to write the review.

 

[areyes926]

Bluesmoke,

Thanks for sharing! I am currently trying to decide between SVS PB10 NSD and PB12 NSD myself. The room I am going to use it for is slightly bigger than yours (23'x15' and 8' high) so I am leaning towards the PB12 until I so the size of it. So now I am trying to determine if the PB10 will be enough for the size of my room since it is a little smaller that the PB12.

 

[Bluesmoke]

Bluesmoke,

Thanks for sharing! I am currently trying to decide between SVS PB10 NSD and PB12 NSD myself. The room I am going to use it for is slightly bigger than yours (23'x15' and 8' high) so I am leaning towards the PB12 until I so the size of it. So now I am trying to determine if the PB10 will be enough for the size of my room since it is a little smaller that the PB12.

For that room, PB12 no question. PB10 would be fine, but I'd go PB12 here.

 

[Patrukas777]

Bigger is always better (Just ask my girlfriend ;-P)!!! I can't wait to get the SVS EQ in the next month or so.....I will also be getting my 2nd PB Ultra..... I cant wait to hear how they will sound fine tuned.

Are you going to get a EQ BLUESMOKE???