Experts prefer SVS SB16-Ultra over SVS SB-4000
On 6 Nov 2024 (25 days ago) we went through 89 Subwoofer expert endorsements .
Currently, SVS SB16-Ultra received 1 endorsement from Digital Trends (22 Oct 2024). Meanwhile, SVS SB-4000 did not receive any endorsements this month.
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Endorsement summary:
- On 22 Oct 2024
Digital Trends ranked SVS SB16-Ultra as #1 Rank Subwoofer Comment #1 out of 8 SVS SB16-Ultra The best overall subwoofer... ... ... Source: www.digitaltrends.com
As can be seen below, in Nov 2024 neither SVS SB16-Ultra nor SVS SB-4000 were recommended by key experts who publish Subwoofers recommendations.
| Rank | Change | Price | Subwoofer | World Wide Stereo  | Crutchfield  | What Hi-Fi  | Rolling Stone  | BestCovery  | The Master Switch  | Wirecutter  | The Sound Junky  | Woofer Guy  | Digital Trends |
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| 1 | - | $599 |  SVS SB-1000 Pro The SVS SB-1000 Pro is a highly praised subwoofer that offers exceptional sound quality, compact size, solid build quality, and versatile connectivity options, making it suitable for various use cases. | 3 | 1 | - | - | - | 1 | 4 | - | 4 | - |
| 2 | - | $779 |  Sonos Sub The Sonos Sub is a highly praised and recommended product for its exceptional bass reproduction capabilities, compact size, excellent build quality, and wireless connectivity, making it a versatile option for enhancing your audio experience. | - | - | 4 | - | 19 | - | - | 4 | 5 | 8 |
| 3 | - | $150 |  Polk Audio PSW10 The Polk Audio PSW10 subwoofer is highly praised for its impressive bass reproduction, compact size, and versatile connectivity options, making it suitable for various audio setups. | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | 6 | 3 | - |
| 4 | - | $249 |  Klipsch R120SW The Klipsch R120SW subwoofer is highly praised for its impressive bass performance, compact size, excellent build quality, and versatile connectivity options, making it a great choice for enhancing the audio experience in various settings. | - | 2 | - | - | - | 8 | - | - | 1 | - |
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Expert reviews [15]
Total expert reviews: 15
- with a score: 0
- without a score: 15
It is expensive, but in addition to the subwoofer itself, you get a 5-year warranty and some of the best customer service in the industry. For those who are on the fence about the SB16-Ultra, you can try one risk free, since SVS will issue a full refund and pay for return shipping if you decide not to keep it for any reason with 45 days of receiving it. I think the vast majority of people who give it a try will end up keeping it.
+ pros
- Excellent deep bass performance for sealed design of its size
- Extremely low distortion
- Very nice finish and cabinet
- Highly adjustable frequency response
- Heavily protected against over-driving
- Very good customer service
- Easily controlled via remote or smartphone app
- cons
- Very heavy
- Upper bass performance not significantly improved over SB13-Ultra
The SB16-Ultra is a truly impressive creation that delivers bass reproduction unlike anything else out there. There are many enthusiasts of sealed-box subs (SVS lists the SB13-Ultra as "the most reviewed and top-rated subwoofer in SVS history"), and for them the SB16-Ultra may well be the greatest subwoofer ever made.
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No expert reviews linked yet for SVS SB-4000.
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