Rythmik FV15HP vs SVS PB17-Ultra R-Evolution

Last updated: September 26, 2026

Short answer: the Rythmik FV15HP. It ranks #48 of 110 subwoofers by sound quality, rated 4.2/5, at $2,127; the SVS PB17-Ultra R-Evolution ranks #70, rated 4.1/5, and costs $2,599, which makes this an easy call rather than a real tradeoff.

Rythmik FV15HP vs SVS PB17-Ultra R-Evolution

The case for the Rythmik FV15HP: 15-inch ported driver reaches 122.0dB CEA-2010-A average, matching the output of subwoofers costing significantly more. Watch for: Premium price ($2127), ported design room gain dependency, and mid-to-large 52 kg footprint.

The case for the SVS PB17-Ultra R-Evolution: Independent CEA-2010 testing (Standard Mode) records 113.9 dB at 20 Hz and 119.4 dB through 40-80 Hz. The tradeoff: At 167 lbs with recessed feet that leave little clearance, moving or repositioning this cabinet is a two-person job at minimum.

Buy the Rythmik FV15HP. It is rated higher for sound quality than the SVS PB17-Ultra R-Evolution and costs less, so it is the default pick unless a specific strength of the other one matters more to you.

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Specifications Side By Side

Rythmik FV15HP SVS PB17-Ultra R-Evolution
Price$1,770$2,599.00
Ranked#48 of 110 in Large Home Subwoofers (Over 75 lbs)#70 of 110 in Large Home Subwoofers (Over 75 lbs)
Enclosureported, frontported, bottom
Output SPL at 12.5 Hz92.8 dB90.7 dB
Output SPL at 15 Hz105.1 dB-
Output SPL at 20 Hz111.1 dB113.9 dB
Output SPL at 25 Hz116.1 dB117.5 dB
Output SPL at 31.5 Hz120.0 dB119.4 dB
Output SPL at 40 Hz122.5 dB120.1 dB
Output SPL at 50 Hz122.1 dB119.7 dB
Output SPL at 63 Hz121.8 dB119.0 dB
Output SPL at 80 Hz121.4 dB118.7 dB
Output SPL at 100 Hz121.2 dB119.8 dB
Output SPL at 125 Hz121.1 dB-
CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz)122.0 dB119.4 dB
Dimensions24.5”H x 18.2”W x 24.2”D (622.3 x 463.5 x 615.9 mm)20”H x 19.5”W x 21.2”D (508.0 x 495.3 x 538.5 mm)
Weight115.1 lbs (52.2 kg)166.9 lbs (75.7 kg)
Warranty5/3-
Cabinet Colorblack, white-
CountryUnited StatesUnited States
Measurement SourceAudioholicsAudioholics
Drivers15” (381mm) driver17” driver, dual voice coil
InputsXLR (2), RCA (line/LFE)XLR (balanced, LFE/stereo), RCA (LFE/stereo)
XLR InputYesYes
RCA InputYesYes
TRS InputNoNo
Optical InputNoNo
Coaxial InputNoNo
USB InputNoNo
HDMI InputNoNo
AES InputNoNo
Aux InputNoNo
Output SPL at 10 Hz-76.7 dB
Output SPL at 16 Hz-107.0 dB
Frequency Response-15-320Hz, ±3dB
Amplifier Power-2800W RMS
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The Two Speakers In Full

Rythmik FV15HP: $1,770 Rythmik Audio eBay

Rythmik FV15HP ranking card

Pros: 15-inch ported driver reaches 122.0dB CEA-2010-A average, matching the output of subwoofers costing significantly more.

Cons: Premium price ($2127), ported design room gain dependency, and mid-to-large 52 kg footprint.

Full Rythmik FV15HP review and specifications →

AES InputNo
Aux InputNo
CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz)122.0 dB
Cabinet Colorblack, white
Coaxial InputNo
CountryUnited States
Dimensions24.5”H x 18.2”W x 24.2”D (622.3 x 463.5 x 615.9 mm)
Drivers15” (381mm) driver
Enclosureported, front
HDMI InputNo
InputsXLR (2), RCA (line/LFE)
Measurement SourceAudioholics
Optical InputNo
Output SPL at 12.5 Hz92.8 dB
Output SPL at 15 Hz105.1 dB
Output SPL at 20 Hz111.1 dB
Output SPL at 25 Hz116.1 dB
Output SPL at 31.5 Hz120.0 dB
Output SPL at 40 Hz122.5 dB
Output SPL at 50 Hz122.1 dB
Output SPL at 63 Hz121.8 dB
Output SPL at 80 Hz121.4 dB
Output SPL at 100 Hz121.2 dB
Output SPL at 125 Hz121.1 dB
RCA InputYes
TRS InputNo
USB InputNo
Warranty5/3
Weight115.1 lbs (52.2 kg)
XLR InputYes
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SVS PB17-Ultra R-Evolution: $2,599.00 Amazon eBay

SVS PB17-Ultra R-Evolution ranking card

Older models: the SVS PB16-Ultra (rated 4.2/5) and the SVS PB13-Ultra (rated 4.1/5).

Pros: Independent CEA-2010 testing (Standard Mode) records 113.9 dB at 20 Hz and 119.4 dB through 40-80 Hz. Triple 4” ports and a dual voice coil 17” driver deliver earth-shaking output with a +/-3dB window down to 12Hz in Extended Mode.

Cons: At 167 lbs with recessed feet that leave little clearance, moving or repositioning this cabinet is a two-person job at minimum.

Full SVS PB17-Ultra R-Evolution review and specifications →

AES InputNo
Amplifier Power2800W RMS
Aux InputNo
CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz)119.4 dB
Coaxial InputNo
CountryUnited States
Dimensions20”H x 19.5”W x 21.2”D (508.0 x 495.3 x 538.5 mm)
Drivers17” driver, dual voice coil
Enclosureported, bottom
Frequency Response15-320Hz, ±3dB
HDMI InputNo
InputsXLR (balanced, LFE/stereo), RCA (LFE/stereo)
Measurement SourceAudioholics
Optical InputNo
Output SPL at 10 Hz76.7 dB
Output SPL at 12.5 Hz90.7 dB
Output SPL at 16 Hz107.0 dB
Output SPL at 20 Hz113.9 dB
Output SPL at 25 Hz117.5 dB
Output SPL at 31.5 Hz119.4 dB
Output SPL at 40 Hz120.1 dB
Output SPL at 50 Hz119.7 dB
Output SPL at 63 Hz119.0 dB
Output SPL at 80 Hz118.7 dB
Output SPL at 100 Hz119.8 dB
RCA InputYes
TRS InputNo
USB InputNo
Weight166.9 lbs (75.7 kg)
XLR InputYes
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