SVS has been making what's arguably the best and most extensive line of subwoofers for quite a few years now. But enthusiasts (who couldn't quite make the stretch to our famous Powered Cylinders, or the $699 PB12-NSD), had been clamoring for an "entry level" SVS. Something that would blow cheap subs into the weeds... without breaking the bank. We were listening. What perhaps you might not imagine is how challenging it was to create an entry level sub good enough to be called "SVS". Yet the original PB10-ISD took the world by storm, quickly establishing itself as the benchmark subwoofer below $500 USD. Frankly, few $1,000 sold in the US could touch its performance.
Now updated with new 10" woofer designed and built by SVS in our own Ohio factory, the legacy continues. As with its predecessor, this new sub had to define state of the art power, accuracy, and deep extension standards previously thought impossible in the price class. Doing this with small-batch hand-built quality from the US might be unimaginable to some, but at SVS it's just another goal met.
The PB10-NSD is the culmination of hundreds of hours of R&D where dozens of prototypes were designed, built, and tested, typically to "failure", then started all over again. We used all our technical know-how on every aspect of its design, woofer, amp, cabinet, everything. With what we feel is the best entry level 10" woofer in the world, loads of clean Canadian-built BASH amp power, a patented wide-flared vent, and a very elegant and contemporary cabinet -- it's no wonder this SVS subwoofer set industry on its ear.
How can we be so sure the PB10-NSD is that good? Well there's no shortage of contenders in the $500-600 price-class, and we've tested them all. And ALL of them fall well short of the PB10-NSD, especially down deep where sub-woofers are supposed to be good. With just the features you need, and hands-down the most impressive bass we've seen at this price, you no longer have to settle for "OK" performance. More than ever, this sub redefines value for the budding enthusiast, and is quite simply unmatched, often even if you had spent several times as much. Allow your music and movies to come alive, without killing your upgrade budget.
This product was added to our catalog on Wednesday 25 June, 2008.