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Model:
PB16-ULTRA - BLACK OAK - 120V
SKU:
5708035
Your price for this item is $2,174.99
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Customer reviews

Rating 4.9 out of 5 stars with 33 reviews

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    Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.9 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 5.0 out of 5 stars

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94%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers frequently mention the PB16-Ultra Subwoofer's exceptional sound quality across various volume levels, praising its powerful performance. However, some customers note that its substantial size and weight may pose challenges for certain users. The powerful bass response is a highlight for many, though the physical dimensions are a recurring point of discussion.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Bump

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Best subwoofer for surround sound!! Sophisticated look in piano black.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Power, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    SVS 16 Ultra

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Smooth as silk with more power and authority than I imagined. It’s sitting in a large open area with 3 joining rooms and a 22’ ceiling. It still had to more than enough power. Calibration resulted in a 22 db decrease. You can still hear and feel the bass with No flutter. Wonderful

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Power, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    King kong power

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    Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    What a POWER HOUSE!!! So much power that I has to dial it down. Beautiful craftsmanship you can never go wrong with SVS.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Wow! The PB 16 ultra

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    Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The PB 16 ultra subwoofer packs one heck of a punch in my home theatre setup. So far there hasn’t been anything that it can’t handle. I also have two PB 3000s and though they are beautiful sounding they often reach a limit where I have to turn them down because of over excursion. The PB 16 ultra has yet to reach that point with even the most demanding of bass soundtracks. I will be definitely be looking to purchase another one after paying off the one that I have.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Powerhouse of a subwoofer

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    Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Ever thought, I want bass in my house, like those cars that are about to rattle apart? Look no further. This subwoofer will move some air, and get down to sub frequencies that are felt in the seat of your chair. It should come with liquid nails and foam pads, to put on and behind everything that's about to start buzzing from the intense bass in your house. Luckily, I already had some..

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality
    Cons mentioned:
    Size

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Killer Subwoofer great CS with SVS

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    Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Have a room you can fill or blow out your windows."which will make room for this Monster Subwoofer To Breath" You can tune the ports to get the 16hZ to 18hZ you are looking for. the only drawback is this Subwoofer does take a lot of area. if you have the room and the sound treatments to prevent bad resonance, this is for you. It sounds best elevated off the floor. But at nearly 200 lbs. how do you do this. I bought 4 pneumatic casters, some additional isolation rubber and this unit is now 8" higher and I can move it anywhere. When the wife is not around. Clean, and I mean Clean Low End Bass. replaced my Infinity HPS 1000 for this unit. 20 years of the HPS. Ah what a great Subwoofer. But it can't hold a candle to this unit. The SVS is Twice the size which is a bummer. But I have the Room for the Bass and the room of the Sub. So for me it's a Win / Win. Except for the wife. We've been married for 35 years. She expects better but keeps coming up with me. Love the Sub and Love the Wife for putting up with me.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    It Won Best Subwoofer For A Reason

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Extremely impressive. This subwoofer creates bass frequencies that will crack your foundation. Watching this thing work is mesmerizing.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality
    Best Buy Employee

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Amazing subwoofer

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This is a great addition with all the customizations you can do. Amazing subwoofer.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    HOLY MOLY

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Wow got this to add to my pb2000's and holy MOLY!!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    SVS PB16 Ultra

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Amazing sub and last one you will ever need!!! Make sure to purchase decoupler feet.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Pb-16 ultra

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The windows shake , the floor shakes , sounds awesome , its definitely a must have , neighbor's envy owners pride kinda system

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Power, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Exceptional!

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Hot darn! Is all I can say. Definitely gives me movie theater feel from just one behind the couch using the wireless sound path hook up. I upgraded from a Klipsch SPL-150 sub which was a quality sub but I wanted more power for just a little more money. If you get it you wouldn’t be disappointed.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Bass & More Bass !

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Best Subwoofer I've Ever Have ! Used To Have Velodyne 15" Subwoofer ... SVS The Best ! It's Heavy , About 75 lbs ... But Worth Every Sound To Hear And Can Feel The Windows Vibrate At My Home ! It's A Must Buy & Have For Anyone Who Loves Loud , Concert Like Sound Or Movie Sound ... Love It !

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Amazing subwoofer. One was defective.

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    Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Amazing sounding subwoofer. Room shaking. Looks amazing. Giving 3 stars because I bought 2 and one was defective. It made a rattling sound

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best home subwoofer I've heard!

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great speaker. Geek Squad was very professional when installing. I will definitely purchase products from Magnolia and have Geek Squad install in the future.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Superb sound!!!

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This subwoofer will satisfy your stereo and theater needs...save a theater and stereo preset and enjoy this beast of a subwoofer.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality
    Cons mentioned:
    Size, Weight

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Scary Levels of Deep Bass

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I purchased my SVS 16 ultra direct from SVS and I've had it for a while now and just wanted to share my thoughts. This is sub is astonishing, it can be a gentle low end and then it can rattle your house and punch you in the chest. It plays well at all volumes, and with the app and the tuning plugs this sub is very versatile. I have a few other subs sealed and ported in my home theater setup but none of them can hang with this SVS. This monster drops well below what I can hear, I tested this using a tone gen and sweeping down. The room goes silent but when you talk you hear and feel the rumble, the house shakes and it's kinda freaky. I demo'd this speaker to my family and they could not believe it. The only Con to these subs is their size and weight, moving the beast is a pain. But that is also a pro because the speaker is solid as frig. Bottom Line this sub hangs with the best in the world, and punches above it's cost.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Power, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    “Ultra” Amazing Subwoofer!

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This thing is an absolute beast and definitely gives you that cinematic feeling! The PB16 Ultra rumbles the floor, couch, while delivering phenomenal sounds! Music is also taken to another level with sharp crisp bass notes. This thing packs a serious punch and has PLENTY of head room to handle literally anything you want throw at it! You get what you pay for and it definitely shows with this product! Well done SVS! Will not purchase any other subs after owning this thing!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent subwoofers!

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I have purchased 2 of the pb16s and absolutely love them they will shake your entire house and everything in it great subs worth every penny!

    I would recommend this to a friend