One Subwoofer to Rule Them All. Introducing the SB16-Ultra.

An unrelenting passion for awesome bass performance and engineering perfection guided every aspect of the SB16-Ultra subwoofer’s design. Groundbreaking technology, rigorous design and extreme testing in real world and laboratory environments allowed SVS to achieve massive output levels, extreme low frequency extension, near-perfect frequency response accuracy, and pinpoint transient response. The culmination of all SVS design advancements, SB16-Ultra represents the greatest leap forward in performance and innovation since the inception of subwoofers.

Masterful Engineering. 3 Game-Changing Subwoofer Innovations.

One of these groundbreaking innovations would’ve been enough to make the 16-Ultra Series an engineering tour-de-force, but the combination of 3 subwoofer firsts propels the SVS SB16-Ultra into the pantheon of all-time great audio products.

Massive New 16-inch SVS Ultra Driver with Unprecedented 8-inch Edge Wound Voice Coil.

When designing the biggest and most formidable driver ever used in an SVS subwoofer, it was of utmost importance to meet or exceed the same supreme standards of control and accuracy as every other subwoofer SVS manufactures. One huge advancement that allows the SB16-Ultra to handle the crushing force of a 16-inch driver is the 8-inch edge wound voice coil, the largest ever deployed in a consumer subwoofer. This innovation ensures ultra-low distortion, efficient heat dissipation, exceptional linearity and nearly zero power compression. By nature, larger drivers are more difficult to control, but the unprecedented voice coil design ensures accuracy in frequency response and speed in transients without ever sounding boomy.

Pushing the driver are four massive, dedicated toroidal ferrite magnets that unleash a staggering 78mm peak to peak excursion and the highest levels of motor force and palpable SPLs. The light and rigid 16-inch Ultra driver cone consists of a premium fiberglass resin composite with optimal stiffness to mass ratio to maximise movement of air and sonic energy without ever distorting or losing control.

Specifications

Subwoofer Specs:

• Black Oak and Piano Gloss Black finish options
• Protective non-resonant steel mesh grille
• Front-firing 16" driver
• Rear-mounted amplifier
• Screw-in rubber feet
• Robust Medium Density Fiberboard(MDF) cabinet construction
• Cabinet Dimensions: 20" (H) x 19.5" (W) x 20.1" (D) (without grille)
• Cabinet Dimensions (with grille): 20” (H) X 19.5” (W) X 22.9” (D)
• Shipped Dimensions: 24.9" H X 25.1" W X 30.3" D
• Weight (unboxed): 122 pounds
• Shipped Weight: 145.9 pounds

Driver Specs:

• SVS 16” Ultra-series driver
• Powder-coated cast aluminum basket
• Four high-grade ferrite magnets
• Finite Element Analysis (FEA)-optimised motor structure
• Dual shorting rings reduce gap induction and lower distortion
• Extended pole piece improves heat sink and thermal management properties
• 8” diameter, high-power edge wound voice coil
• 78mm peak to peak Xmech excursion (65mm Xmax)
• Upgraded Nomex spider for improved linearity and driver control at extreme drive levels
• Dual 24-strand copper and Nomex composite high-temperature leads provide a pristine electrical connection from the amplifier to the voice coil
• Premium glass fiber laminated dustcap and reinforced composite cone sub-structure ensure a light, ridged, and neutral radiating surface
• Low-creep rubber long-throw surround for excellent durability and longevity

Amplifier Specs:

• Sledge STA-1500D DSP amplifier
• 1,500 watts RMS continuous (5,000+ watts peak dynamic)
• Efficient and cool-running Class D topology
• High resolution 50Mhz Analog Devices Audio DSP with double precision 56bit filtering is most advanced subwoofer processor available for perfect audio reproduction
• Active PFC (Power Factor Correction) ensures the cleanest 1500W output regardless of your home mains supply
• XLR and RCA stereo input/output with ultra-wide input voltage for consumer and professional audio applications
• Convenient front-mounted display with subwoofer controls and 8 digit LED display
• Groundbreaking Subwoofer Control and Bass Management Smartphone App for Apple and Android Devices
• IR Remote Control
• Three user adjustable parametric EQs
• Continuously variable volume/gain control
• Continuously variable (0-180 degrees) phase control
• Continuously variable (30-200 Hz) 6, 12, 18, or 24 dB/octave low pass filter frequency with disable/LFE setting
• Main power rocker switch
• Auto-On / On / Trigger Controls
• 3-12V trigger with 1/8” (3.5 mm) TRS mini-jack input
• Green standby mode with > 0.5 watts consumption
• Input impedance 22kohm (RCA)/ 22kohm (XLR).
• RoHS compliant, lead-free construction and world-wide safety certifications
• Detachable power cord