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SVS SB-4000 Subwoofer Review

April 23, 2018 by Chris Heinonen 4 Comments

If you want tight, controlled bass for movies and music and space is at a premium, the SVS SB-4000 will fill your room while integrating with your speakers. It does a fantastic job and sounds wonderful in my home theater system.

SVS PB16-Ultra Subwoofer Review

March 15, 2017 by Stephen Hornbrook 5 Comments

Big sub, big sound. Sure the PB16-Ultra is a beast, but given today’s technology, bringing low-end performance sans distortion requires of size and weight. SVS has a pair of subwoofers featuring their new 16” driver, the SB16-Ultra, previously reviewed by us and the PB16-Ultra. The SB is a sealed box design, while the PB is […]

SVS SB16-Ultra Subwoofer Review

February 2, 2017 by Chris Heinonen Leave a Comment

While many AV components, like TVs and Blu-ray players, keep getting smaller, subwoofers keep getting bigger. A decade ago a 12” subwoofer was considered large but in the world of 15” and even dual 18” drivers those now seem quaint in comparison. In 2016 SVS joined the world of larger subwoofers by introducing models with […]

JL Audio Fathom f112v2 Review

March 3, 2016 by Stephen Hornbrook 2 Comments

Updated with a more advanced automatic EQ system, the JL Audio Fathom f112v2 offers impressive bass performance.

Paradigm Prestige 1000SW Subwoofer Review

September 20, 2015 by Stephen Hornbrook Leave a Comment

Paradigm has released two subwoofers in its Reference Collection Prestige Series, the 1000SW and 2000SW. In for review is the smaller 1000SW which features a 1000 watt amp and 12” driver compared to the 2000SW’s 2000 watt amp and 15” driver. Each Prestige Series subwoofer includes the Paradigm PBK (Perfect Bass Kit) for automated room […]

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