SVS PB12-ISD, Owner'S Manual

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About your SVS Subwoofer
SV Subwoofers
Other subwoofers might look like them — but virtually none work like them.
Not at this price. SVS’s are decidedly different, in how they are designed, produced,
sold, and even in the exceptional customer service after the sale. No surprise then, you
could have spent much more and still not come close to the value and performance our
Powered Box lines provide. But what makes a subwoofer an SVS ???
Quality parts, sane prices. You might be surprised at how inexpensive the
components in most not-so-inexpensive subwoofers might be. At SVS we scour the
earth for the best, most cost effective parts (the few we don’t make ourselves), and
meld them into finely tuned designs that define high performance home theater and
music bass. Still, cost is always the secondary consideration at SVS. Want woofers,
amps, or even binding posts? We’ve tested and discarded plenty that didn’t meet our
tough standards. If we use it, whatever “it” is, you know it made the grade.
Get “cube-ular”. Many subs we’ve seen are simply poorly made. We did a host of
studies that optimized the materials, the size, and even the enclosure finish to ensure a
rigid design that was still compact for its performance and able to take the abuse your
family and friends can dish out. Hand built like most other SVS parts, the cabinet is no
ordinary box. Selling direct means your sub, and not glossy ads, gets first priority.
SVS is quality you can
hear .
Stable downward firing woofer. Our enclosure design is one benefit of our
commitment to you, but we’ve also taken great lengths to allow for downward firing
woofers. Coupled with our unique base-plates, which minimize driver reactive forces
and even strengthen the cabinet itself, you’ll find our subs can take a tremendous
amount of power and remain rock solid. Two kinds of compliant rubber feet allow for
stable placement on a variety of surfaces. No rattling, or buzzing allowed!
Custom low turbulence port designs. When you listen to your trend-setting
ported sub you’ll hear (and feel) bass like never before, with exceptionally low noise
and distortion. Huge, patented flared port fittings and expert tuning makes the
difference! One DVD or music CD and you’ll realize something special went into this
product.
Stylish, and understated. From the hand-finished craftsmanship of the enclosure,
to the elegant base, you’ll be amazed at how easy it is to lose your sub in a corner.
SVS’s aren’t tiny, but this is one of those times size
does matter. There are countless
brands of “wannabe” subs out there. Fortunately, you didn’t just unpack one.
World-class power. Our Canadian-built amps are manufactured with a level of fit
and finish, plus a collection of features and power practically unheard of at this price.
Did we mention power? It’s there in spades (though we rate them conservatively).
And SVS starts with efficient subwoofer designs which don’t require significant levels
of power-robbing equalization to go low and flat. So our amps can work harder at
reproducing low frequencies, instead of struggling against a lack of enclosure space
(the bane of clean, deep bass). As a result, we don’t require the megawatts some subs
do, instead running cool and reliable in our vented enclosures. These digital hybrid
amps run
so cool, we can even dispense with old-fashioned “cooling fins”!