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    Help with audio question...Sub woofer.

    I purchased a new sub woofer a SVS PB16-Ultra Subwoofer and wish not to disturbed my neighbors.
    But still want to enjoy it. It’s capable of 1,500 watts to 5,000+ if needed.





    The room that it will live in is on a cement slab would Isolation feet still help?


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    Re: Help with audio question...Sub woofer.

    Doubtful. At 5,000+ watts, I could probably just about hear it out here on the east end of Long Island. Lol
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    Re: Help with audio question...Sub woofer.

    Quote Originally Posted by PaulMys View Post
    Doubtful. At 5,000+ watts, I could probably just about hear it out here on the east end of Long Island. Lol
    Good one! It is great for movies.

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    Re: Help with audio question...Sub woofer.

    1500 RMS or 5000 Peak. That’s still pretty loud.

    Since the low frequencies travel in any direction, I don’t think the isolating feet would help much. You might just need to not run it at full power
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    Re: Help with audio question...Sub woofer.

    Capable of that much but how much are you driving it with? Isolation feet from concrete are only going to keep the noise from the box "shaking" on the hard surface. The neighbors wont be worried about that part cause it wont travel that far BUT IT WOULD DRIVE ME NUTZ in my garage so get some isolation feet anyway.
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    Re: Help with audio question...Sub woofer.

    Congrats on the new subwoofer!

    Blu-ray movies go to another level, set your crossover to 100-120 to let the sub do its thing.

    As soon as you can get the PB 16 a playmate, it needs one!

    One sub is great, two are awesome. Seriously the second sub balances out the room HUGE difference you'll love it.

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    Re: Help with audio question...Sub woofer.

    Quote Originally Posted by dcjredline View Post
    Capable of that much but how much are you driving it with?
    I think that model comes with a built-in amplifier tuned to drive the woofer as designed.
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    Re: Help with audio question...Sub woofer.

    Run it at a lower wattage 1000 or so. If your amp has gain adjustment turn that down


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    Re: Help with audio question...Sub woofer.

    Quote Originally Posted by BSoares View Post
    I think that model comes with a built-in amplifier tuned to drive the woofer as designed.
    yes your right.

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    Re: Help with audio question...Sub woofer.

    Quote Originally Posted by ssnimrod View Post
    Congrats on the new subwoofer!

    Blu-ray movies go to another level, set your crossover to 100-120 to let the sub do its thing.

    As soon as you can get the PB 16 a playmate, it needs one!

    One sub is great, two are awesome. Seriously the second sub balances out the room HUGE difference you'll love it.
    I don't know who would kill me first my neighbor or my wife.

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