SVS PB16-Ultra 1500 Watt 16" Powered Subwoofer – Black Oak

SVS PB16-Ultra 1500 Watt 16" Subwoofer - Black Oak

PB16-Ultra: The ultimate reference standard for bass, PB16-Ultra redefines what is possible from a ported cabinet subwoofer design with cost-no-object design and engineering.

The SVS PB16-Ultra 1500 Watt 16" Subwoofer in a Black Oak finish is a premium-quality subwoofer designed to deliver unparalleled performance. The subwoofer features a long-stroke 16" driver that offers exceptional accuracy and power, while the STA-1500D Sledge amplifier provides an impressive 1,500 watts of power (5,000 watts peak). The front-firing triple 3.5" high-flow flared port and protective, non-resonant steel mesh grille ensure optimal performance and protection, respectively. The rigid and braced MDF cabinet guarantees an acoustically inert environment, while the variable 20 Hz, 16 Hz, and sealed tuning offers remarkable versatility. With a frequency response range of 12-200 Hz +/- 3 dB (standard mode), 11-200 Hz +/- 3 dB (extended mode), and 14-200 Hz +/- 3 dB (sealed mode), the subwoofer delivers exceptional detail and clarity. Measuring 25" H X 21.7" W X 30.9" D and weighing in at 174.5 lb., this subwoofer is a perfect addition to any audiophile's collection.

One Subwoofer to Rule Them All. Introducing the PB16-Ultra.

The development of the PB16-Ultra subwoofer was driven by an unwavering devotion to achieving awe-inspiring bass performance and engineering excellence. SVS employed revolutionary technology, meticulous design, and extensive testing both in the lab and in real-world environments to achieve unparalleled low frequency extension and output capabilities, all while maintaining remarkable detail and clarity. As the embodiment of all SVS design innovations, the PB16-Ultra offers a bass experience that is unmatched by anything else. Simply put, there is no comparison.

Stunningly Powerful, New Sledge Amplifier with Fully Discrete MOSFET Output and 1,500 Watts Continuous, 5,000+ Watts Peak Power.

Conservatively rated at 1,500 watts continuous, 5,000+ watts peak power, the PB16-Ultra Sledge STA-1500D amplifier’s 64 Amp 200-Volt MOSFETs are the sonic muscle behind arguably the most powerful and highest fidelity subwoofer amplifier ever developed. Discrete MOSFET output unbridles the nearly limitless power in the Sledge amplifier and pushes the 16-inch driver to extreme levels of performance. They also represent an upgrade over the less robust integrated circuit output stages found in nearly all other Class D subwoofer amplifiers.

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

Masterful Engineering. 3 Game-Changing Subwoofer Innovations.

One of these groundbreaking innovations would’ve been enough to make the PB16-Ultra an engineering tour-de-force, but the combination of 3 subwoofer firsts propels the SVS PB16-Ultra into the pantheon of all-time great audio products.

Massive New 16-inch SVS Ultra Driver with Unprecedented 8-inch Edge Wound Voice Coil.

In designing the largest and most formidable driver ever used in an SVS subwoofer, it was crucial to maintain the same supreme standards of control and accuracy as every other subwoofer manufactured by SVS. To handle the crushing force of a 16-inch driver, the PB16-Ultra subwoofer features an 8-inch edge wound voice coil, the largest ever deployed in a consumer subwoofer. This innovation ensures ultra-low distortion, efficient heat dissipation, exceptional linearity, and nearly zero power compression. Although larger drivers are generally more difficult to control, the unprecedented voice coil design ensures accuracy in frequency response and speed in transients, without ever sounding distorted.

Driving the driver are four massive, dedicated toroidal ferrite magnets that unleash a staggering 78mm peak-to-peak excursion and the highest levels of motor force and palpable SPLs. The 16-inch Ultra driver cone is both light and rigid, consisting of a premium fiberglass resin composite with an optimal stiffness-to-mass ratio to maximize the movement of air and sonic energy without ever distorting or losing control.

Acoustically Inert, Rigidly Braced Cabinet

To generate such immense levels of sonic energy, a subwoofer must possess a robust cabinet design. In the case of the PB16-Ultra, a double-thick MDF front baffle and rigid internal bracing were utilized to accommodate the massive drive unit and create an acoustically neutral environment. The extensively reinforced internal construction guarantees that the cabinet remains entirely free of coloration or resonance, even when reproducing the deepest low frequencies at reference sound pressure levels.

Innovative New Smartphone App for Subwoofer DSP and Control.

The innovative PB16-Ultra smartphone app is compatible with Apple® and Android® platforms and unleashes the full depth, force, and nuance of the world's finest subwoofer. This groundbreaking SVS subwoofer app controls all DSP functions and conveniently stores custom presets, making it the easiest way ever to fine-tune bass surpassing 16Hz at reference volumes from the comfort of your favorite seat.

For added convenience, 2-way feedback shows updates in real-time on both the app and subwoofer interface, and Bluetooth connectivity allows adjustments to be made even when the subwoofer is not in sight. Control is also available via IR remote and an intuitive front panel display.