SVS PB-2000 Pro 12 inch Subwoofer Review

[@ErinsAudioCorner]

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[@Iblis666ful]

To be honest I didn't know what to think about your channel at first. But you have a scientific approach to audio equipment analysis. I love it!

[@ErinsAudioCorner]

Heck, man, half the time I don't know what to think about myself. But eventually I find my way through things and get a bit more honed in on what I want to do. A blessing and a curse. Thanks for sticking with me long enough to give me a chance. ;)

[@Iblis666ful]

@@ErinsAudioCorner In my opinion what gives you additional credibility is your engineering background and scientific approach. People with opinions on KZbin are a dime a dozen. Your degree gives you an edge, because you understand the science. Keep up the good work. I'll promote your channel every chance I'll get.

[@ErinsAudioCorner]

Thanks. I work hard at this stuff so I appreciate the kind feedback.

[@AudioNaut93]

I have this subwoofer and it THUMPS. With the right music or movies it literally shakes and vibrates every wall, door knob, cabinet and drawer in my entire house. I can’t imagine having two of them!

[@fluckter_600]

Really?!! And it's so small sub wise, that's freaking awesome

[@AudioNaut93]

@@fluckter_600 I have a corner lot 1500 sq ft house and my only close neighbor to my south complained about it the first week I bought it. A subwoofer like this is all you need. Unless you have a dedicated acoustically treated room, more than 1 is a waste of money.

[@JesusMartinez-mk6fc]

Truly excellent review Erin. I was wondering a few months ago how the SVS PB-2000 Pro would compare to the Monolith 12. This review shows the differences in performance with great overlays of the results along with clear explanations. Kudos!

[@AllboroLCD]

Your officially king of KZbin sub reviews as far as im concerned, good stuff man! Im aware SVS & REL reign supreme in the sub domain, what about good ole Velodyne!?!? They were the gold standard of subwoofer for the longest time, lets get Velodyne back into the fold here if ya can brotha!

[@ErinsAudioCorner]

Thanks, man! I’m down to test pretty much anything. Just gotta either find someone willing to loan me one, Hope the manufacturer will lend me one to review or get enough revenue from this channel to pay for one myself. Hopefully if things pick up I can get more people willing to send in loaners.

[@KimmoJaskari]

SVS is so hyped I somehow expected it to trample the Monolith, but the Monoliths do seem like some killer subs. I'm really curious how the new Klipsch Reference Premiere would test, some early tests I've seen have them actually besting SVS.

[@Promit]

Hey, so I think I can shed some light on the bumpy FR curve - all of it is hiding in plain sight, as it were. The long and short of it is that SVS has a parametric EQ bump around 15-16 Hz tuned to let the FR hit F3, bounce off, and then come down again. This is how they're getting to the specified 16 Hz low extension number, at least as long as power and Xmax hold out. The proof is in the group delay chart (6:05). Any time you boost the woofer's output, there will be a rise in group delay. This happens acoustically or electronically. You can see the first boost at around 22 Hz, which is the port tuning. It starts dropping off again below that, until it slams into a heavy-handed parametric filter that is boosting the absolute hell out of the output, with the attending jump in group delay. You'll notice this lines up very closely with the lower peak of the impedance chart (11:00). Apparent amplifier power load bottoms out here, which leaves more amplifier headroom for the parametric boost (to a point). The actual maximum output curves (9:35) reveal the natural behavior of the subwoofer when there's no more headroom to run the parametric boost and naturally the sub is down at 17 Hz much more than the low power FR curve would imply. As an added curiosity you can eyeball what the sub's natural behavior ought to be by using the parameters for a Peerless XXLS 12 (and of course you have the real T/S parameters from the Klippel). The box is much too small to provide the specified extension on its own.

[@Promit]

I wanted to double check so I grabbed the T/S for the latest Peerless XXLS 12 (P830845) in WinISD and dropped it in a 4 ft3 box tuned to 22 Hz. Drop in a parametric boost (17 Hz, +8 dB, Q=3.0) and the model will pretty much produce a PB-2000 Pro. SVS's driver and filters are more tightly controlled than my eyeballed approximation, but it's basically right there.

[@chukfunk]

Nice work! Can’t nobody replied to this. You’re a mad scientist

[@arthurprs]

Oh shit, immediately subscribed after watching a couple of videos. Actually _fresh_ and _useful_ content.

[@ErinsAudioCorner]

Sweet! Glad you found the channel. Share with friends, if they won’t think you’re too nerdy for watching a weird dude talk about speakers. 😂

[@homeboi808]

Don’t have any audibility data, but you can plot the frequency wavelength time on the graph and this is usually just referred to as 1 Cycle, and usually they do a 1.5x multiplier for 1.5 Cycle as well. So, if it’s at 1 Cycle, then the time it takes to start playing is delayed by 1 cycle. Ideally, it would be a flat line, so all frequencies start playing at the same time. Since one typically phase aligns at the crossover point, you are mainly going to normalize it to say 80Hz and see how delayed the 20Hz-40Hz region is. I mistakenly used to think it was decay, but it is just delay.

[@ErinsAudioCorner]

I looked in to that but I've not had luck yet exporting the GD data in a manner that I can then again import it in to REW. In fact, IIRC, I can't import GD at all in to REW. I would have to generate an IR directly with REW. I may do that next time. Or talk with Klippel to see if they have a recommendation (or, assuming it's within my capabilities, dump the raw data and generate it myself). At any rate, thanks for the reminder on that. :)

[@homeboi808]

@@ErinsAudioCorner Yeah. Not in REW, but you can easily do it in Sheets, just make another column with the formula =1000/Hz for 1 Cycle and =1500/Hz for 1.5 Cycles.

[@goldenearaudioreview4904]

Great review Erin! Love the advanced camera and lighting work! Looks great. As always, excellent content!

[@ErinsAudioCorner]

Thanks so much!

[@RirtyDascal]

We appreciate you brother. Thanks for doing the tests, and being straight with folks. Even though I've already purchased my sub, I definitely subscribed and I'll certainly be back for more.

[@troyhenry3267]

Do you think a pair of these would pressurize a 14x19 room fairly well? I'm torn between these and a pair of PB3000's???

[@alwayspushing2031]

I really enjoy your data and take on audio gear, I used your link to just pick up a sub, need 2, but cannot $$$ wise do that, so I'll start with 1. 🤘🏼🤘🏼

[@chemicallust77]

An easy Q adjustment in the SVS app is all that's needed to compensate for the odd dip

[@unknowntech7]

Thanks Erin, love your detailed measurements!

[@alwayspushing2031]

Used your SVS link from a review to order a sb-3000 to now go duals, hopefully you get the credit for it 🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼

[@ErinsAudioCorner]

Thank you!

[@HyuLilium]

Hoping sealed svs are also tested to compare with the Arendal subwoofers

[@ErinsAudioCorner]

maybe. We will just have to see.

[@michael-4k4000]

Have a 15 year old Paradigm 12” ported subwoofer, the subwoofer is crazy powerful. But as you always say, out with the old and in with the new. This SVS subwoofer is right up my alley! Wondering if I should look at the 13”. I only keep my subwoofer level at 25% otherwise it shakes the house apart lol. Imagine what a 13” or 16” SVS Elite subwoofer can do? I have Kef Towers, center and rears. Do you recommend this subwoofer, yes or no?

[@ugzz]

Your reviews and charts are amazing! I'd love to see some reviews between the budget line and these high ends. Maybe a few things in the 200-400 range to round us out!

[@mv805]

Hi @ErinsAudioCorder! I have a dedicated room that is approx. (17.5' x 16.5' x 10') and looking to use for mostly movies now and adding gaming later. Music would be 3rd priority. I am looking at PB-2000 Pro or SB-3000. I like that 3000 has almost double the RMS power over the 2000 Pro, but maybe the ported of 2000 pro is better for my case? Or would my room and case warrant going even bigger to the PB-3000? Seems that might be too much for that room, what I just don't know. Looking for the deep punch in the chest feeling and room pressurization. Which would be best for my scenario? Thanks!

[@demonreturns4336]

Which route you end up going with?

[@28_babyshark]

Svs PB-2000 pro, so -14 is more bass then -8 ?? Also what is low filter? Keep it on or off ? I have the sub on auto. I want more bass for movies. We just did a auto tune with the Yamaha RX-6VA receiver. It sounds like the sub isn't even at 1/2 it's capability. What Hz should the sub be at 80hz ??

[@alfo4c489]

will you test the new pb 1000 pro?

[@ErinsAudioCorner]

If SVS wants to loan me one to test, yes. But currently no plans to.

[@shaner3d]

Excellent review Erin👍

[@ErinsAudioCorner]

Thank you.

[@madcrabber1113]

Great channel. Wish there was a way to check all of this stuff after using it for a number of years especially which ones hold up and which ones die like a lot of my stuff. Price doesn't always translate to reliability in my unfortunate experiences anyway.

[@SEBAS7IAN777]

how do you take the driver out when i took my driver out to replace it i almost broke the cables connecting to the driver

[@deesr.6641]

Hey that was a great test I asked the sensitivity of the speaker from SVS management and they claim not to have that info. sensitivity of a speaker is important to me because it pretty much will determine how loud the speaker can sound in comparison to another speaker already in use with a known sensitivity. helps out being these speakers arent local available for listening.. thanks again

[@ErinsAudioCorner]

Glad it was helpful!

[@marks7646]

How much is the power consumption of this Sub? Can I use a 1000VA Automatic Voltage Regulator in 2 of this sub?

[@olivierclement2003]

So do you recomment the SVS ? Monolith not available in my country. And as i don't have equipment to measure all when installing, i like the bluetooth app so i can change it while sitting in my sofa.

[@ErinsAudioCorner]

For sure.

[@chrisvinicombe9947]

I predict this video is gonna blow up. Intresting to see how close the svs and monolith are. That app on the svs wins the battle.

[@1L3g3nd]

The app you’ll probably only use once?

[@TylerStout]

@@1L3g3nd I mean like he said in the video the 3 PEQs are pretty useful for toning down some peaks in your room from room modes changing the frequency response at your seats. Those PEQs are a set it and forget it thing with the only reason to revisit the app after you've finished initial setup being after moving the subwoofer to a different location or if you request from SVS the port plugs to allow the ability to switch it into sealed mode.

[@JamaicaSocial]

Hey how comes you haven't included the Bic F-12 in your budget sub test... Its more regarded than all of those you mentioned, not to mention its bigger brother the Bic Acoustech PL-200ii.... Also please look at the NEW Bic Elite PL-300 which is rated down to 15hz and is rated at 1,400 watts peak, and was designed Dr. Hsu from HSU Audio.

[@ErinsAudioCorner]

Why? Money. That’s all. I have to buy it to test it. I did email them to see if they would be willing to send me a test sample/loaner but never got a reply. So, I’ll have to test it in the next round when I get some money to pay for it.

[@JamaicaSocial]

@@ErinsAudioCorner okay understood... Hope you get one in at some point

[@yahyoh91]

Please review the dayton Sub-1200.

[@majicjester6813]

Great video, would you recommend the SVS or monolith sub

[@juleszappa]

You got the isolation feet with yours?

[@ErinsAudioCorner]

Yea, I think they sent them out for me to try out as well.

[@kuriakos36]

Hey man you think pb2000pro its better from monolith 12? Please i need your honest opinion🙏🙏

[@CarlosGomez-THX_1138]

Was that bare of tinned wiring?

[@ErinsAudioCorner]

Oh, man... I don't know. And I'm too tired to watch my own video (cringe worthy!), lol. I'm gonna guess "yes". 😅

[@JelleSchaffie]

Please any advice is welcome. Is the pb2000pro that much better then sb2000pro? Mainly listen to music but HT also much appreciated.

[@ErinsAudioCorner]

I’d say get the PB2000 and use the app to tame any excess bass.

[@JelleSchaffie]

@@ErinsAudioCorner Thank you so much for your advice. For music the pb wil not be to 'out of control' or boombast ic?

[@ErinsAudioCorner]

@@JelleSchaffie it can certainly sound different but since SVS includes EQ adjustability in their app then you can tame any issues rather easily.

[@Acidicheartburn]

Great review! Please keep them coming. I would LOVE if you reviewed the SB-2000 Pro. I'm really interested in sealed subs for my 2 channel setup.

[@ErinsAudioCorner]

Noted!

[@sandeshbhosle007]

I want you to review a budget 5.1 system which is thx certified Logitech z906

[@dohan2kim942]

Nice technical review as always. Love seeing the driver test results. That dip with the high group delay increase probably is a result of a bigger box than optimal, to make the port diameter bigger or to shorten the port. Does the port not wrap 90degrees around the back like the monolith?

[@ErinsAudioCorner]

I threw the T/S in to winISD and kind of came to the same conclusion; but I didn't want to assume too much so I left my assumptions out of the review. The ports are straight. Not bent.

[@speakersr-lyefaudio6830]

I’m thinking of using two Dayton ultimax 18ns in a single enclosure tuned to about 15hz and having it run from 15-45hz. Can you do a review of the driver and test it’s specs?

[@ErinsAudioCorner]

I might but it will likely be quite a while.

[@speakersr-lyefaudio6830]

@@ErinsAudioCorner that’s unfortunate, but at least I’ll get info on it eventually.

[@adrianegowski5012]

One question. Have you experienced limiter kicking in while playing single sine wave and changing volume? (Externally) I have experienced this in pipe organs in my Svs 3000.

[@ErinsAudioCorner]

When I was testing this subwoofer (and every other one before it) I have experienced amplifier limiting. Certainly done to keep consumers from blowing a speaker. It was more noticeable in the middle band (40-80) because that's where the natural bump for *most* subwoofers is (especially the cheaper ones that don't have much output below 40Hz). My testing stops when a distortion threshold is crossed and that happens at lower input voltage for lower frequencies than it does for higher so to keep the amp from overdriving the woofers the amps are limited. Haven't come across one yet that isn't made this way. For example, this particular subwoofer never got above 114dB no matter how much input voltage I fed it between a certain few frequencies.

[@adrianegowski5012]

@@ErinsAudioCorner , thank you. My experience with it is that when i play e.g. single 20Hz tone it is clean (at least to my ear). But when i start lowering/rising the volume I can hear the limiter. Even if at target volume sine wave sounds clean. That was very odd to me. If not pipe organs I'd never hear this. My guess is that because of lowering/rising volume I introduce additional frequencies (which add up to basic 20Hz) and because of that limiter is limiting the current and therefore the noise. Just wanted to ask someone more experienced. SVS responded to me "stop listening to sine waves, start listening to music". Well, they are right :D

[@Quietprofessional1]

Did you send it though the feet came with the subwoofer cuz I thought you had to buy him for like 50 or $60

[@ErinsAudioCorner]

?

[@Quietprofessional1]

@@ErinsAudioCorner sorry I'm using speech to text and it got it all wrong. you said that those extra feet came with the subwoofer and they usually cost 50 or $60 from SVS

[@ErinsAudioCorner]

@@Quietprofessional1 haha. I figured. I meant they shipped them with the subwoofer. I don’t know if that is typical or if they were sent for me to try out as well.

[@Quietprofessional1]

@@ErinsAudioCorner understood

[@GoogleUsedToLetThisNameBeLong]

@@Quietprofessional1 The only Unit of the "Pro" SB-2000, PB-2000 and PC-2000 is the PC or "Ported Cylinder" unit that comes with the feet for free. If you get the PB/SB you have to buy the SVS Isolation feet seperately. And yes they are about $50. Hope that helps.

[@AexoeroV]

Hey, i have a SB2000 in a 5.1.2 setup but im not totally satisfied by it and i think i should have bought a ported one. Do you think i will make an upgrade or a downgrade if i exchange the SB2000 for a PB1000 Pro model? Will i loose something?

[@keepitshema]

I have one sealed and one ported and they matching to each other(I did some eq and checked a phase). The sealed one(sb1000pro) dips down very well and kicking in chest too but there is lack of “fullness” which I hear from the ported one(monolith 12). That’s way I am changing the sealed for the ported-just I am still thinking if I should stay with my monolith and buy a second one, or should I sell both and buy 2x pb2000pro.

[@AexoeroV]

@@keepitshema I see, thanks for your info. I should go ported too but i need to sell the SB and lose money on it and then add a lot of money to buy a ported, they got more expensive here in my country.

[@keepitshema]

@@AexoeroV pb1000 and pb2000 is a big difference in power and a lower extension. In UK svs are very expensive too, I would even consider a refurbished one if I could found. If you want cheaper, monolith 12 is a strong option for you(more power than the svs pb1000pro - 325W vs 500W) if you can find it😅 but there is no app which svs offers you. If no one buy both of my subs I think I will go for another monolith 12 and svs will be just lying unused until is sold.

[@keepitshema]

The monolith 12 I bought I paid £470 new as there was a discount and it shipped to me from Netherlands. And now I can not even find another one to buy.

[@keepitshema]

But it is a beast, should you consider this option for sure just keep in mind it is huge enclosure and weight so much that you’re not able to lift it up only by yourself😅

[@KuldeepSingh-qs6sf]

Where is this sub made/manufactured?

[@ErinsAudioCorner]

I have no idea.

[@CMDR_Birb]

@@ErinsAudioCorner probably china

[@adekunlea.6092]

@@CMDR_Birb I actually asked HSU this same question and they said it's made in China but designed in the USA. I asked because I needed to see if I would be asked to pay duty in Canada just because it's not made in any of the 3 countries in the CUSMA (free trade agreement). I then asked SVS the same question, they all make these subwoofers in China. I don't think the location has any effect on the quality of the subwoofers.

[@georgexydous2891]

any chance you can make a review or a comparison with xtz 12.17 edge?

[@ErinsAudioCorner]

I don't see that happening to be honest. No reason why other than I just have a lot of other things I am personally more interested in or already have on hand.

[@georgexydous2891]

@@ErinsAudioCorner thanks anyway.

[@makkkk4444]

Hello thanks for the review. Would you do the same for the SB 3000 which is very closely priced? Maybe even a comparison between the PB 2000 pro and SB 3000?

[@ErinsAudioCorner]

I am working with SVS to get some loaner units for review and the SB2000 and SB3000 are what I have requested.

[@SmoochieMcgoo]

Forgive me if this has been suggested before. You do an impeccable job of real life comparisons that incorporate objective and subjective viewpoints. As your viewer, I greatly appreciate the work you have invested into these videos. My biggest AHAH! moment thus far is when you take the results from previous videos and graphically overlay them into the current test results. It is AMAZING to have that visual for reference. I feel those overlays are meant to prove a point about how much better sound you get, the more money you throw at the sound. I was wondering if you could finagle another comparison. Since those overlays are relative to the money spent on the subwoofer, what about comparing equal $$$ spent? Example: Monoprice 12 inch budget sub @ $100 but FIVE OF THEM, compared to the Monoprice Monolith that costs $500 dollars? Perhaps the true apples to apples comparison could entail taking cost fully into consideration? If I have $500 to spend, do I get a $500 sub? Do I get two $250 subs? Do I get five $100 subs? How hard would it be to actually test this?

[@ErinsAudioCorner]

Well, it's pretty simple. Simply adding like speakers provides you an additional 6dB for every doubling of speakers (3dB per doubling of drive units, 3dB per doubling of power; which would be 6dB per every doubling of subwoofer). So, for 5 total subwoofers, you get about +15dB (or so) compared to one subwoofer. Problem is, with cheap subwoofers they simply don't have much output on the LF. So you're going to have to add that many subs to match the LF output but the 50-100Hz region will be too high and you'll need to pull that down via EQ. It's an idea... and it would help to smooth out the room response. But a lot of the budget subwoofers just won't go down to 20Hz no matter how many you put in a room.

[@GoogleUsedToLetThisNameBeLong]

Essentially Spend the money on a quality sub instead of buying economy subs, and expecting the same result. The 15-35hz range is where the higher quality subs will show their value.

[@barnardbooker7924]

Hey Which 12” sub would you choose svs pb 2000 pro or monolith 12” thx ?

[@ErinsAudioCorner]

I just made a video to answer this: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iZC8p4p-na2UjK8

[@Tec2Nut]

Will you be reviewing the Monolith 15s any time in the future?

[@ErinsAudioCorner]

I have already. :) Here's the link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hYe1inubbJuVnck

[@Tec2Nut]

@@ErinsAudioCorner Nice one I am about to buy two , to replace my Klipsch R115SW s , hopefully it will beca noticeable upgrade.

[@ErinsAudioCorner]

If you don't mind, consider using my affiliate links in the Monolith video. It helps me earn a small commission to help keep this site and tests rolling. :)

[@Tec2Nut]

@@ErinsAudioCorner unfortunately I am in Ireland and have to go through a uk company to get them but I will sign up to your patron page if you have one ?

[@ErinsAudioCorner]

@@Tec2Nut no worries! Enjoy your new subs when you get them and let us know how you like ‘em. 👍

[@LeonhardWindecker]

Hey Erin, have you heard of the C-Note speaker diy kit from Dayton Audio? I've built it for a friend and it sounds really smooth for the price and measures pretty decent, too (as far as I've seen). Would you be interested in reviewing a c-note kit?

[@ErinsAudioCorner]

Yep. I've heard of it. I'd be interested... are you offering to loan yours by chance? If so, I'd be down. Just got a lot of other stuff on my plate so would need to revisit in a couple months.

[@LeonhardWindecker]

@@ErinsAudioCorner I'm from Germany, so that won't really be possible unfortunately... Good luck anyway!

[@ErinsAudioCorner]

@@LeonhardWindecker ohhhhh. That changes things. 😂

[@Trdat]

Iv'e personally have had a bad experience with the SB1000 in terms of transients. I agree there is no exact science to transients, I've even had experts in the industry swear that there is no such thing and that it is a mid frequency phenomenan while others mention that group correlates with the subs overhang. I've also had many say that groupd delay has nothing to do with the transients. From my experimentation with closed subs the lower QTC definitely gives less overhang and more punch. You have reviewed the Rhythmic sub and curious in terms of a subjective take on listening to some techno how does the Rythmic compare to the SB2000?(Rythmic website states a QTC of .3) Also, can you shed any light on the ported alignment of teh SVS? Unfortunately SVS does not provide any information on that.

[@ErinsAudioCorner]

Oh, man, I wouldn't be able to remotely recall my experience with the Rythmik subwoofer to be able to make a comparison. I will be reviewing the SB2000 (and SB3000) soon but won't be able to make a comparison against the Rythmik. I can provide some impedance data, though. When you ask about shedding light on the ported alignment of the SVS, do you mean what's inside? If so, it's just large flared tubes. Standard ol' ported stuff.

[@Trdat]

@@ErinsAudioCorner What I mean does the Klippel system tell you if its a SBB4, QB3 or some other type of ported alignment? This will give us an idea about how transient it is. To be honest, I have DSP and curious about the transients as I can play around with frequency curve and rather get info about the overhang(I suppose personal preference when comapring subs) but I think it should be a standard in testing. Many in the forums correlate transients with subs that have less bass down low(it seems this is the closest I have come to understanding transients from the forums), and I've experimented and although you do lose some transients when flattening out the curve with DSP in sealed cabinet it still is very transient as the box's original alignment was a low QTC. Anyway, pity about not being able to compare it cause the Rythmic is known for its transients with its direct drive technology. In any case, if you can keep an eye out regarding transients with the higher SVS models comaparing them as you go up even if its is subjective would be appreciated. All I did was put the cheapest driver from Dayton in a sealed box at a .65 QTC and it blew the SB1000 out of the water of course subjective and purely based on its transients so I am curious if the SB1000 is made for the one note bass to get more bass out of a small cabinet and that perhaps the higher models have allevaited this comprimise?

[@twistacatz]

Hey Erin, I was wondering why the SVS results were removed from your spreadsheet?

[@ErinsAudioCorner]

I found an error in the ULF portion of the results and need to re-test (or recalculate if I can).

[@twistacatz]

@@ErinsAudioCorner It's interesting that you say that as that was the part that I wanted to review. Well hopefully you get the opportunity retest or calculate. I love the channel and I love the work that your doing. Keep it up!

[@MurTEL]

Awesome review and very detailed. Would love to see a review of the Rythmik FVX12 to compare. Is this on your radar?

[@ErinsAudioCorner]

Unfortunately not. They would have to be willing to loan me one - or someone else would - and even if they did, I'm backed up for a couple months at least.

[@jong6964]

Love your content and all the work and effort you do!! Curious as to why you don’t include any SVS info on your charts? For this sub or any SVS subs? You have it included in your video but it’s missing from the data sheets. I can only assume that maybe SVS doesn’t want you disclosing that information?

[@ErinsAudioCorner]

No, on one of my tests I had an error so I removed some of the data until I can re-test. Nothing shady. Just my dumb self messed up. That’s why I also set one of my SVS reviews to unlisted as well. But this test data should still be up. I’ll double check. Maybe I hid it by accident in my last update.

[@jong6964]

@@ErinsAudioCorner thank you so much for the reply! I really do enjoy your videos and all the hard work you do! I would love to get your opinion!! I just bought 2 Monolith THX 10’s for $900, BUT I now have the option to buy two brand 2 new SVS PB1000 pros for $875. Which would be the better buy in your opinion? I don’t listen to it cranked usually -15/-20 and it’s a 1,700 cubic foot room. I appreciate any help! I have the Mono’s hooked up now and they do sound good but I have 3 weeks left for a full refund. Just want to make sure I make the right choices 😬

[@ErinsAudioCorner]

@@jong6964 without looking at the data, I’d say they’re close enough to not warrant the switch. The SVS have an app you can use to help with eq but if you already have auto-EQ on your receiver then you don’t really need the SVS eq.

[@jong6964]

@@ErinsAudioCorner thank you! Yeah I’m using the miniDSP 2x4HD and with the audyssey app I turn off receiver EQ ing for the subs. (Marantz 6013). I’m leaning on just keeping them. But the temptation of the SVS deal is tempting lol. But I’m pretty sure I’ll just keep the monos their hooked up and sound good. Thank you so much for everything! I only wish I would’ve bought those subs thru your links to help you out! I’ll definitely be visiting your contribution page in the future!

[@HiRezViews]

Should use the elastomer feet if you want to hear less room rattle.

[@shodan6401]

The dip at about 26Hz looks like it may be the natural roll off of the driver, with a bump where the ports take over to provide extra extension. That's what it looks like to me, anyway. Maybe someone else has a better idea?

[@ErinsAudioCorner]

Makes sense to me.

[@CMDR_Birb]

PB2000Pro or Monolith 12" ?

[@ErinsAudioCorner]

In a nutshell, the two are pretty closely matched with the edge going toward the Monolith in terms of response linearity and max SPL per the CEA-2010-A/B standards. However, the SVS provides built-in Bluetooth connection for settings controls in addition to those found on the back. Additionally, with the BT app you can also access 3 bands of P-EQ which, IMHO, is a notable feature and may be a deciding factor for some. If you have DSP already (such as with Audyssey XT32 or Dirac Live) then the monolith might make more sense for you. If you plan to listen in a stereo setting and have no DSP then the SVS' built-in DSP is great to help tame room modes. Just depends on your needs.

[@edwarner504]

Awesome work!!

[@ErinsAudioCorner]

Thank you!

[@rovd4433]

You've done well in this review. However, I'm not sure if you appeal to first time hifi adventurers who would prefer review in some layman's terms by physically testing sound quality and then expressing your personal thoughts afterwards.

[@AllanHundeboll]

Far to many subwoofer reviews wasting my time with unpacking followed by a bad recording of the sub playing a movie soundtrack. Then concluding this beast of a sub is great because it rattles my house even at half gain. Erin's way is definitely the right way. Anyone who doesn't appreciate the scientific approach can easily find subjective reviews from other sources.

[@SolidMGSnake]

Thing looks like a monster next to you 😆

[@mistermushroom652]

It's a monster.

[@Smellslikegelfling]

It looks to me like the Monoprice 12 is better than the SVS PB-2000 for $100 cheaper. I guess the biggest factor besides initial price is warranty and customer service.

[@ErinsAudioCorner]

The SVS also has a handy app for DSP features which may or may not be of interest.

[@keepitshema]

@@ErinsAudioCorner the app is the deal! But still confused between a second monolith12 or sell it for 2x svs pb2000pro;)

[@tonymanasseh6662]

Subscribed!!! .....Do Rythmik F12SE subs next :)

[@ErinsAudioCorner]

If you have one and would be willing to loan it for testing I’d be down for that. If not, maybe I can find someone to down the line.

[@TylerStout]

Good review, if I lived closer to you I'd let you borrow my HSU VTF2-MK5 subs for testing.

[@pierrecastanets1974]

He lives in a van down by the river.

[@danielmiller469]

3rd

[@SEBAS7IAN777]

2nd

[@HiRezViews]

Should use the elastomer feet if you want to hear less room rattle.