SVS PB16-ULTRA

3 Game-Changing Subwoofer Innovations….

One of these groundbreaking innovations would have been enough to make the 16-Ultra Series a technical tour-de-force, but the combination of 3 firsts in the subwoofer propels the SVS PB16-Ultra to the top of the very best audio products of all time.

Huge size new 16-inch SVS Ultra Driver with an unmatched 8-inch edge-wound voice coil.

In designing the largest and most formidable driver ever used in an SVS subwoofer, it was of paramount importance to meet or exceed the same highest standards of control and accuracy as any other SVS subwoofer manufacturer. A huge advance that enables the PB16 Ultra to handle the crushing power of a 16-inch driver is the 8-inch edge-wound voice coil, the largest ever used in a consumer subwoofer. This innovation provides ultra-low distortion, efficient heat dissipation, exceptional linearity and almost no power compression. Larger drivers are inherently more difficult to control, but the unmatched voice coil design ensures accurate frequency response and speed in transients without ever sounding boomy.

The driver is driven by four massive, special ring-shaped ferrite magnets that enable a staggering 78 mm peak-peak excursion and the highest levels of motor power and palpable SPLs. The lightweight and rigid 16-inch Ultra driver cone consists of a high-quality fiberglass resin composite with an optimal stiffness-to-mass ratio to maximize the movement of air and sound energy without ever distorting or losing control.

Amazingly powerful new Sledge amplifier with fully discrete MOSFET output and 1,500 watts continuous, over 5,000 watts peak power.

The 64 Amp 200-Volt MOSFETs of the PB16-Ultra Sledge STA-1500D amplifier, which has a conservative rated output of 1,500 watts continuous and a peak output of more than 5,000 watts, are the sonic muscle behind what is arguably the most powerful and true-to-life subwoofer amplifier ever developed. Discrete MOSFET output results in superior handling and control of the immense amplifier power and is a significant upgrade over the integrated circuits in almost all other Class D subwoofers.

Effortless power must be used to ensure refined behavior and flawless output at the most demanding drive levels. To achieve this, the PB16-Ultra subwoofer uses the most advanced 50 MHz Analog Devices Audio DSP with 56bit filtering in the audio industry to handle the nearly unlimited power, unleashing only the perfect amount of low-frequency energy at the right time.

Innovative new Smartphone App for Subwoofer DSP settings.

Compatible with Apple® and Android® platforms, the innovative SVS-Ultra smartphone app provides the full depth, power and nuance of the world’s best subwoofer. The groundbreaking SVS subwoofer app controls all DSP functions and easily stores custom presets. It’s the easiest way ever to fine-tune bass over 16 Hz at reference volumes from the comfort of your favorite chair.

For added convenience, 2-way feedback shows real-time updates on both the app and subwoofer interface, and Bluetooth connectivity allows adjustments to be made even when the subwoofer is out of sight. Control is also available via an IR remote control and an intuitive front-panel display.