SVS PB16 Ultra vs JL Fathom 113 vs ???


Looking for a high output high sound quality sub.  Read as must be capable of adding tons of clean low end for bass heavy music.  

Looking to keep it under 3k new or used.

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I had an F113 with A.R.O. which automatically adjusted one frequency peak in my home for a short time. It's output quality and loudness was very close to my Velodyne DD-18. I believe the JL version 2 with D.A.R.O. automatically addresses eighteen frequency peaks. Unfortunately this function is manufacturer determined and is auto only. The driver and cabinet are very powerful and are easily commensurate with its price. 

Without any first hand experience with the SVS, looking at the SVS manual it seems to offer a wider range of remotely automatic and manual optimization adjustments. It also offers three customizable preset equalization settings. Along with its remote volume adjustment the presets make the SVS subwoofer system interactive on the fly. Not a fan of ported subs, think two smaller units.

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I would pass on JL. As an owner I have had a lot of quality issues. Two subs have both been returned twice for repairs and still have new issues…

i use 3 Funk Audio 18.0 subwoofers in my Home Theater room. these are big boy subwoofers, and have outstanding performance.

the Funk 18.0E is right at $3k and essentially the same subwoofer.

https://www.funkaudio.ca/store/p13/Funk_Audio_-_18.0E.html

a step up or two over the two listed. hand made including the drivers. the extension, articulation, and build quality is on another level. yes, a little more money, and you do have to get in line for delivery. this is the good stuff.

Nathan Funk was a pleasure to deal with.

highly recommended.

https://www.funkaudio.ca/store/p1/Funk_Audio_-_18.0.html

 

 

Wow Mr mikelavigne. They make some BIG subs. Nice veneers too.

Nice speakers too. jeez.

Some were 3 time or more the height of a beagle dog. That is close to 15" x 3. 

45" tall or more. I like it.. I liked the dog too, my buddy beagle was named Hoop! 17 years me and that dog hung out.. He went to heaven.

Regards