SVS PB16-ULTRA SUBWOOFER Unboxing

[@piratepete-thetruthisforevery1]

At the end of the video when you have them side by side they look like a front load washer and dryer! lol

[@ThatHomeTheaterDude]

yeah they huge

[@krsalilkr]

yes..haha

[@AaronStarks]

@@ThatHomeTheaterDude I have a question about your Prime Elevation above your front stage. Do you actually get good effect from there as you're sitting in the back of the room. I'm installing 4 soon and 2 will be above my L/R surrounds up at the ceiling. I'm debating whether to put the front heights above the speakers in the front like yours or 50" away from the rears on the side like SVS says is a good "bubble". I'm curious how effective yours are at the front.

[@Agent-fg9ol]

Wow... I never get tired of watching unboxing videos of svs subs 😁❤️

[@antoinebyrd9278]

My goodness!! Can't wait to hear this system! As soon as I get the new sub and speakers we'll get you back over here to do your magic!!

[@ThatHomeTheaterDude]

come on over man!

[@Weecka2007]

That sub is huge. I look at the reviews of these and my 12" Klipsch starts hiding in the corner.... :D Awesome, can't wait to see it in action on your upcoming videos.

[@ThatHomeTheaterDude]

expect the video bright and early tomorrow morning

[@tkcdac]

I listened to mine with a single port plugged. Forgot to change the port settings in the app. Do NOT forget to do that. The sound is better in the correct setting. Using mine in a far field, near field behind the couch. Of course do the "Edge of Tomorrow" opening seconds. You will rattle things that aren't supposed to move. Fury is crazy. The Tron arena battle is greatness. Try the "Slips and Slurs - Divided" track on KZbin. Get those test videos out soon if you can.

[@ThatHomeTheaterDude]

ill try thanks!

[@jr62inhometheater98]

If you are going to have SVS in your Home Theater a dolly is a requirement in your equipment list.

[@ThatHomeTheaterDude]

true

[@kendalltull9854]

It's certainly been interesting to see your system evolve over time. And these subs are true monsters. In regards to the need for isolation, a concrete floor cannot move the way a floating hardwood floor would under similar circumstances. That would translate to less rattles etc. I've seen sites where people complain about not feeling the bass as much when they moved to a concrete floor room because of the difference in response.

[@ThatHomeTheaterDude]

hmmm Ill digest on that for a little bit. Yeah man, its been a journey.

[@sarfrazally6575]

It’s a joy just looking at your stuff man have fun

[@ThatHomeTheaterDude]

Thanks! :)

[@robertromero8692]

SVS subs are nice. I'm happy with my home built IB sub, though. Enclosure size 540 cubic FEET , EIGHT 15 inch drivers. Weight of the drivers alone: 280 lbs. Weight of enclosure: Over six tons. A friend brought over the Bass Mekanik CD, and it was rattling the walls at 3 Hz.

[@ThatHomeTheaterDude]

i do like some bass mekaniks

[@Youthman]

I believe the PB16 Ultra is going to bring a nice smile to you bro. Enjoy that monster! I still need to increase my homeowners insurance for my Dual PB16's cause I know they are going to cause structural damage. haha. Enjoy my friend.

[@ThatHomeTheaterDude]

Youthman watch out man. Since you have 2 then I might have to get 3 :)

[@Youthman]

If you really want to impress, why not go for 4! 😂

[@ThatHomeTheaterDude]

why stop there my man. Moon is the limit

[@Youthman]

4 PB16 Ultras would certainly be beastly. 2 of them outperformed my 4 Klipsch RSW15's (dug deeper and had more output). I definitely would not "need" 2 more but then again....this hobby really isn't about needs is it. :) I did have the opportunity to have Dual PB16 Ultra and Dual SB16 Ultras behind my 150" Acoustic Transparent screen. Boy that was a lot of fun. Not ideal mixing sealed and ported. Sounded better with the PB16's sealed but lost output as a result. Nonetheless, it was pretty cool to see and hear.

[@ThatHomeTheaterDude]

yeah i agree. the sb-4000 was good but i needed a little more. hence the ported subs

[@jmd11185]

I found a good deal on one. The black oak will take 4 weeks to come in. The piano is in stock. I'm worried about reflections in movies. How big of a difference is there between the two, I womder.

[@ThyMercenary]

That thing is huge! I live in Florida so I guess I can buy a couple and use them as hurricane shelters when the time comes. Thanks for the video once again.

[@ThatHomeTheaterDude]

Bro... I laughed out loud for reals!!

[@ThyMercenary]

Ha!

[@gortexovercoat]

HOLY SHIT.......when I see that massive sub I think of Louis's father sitting in front of his speakers in family guy where he throws the sunglasses on and the music is so loud its just blowing his hair like wind lmao....thats this guy!

[@ThatHomeTheaterDude]

haha, thats a good episode.

[@justaaveragehometheaterguy9047]

Yeah id love to hear one in person its gotta be impressive

[@tjruff84]

7:20 When you get to open your big present from Santa :P

[@ThatHomeTheaterDude]

the trooth

[@melraine919]

WHOA! NASTY! it's a weee beastie! BEAUTIFUL! UK

[@rubenp8750]

If you roll the box over and cut the bottom then flip back right side up, you can lift the box right off.

[@LongBlackOG]

lol. smarter not harder

[@2112Fade2Black]

My PB16-Ultra gets delivered tomorrow 9-28...

[@ThatHomeTheaterDude]

Ohh yeah? Test out curtain shaker when you get it. its nuts!

[@hometheateraddiction]

Dude!! What a beast!!!! Congratulations for your achievement, the changes that you have made are incredible, you should test this subwoofer with mad max 4k or jurassic park 1

[@ThatHomeTheaterDude]

oh yeah , its in the works. i got jurassic last night. its crazy!

[@xanderguldie]

I guess it's true what they say, everything is bigger in the US

[@TheSelfAwareIndianEmpath]

Who else loves watching unboxing of subwoofers that they can never afford? (not just in terms of financial limitations but residential limitations too) (I live in an apartment surrounded by 4 neighbors!)

[@ThatHomeTheaterDude]

dang that sucks my man. I dig that sweet nasty bass :)

[@4leafclover243]

Jeez..are you preparing for block party?!?! LOL

[@andrebradley1924]

Enjoy the new sub and please do a new video on how they sound. Looking forward to seeing it

[@rickm2831]

That thing is a BEAST! 💪

[@WestsideTech]

You are officially a IMAX Theather can I come watch Over there Dr. Sound👍🤣

[@ThatHomeTheaterDude]

Getting there haha

[@jokka9110]

Hello friend, I've been watching your videos for several days and the question is which subwoofer, SVS PB 4000 or 16 ultra is a high investment, and I would like to know if the differences between the PB 4000 and the 16 Ultra are worth the difference in money invested, for please help me if possible. 🇧🇷✌️, hi from Brasil.

[@aaromon43]

it's a shame svs doesn't send units to data-bass for testing anymore. would be nice to see how their new offerings stack up against the competition.

[@English11082005]

Love to see this monster😮

[@Gaballufix]

If only you could get this with a black 3.0 finish.

[@Nytewolf718]

That's a beautiful beast.

[@calvinpas3384]

thats gone sound amazing for sure

[@williestembridge5607]

Nice video 👍 What kind of amp power would you need for the svs 16 ultra..??

[@HermesTrismegistes369]

That's a beautiful thing!

[@lexiewilkinson9703]

Damn man! ya this thing is Huge i just seen a demo yesterday at my local audio shop and ouach impressive,,!!! Piano gloss is way more classy to!!! congrat!

[@ThatHomeTheaterDude]

The 16 moving is very satisfying. You inspired to get one?

[@lexiewilkinson9703]

well i bought 2 emotiva power amp yesterday at that store, i dont really have the room for the 16 ultra i have 2 pb2000 and its really shaking the house., the 16 ultra or pb4000 is overkill for my place but when ill get a dedicated theater room ill get 2 for sure!! its crazy big lol

[@ThatHomeTheaterDude]

let me know when you are ready. I'll give you some pointers and tips

[@lexiewilkinson9703]

great thankx

[@adrinwoods4567]

Oh yah! Is lot bigger.nice.

[@samuelorr3456]

I'm moving into a house and buying parts of that exact set up and have two questions for you: How are the PB16 and PB4000 in comparison? The Klipsche towers you mentioned vs the Ultra Towers? I was looking at a Denon receiver to power the towers but, really wanna get your input before I order...I close on my house in 5 days and wanna be like you lol Sam

[@ThatHomeTheaterDude]

Hey Sam! I have both the pb4000 and the pb16 ultra in my house right now. I have hours and hours of time with the 4000 and just a few movies with the 16 ultra. right off the bat there are plenty things to compare. The 16 ultra is louder for sure. I am plenty content with the 4000 but if you absolutely need to have the best they have to offer then go with the 16. Yes I am a full believer of the ultra towers. The klipsch are loud and powerfulm but that horn tweeter is just not for me after hearing the more neutral sound of the svs tweeter. What exactly were you thinking about buying? Congrats on the house my friend

[@michaeldobbs1994]

that why I always watch your vlog you and techmo Dad y all given information on home theater

[@ThatHomeTheaterDude]

techno dad, and youthman are all in the same group. we were all peers now

[@christopherl4645]

Your ring clacking against that gloss finish is giving me mad anxiety. 😬

[@chriswelljack4910]

Dude i had the pb12 pb13 and now i am living with the 16 i am so lucky

[@myhomeaudio8751]

Super. Waiting for demo.

[@ThatHomeTheaterDude]

its coming

[@peterotremba8980]

3:45 how to unload a 3/4 inch tweeter

[@imarcoi123]

I'm in love now.. 🎼🎼🎼

[@kammeedian]

I suggest wearing your SVS shirt when doing these unboing videos. Got mine when I bought my dual 4000's. It's a pretty nice shirt.

[@ThatHomeTheaterDude]

I dont know where mine are. I got like 3 of them

[@enddy6123]

Good quality👍

[@jasonmiller8289]

Hey man, looking forward to upcoming videos.. I also just got the bookshelves for rears... Let me know if you think you made the right decision going with bookshelves over surrounds... I couldn't decide myself..

[@ThatHomeTheaterDude]

i got both. Both are great you really cant go wrong. which did you wanna go with?

[@jasonmiller8289]

I ended up going with the bookshelves, haven't seen any reviews using them as rears compared to using the surrounds.. Please do a review of the bookshelves and surrounds when youve had some time with them...

[@jasonmiller8289]

Also are you using external power for your rears and or surrounds? Im thinking about getting some of those outlaws...any advice on those? iv seen your unboxing video but I dont think you did any kind of review on those...Thanks man..

[@ThatHomeTheaterDude]

i use outlaw model 2200 for the LCR and the arcam p1000 for the rest of the horizontal stage. I only use the denon for the heights. Did you happen to use my links when you ordered the bookshelves?

[@jasonmiller8289]

I did, I'll be sure to use it when I get the surrounds and or elevations.. Looking forward to more videos! Thanks man

[@adissabovic]

Guy does well this unboxing thing, I may him sometime. 😂😂😂😂

[@dhowting]

Wow!!! I missed it in the video but I'm guessing it has it's own power source? Wondering what type of receiver/amp you're using?

[@ThatHomeTheaterDude]

It has an onboard amplifier for 1500wrms and 5000w peak. So when you buy it you get a traditional powered sub right out of the box. I use the denon 4400h as my AVR. Works pretty dang good.

[@dhowting]

Great thank you, the Denon is really nice. Currently I'm running pioneer, not as powerful as your toys but they do the trick! I have a pretty small space too and I like my windows not in 1000 pieces lol!!

[@ThatHomeTheaterDude]

haha

[@fredrikbarthlen5222]

So much love - so beautiful.

[@clints8888]

Hi there, i get my svs pb4000 next week (i can't wait) are u going to have a pb4000 and a pb16 together? that takes me to ultra bookshelfs ultra centre and PB4000. getting there slowly

[@ThatHomeTheaterDude]

great to hear it man. Are you going to use my links to order or are you getting the 4000 locally? Yes Im going to stick with the 4000 and the 16 ultra. i dont think i need two ultras, but who knows. All i know is that no one else is doing it and i like to be original than copy another persons channel

[@petesterk2318]

Send the 13" my way LOL

[@ThatHomeTheaterDude]

this is a sacred artifact... it built my channel. i dont think i can part with it :)

[@kennedykayeri4453]

Wow that's sick bro but wish we had that in Africa

[@ThatHomeTheaterDude]

me too

[@chriswelljack4910]

Wanna buy one off me lol

[@APRIL2862]

Right at the beginning it's evident he made a mistake by buying a BMW instead of a Lexus. Reliability, longevity, better made, higher resale, Lexus is on the top of the list!

[@ThatHomeTheaterDude]

conditioner is better

[@Zoranurai13]

You just can’t appreciate the size of this sub on a video, until you get it delivered and you have to help the delivery guy to get it from the street to your house

[@ThatHomeTheaterDude]

you are 100% right. these are a pain to move around

[@jogmas12]

Can double as a Leg press machine

[@chriswelljack4910]

I took my pb16 ultra up to my 3rd floor apartment all by myself no rest until i got to my door

[@ThatHomeTheaterDude]

crazy

[@chriswelljack4910]

@@ThatHomeTheaterDude lol yep i took all my subs up alone the pb12 13 and 16

[@jasonwatson9127]

Respect! You're a beast!

[@chriswelljack4910]

@@ThatHomeTheaterDude I think It was excitement plus I had no other choice lol

[@chriswelljack4910]

@@jasonwatson9127 lol dude it was crazy I took it out the box I put my right hand in one of the ports grab the botton in one of the corners using the feet for grip pick up up throw it on my belly and hit them stairs

[@pelahale]

it's great to see how crazed you are about home theatre. It's delightful to see how your wife is incapable of controlling your lust for equipment. Nice KA-Bar.

[@kickercrazy]

Great video sir. 138" 2.35:1?

[@ThatHomeTheaterDude]

haha Bigger

[@FalconsATL]

Since "some" subwoofers vibrate, you need to place something that absorbs vibrations between it and the floor. If the vibrations are not absorbed, they will simply be transmitted to the floor which in turn will vibrate especially if the floor is made of wood. A concrete floor doesn't give or vibrate. You won't be transferring a significant amount of mechanical energy into the concrete floor so decoupling is unlikely to make any difference. That's why you have a more tactile feel with wood floors or a wood sub floor than you do with a concrete floor. If I'm wrong here then maybe someone else can give some input or maybe can explain this better than I can. If the isolation system is so good then why don't SVS include them with their subs? I believe the cylinder subs come with the "rubber feet" already installed. I'm not taking anything away from SVS. They make great speakers and subs but I think the Isolation System is a rip off. Someone needs to test that theory and do some measurements with and without the rubber feet and see what happens. You get more bank for the buck with Hsu subs than the SVS subs (VTF3.5 15" 600w 2,000w peak for $892 vs PB2000 12" 500w 1,100w peak for $800). And, they have "rubber feet" on them already. So at a higher price point such as the PB12, PB13, PB4000 and so on why can't SVS?

[@ThatHomeTheaterDude]

FalconsATL I agree. When you are spending the big bucks they should toss them in the box. I don’t think it’s about “give” on concrete. I would argue that you would need them on concrete. Specifically from vibratory forces. Something rigid would transmit better than say hard wood that has a layer of cushion under it. If I’m missing something then let me know. That was my logic behind using the feet. We have tile so I’m sure it’s a better conductor than concrete.

[@FalconsATL]

Yea, this would definitely make for a great debate. We need some measuring or experimentation from someone to test this theory! What's right or wrong? Does it really work? Wood or concrete.. does it matter? Is it a waste of money? Hmmm.....

[@ThatHomeTheaterDude]

science! haha

[@chrclmnky]

Wow, such rich. I'm jealous.

[@ThatHomeTheaterDude]

my bank account begs to differ haha im broke

[@JohnT2088]

With a irritated neighbor that monster cant go full potential. Same as my $20k speakers with Macintosh amp.

[@ThatHomeTheaterDude]

i can see that. I have had my setup for 10 months and never a single complaint

[@JohnT2088]

That Home Theater Dude you got a good neighbor and probably spacious house than mines, plus watching movies the impact is loudest when a suspense scene but hearing music is always loud hahah. I cant return my setup but i cannot never go the full potential of my set up.

[@ThatHomeTheaterDude]

Yeah thats tough. Sorry about that. Maybe they will move

[@adrinwoods4567]

It Is lot bigger?😉👍.

[@POTE0831]

Nice!!!

[@ajithkumarajithkumar6182]

Total cost how much

[@nickdayon4767]

Good day sir,pb 16 ultra is available here in the Philippines?

[@kickercrazy]

158" 2.35:1? Have you had any movies change format in the middle of the film like the Dark Knight?

[@ThatHomeTheaterDude]

close, not that big

[@ThatHomeTheaterDude]

it seems the gimic to film in that changing format was only around the early 2010s. so Only a few movies are applicable to that problem. I leave it in 16x9 when i watch those

[@optimusprime1634]

That thing could take your drywall out with the screws still in.

[@captainlovemaker7095]

That 5000w peak sounds absurd

[@ThatHomeTheaterDude]

Believe me. It is...

[@captainlovemaker7095]

@@ThatHomeTheaterDude does it have a tight suspension looks pretty beastly

[@ultimateone624]

Are you selling your pb4000. If you are I'm the the first one on your list as a buyer. 😉

[@ThatHomeTheaterDude]

shipping would probably be a hundy or so...

[@garywebster5908]

Hi I have 2 Svs sb 16 subs up front my room is 30 feet long 26 feet wide 9 feet cellings wanted to know if I get a Svs sb 3000 to go in the back of the room will I get more pressure and mote bass or will the 3000 mess with the 2vup front

[@ThatHomeTheaterDude]

heyyyy Gary. I just talked to you on the phone. Let me know when you are ready :)

[@FalconsATL]

If you're on a "slab" (concrete floor) then you really don't need the rubber feet anyway.

[@ThatHomeTheaterDude]

explain this logic

[@mar33834]

This is crazy ,room has explode

[@ThatHomeTheaterDude]

yep :)

[@xyunasi2152]

That sub is gonna bang ;)

[@ThatHomeTheaterDude]

it does

[@michaelpaul9672]

are svs subs audiophile quality in a 2 channel system?

[@ThatHomeTheaterDude]

I would say yes. I would put theses in a room with a record player or place them in a home theater. Great speakers

[@edifierbass7821]

Give it a test let us hear it, explaining it would not do justice

[@reverie76]

Why two of these beasts ? Surely one would rattle your house to pieces. I have two paradigm ultra cube 12s and that’s more then enough

[@ThatHomeTheaterDude]

even out the bass response of the room. Its nice and even now. I really like the duals

[@shessolovely]

Holy shot

[@firminking5604]

I see your wife being your partner in crime. What is your secret? I had to do a powerpoint with a one-page essay before I could get a 'POST-APPROVAL" for one PB-4000. Enjoy.

[@ThatHomeTheaterDude]

Dude I straight up LOL'd when i read this. Wife likes the sound when she gets to watch harry potter and lord of the rings. As long as baby is happy...

[@reverie76]

I knew a guy I worked with who asked his wife for a PowerPoint presentation because she wanted a second baby lol

[@gortexovercoat]

If you ever have old speakers you wanna sell or give out, I know a guy! :) I could use some klipsch tower speakers to finish out my surround sound system, i got the klipsch 250c, and 2 klipsch sub woofers, as well as two klipsch surround speakers just missing the two tower ones, I am using some old ass ones i got at a garage sale for 50 bucks. In time I hope to get a system as nice as yours!! or even as nice as your lower systems that aren't installed now.

[@ThatHomeTheaterDude]

thats a good deal!

[@cmacclel]

Take the Damn ring off! LOL

[@ThatHomeTheaterDude]

Nevar!!

[@kennedykayeri4453]

If i may ask bro how much does it cost

[@chriswelljack4910]

2500 plus tax depends on where u live

[@Corelifts]

If you aint over 125 db with all that im disappointed 😂

[@Voltis-5]

Love the way those 15" driver (its not 16" btw) look with the SVS logo. Very much like my 18" Dayton Ultimax Um18.

[@mikeschneider9049]

huh

[@TMERUNNR]

Oh hell yeah, just in time to play the new Jurassic park movie with those Awesome Subs! Enjoy.

[@ThatHomeTheaterDude]

got that movie yesterday... it wrecked these subs. Gave them a good workout

[@TMERUNNR]

@@ThatHomeTheaterDude Thats so cool! I travel for work, so maybe sometime I can check those out and the towers.👍 (#notaweirdo).

[@redrooster1908]

If the wife kicks you out because of the low WAF, you can live in the box.

[@svensvensson627]

Hahaha omg pretty big

[@mikebaldwin7622]

Is u doing the Klipsch subs and speakers give away any time soon

[@ThatHomeTheaterDude]

Maybe :)

[@DeathVictor101]

how much in tottal money u waste on a whole hoke theatre

[@ThatHomeTheaterDude]

waste? dont be crappy

[@willworld3007]

I wish I can hear one these things In person man.😥😥😥😥😥😥 anybody in Arkansas willing to demo theres ? Your getting a new screen I wonder what it will be🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔

[@ThatHomeTheaterDude]

any guesses?

[@brettfavre4444333]

Black diamond

[@brettfavre4444333]

If not for sure DE Screen

[@willworld3007]

Somebody else said black diamond screen already. So I will take elunevision screen for 500$ Alexa.😁🤣🤣😂😂

[@whiteriverfoam]

Please give me one bro I need it so bad.

[@kevonmanuel]

Wow.. HTD, you need some MILK.

[@ThatHomeTheaterDude]

I needed a warm bath and a cuddle after that workout.... need to eat my spinach next time

[@bryanp4827]

A sub that size for ANY home theatre is a total wank! Oh✊✊✊✊✊✊🖐

[@shaundavidssd]

exactly...only uses 200w max ....the point is? dense more money than sense

[@bryanp4827]

@@shaundavidssd i have 2 12s, and they are too much at times, but better control and less boominess than a single one

[@ThatHomeTheaterDude]

wank?

[@ThatHomeTheaterDude]

how do you figure this uses 200w max?

[@bryanp4827]

@@ThatHomeTheaterDude why is it necessary...? Just so you can be better than anyone else, or as you say, sorry neighbors...? I would rather keep my sound to myself, and not piss other people off

[@themanofsteel2480]

imax homme cinéma 4k 3d

[@skylerturden3942]

Looks like a damn washing machine.

[@ThatHomeTheaterDude]

it does doesnt it haha

[@mario258551]

Haha wtf this woofer sama box but real amp same ohms and it cant handle 1kw so this woofer is a joke if you want real power buy real stuff not toys

[@eldoran18]

I thought my PC-2000 was a beast. Lol

[@ThatHomeTheaterDude]

in most cases the 2000s would be plenty. i have a large wide open floorplan so i like having the extra headroom.

[@eldoran18]

That Home Theater Dude yeah I bet it sounds awesome. I’m going to purchase a second PC-2000 I think that will even out my bass a little better. Nice thing is my wife likes the look of the PC because it’s not the ordinary. So I can get away with it. Lol

[@ThatHomeTheaterDude]

The PC series is what kicked off SVS as a subwoofer company. Not too many people buy them but i know they sound amazing. You in the states? Id like to send you a link so that you can order direct from SVS. You get your sub and you get to help out the channel. Sound like something you want to do?

[@eldoran18]

That Home Theater Dude yes I’m in the states. Live in Georgia. Feel free to send me a link. Anything to help out.

[@chriswelljack4910]

If u never had the p612 pb13 pb4000 and pb16 u never had a beast lol

[@johnfurious8419]

Your neighbors are going to not like you LOL … may think a plan has crashed in your square mile area, enjoy

[@ThatHomeTheaterDude]

They already dont like me. I wake them up at 5am with my cars (corvette Camaro ss CTS-V) Our next house will be on a ranch or at least a bit of land

[@brettfavre4444333]

Email bro

[@ThatHomeTheaterDude]

heh?

[@brettfavre4444333]

That Home Theater Dude what's your email

[@ThatHomeTheaterDude]

brettfavre4444333 thehometheaterdude at gmail

[@TD402dd]

Too much!!

[@ThatHomeTheaterDude]

for some yes... not for me