KUDOS to SVS packaging

[mike c]

yeah, but electronics and speakers just aren't as exciting (and cost a lot more)

[mmountainbiker]

MIKEC..., seriously if you dont mind me asking. Ive seen your post here and at another forum that showed countless other subs even more expensive than the two ultras pictured here. and ive wondered what would a person do with all that? I mean are you a gazzillionaire? Or are you a sole supplier of all subs in the phillipines. I mean that is over the top. Are you ok?

[mike c]

that's a long story...

-I started with a 200USD bandpass 8" woofer added to my PC.
-then I decided to do an HT setup with a JBL HTIB (SCS 150) with a 10" subwoofer.
-and then I decided to upgrade the speakers to bookshelves because I knew bookshelves sounded fantastic compared to the satellites with their plastic bodies. so what speaker and subwoofer do I get? naturally, I'd get bigger models of everything from JBL. I was looking at the JBLE250P (12" sub = better than what I already had)
-I went to online forums asking for opinions about speaker brands and subs and someone suggested Velodyne. off I go to the dealer to listen to Velodyne ... wow, what a difference compared to the JBL subs... I never did buy anything of those calibers because everytime I look on the net, there's something way better.
-I went with the Axiom EP500. before it arrived, I got antsy and bought a Velodyne DLS-5000R as a stopgap.
-When the EP500 arrived months later, I got upgradeitis ... figuring that I should get THE best sub out there to stop me from upgrading, I got the Velodyne DD18. but alas, while it was THE best for music, it still didn't give me that elusive chest thump i've been wanting.
-asking Velo's Curt C, he said the DD was never meant for chest thump, he said if I wanted chest thump, I need a vented sub that could really pressurize my listening room. so I got a second DLS-5000R. still no thump.
-so I wanted to buy the SVS's now, at first 4 PB12 Pluses for two theaters i've been planning. then the Ultras were announced, I immediately changed my mind and ordered 4 Ultras. but SVS had CE problems at the time so I went with Elemental Designs to have something custom made (because I did not want down-firing subwoofers like their flagship A7-900 was) but I still had to have something that would beat their flagship. I had Chris from eD custom design me a front firing 18", massive box, bigger ports, biggest amp available. thus, the pair of eD A7-450's.
-then for my second theater, I needed a pair of subs that were more "manageable" in size but still have the greatest bang for the BOX size. and with good timing, I got to talk to Ron S again and revived my pre-order from last year (that got pending from the CE requirements), but this time i ordered only two ... there!

i have yet to listen to the 4 new ones due to lack of time off work.

I do have a subwoofer driver from eD coming as well because I so wanted an SVS SB12 Plus but couldn't really "afford" it due to its price and the added shipping costs that I would accrue from shipping to the Philippines. I will build my own Small Sealed box

and nope, I'm not even a millionaire. I just divert all my disposable income to my audio hobby. I just skip some meals

[hyghwayman]

Mike that was a great time line of how it has happened but still think it's insane.
Now I just hope when I get my SBS-01 system (w/10" sub) I will be happy for a while . It's going to be a great improvement over my whimpy 40w HTiB SS system.

[hyghwayman]

mike c wrote:

have a listen to all their subs as well, so you can gain the experience of "upgrading" between their models without spending a lot of money

That is a great idea Mike .

Thank you!

[Timobi]

This seems like the most logical place for this post since it's OP was about the SVS packaging. I bought a new PB12 Plus/2 back in early March-Textured Black....it's a GREAT sub but most of you already know that. I wanted the Piano Gloss Black but these were gone. But as some luck would have it..some good timing and terrific SVS customer service; I was able to get a hold of not 1 but 2 Piano Gloss Black Plus/2's.

They will be arriving 2moro (wed) via Bax Global and they are supposed to pick up the textured black one. I can't seem to figure out how to repackage this Mother of a Beast they call a Sub. I have all the original packing, foam etc....I did go buy a plastic tarp like thing to cover the sub in. The one it came with had to be cut out. This is such a heavy sub to learn as you go in packing it.

Anyone remember how theirs arrived? The four padded foam corners I think go on top of the sub and the rectangular padded foam piece goes on the bottom plate?

I'm sure I'll figure it out but if anyone can help it would be much appreciated.

BTW, the Gloss Black Plus/2's should look might nice with my Polk LS9s/LSiC and soon to be LS7 setup. The LS9/7 pairs are kind of a quasi gloss look...Can't wait.

Dual Plus/2's overkill? Yep.

I try and live by the "less is more" mentality until it comes to Home Theater & Popcorn.

[drdoan]

Tim, you should call SVS and get their take on repacking the sub. Wow!, 2 Plus/2's. My one is plenty loud, but, 2 should give a tremendous amount of head room. Let us know hew they sound. Have fun, Dennis

[rcarlton]

I found a picture of unpacking my SVS PB12plus2. Might help.

[tonyvdb]

Tim, Have you tried to turn the sub upside down with the large foam pad that is normally on the top under the top of it, then place the box and other packaging over the sub. This will then alow you to turn over the entire box and sub so its right side up again.