SVS Black Friday Subwoofer Deal!

[John Parks]

https://www.svsound.com/pages/subwoofers?trk_msg=V0TM3MJVO2G414LUERA6HB0UI4&trk_contact=FDVU23461R79F5Q6M3ULHL8H10&trk_sid=4Q976JLUT3ATVFQ7QH00N52LJO&utm_source=listrak&utm_medium=email&utm_term=SVS+Black+Friday+Subwoofer+Deal!&utm_campaign=SVS+Black+Friday+Subwoofer+Deal:+SVS+SB12-NSD+&+PB12-NSD+Subwoofers+at+All-Time+Low+Price

 

[KEW]

I am disappointed that the only thing SVS seems to discount anymore is these NSD subs!
Mechanically, they are very potent subs for the cost (esp. when discounted), but the lack of ability to adjust their FR is problematic. For someone who has a MiniDSP they would be great.
However, the 23Hz -3dB point for the sealed version makes it obvious that the amp has been EQ'ed to be as flat/deep as possible in an anechoic chamber. Putting them in a typical room is going to result in a boomy sound after room gain increases the low frequencies. Of course the ported sub would be the same but worse!
For anyone willing to do miniDSP/REW/measurement, I think, you would still be ahead of the game after spending the money for the miniDSP and mic to complement these!

If the sealed sub had less aggressive EQ, the $400 SB12-NSD would be a great buy!

 

[speakerman39]

@John Parks sorry man I did not see that you posted this already. Been watching very close myself. But, had to run a few errands today and you beat me to it.....LOL!!!! It is okay. Not a bad deal at all on these two subs inmho.


Cheers,

Phil

 

[John Parks]

It's okay Phil - I forgot about the Holiday Deals thread and should have posted it there, which you did!

John

 

[speakerman39]

It's okay Phil - I forgot about the Holiday Deals thread and should have posted it there, which you did!

John

Just did not want you to think I was over-stepping you. It really is hard for me to fathom that the holidays are upon us. Like this year has just flown by. Anyways, thanks for posting!


Cheers,

Phil

 

[shadyJ]

I am disappointed that the only thing SVS seems to discount anymore is these NSD subs!
Mechanically, they are very potent subs for the cost (esp. when discounted), but the lack of ability to adjust their FR is problematic. For someone who has a MiniDSP they would be great.
However, the 23Hz -3dB point for the sealed version makes it obvious that the amp has been EQ'ed to be as flat/deep as possible in an anechoic chamber. Putting them in a typical room is going to result in a boomy sound after room gain increases the low frequencies. Of course the ported sub would be the same but worse!
For anyone willing to do miniDSP/REW/measurement, I think, you would still be ahead of the game after spending the money for the miniDSP and mic to complement these!

If the sealed sub had less aggressive EQ, the $400 SB12-NSD would be a great buy!

The NSD driver is very linear, but it doesn't have much in the way of Xmax which was undoubtedly the reason for the aggressive high-pass filter (looks like a 48dB/octave slope). In fact, the SB12-NSD is about on the level of the RSL Speedwoofer 10S when you compare CEA-2010 numbers. The advantage that the SB12-NSD has is a flatter response and also very low distortion at 40 Hz and above. I think it would make for a decent desktop PC subwoofer.