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: 85dB20W - 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 ohms
SCS-01 (Center) cont’d
Frequency Response (Anechoic): 68Hz - 20kHz ± 3dB Sensitivity: 87dB20W - 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
Introduction
It was like a flare went up on the Internet the day that SVS released their new 5.1 speaker system. SVS has had a reputation for years as an excellent subwoofer manufacturer offering great subs for rock bottom prices. To say that SVS has a loyal following is akin to suggesting that sharks LIKE to eat or that flowers ENJOY sunshine. SVS inspires loyalty so intense, it borders on fanaticism. Needless to say, when Gene called me and asked if I wanted to review the new SVS (that’s as far as he got before I said yes). Like anyone that has spent any time on the Internet, I can’t help but be curious about the SVS subs. Given the opportunity to play with their new speaker system was just too good to pass up.
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