SVS SB16-Ultra Subwoofer (Black Oak) – 16-inch Driver, 1,500-Watts RMS, DSP App Control, Sealed Cabinet

Product Features

• Massive 16-inch Ultra driver with unprecedented 8-inch edge wound voice coil ensures room-shaking SPLs and subterranean low frequency extension with pinpoint accuracy and speed in transients.
• Stunningly powerful, new Sledge 1500D Amplifier with fully discrete MOSFET Output and 1,500 Watts RMS, 5,000+ Watts Peak Power delivers effortless and intelligent power to maximize on full potential of the driver.
• Weight: 122 lbs.; Dimensions (inches): 20 (H) x 19.5 (W) x 20.1 (D)
• Groundbreaking SVS subwoofer app works with Apple iOS and Android devices to unleash the full power and control of the SB16-Ultra. No more reaching behind the subwoofer to configure. Control all DSP functions from the comfort of your favorite seat, including: volume, parametric EQ, low pass filter, phase, polarity, room gain, port tuning and system settings. Custom presets allow for easy one-touch tuning and connects via Bluetooth for control when out of sight.
• “I've heard all of the top subwoofers currently on the market. The SB16-Ultra sounds like none of them. It's in a whole different category of low-frequency sound. May well be the best subwoofer ever made.” -HomeTheaterReview

From the manufacturer

SB16-Ultra: The Ultimate Reference Standard for Bass

An unrelenting passion for awesome bass performance and engineering perfection guided every aspect of the SB16-Ultra subwoofer’s design. Groundbreaking technology, rigorous design and extreme testing in real world and laboratory environments allowed SVS to achieve massive output levels, extreme low frequency extension, near-perfect frequency response accuracy, and pinpoint transient response. The culmination of all SVS design advancements, SB16-Ultra represents the greatest leap forward in performance and innovation since the inception of subwoofers.

• Front-firing 16" Ultra driver
• 8” diameter, high-power edge wound voice coil
• 1,500 watts RMS continuous (5,000+ watts peak dynamic)
• Frequency Response: 16-460Hz ±3 dB
• Cabinet Dimensions (w/ grille): 20” H X 19.5” W X 22.9” D

 

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Masterful Engineering. 3 Game-Changing Subwoofer Innovations.

Massive All New 16” Ultra Driver With Unprecedented 8” Edge Wound Voice Coil. One huge advancement that allows the SB16-Ultra to handle the crushing force of a 16” driver is the 8” edge wound voice coil, the largest ever deployed in a consumer subwoofer. This innovation ensures ultra-low distortion and pinpoint control at the highest drive levels resulting in incredible output and low frequency extension.	Stunningly Powerful 1,500 Watts Continuous, 5,000+ Watts Peak Power Amplifier. Conservatively rated at 1,500 watts continuous, 5,000+ watts peak power, the SB16-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” driver to extreme levels of performance.	Groundbreaking New Subwoofer Control And Bass Management Smartphone App . Compatible with Apple and Android platforms, the innovative SB16-Ultra smartphone app unleashes the full depth, force and nuance of the world’s finest subwoofer. The groundbreaking SVS subwoofer app controls all DSP functions and conveniently stores custom presets. It’s the easiest way ever to fine tune bass surpassing 16Hz at reference volumes from the comfort of your favorite seat.

 

	SB-1000 Sealed Box Subwoofer	SB-2000 Sealed Box Subwoofer	SB16-Ultra Sealed Box Subwoofer	PB16-Ultra Ported Box Subwoofer
System Size w/ Grill (L x W x D)	13.5" x 13" x 14" @ 27 lbs	14.6" x 14.2" x 17.1" @ 35 lbs	20" x 19.5" x 20.1" @ 122 lbs	25" x 21.7" x 30.9" @ 174.5 lbs
Finish Options	Black Ash, Piano White Gloss, Piano Black Gloss	Black Ash, Piano Black Gloss	Real Black Oak Veneer, Piano Black Gloss	Real Black Oak Veneer, Piano Black Gloss
Grille	Fabric	Steel Mesh	Steel Mesh	Steel Mesh
Driver Size	12"	12"	16"	16"
Amplifier Power	300 watts RMS (720W Peak Dynamic)	500 watts RMS (1100W Peak Dynamic)	1500 watts RMS (5000+W Peak Dynamic)	1500 watts RMS (5000+W Peak Dynamic)
Frequency Response (quasi-anechoic)	24-260Hz	19-220Hz	16-460Hz	13-280Hz
In-Room Low Frequency Extension	22Hz	18Hz	14Hz	11Hz
Max Acoustic Output (1 m, 1/8-space, 32 Hz)	115.4dB	120.8dB	129.9dB	136.7dB
Inputs	RCA, Speaker Level	RCA	RCA, XLR	RCA, XLR
Warranty	5 Year Unconditional	5 Year Unconditional	5 Year Unconditional	5 Year Unconditional