SB16 Ultra vs PB16 Ultra
The PB16 Ultra's low-frequency extension is 13 Hz against the SB16 Ultra's 16 Hz and its high-frequency extension 360 Hz against 460 Hz. Both share woofer (16") and drivers (1).
Both turn up in the same documented systems.
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Estimated price (community-sourced)
$1,300
Around — community and catalog average, updates slowly
About the SB16 Ultra
The SVS SB16-Ultra is a front-firing, sealed subwoofer featuring a 16-inch fiberglass resin composite woofer with an 8-inch edge-wound voice coil and four toroidal ferrite magnets. It is powered by a 1,500 watts RMS (5,000 watts peak) Sledge STA-1500D amplifier, utilizing discrete MOSFET output for superior power handling and thermal management. The subwoofer includes advanced features such as a 50 MHz Analog Devices Audio DSP with 56-bit filtering and a smartphone app for DSP control and customization. It offers a frequency response of 16Hz to 460Hz (+/-3 dB) and supports various input options including LFE, stereo line-level, and balanced inputs.
Specifications
Transducer Specifications
Driver and acoustic performance characteristics
- Frequency Response
- 16 Hz - 460 Hz
- Power Handling
- 5.0kW
Speaker Design
Driver configuration and enclosure design
- Driver Type
- dynamic
- Driver Size
- 16"
- Driver Count
- 1
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 495 × 508 × 510 mm (W × H × D)
- Weight
- 55.3 kg (122 lbs)
Key Specifications
Frequency: 16-460 Hz
Specifications are community-contributed and may not be accurate or complete. Verify all details with the manufacturer before making purchasing decisions. Terms & Conditions