SVS PB12-Plus Review: Rated 3.9/5

The SVS PB12-Plus is rated 3.9/5 for sound quality, #112 of 143 Large Home Subwoofers (Over 75 lbs). See all Subwoofers rankings for every top pick.

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Brand: SVS

#112 SVS PB12-Plus: $1,399.99 SVS $1,399.99 eBay

Pros: A large front ported 12 inch subwoofer with strong deep bass for movies in a big room, plus XLR and RCA inputs. Independent CEA-2010 testing records 110.0 dB at 20 Hz and 118.0 dB (avg of 3/4 bands) through 40-80 Hz. The ported, front enclosure with 12” (305mm) driver with ported design has the headroom for demanding film bass in a large room.

Cons: The 558.8H x 502.9W x 675.6D mm cabinet and 57.6 kg mass make this a serious placement and moving commitment. Ported output does not solve room modes, so careful placement and calibration remain essential.

Is the SVS PB12-Plus right for you?

Skip it if

• you need to move it often (58 kg each).
• you want the best value: the higher-rated HSU Research VTF-3 MK5 HP costs about $351 less.

Released	2010 (16 years ago)
AES Input	No
Aux Input	No
CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz)	118.0 dB (avg of 3/4 bands)
Coaxial Input	No
Country	United States
Dimensions	22”H x 19.8”W x 26.6”D (558.8 x 502.9 x 675.6 mm)
Drivers	12” (305mm) driver with ported design
Enclosure	ported, front
HDMI Input	No
Inputs	XLR (balanced), RCA (stereo)
Measurement Source	Audioholics
Optical Input	No
Output SPL at 20 Hz	110.0 dB
Output SPL at 25 Hz	112.5 dB
Output SPL at 31.5 Hz	114.5 dB
Output SPL at 40 Hz	117.3 dB
Output SPL at 50 Hz	118.3 dB
Output SPL at 63 Hz	118.3 dB
RCA Input	Yes
TRS Input	No
USB Input	No
Warranty	5
Weight	127 lbs (57.6 kg)
XLR Input	Yes

• Links
  • SVS PB12-Plus Website
• Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples
  • Independently measured by Audioholics; the published figures above come from this ASR subwoofer measurement thread.

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