SVS SBS-01 Speaker System Review
Summary
- Product Name: SBS-01 Speaker System
- Manufacturer: SVS
- Performance Rating:





- Value Rating:





- Review Date: December 12, 2005
- MSRP: $999 (5.1) $1175 (7.1)
- Specifications
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SBS-01 (Fronts/Surrounds)
Design: Sealed
Dimensions (H x W x D): 12" x 7" x 9.5" (305mm x 178mm x 241mm)
Weight: 11lbs (5kg)
Tweeter: (1) 1" (25mm) ClearSilkT diaphragm
Woofer: (1) 5.25" (133mm) polypro. cone
Nominal Impedance: 8 ohms
Frequency Response (Anechoic): 68Hz-20kHz ± 3dB
Sensitivity: 85dB 20W - 120W
Magnetically Shielded?: Yes
Mounting Options: Threaded inserts for wall bracket; Single keyhole for wall mount; Surface/shelf mount
Enclosure Material: MDF w/ internal bracing
Finish: Light textured black vinyl
SCS-01 (Center)
Design: Sealed
Dimensions (H x W x D): 7" x 20" x 8.5" (178mm x 508mm x 216mm)
Weight: 19lbs (8.6kg)
Tweeter: (1) 1" ClearSilkT diaphragm
Woofer: (2) 5.25" (133mm) polypropylene cone
Nominal Impedance: 8 ohmsSCS-01 (Center) cont’d
Frequency Response (Anechoic): 68Hz - 20kHz ± 3dB
Sensitivity: 87dB 20W - 120W
Magnetically Shielded?: Yes
Mounting Options: Threaded inserts for wall bracket (2 sets); Single keyhole for wall mount (2 sets);
Surface/shelf mount TILT-BaseT platform (removable)PB10-ISD (Subwoofer)
Driver: Proprietary SVS-designed long-throw 10" woofer
Amp: 300 watt BASH digital switching amp
Design: Computer aided cabinet design
Enclosure Material: MDF w/ internal bracing
Finish: Light textured black vinyl with 1" front baffle: Front-firing with flush fit woofer and vent: Six removable, compliant floor isolation points: Contemporary, "seamless" cabinet styling
Port: Patented 3" wide-flare port fittings
Power Cord: Extra heavy-duty, removable 8 foot
Frequency Response (Anechoic): +/- 3dB from 20-100hz, in room extension will be 2-5hz deeper
Size: 15" wide x 19" high x 22.5" deep (with grill on)
Enclosure Material: MDF w/internal bracing
Weight: 60 pounds
Pros
- Stupendous Movie Performance
- Bookshelf Fronts/Surrounds blend well
- LOUD and DEEP
Cons
- Average music performance
- Disproportionate center channel
- HUGE subwoofer