SVS 17-Ultra R Evolution Series Subwoofers -Product Overview

The Best Just Got Better!

SVS Sound has taken its flagship subwoofer models to the next level with the new PB17-Ultra R | Evolution and SB17-Ultra R | Evolution. These two products represent the best subwoofers SVS has ever produced. The following info in italics is from SVS Sound.

The ultimate reference standard for subwoofer performance and innovation is here. Breathtaking low frequencies extending well below the threshold of human hearing are rendered truthfully with massive impact, unerring accuracy, and pinpoint control. All brought to life by a groundbreaking new 17-inch SVS driver with dual voice coil design, the first-ever dual mono subwoofer amplifier, the extreme processing power of a 295MHz Analog Devices DSP, and an unrivaled user experience.

A quantum leap forward in design with multiple groundbreaking innovations – the most formidable and sophisticated ported and sealed subwoofers ever developed.

PB17-Ultra R | Evolution 17-inch Subwoofer

The ultimate reference standard for low-frequency design and performance is from a ported cabinet subwoofer.

Born from three decades of SVS design expertise, the pinnacle of subwoofer performance is here with the PB17-Ultra R | Evolution. Reimagined dual mono-block STA-2800 amplifier technology, the first-ever 17-inch driver with dual 8-in voice coils, and the most powerful DSP ever used in a consumer subwoofer married to advanced power management and auto EQ room calibration. The benchmark for reference subwoofer experiences has arrived.

Breathtaking low frequencies with unerring accuracy, room-shaking output, and stop-on-a-dime control. The deep, chest-thumping slam of cinematic soundtracks and the delicate nuance of musical bass always rendered truthfully.

Whether heard or felt, low frequencies are handled effortlessly without sacrificing sonic fidelity and refinement. With extension to 12 Hz, far below the threshold of human hearing, PB17-Ultra R | Evolution brings sound to life with convincing, visceral, and jaw-dropping impact.

Features: PB17 Ultra R | Evolution

$2,999.99 each – Finish: Piano Gloss Black & Black Oak Veneer

Effortless Output from High-Excursion 17-inch SVS Driver:

• It was a ground-up process designing the largest, most formidable driver ever deployed in an SVS subwoofer. An all-new dual voice coil, suspension, basket, and extreme-excursion surround achieve chest-compressing sound pressure levels with flawless tonal accuracy.
• Lightweight and rigid 17-inch glass fiber composite cone with optimal stiffness-to-mass ratio for maximum efficiency and acoustic linearity
• 55lb four-piece toroidal ferrite electromagnetic motor generates massive force with precise control, remaining authoritative yet detailed and controlled
• Extreme-excursion catenary SBR rubber surround maintains pure, long-throw pistonic driver motion
• Ported cabinet with high airflow 4-inch flared ports, double thick MDF, and rigid internal bracing creates a resonance-free environment for pitch-perfect accuracy free from resonances and coloration.

Unerring Control from Revolutionary 8-inch Dual Voice Coil:

• Unprecedented 8-inch dual voice coil ensures stable transfer of electromagnetic current to the 17-inch cone for authoritative output and pinpoint driver control.
• 4-layer bi-filar dual voice coil conducts the massive power from the dual-mono amplifier to the motor with maximum thermal efficiency, resulting in effortless acoustic output
• Copper-clad aluminum voice coil wire combines the best properties of both elements, yielding ideal thermal capacity and magnetic field strength

First Ever Dual Mono STA-2800 Amplifier Design with Discrete MOSFET Output:

• The sonic muscle behind the most powerful and highest fidelity SVS subwoofer amplifier ever developed. PB17-Ultra R | Evolution features breakthroughs to ensure refined behavior and pristine response at any volume.
• Limitless headroom from dual mono-block Class-D amplifiers with MOSFET output stages
• Each amp drives one of the dual voice coils within the motor to assert pinpoint control and maximize power fed to the driver
• Eight 60 Amp 200 Volt MOSFETs deliver extremely high current for reference-level output with maximum efficiency
• Each of the two Class-D mono-block amplifiers with MOSFET output stages drives one of the dual voice coils to double the amount of current being fed to the driver achieving effortless output with lower continuous current demand from a home’s AC circuit
• The most powerful amplifier ever deployed in a consumer subwoofer

Performance Enhancing Switch Mode Power Supply:

• Regardless of the power coming out of your household circuit, the PB17-Ultra R | Evolution always maintains peak performance and remains impervious to voltage fluctuations.
• Ensures clean and consistent 160V rail voltage and optimal power delivery from a standard 15-amp home circuit
• Power-Factor-Correction (PFC) time aligns the AC voltage to the AC current resulting in less heat, greater efficiency, reliable peak power output, and the ability to maintain rated power over a wide range of voltages
• Onboard AC line conditioner filters and stabilizes incoming voltage, corrects waveform distortions, and eliminates electromagnetic and radio interferences to optimize signal quality and audio performance
• FEA-optimized convection cooling system has no exterior heatsinks, an extraordinary feat for such a powerful amplifier

 Extreme Subwoofer Intelligence – 295 MHz Analog Devices DSP:

• While DSP remains absent from many subwoofers on the market, SVS integrated the most sophisticated DSP ever to optimize all aspects of performance and usability through unprecedented processing power.
• Monitors every function of the amplifier to stabilize AC voltage delivery to the power supply for continuous peak performance
• Multi-point thermal, voltage, and current monitoring systems maintain maximum performance and the greatest efficiency
• Advanced digital audio processing and DACs (Digital-to-Analog Converters) with 120 dB Signal-to-Noise Ratio provide greater headroom, lower noise, and pristine fidelity

SVS Subwoofer Smartphone Control App and Amplifier Interface:

• Compatible with Apple iOS, Google Android, and Amazon Fire platforms, the SVS Subwoofer Control Smartphone app allows convenient subwoofer calibration and management.
• Controls for volume, low pass filter, phase, polarity, six parametric equalizers, room gain compensation, tuning modes, power management settings, and more.
• Includes three convenient memory presets for fast and easy system adjustments to match your listening preferences – music, movies, night mode
• Variable Port Tuning modes with included port plugs enable customized frequency response curves for Standard, Extended, and Sealed to allow tuning for maximum output or deep bass extension and transient speed.
• Amplifier Rear Panel OLED and control interface provide fast and direct control of the most important features and include a convenient “Display Flip” function.

SVS Subwoofer Auto Room Correction:

• Automatically tunes subwoofer output using your smartphone microphone and the SVS subwoofer app.
• Applies equalization filters, capitalizes on available room gain, and optimizes in-room frequency response at main listening positions for optimal in-room performance.
• A simple process requires just a few steps for significant improvements to in-room response
• Will be available soon via an over-the-air SVS Subwoofer Control App update

 

SB17-Ultra R | Evolution 17-inch Subwoofer

Born from three decades of SVS design expertise, SB17-Ultra R | Evolution is the pinnacle of subwoofer performance. A massive 17-inch driver with first-ever dual 8-in voice coils driven by the most powerful amplifier ever deployed in a consumer subwoofer with DSP intelligence far beyond anything available. All married to advanced power management and auto EQ room correction. The benchmark for reference subwoofer experiences has arrived.

Breathtaking low frequencies with unerring accuracy, musicality, and stop-on-a-dime control. The deep, chest-thumping slam of cinematic soundtracks and the delicate nuance of musical bass always rendered truthfully.

Whether heard or felt, low frequencies are handled effortlessly without sacrificing sonic fidelity and refinement. With extension to 15 Hz, far below the threshold of human hearing SB17-Ultra R | Evolution brings sound to life with convincing, visceral, and jaw-dropping impact.

Features: SB17 Ultra R | Evolution

$2,499.99 each – Finish: Piano Gloss Black & Black Oak Veneer

Effortless Output from High-Excursion 17-inch SVS Driver:

• It was a ground-up process designing the largest, most formidable driver ever deployed in an SVS subwoofer. An all-new dual voice coil, suspension, basket, and extreme-excursion surround achieve chest-compressing sound pressure levels with flawless tonal accuracy.
• Lightweight and rigid 17-inch glass fiber composite cone with optimal stiffness-to-mass ratio for maximum efficiency and acoustic linearity
• 55lb four-piece toroidal ferrite electromagnetic motor generates massive force with precise control, remaining authoritative yet detailed and controlled
• Extreme-excursion catenary SBR rubber surround maintains pure, long-throw pistonic driver motion
• Sealed cabinet with double thick MDF and rigid internal bracing creates a resonance-free environment for pitch-perfect accuracy free from resonances and coloration.

Unerring Control from Revolutionary 8-inch Dual Voice Coil:

• Unprecedented 8-inch dual voice coil ensures stable transfer of electromagnetic current to the 17-inch cone for authoritative output and pinpoint driver control.
• 4-layer bi-filar dual voice coil conducts the massive power from the dual-mono amplifier to the motor with maximum thermal efficiency, resulting in effortless acoustic output
• Copper-clad aluminum voice coil wire combines the best properties of both elements, yielding ideal thermal capacity and magnetic field strength

First Ever Dual Mono STA-2800 Amplifier Design with Discrete MOSFET Output:

• The sonic muscle behind the most powerful and highest fidelity SVS subwoofer amplifier ever developed. SB17-Ultra R | Evolution features breakthroughs to ensure refined behavior and pristine response at any volume.
• Limitless headroom from dual mono-block Class-D amplifiers with MOSFET output stages
• Each amp drives one of the dual voice coils within the motor to assert pinpoint control and maximize power fed to the driver
• Eight 60 Amp 200 Volt MOSFETs deliver extremely high current for reference-level output with maximum efficiency
• Each of the two Class-D mono-block amplifiers with MOSFET output stages drives one of the dual voice coils to double the amount of current being fed to the driver achieving effortless output with lower continuous current demand from a home’s AC circuit.

Performance Enhancing Switch Mode Power Supply:

• Regardless of the power coming out of your household circuit, the SB17-Ultra R | Evolution always maintains peak performance and remains impervious to voltage fluctuations.
• Ensures clean and consistent 160V rail voltage and optimal power delivery from a standard 15-amp home circuit
• Power-Factor-Correction (PFC) time aligns the AC voltage to the AC current resulting in less heat, greater efficiency, reliable peak power output, and the ability to maintain rated power over a wide range of voltages
• Onboard AC line conditioner filters and stabilizes incoming voltage, corrects waveform distortions, and eliminates electromagnetic and radio interferences to optimize signal quality and audio performance
• FEA-optimized convection cooling system has no exterior heatsinks, an extraordinary feat for such a powerful amplifier

Extreme Subwoofer Intelligence – 295 MHz Analog Devices DSP:

• While DSP remains absent from many subwoofers on the market, SVS integrated the most sophisticated DSP ever to optimize all aspects of performance and usability through unprecedented processing power.
• Monitors every function of the amplifier to stabilize AC voltage delivery to the power supply for continuous peak performance
• Multi-point thermal, voltage, and current monitoring systems maintain maximum performance and the greatest efficiency
• Advanced digital audio processing and DACs (Digital-to-Analog Converters) with 120 dB Signal-to-Noise Ratio provide greater headroom, lower noise, and pristine fidelity

SVS Subwoofer Smartphone Control App and Amplifier Interface:

• Compatible with Apple iOS, Google Android, and Amazon Fire platforms, the SVS Subwoofer Control Smartphone app allows convenient subwoofer calibration and management.
• Controls for volume, low pass filter, phase, polarity, six parametric equalizers, room gain compensation, tuning modes, power management settings, and more.
• Includes three convenient memory presets for fast and easy system adjustments to match your listening preferences – music, movies, night mode
• Amplifier Rear Panel OLED and control interface provide fast and direct control of the most important features and include a convenient “Display Flip” function.

SVS Subwoofer Auto Room Correction:

• Automatically tunes subwoofer output using your smartphone microphone and the SVS subwoofer app.
• Applies equalization filters, capitalizes on available room gain, and optimizes in-room frequency response at main listening positions for optimal in-room performance.
• A simple process requires just a few steps for significant improvements to in-room response
• Will be available soon via an over-the-air SVS Subwoofer Control App update

I have no doubt the SVS 17-Ultra R | Evolution Series Subwoofers are poised to become two of the best subwoofers on the market. SVS’s state-of-the-art design and technology make these products second to none!

For more info check out svsound.com here.

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