The SB17 Subwoofer ↳ • •
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➕ SHOP THE SVS SB17 SUBWOOFER – 17-ULTRA R | EVOLUTION SERIES SUBWOOFERS
SVS SB17 (Sealed) • •
SVS PB17 (Ported) •
SVS SoundPath Wireless Adapter •
IsoAccoustics Isolation Feet
Washing Machine Pucks:
SVS Iso Feet
*This review is of the SEALED model (SB17) and was used with the SoundPath Adapter.
**Subwoofer placement video:
➕ COMPARABLE SUBWOOFERS
KEF KC92
Klipsch RP-1000 •
SVS 3000 Micro •
JL Fathom F112
RBH SV-1212PR
REL T Zero (not comparable)
🧪 TESTING THE SVS SB17 ULTRA R EVOLUTION SUBWOOFER
SPEAKERS
SVS Titans
Monitor Audio Gold 100 6G
In Ceiling Surrounds/Atmos
SVS SoundPath Wireless Adapter •
TVs
TCL 98” TV
SONY 98” TV
TV Mount
SOURCES
Apple 4K TV:
Sony PS5
Kaleidescape Strato V
iPhone
MEDIA
Amedeo Ariano
Luna Branches EP
A Perfect Circle
Seven Lions
Lioness S2
Deadpool Wolverine
Fury
SPEAKERS STANDS, CABLES & ACCESSORIES
Our Stands &
HDMI Cable
Speaker Cables: custom, n/a for purchase
Interconnects:
Cable Management •
DIAGNOSTICS
Measurement & Evaluation Tools
Room EQ Tools
➕ SVS SUBWOOFER REVIEW: SVS SB17 SEALED SUBWOOFER
Home Theater CHEAT CODE! SVS SB17 Subwoofer Review
00:00 SVS SB17-ULTRA SUBWOOFER REVIEW
02:00 SVS SB17 SETUP, APP & AUTO-CALIBRATION
03:16 SUBWOOFER PLACEMENT TIPS FOR THE SB17
04:46 SVS SB17 MEASUREMENTS
06:05 SVS SB17 SUBWOOFER – SOUND PERFORMANCE
11:17 THINGS TO CONSIDER BEFORE BUYING
12:59 SVS SB17 vs KLIPSCH RP-1000SW
13:49 SVS SB17 vs KEF KC92
15:03 SVS SB17 vs SVS 3000 MICRO
15:44 SVS vs REL
16:25 SVS vs JL AUDIO and RBH SUBs
📌 HIFI AND HOME THEATER FAVs
POWER
Yamaha ($$) ($)
LOUDSPEAKERS
Focal ($)
Q Acoustics ($$)
KEF ($$$)
TURNTABLE & DAC/STREAMER
TT2
Z8
TVs
QLED:
BIG:
HOME THEATER
Receiver:
Soundbar: ($) ($$)
In Ceiling Speakers:
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PUBLICATION DATE: Dec 15, 2024
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Great review, as always. I’d love to see a review of comparable REL subs.
i was spoiled early by having a 12w7 as my first subwoofer in my car and when i learned of the fathom’s existence, i’ve always wanted one. the only problem is that huge buy in on that fathom. i’m happy with my current svs sb2000 and was going to buy a second one to pair them but if i get a chance, i’m gonna have to consider auditioning that sb17 now. thanks for the review.
I went with the SB-5000 because of the “smaller” size, and because there is no significant difference on paper with the SB-17.
It’s already huge, the SB-17 would have been too big for a living room.
Once properly placed and adjusted, it has made a significant upgrade over my B&W ASW610. It goes much deeper, and it sounds cleaner too.
The B&W has a pleasant coloration (which makes it slightly localizable), the SVS doesn’t have any of that. At first I was disappointed because of the lack of character, but in the end it just sounds better overall.
In my room I measured the SVS going down to 10Hz with ease, without any correction.
With room correction, I could achieve a flat curve down to 10Hz no problem.
It could probably go even lower than that, but under 10Hz it’s just wind honestly.
This sub is vastly overpowered for a home.
Even when trying to play ridiculously loud for a try, there is no audible distortion from the subwoofer.
The house itself start making strong vibration noises (doors, roof, windows, dishes…) while the subwoofer still seems to have headroom.
I have a 2.2 system with SB17 & SB16 subs. They are amazing for music and movies. Be careful buying JTR since they need a lot of receiver power. My older Denon 3805 AVR created a loud ground loop “hum” in the RS2. Also, my subwoofer output is only 1.1 volts. JTR seems to want 4 volts+. My receiver barely pushed the RS2, so I returned it. No problems with the SVS’s.