SVS PB16ULTRA - User Manual

owner’s manual | page 5 The SVS PB16-Ultra is designed for easy set-up and integration in both multi-channel home theater and two-channel (stereo) systems. It is best to familiarize yourself with the subwoofer connections and the rear panel of your AV receiver or preampli fi er before setting your s...

CONNECTING & CONTROLLING YOUR SUBWOOFER Enable and adjust the on-board low pass fi lter of the PB16-Ultra for a smooth blend with the main speakers. NOTE: For additional guidance on speaker/subwoofer crossover settings, please consult our Sound Experts or our Merlin subwoofer matching tool at ww...

CONNECTING & CONTROLLING YOUR SUBWOOFER Connecting Multiple Subwoofers or “Going Dual” Running two or more subwoofers has many acoustic bene fi ts such as: improved frequency response throughout the listening area, fewer peaks and nulls, increased output and decreased bass localization. The RCA ...

CONNECTING & CONTROLLING YOUR SUBWOOFER Connecting Multiple Subwoofers or “Going Dual” (cont’d) In a 2-channel system you can set up Stereo Subwoofers, where one is used for the Left Channel and one for the Right Channel. Typically, the subwoofers will be symmetrically placed according to your s...

CONNECTING & CONTROLLING YOUR SUBWOOFER Control Settings for AV Receiver & Processor If using your PB16-Ultra subwoofer with an AV Receiver or preamp with bass management, it is recommended to leave all control settings in the default position, aside from the volume, which allows you to adju...

SUBWOOFER ROOM PLACEMENT Placement of subwoofers is a process driven by competing variables that di ff er in every home. Décor, fl oor space, furniture, speaker placement, seating location, and of course, sound quality all factor into the decision of where a subwoofer should be placed. If you have fl...

SUBWOOFER ROOM PLACEMENT Front Placement Front of the room placement in between or just to the side of the front channel speakers is another common choice. Front of the room placement usually results in the best blending with the main speakers and center channel and minimizes localization e ff ects. ...

SUBWOOFER CONTROL OPTIONS Your SVS PB16-Ultra Subwoofer can be controlled from the new SVS Mobile App, an included IR Remote Control or via the front panel for unprecedented fl exibility when optimizing performance for room layout, speakers, system set-up and more. SVS Bluetooth App Our groundbreaki...

ADVANCED SUBWOOFER CONTROLS Volume Setting the level too high will cause the bass to seem bloated and is the single most common cause of bad sounding subwoofers. A rule of thumb is that the subwoofer should not draw attention to itself, but should simply make the systems low end seem more extended a...

CONNECTING & CONTROLLING YOUR SUBWOOFER Presets Allows up to three pre-saved settings for movie, music and custom. This enables easy switching to optimize your PB16-Ultras output and settings based on your speci fi c listening preferences with di ff erent kinds of content. If using the SVS App, t...

IR REMOTE AND FRONT CONTROL FLOW CHART VOLUME V -20dB LP OFF LP ON 0° POSITIVE NEGATIVE PEQ1 PEQ X OFF PEQ X ON FREQ BOOST Q FACTOR PNF 50Hz PNB 0.0dB PNQ 1.0 PEQ2 RGC OFF RGC FREQ RGC SLOP RGC 25Hz SL 12dB RGC ON MOVIE MUSIC CUSTOM DEFAULT DISPLAY TIMEOUT STANDBY RESET VOLUME LOGO OFF AUTO ON TRIGG...

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Do not use this apparatus near water. Clean only with dry cloth. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instruc- tions. Do not install near ...

PB16-Ultra SUBWOOFER FCC & IC COMPLIANCE FCC Statement This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two condi- tions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference...

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