The SVS PB12-NSD is rated 3.7/5 for sound quality, #88 of 212 Medium Home Subwoofers (30-75 lbs). See all Subwoofers rankings for every top pick.
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Brand: SVS
#88 SVS PB12-NSD: $1,099 Discontinued eBay
Newer model: the SVS PB-1000 PRO, ranked higher, rated 3.8/5, released Feb 2021. See every SVS subwoofers generation.
Pros: A ported 12 inch subwoofer with solid output for home theater, now discontinued. The ported 12-inch driver and 400W RMS amplifier reach 113.8dB average CEA-2010 output from 40 to 80Hz, with 105.0dB at 20Hz and 99.9dB at 15Hz. SVS’s net-zero-sum port design is meant to keep port noise down, and the response is listed as 18-150Hz.
Cons: At 29.9kg and 530.9H x 439.4W x 558.8D mm it is a large, heavy ported cabinet. A ported 12 inch design gives up some tightness and size efficiency compared with a sealed one. It is discontinued and succeeded by the SVS PB-1000, so buying means finding one used.
Is the SVS PB12-NSD right for you?
Skip it if
- you need to move it often (30 kg each).
- you want to buy it new: it is discontinued.
| Released | Jul 2006 (20 years ago) |
|---|---|
| Amplifier Power | 400W RMS |
| CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz) | 113.8 dB |
| Country | United States |
| Dimensions | 20.9”H x 17.3”W x 22”D (530.9 x 439.4 x 558.8 mm) |
| Drivers | 12” (305mm) driver |
| Enclosure | ported, front |
| Frequency Response | 18-150Hz |
| Measurement Source | Ilkka Rissanen |
| Output SPL at 15 Hz | 99.9 dB |
| Output SPL at 20 Hz | 105.0 dB |
| Output SPL at 25 Hz | 107.1 dB |
| Output SPL at 31.5 Hz | 109.8 dB |
| Output SPL at 40 Hz | 112.8 dB |
| Output SPL at 50 Hz | 114.2 dB |
| Output SPL at 63 Hz | 114.6 dB |
| Output SPL at 80 Hz | 113.8 dB |
| Warranty | 5 |
| Weight | 65.9 lbs (29.9 kg) |
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- Independently measured by Ilkka Rissanen; the published figures above come from this ASR subwoofer measurement thread.
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