SV Sound Speaker PB13 User Manual

SV Sound  
OWNERS’  
GUIDE  
SVS PB13-Ultra and  
PC13-Ultra Subwoofers  
Contents:  
Chapter 2 Safety instructions  
Chapter 3 SVS Welcome  
Chapter 4 About your SVS subwoofer  
Chapter 5 General subwoofer features  
Chapter 6 Setup, integration, and calibration  
Chapter 7 Variable tuning feature  
Chapter 8 Parametric equalizer (PEQ)  
Chapter 9 Room compensation control  
Chapter 10 Subwoofer specifications  
Chapter 11 Terms and Conditions  
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Chapter 2-2  
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13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for  
long periods of time.  
14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is re-  
quired when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as  
power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or  
objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been ex-  
posed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been  
dropped.  
15. WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, this appara-  
tus should not be exposed to rain or moisture and objects filled with  
liquids, such as vases, should not be placed on this apparatus.  
16. To completely disconnect this equipment from the mains, discon-  
nect the power supply cord plug from the receptacle.  
17. The mains plug of the power supply cord shall remain readily oper-  
able.  
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an  
equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the  
presence of un-insulated "dangerous voltage " within  
the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient  
magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to  
persons.  
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is  
intended to alert the user to the presence of important  
operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in  
the literature accompanying the product.  
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Chapter 3  
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Welcome!  
At SVS, you can actually hear the  
tireless research and design efforts  
built in to our subwoofers and speak-  
ers. Years are spent developing any  
SVS product with work typically  
spanning from our Ohio headquar-  
ters… to US west coast technology  
centers… and over to the finest component suppliers in Asia and  
Europe as well. Nothing in our speaker offerings is an ―off the shelf‖  
product. SVS is committed to making better sound systems with ele-  
gant looks, robust construction and world-class technology and materi-  
als. We believe you deserve nothing less.  
This manual and the printed ―Quick Start‖ sheet will help you integrate  
speakers and subwoofer quickly and with professional results.  
Armed with only a few basic tools, such a sound pressure level (SPL)  
meter, and the test tones built in to most audio/video receivers (AVR),  
you will achieve smooth, detailed and powerful reproduction of all your  
favorite music and movie audio. Expect to hear things you never  
heard before… and expect not to hear some of the artifacts you might  
have accepted in the past with inferior brands.  
Have a question about your surround sound system? For more  
information about SVS products check out our US website, or the ex-  
clusive dealer for your region, contact us via phone or e-mail should  
you have questions regarding our products.  
SVS was founded by audio enthusiasts our commitment to service  
is the only thing that rivals the products we create. Our resellers  
around the world feel the same way.  
The SVS Team, Ohio, USA  
September, 2008  
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Chapter 4  
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About your SVS Subwoofer  
There maybe be other subwoofers that look like them, but  
virtually none work like them. SVS subwoofers are decidedly  
different in how they are designed, produced, sold, and the  
exceptionally high quality components we use. You could have  
spent much more on other brands and still not come close to the  
performance our products provide. What makes a subwoofer an  
SVS?  
Quality components, sane prices. You might be surprised at how  
inexpensive the components in some not-so-inexpensive  
subwoofers are. At SVS, performance is king... not cutting a few  
dollars from our ―cost to build‖.  
Innovative designs, rich materials. We test all our materials, and  
features in the real world, and test size and shape, before any  
design is deemed ready. Cabinet construction must ensure rigid  
and durable products. All our subwoofers offer computer controlled  
panel cutting, steel fasteners, and recessed components. Tap the  
side of your sub, look at the solid construction or remove your grill,  
and you’ll know what we mean.  
Sealed, or vented, down-firing or front-firing cabinets. An SVS  
tradition is to offer a variety of ―form factors‖ which provide  
exceptional performance yet also a compact ―foot print‖ which  
complements your room style.  
Features and controls. Variable phase, crossovers which can be  
defeated, and on select models, variable tuning, equalizers or other  
advanced controls are built in to allow customers to make their SVS  
fit their needs. Spend time exploring this guide and contact your  
dealer if you require assistance on any feature.  
World class power. Our advanced amplifiers are designed and  
manufactured with a level of fit and finish, and genuine power which  
is rare at our competitive prices. Loaded with comprehensive of  
easy to use controls, and our tremendously efficient Ohio-built  
woofers, all our subs achieve exceptional depth, tremendous power  
and flat, natural sound. Hear everything on your music CD’s and  
DVD’s with SVS products..  
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Chapter 5-1  
Powered Box Basic Common Features.  
SVS subwoofer amps use the most durable and accurate designs  
possible. Get familiar with yours!  
Volume/Gain Use ―gain‖ (in conjunction with your Audio Video  
Receiver (AVR) subwoofer output level control) to achieve bass  
level calibration to your liking. Start your setup with the sub’s vol-  
ume/gain no more than 1/4 to 1/3 of the way up (turned clockwise  
from the left).  
Crossover Frequency. If you use your AVR’s internal crossover  
to manage bass frequencies (highly recommended), the setting of  
this knob on your SVS sub is irrelevant. (Note: Use the sub’s  
crossover ―Enable/Disable‖ switch discussed below to take advan-  
tage of this configuration.)  
Phase. Think of long bass waves as conflicting or enhancing  
each other, depending on the timing of their arrival at your listen-  
ing location (either together, or not). Set phase to zero if your  
AVR offers settings for the distance from your seat to your sub-  
woofer. Adjust in small steps for smooth sound with music playing  
if your AVR lacks a subwoofer distance setting.  
Line In/Out. Use either of the sub’s ―Line In‖ jacks (RCA or XLR  
type) to connect the subwoofer to the output jack of your AVR.  
Feeding just one input is enough. If you are using a conventional  
amp and/or a stereo setup you can use the ―Line Out‖ jacks to  
send sound (filtered of deep bass information) back to your sys-  
tem amp, or switch off this filter. A simple RCA or XLR signal  
cable is all you need for either type configuration. See ―Crossover  
Feature‖ discussion below for more on Line Out options.  
Auto-On. Your Powered Box allows itself to be in an ―Auto-On‖  
mode… or ―On‖ all the time. With the former setting (the switch in  
the ―Auto‖ position) your subwoofer will ―sense‖ that a DVD or CD  
etc. has begun and switch its audio circuits on immediately (the  
―hard‖ power switch mentioned below must be set to ―on‖, natu-  
rally). A few minutes after a movie, the Auto-On light will turn from  
Green to Red, switching portions of the sub’s power supply back  
off.  
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Chapter 5.2  
Sometimes, with very low listening levels, your subwoofer might  
not get enough of a bass signal from your AVR to ―trip‖ the Auto-  
On circuit. Should you ever find this to be the case you may leave  
this switch to ―On‖, or turn up the AVR’s subwoofer level some (be  
sure to recalibrate channels levels with your sound meter after-  
wards).  
Crossover Feature Switches. If you allow your DD/DTS sur-  
round-sound receiver or processor to manage bass frequencies  
(again, highly recommended), this switch should be set to  
Disabled‖, eliminating the effects of the ―Crossover Frequency‖  
knob and allowing your sub to reproduce just what is fed from the  
receiver. If you use the sub in a two channel (stereo only) con-  
figuration, then ―Enable‖ the crossover and adjust the knob to best  
blend the sub into the output of your speakers.  
XLR and RCA Hi-Pass filters can be switched ―Off‖ if  
you desire to ―daisy chain‖ the output of one sub to the input of  
another without frequency response conflicts; or pass full-range  
audio signals to an outboard stereo amp/receiver.  
Power. This heavy-duty two-position switch next to the power  
cord will completely cut the power to your sub amp. Flip this  
switch to off before you ever move the sub or change inputs or  
outputs. Do not plug this sub into receiver convenience power  
outlets. Allow five minutes of ―off‖ time before switching back  
―on‖.  
Fuse. User replaceable, contact your dealer if you have trouble  
finding one. The fuse can be accessed by a small door immedi-  
ately next to the power cord fitting  
(where you should also find a spare one for your use).  
Read ahead for advanced features including Room Compen-  
sation, Variable Tuning and Parametric Equalization (PEQ).  
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Chapter 6-1  
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Setup, calibrating and integration  
What’s to know? Setup is easy! However, there are key steps  
which must be done carefully and correctly, read on:  
Unpacking. Take a few moments to carefully unpack everything. Save  
the box and shipping materials, just in case you need to return the sub  
for any reason.  
Location. Where you put a sub is important to how it will sound. Use a  
corner if you can, and avoid putting your sub where it might adjoin large  
open areas. Studies have shown that the deepest and flattest bass  
response is typically attained when a subwoofer is placed within a few  
feet of one of your room’s corners (leave about 3‖ in the back for cable  
clearance with any wall or other surface). Whether you put the sub in  
front or to the rear of your room makes surprisingly little difference.  
Hook-up (see Fig. 1). There are a variety of ways to configure your new  
sub. Usually, a simple mono, shielded 75 Ohm A/V RCA type cable (a.)  
is used to take the subwoofer output of your AVR (b.) and feed one low-  
level input of the sub’s amp. There is no need to ―split‖ the signal going  
to the sub (c.). You can feed either one of the two amp inputs, it  
doesn’t matter, right or left.  
NOTE: Take time to review  
your AVR manual. Ensure all  
power to your equipment is off  
when making these connec-  
tions. Also, be certain your power outlet  
can handle a minimum of 1000 watts.  
(Use of ―convenience outlets‖ on receivers  
are not recommended for your sub).  
(a.)  
(b.)  
DD/DTS Processor/  
Receiver  
(c.)  
Fig. 1  
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Chapter 6-2  
More Setup, calibrating and integration  
If you are running a pair of SVS subwoofers (Fig. 2), you will need to use an  
inexpensive ―Y‖ cable adapter (d.) From the ―Y‖ cable you can run a stan-  
dard 75 Ohm RCA or XLR signal cable (e.) to each sub, thus ―splitting‖ the  
Low Frequency Effects (LFE) and other bass from your receiver, and effec-  
tively feeding both subwoofers with the same signal.  
NOTES: Determine if you want  
―ON‖ (always on) or ―AUTO ON‖  
which turns your sub on only  
when a bass signal is present.  
High power amp designs can  
require five minutes of ―OFF‖ time before sub  
will resume ―ON‖ status again.  
―Y‖ cable/splitter from AVR  
(e.)  
AVR (Subwoofer ―Out‖) jack  
(d.)  
Fig. 2  
Calibration‖ isn’t only for technically minded sound enthusiasts. It is ’s criti-  
cal to a proper configuration of your home audio system. Fortunately, adjust-  
ing channel balance (essentially all ―calibration‖ amounts to) is simple to do.  
The first requirement is to ensure your AVR is ready. Thus we recommend  
you consult your AVR manual to review the choices you have regarding  
setup. Generally, this requires your receiver’s test tones play back at the  
same volume from each of your system’s speakers. Of course this can in-  
clude speakers at left, center, right, left surround and right surround plus the  
subwoofer itself.  
Some things to check as you get ready to calibrate:  
Are your speakers set correct to the correct “size”? Your  
AVR should allow you to your speakers be set to ―Small‖ or  
―Large‖. Selecting the size accordingly will ensure bass goes to  
most appropriate speakers, and use the subwoofer correctly too.  
―Small‖ is nearly always the best configuration with a good sub-  
woofer.  
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Also, is your subwoofer turned ―ON‖? We don’t mean ―is your sub-  
woofer amplifier on?‖ but rather, is your AVR sending a bass sig-  
nal to your sub amp? This can only happen if you say ―Yes‖ (or  
―ON‖) in the ―Subwoofer‖ selection during the setup of your AVR’s  
setup menu.  
Is your receiver connected to the sub amp? Use a well-shielded  
―RCA‖ or XLR cable (sometimes called a ―patch cord‖) to connect the sub-  
woofer output of your AVR to either input jack of your subwoofer’s dedicated  
amp. Again, you’ll need to ―split‖ the bass signal with a ―Y Cable‖ if you  
have a pair of subs. But you only need feed one of the two inputs (it doesn’t  
matter either Right or Left) of any SVS Powered Box sub.  
Is your Radio Shack ® sound pressure level (SPL)  
meter ready? This tool is absolutely essential to proper  
home audio setup. It’s akin to a tire pressure gauge for  
your car. Set the meter to ―Slow‖ and ―C-weighting‖ (and  
turn the dial to 70dB. If using Avia for calibration tones, set  
your meter to 80dB instead.  
Getting ready to start now: Make sure your receiver or proc-  
essor’s master volume is set to ―00 dB‖ or some other easy to  
remember “reference level”. Then, ensure your sub’s volume/  
gain control is set no more than 1/4 to 1/3rd up, for now, leaving plenty of adjust-  
ment ―up‖.  
It’s also critical to check the subwoofer output level control of your AVR before  
you begin the test tones. Set the AVR’s subwoofer output to about 1/3rd up too.  
Turn off any sound-field processing schemes, ―Mid-night Mode‖, ―DRC‖ (dynamic  
range control), ―Movie Mode‖ etc. If it is an option in your system, route your  
LFE to the ―subwoofer only‖, not ―mains + sub‖.  
Now play your AVR’s internal test noise “tones” so you have something to  
measure with your SPL meter. When the tones start alternating from speaker  
to speaker (watch your sound meter now), set each speaker’s volume to about  
75 dB by using the receiver’s dedicated channel level controls (leaving your  
AVR’s master volume the same).  
We recommend you turn down the AVR’s subwoofer channel output level before  
you significantly lower your subwoofer’s gain control. This helps keep distortion  
sent to your SVS to a minimum. Note: You should not set the AVR’s subwoofer  
level control much lower than the first 1/4th of the receiver’s control range.  
Some downward adjustment may be needed to fine tune levels later. If your  
subwoofer’s SPL meter reading is still too high, then turn down the sub’s amp  
volume a little with each run of the test noise signal, as it cycles from speaker to  
speaker and the subwoofer.  
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But what’s “too high”?? Tastes vary, and do movie soundtracks,  
but your SVS subwoofer is capable of tremendous levels of low distor-  
tion, low frequency bass far more than most subs in this size or  
price class. Take advantage of this, especially if you like action mov-  
ies with lots of ―.1‖ channel (LFE) bass action, and give the sub a bit  
extra gain during calibration. Keep in mind too that the human ear is  
relatively insensitive to low frequencies. This, coupled with the fact  
most folks don’t watch movies at full ―theater levels‖ means raising the  
bass up a few decibels (dBs) usually yields a more satisfying movie  
and music experience.  
What bass levels do we recommend? If you watch movies at mod-  
erate sound levels, a good start is a range of +1dB to +3dB above your  
other channels (as measured with your sound meter). This means the  
test tone will waiver about 78 dB for the subwoofer portion of the cali-  
bration run using your receiver test tones.  
Note too that many modern A/V receivers allow a variety of subwoofer  
level settings, depending on the ―listening mode‖ you are in. With  
―Dolby Digital‖ as your ―mode‖ use the above calibration routine. You  
may well find that CD ―Stereo‖ music calls for a lower bass settings.  
The above is a guide… experiment! The louder your master AVR vol-  
ume however, the more you should reduce the subwoofer’s playback  
level to compensate. You should always avoid your driver ―bottoming‖,  
resulting in a loud ―clack‖!  
Location and measurement. You should take the above measure-  
ments from your typical preferred seat for watching movies. Be ad-  
vised, strong bass levels can vary tremendously simply by moving  
your seat, or your subwoofer, just a short distance. Such is the nature  
of long wavelength, deep bass sound. Do not hesitate to try different  
locations and different levels for your subwoofer.  
Setting playback levels on the sub which are too high (and often, too  
low) is the most common theater/music setup error.  
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Chapter 7-1  
Advanced Features:  
Subsonic Filter and Port Tuning  
Your new SVS subwoofer comes with cus-  
tom foam port plugs and variable sub-  
sonic filter which allows your sub to be  
―tuned‖ to even lower frequencies than its  
stock configuration. For most people and  
most rooms, your sub is already configured  
for the best blend of extension (how deep/low your sub goes) and output  
(how loud it gets). However, we know bass is a very personal taste and  
no two rooms will react exactly the same with any subwoofer.  
There are some compromises when tuning a sub lower than its standard  
configuration. Installing one port plug takes some capacity from upper  
reaches of bass, installing two port blocks limits upper bass ―headroom‖  
even more. So while deeper settings will indeed provide more bass down  
low (where DVD and music bass is more rare, but quite exciting!), you’ll  
sacrifice some total output capacity above the stock tuning point of the  
sub (where bass is more common). You should decide if the effect is  
pleasing on the sorts of movies and music you enjoy.  
How to do it? Remove your grill by prying up with our fingers along its  
metal side. To insert a port plug, simply squeeze the foam on one end  
and press the plug into a port flare until it is about 1‖ lower than the edge  
of the surface of the sub. You can remove the plug by inserting your fin-  
gertips into the port flare and squeezing and pulling on the foam plug at  
the same time.  
SVS Tuning Chart  
Subsonic Filter Knob  
Stock tune (no ports blocked)  
With one port-blocked  
20Hz  
15Hz  
With two ports-blocked *  
With three ports-blocked  
10Hz  
Sealed  
Be sure to select the subsonic filter point on the back of your SVS amp  
which coincides correctly with your new ―tuning point‖. NOTE: We  
strongly recommend you do NOT run a lower subsonic filter point than  
your port plug configuration would dictate especially if you are running  
the subwoofer at high sound pressure levels.  
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Chapter 8-1  
Advanced Features: Parametric Equalizer (PEQ).  
Important Note: Until you are ready to use the PEQ feature set, it should be  
disabled by setting all three controls to the full counter clock-wise position.  
Background Information: Direct and reflected bass waves in the listening  
room will create ―standing waves‖ and associated peaks and nulls in the sub-  
woofer frequency response (FR). The PEQ allows you to reduce the severity  
of a peak in the subwoofer frequency response, thus obtaining a more accu-  
rate sound.  
Control Explanation: The PEQ has three controls: Frequency, Bandwidth,  
and Level. An image of the PEQ control is provided below (your subwoofer  
controls may vary).  
The Frequency control (labeled ―Freq.‖) affects the target the frequency  
where the PEQ cut will take effect, and has a control range of 20-80 Hz.  
The Bandwidth control (labeled ―Q‖) affects the width of the PEQ cut. The  
―HI‖ setting is the narrowest bandwidth, and the ―LO‖ setting is the widest  
bandwidth. In most cases, it is best to start with a Hi Q setting (narrow band-  
width).  
Below is a frequency response graph of the SVS SB12-Plus as measured  
under quasi-anechoic conditions. This set of curves illustrates how the PEQ  
function works and what type of cut effect you can expect from various Q  
settings.  
Green Line: Native frequency response of the subwoofer.  
Purple Line: Frequency = 50 Hz, Q = HI, LEVEL = MAX.  
Yellow Line: Frequency = 50 Hz, Q = LOW, LEVEL = MAX.  
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Chapter 8-2  
“Q” Control Effects  
Measuring The In-Room Frequency Response: In order to use the PEQ  
effectively, you must measure the in-room FR of the subwoofer at the lis-  
tening positions. This can be done manually using test tones and an  
spreadsheet, or it can be accomplished using software such as ―TrueRTA‖,  
or ―Room EQ Wizard‖. SVS does not provide technical support on the set-  
up and use of any software, but it can make measuring the subwoofer FR  
easier and faster than manual methods.  
To measure the subwoofer FR using a manual method, you will need an  
SPL meter, a basic working knowledge of Microsoft Excel (or other spread-  
sheet program), and a means to generate sine wave test tones. There  
are several sources of sine waves and/or tone generators on the internet.  
A popular tone generator is the NCH Tone Generator (http://  
www.nch.com.au/tonegen/index.html) which is freeware for personal  
use, but may also be purchased for a nominal fee.  
Place the SPL meter on a tripod and set the controls to C-weighted, Slow,  
and the 70 dB scale (you may need to alter the dB scale during the meas-  
urement process). Place the meter at head level at the primary listening  
position with the meter pointed toward the front stage and pointed toward  
the ceiling at a 45 degree angle.  
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To set the overall test level, play a 25 Hz frequency and adjust the sub-  
woofer gain (option 1 below) or the processor master volume (option 2  
below) until the SPL meter reads about 75 dB at the listening position.  
Run each tone only long enough to get a stable reading from the meter  
(about 5-6 seconds), and then give the subwoofer about 10 seconds to  
cool off between test frequencies.  
Option 1: Measure The FR of the Subwoofer Only:  
To measure the FR of the subwoofer only, connect your sound card out-  
put directly to a line level input on the subwoofer. Use the Excel spread-  
sheet named Subwoofer Frequency Response, which will plot the fre-  
quency response of the subwoofer from 11.2 Hz to 100.8 Hz. Input your  
raw (direct read) values from your SPL meter into the green band of fre-  
quencies in the Raw SPL Data worksheet, and the Frequency Response  
worksheet will plot the FR of the subwoofer.  
Below is an example of a subwoofer FR. Notice the large peak from 35-  
55 Hz.  
To correct a peak such as that above, start by setting the Frequency to  
about 40 Hz, the Q to HI, and the Level to MAX. Re-measure and re-plot  
from 30-70 Hz to evaluate the effect.  
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Option 2: Measure the Combined FR of the Speakers and Subwoofer:  
To measure the combined FR of the front speakers and subwoofer (to in-  
clude the digital crossover in your processor), connect your sound card  
output to an analog input on your processor. Make sure the analog input is  
configured to use the digital crossover between the speakers and the sub-  
woofer. Use the Excel spreadsheet named Speaker And Subwoofer Com-  
bined Frequency Response, which will plot the frequency response from  
11.2 Hz to 201.6 Hz. Input your raw (direct read) values from your SPL  
meter into the green band of frequencies in the Raw SPL Data worksheet,  
and the Frequency Response worksheet will plot the combined FR of the  
speakers and subwoofer.  
Adjusting The PEQ: Identify the largest/widest peak in the response and  
target it for reduction with the PEQ control. When making adjustments to  
the PEQ control, there is no need to re-plot the entire FR for interim adjust-  
ments simply re-plot the affected section of the curve to verify your PEQ  
adjustments are having the desired effect. When you are done making  
adjustments, you can re-plot the entire frequency response to obtain a final  
curve.  
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Set the Frequency control to the approximate center frequency of the  
largest peak. Set the Q control to HI (narrowest bandwidth), and set the  
Level control to MAX. Play the test tones again and re-measure and re-  
plot the affected portion of the FR curve and visually evaluate your re-  
sults. Simple trial/error will then allow you to adjust all three controls to  
shape the PEQ cut to achieve the desired effect.  
The previous image shows the results of the first PEQ cut attempt. The  
Frequency and Cut effect look correct, but the Q is too narrow. Adjust  
the Q about 25% wider and try again.  
The graph above illustrates the results of the wider Q setting. Notice how  
the cut effect is wider. This is now a satisfactory result.  
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Chapter 9  
Advanced Features: Room Compensation  
In typical home theaters a phenomenon known as ―room gain” can play a  
major role in how accurately bass is produced.  
When any subwoofer produces notable bass energy below 27Hz, the output  
you will perceive is different than the sub’s normal output would be (if unaf-  
fected by your room’s walls).  
The difference in theoretical bass, versus actual bass response, is depicted in  
the graph below. The red trace indicates a subwoofer response outdoors, but  
line in blue indicates the same subwoofer’s response in a mid-sized room.  
―Room gain‖ can create excessive deep bass which can sound exaggerated  
simply due to interaction with your room .  
SPL vs Freq  
dBSPL  
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6: Anechoic  
7: 2800ft^3  
Enclosure  
Shop  
Person: Jim Farina  
Company: SV Sound, LLC  
Project: Room Compensation  
File: Room Compensation.led  
Jul 18, 2006  
Tue 4:42 pm  
5.2.0.350 Jul/15/2005  
Use the below chart to help tailor your SVS sub to your room’s size. Vary the  
room size knob up or down one size should you determine that sound’s best  
for your music and movies. Bypass mode is deepest of all and most suitable  
for the largest rooms.  
Approximate Room Size  
Room Compensation Setting  
LARGE  
> 2400ft3 (68m3)  
1400ft3 2400ft3 (40m3 68m3)  
MEDIUM  
SMALL  
< 1400ft3 (40m3)  
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SV Sound  
Chapter 10  
Specifications  
Model Name:  
Configuration:  
Design:  
PB13-Ultra  
Powered Box, front-firing 13‖ woofer  
Vented, Variable Tune with Sealed Mode  
22‖ High x 20.5‖ Wide x 27‖ Deep  
Dimensions:  
H x W x D  
56 cm H. x 52 cm W. x 68.6 cm D.  
155lbs (70.5kg)  
Weight:  
110~120V/60hz (US/Canada/South America)  
220~240V/50hz (Europe, Russia, other)  
Voltage (fixed):  
Driver:  
13‖ SVS designed/built ―Ultra‖ woofer with high  
-excursion synthetic surround, foam/glass  
cone with cast basket, high-temp US voice coil  
and integral cooling vents  
Frequency Response: 18Hz - 150Hz ± 3dB (typical in-room response  
(quasi-anechoic)  
3-5Hz deeper) with 20hz tuning  
RCA and XLR (low level)  
Inputs/Outputs:  
Gain, continuously variable phase, crossover  
(defeatable), auto on, PEQ, Room Compensa-  
tion, variable tuning and high-pass filter  
switches  
Controls:  
750 watt RMS  
Power Handling:  
High pass: 12dB/octave @ 80Hz  
Variable low pass: 12dB/octave (40-120Hz)  
Crossover:  
1‖ Medium Density Fiber-board (MDF) with  
internal CNC’d bracing, and wood, gloss or  
textured black epoxy finishes  
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SV Sound  
Chapter 10  
Specifications  
Model Name:  
Configuration:  
Design:  
PC13-Ultra  
Powered Cylinder, front-firing 13‖ woofer  
Vented, Variable Tune with Sealed Mode  
47‖ High x 16‖ Diameter  
Dimensions:  
H x Diam.  
119 cm H. x 41 cm Diam.  
155lbs (70.5kg)  
Weight:  
110~120V/60hz (US/Canada/South America)  
220~240V/50hz (Europe, Russia, other)  
Voltage (fixed):  
Driver:  
13‖ SVS designed/built ―Ultra‖ woofer with high  
-excursion synthetic surround, foam/glass  
cone with cast basket, high-temp US voice coil  
and integral cooling vents  
Frequency Response: 18Hz - 150Hz ± 3dB (typical in-room response  
(quasi-anechoic)  
3-5Hz deeper) with 20hz tuning  
RCA and XLR (low level)  
Inputs/Outputs:  
Gain, continuously variable phase, crossover  
(defeatable), auto on, PEQ, Room Compensa-  
tion, variable tuning and high-pass filter  
switches  
Controls:  
750 watt RMS  
Power Handling:  
High pass: 12dB/octave @ 80Hz  
Variable low pass: 12dB/octave (40-120Hz)  
Crossover:  
1‖ Medium Density Fiber-board (MDF) with  
internal CNC’d bracing, and wood, gloss or  
textured black epoxy finishes  
Enclosure Material:  
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Chapter 11  
SV Sound  
Terms and Conditions  
Terms and Conditions: Details are available on request, please contact  
your Dealer for more. Note that these terms and conditions do not affect  
your statutory rights.  
Shipping: When you receive your new subwoofer, please check to en-  
sure there is no damage. If after unpacking you discover any damage that  
may have been caused by transportation on your product, we request you  
contact SVS or if outside the USA your Dealer immediately and if possi-  
ble, provide a photo of damage in question to them to ensure the fastest  
possible correction to the situation.  
Warranty: The product has a 3 year warranty against defects in materials  
and workmanship. Upon return, the products will be repaired, and redeliv-  
ered. Naturally, this warranty does not cover any product subjected to  
misuse or accidental damage.  
The bottom line: We’re proud of these subwoofers and want you to be  
as happy owning one, as we are selling one (or more) to you. E-mail your  
Dealer if you have any warranty question or contact SVS directly if in  
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