this is the best performance demo video for the monolith on RUclips! im very happy with my dual thx12's. im glad that the monolith series turned out to be a pretty serious and legit line of equipment, because "monoprice? 🤔" but now im "😁👍monoprice!" i completely agree, best bang for ur buck and cant go wrong with that. but i do love the look and design of the monolith subs, definitely a manlier looking subwoofer that lets u know it means business at first glance, like another fellow youtuber home theater hobbyist puts it as "batman's subwoofer!" even if it creates a few conversations with the wife, i was like "woman! i pay the mortgage dont i?! 🧐" but after i got this "🤨😠😡🤬" from her, i was like "im kidding, u cant even take a joke anymore! 😅😬🤐" "can i please keep them? 😓😖" i love my wife 😅😳😨😓...... keep up the great work! cant wait to see what kind of numbers u get!👍👌
@@patrick7799 Not only are you obviously a subwoofer guru, you're obviously an English professor, too. Where do you find the time sir! We can all strive to be like Patrick someday...
Great video! I'm curious how the JL Audio Fathom subs would compare? I know they are more expensive, but based on the W7 car audio subwoofer which is legendary. Can't wait to see SPL measurement differences in these tests when you can. Great video though explaining your experience when listening to both subs. Keep up the great work!
Called it 😉 Mono 15 ALL DAY💪💪 Been a believer ever since I got the on release day and so many nay sayers about it and now it's proven itself that it can play and compete with the big boys! Returned the PB16 for it to go dual for the same price. Great video as always can't wait for other comparisons in the future. 👍👌
Mono 15 killed it I have owned the sb12-nsd dual pb12-nsd and the pc12plus they were all great subs my friend has a single pb16 ultra that thing is super impressive I have the Hsu-vtf15h mk2 another great sub that out preform my dual pb12-nsd but now I'm thinking the mono 15 is gonna be my next sub I always thought the pb3000 was priced too high 1100 maybe 1200 tops but they missed the mark on price
@@rupedogg24 yeah I'm itching to go dual but have been waiting for these monolith subwoofer videos to see if I want to go dual mono instead but it's hard because the hsu is a incredible sub I know the smart thing to do is just get another one but have been interested in the monolith ever since they came out
@@davidg7064 that's awesome yeah I really want to hear the 15 I think I might buy one before the second hsu dont get me wrong I have nothing but good things to say about the Hsu-vtf15h mk2 it is a beast and its clean hits low with tons of output I'm super impressed buy it but I want to try the monolith wish youthman had the Hsu-vtf15h mk2 so I could hear his opinion I like the way he dose comparison's he is very honest I feel like some of the other channels won't be as honest when comparing to svs and I have owned multiple svs and they are great and there customer service is incredible but the pb3000 missed the mark on price
Yeah performance wise this was always going to be a fairly easy win for the Mono 15 - larger cabinet - larger driver.The main reason to go for the SVS PB-3000 is SVS's stellar customer service and maybe if the smaller cabinet will make it easier to place in room
Yes!! Yes!! Yesss!!! I'd really like to see how Rythmik stand up to SVS and a few others contenders. I know it has the servo drivers and plenty of power.
Loving your videos! Specially the sub comparisons. Honestly would love for you to get the famous ultimax 18 & see where it stands against svs & monolith!
Thank you for this. Due to space restrictions I bought the Velodyne DD+10 but have faults with it and didn't know what to replace it with... yeah the monolith does movies better so I looked into it due to this review, but I need the smaller footprint with tuning options of the musical SVS 3000 (pb) So I just ordered the SVS PB3000. I know I'll be very happy with it. Many thanks
Excellent video! Would it be possible to see the Mono15 compared to the PB16? I say that knowing full well the PB16 will have more output (larger driver, 500 more RMS watts, double the price), but I've always wondered how close does the Mono15 come to the PB16? If possible it'd be great to see a qualitative and quantitative comparison. Basically a video like today where you comment on your personal experience between the two subs (with referenced levels, watching the same movie scenes), and then a quantitative comparison with your microphone showing the numerical output difference. Many thanks Youthman!
I have an sb3000 but after 1 year I wasnt too happy with the performance in my living room. I recently upgraded to monolith v10 and it is a noticeable improvement by 50%.
Great video as usual Youthman! Love that bass driver excursion. I really like that Monolith subwoofer. Great performance, and nice looking build quality. Decent price tag also.
Love the review. I have dual Pb 4000 for home theatre. For my living room, Just got new Klipsch spl 150 , which came out in May this year. Love it. Hope you have a chance to review it one day. It’s an upgrade from their old 115sw.
Youthman I heard that the amplifier of the new model has been modified and improved. The front mounted LED Power Indicator (Green) is on the front. Other than that, not much difference. I do hear that the old model amp goes bad in some cases.
What about Monolith vs PB-4000? I have the 4000's and considering not getting a second but going instead with two Monolith 15's. I would like to see REW output like you did with the PB16 vs Monolith, but using the PB-4000... Thanks! Great videos!
Hey youth man love your videos! I bought the monolith based on your reviews! What settings did you run it on in this video? As far as the gain on the sub as well as extended vs thx and how many ports open? Having some trouble dialing it in so just curious how you used it as a reference!
Thanks Roy. Honestly it’s an old school analog RadioShack SPL meter. Nothing fancy. But it gets the job done. Maybe one day I’ll update to a digital SPL meter
Funny how people are only agreeing that the Monolith 15 is the better buy now, when we were already saying in the PB/SB 3000 release thread in AVSForum that the PB3000 doesn't make sense price wise. Where are you nay sayers from before?
When the controls on another sub are on the rear, the app is an incredible convenience, especially with my subs behind my screen. Good thing is once you get them dialed in, you really don’t need to adjust them.
@@Youthman I have 2 of the monolith subs and just trying to ensure i have similar settings. I have the Crossover Dial set to max (160Hz) / Phase Dial set to 0 / Level Dial set to almost max 15dB / Crossover Toggle set to On (up) / EQ Toggle set to Extended (up) . Just wanted to confirm these are the settings you are using as well. Thanks for you insight very much appreciated.
I'm also looking at the monolith. I have a 2000 cube room but it opens up to the dining room with a 8ft by 8 ft entrance directly across the wall my subs would be positioned at. Basically my subs are on the south wall facing north. And this open entrance is on the north wall. Would you recomend dual 12s or 15s to pressurize this. Thanks in advance
Great video. I have a couple questions when you get around to it. I see you calibrated to reference 75dB, but what was the master volume on the AVR? 0.00dB for both movies aka reference? 2nd question, why don’t we see that kind of excursion on the Klipsch 15in sub (115sw)? I hear a lot of output from my 115sw subs but they don’t seem to have to move as much.... I get it is because it is such a large driver but still. OK third question does the Klipsch sub not compare to either of these as far as tactile feedback and raw output? At one point the Klipsch was $399. I thought I had a “real” sub since it is a 15 and goes down to 18Hz. Hope you had fun at cheer! Love my 11mo niece!!! Thanks.
Yes the volume was at 0dB. Klipsch speaker’s and subs are not designed with high excursion. It’s not because it’s a 15’ as other 15” drivers like the Monolith have plenty of excursion. The R-115SW is a lower end sub than these two.
Klipsch subs are not even in the same league. They can get loud, but lack the visceral punch that SVS or monolith subs have. Speaking from experience. Also I would not touch those Klipsch subs with a 10 foot pole. Had an r-112sw amp fail and then my buddy Klipsch failed. I read countless forum posts about Klipsch amp failures. This is just not a problem with SVS or monoprice.
Prior to this video I would have purchased 2 PB-3000's for my new theater (on my way to dual PB-16's). After I'm not so sure... The results here make it seem like the Monolith is on par with the PB-4000, and when you look at overall cost: 4 Monolith's are the same price of 2 PB-16's.
I just got a nice clean JL Audio 15"wv3-5 500 watts RMS with a Box 19" x 18" x 32" Passive for $150 was used in Home Audio System only. I will add 2 layers of Marine 3/4 Plywood for better sound & less Box sound..I have a Alesis r-500 A/B amp bridged 8ohm in Mono 500 watts or a I have a Crown XLS 602 I can use.. For satellites/front speakers I have Turbosound 8" 4 ohm speakers that realy sound great! I use 10 Gauge solid core electrical wire for speaker cable.
Loved the comparison! I have the HSU VTF3 MK5 and was debating on picking up the mono 15 or pb3000 as an upgrade. Getting some nasty port noise during the "edge of tomorrow" intro on my HSU and curious if these subs do the same? Everything points towards the HSU VTF3 MK5 being pretty competitive with the pb3000, if not exceeding it and the Mono a step ahead of both. I'm a big fan of the punchiness and clean sound that SVS subs offer though! I have a "little" pb1000 in my family room that's corner loaded, and to my ears at least, it sounds cleaner and punchier then my much larger HSU VTF3 MK5. Output the HSU wins hands down, but that svs pb1000 is killer for the size and price!
I have the Hsu-vtf15h mk2 and yes port noise on EOT and every other sub that I have heard on edge of tomorrow other than a sealed svs sb12-nsd but that just sounded super stressed you shouldn't judge any sub on how it handles EOT opening sequence its recorded hot also comparing a 10 inch pb1000 too a 15 is kinda odd because generally the smaller driver on a quality sub will sound tighter and faster and I had the pb1000 the vtf3 mk5hp is a far superior sub plus you have Q control that will also tighten up your sub plus make sure your not running your sub too hot that can result in boomy bass but if you want super tight bass in a ported sub look into rythmik fv15hp they are servo subs
nice review @Youthman. but how do you think they compare with regards to "mid bass". A good very low end production for a subwoofer is great but its equally excellent if a subwoofer can do well in the "mid bass" spectrum for voices, musicals & instruments etc. Thanks for your anticipated response.
If you define the mid bass region to be more or less 100hz - 250hz the steep crossover slope of the sub rolls it off let's say around 80hz depending on setting, so they're not covering that range.
@@poserwanabe thanks. in my very loose and non audiophile classification, my mid-bass definition is within the 40/50hz - 80hz spectrum in which case the subwoofer will be active. Bearing in mind that many people will use their subs for music as well as movies, i think its useful to also know how the perform in producing the above stated frequencies.
Hey Youthman, could you do a test of the QSC KW 181, KSUB, or some other 15" pro type sub vs one of these home theater type subs just to show us the difference and why we would or would not want to go this route?
It almost seems like SVS tries to constantly push dual subwoofers, which is always a good idea, but in the middle ground of their series (3000 & 4000) they can't keep up 1 on 1 with many other ID manufacturers. It appears that the performance and value lies in the series 2000 and below and the overwhelming performance that merits price is the PB 16 ultra. That's just my opinion of course, I've never heard someone disappointed with any of their products and I've really enjoyed the SVS subs that I've heard but it's likely their overall customer service and warranty is the best selling point over others.
Seems not to be a fair comparison. Only aspects that do...is the price as you mentioned. Would the SB15''s speaker volume compare better? Be more similar? Then the difference in driver size would be less. If we ignore the mechanics involved in each sub to move the drivers. Would be interesting to do a 2 Monolith vs 2 SVS PB16's test. Ultimately unless the driver/cabinet size were the same..there might always be an unfair advantage to the bigger sub. with the larger driver...some subs have 2 drivers...etc.
Unfortunately I can only review what subs I have. I had a single PB3000, a single Monolith 15 and had my Dual PB16's. I did compare the Monolith 15 to the PB16 in this video - ruclips.net/video/tOkcKe3DUD0/видео.html. This is more of a fair comparison as far as driver size and cabinet size but price is WAY different. $1300 vs $2500 so many would say that's not a fair comparison. The reality is most people buy a subwoofer based on their budget. If they have a $1500 budget, the PB16 isn't even an option. That's why I prefer to compare subs based on price since most want to know what is the best bang for my buck.
What did you have the gains set on subs? In my experience with PB-1000 + 2000, SVS like a higher gain on the sub with lower output at the AVR. I ran my dual PB-1000’s at half ways on the gain for a few years. After watching a RUclipsr I cranked the gains up to 2-3 o’clock and reduced the avr output accordingly. Man, I couldn’t believe what I had been missing all this time. Seriously. I done the same with my new PB-2000’s and was getting blurred vision 😂 so I had to back them off a little more compared to the 1000’s before I burst a blood vessel 😄 but even the 2000’s at twelve o’clock were a little ‘weak’ if that makes sense. Maybe this is true of the monolith too, be worth investigating 🤷🏼♂️
@@Speakertweaker-tp4em Yeah right, saw someone do a comparison... The monolith 10 looks a lot beefier but the PB-1000 is actually louder( only about 1.5 - 2-5 dB though... They both go down to about 17 Hz. And the PB-1000 was released in 2013 while the Monolith 10 was released in 2017 or 2018 if I'm correct. After looking at a good amount of reviews, It's basically a tie... The PB-1000 is a little bit louder and sounds better for music, but the Monolith 10 has less cabinet resonance and Is built and looks way beefier compared to the PB-1000..
Hey youthman, I have the Klipsch sw115 subwoofer is it safe to turn it up past halfway to say 2 o'clock on the gain or that damage my subwoofer? Thanks
FYI - Price just increased on the Monoprice subs. Thanks for your thoughts. I'm still enjoying the Monolith sub. Watched John Wick 3 last night 4K UHD/Atmos. It was nice.
@@Youthman Yeah I wasn't down to the hour. It's your fault ;). Maybe the word is out and why not increase price if it's marketable. Just read it on AVS probably like you. Tariffs? Possible.. DJI increased some prices recently.
I'm so surprised with that Monolith I might have to try them down the road but just can't see myself switching out my dual pb2000's I got this summer they do more than what I can handle in my room. if I ever change these will be my next move. nice video as always !
@@Youthman oh yes for sure but I would have saved a few bucks seeing this in june I would have tried them instead. In the end Im not missing out at all the 2000's in my 14x14 room is more than enough they are barely turned up and I can feel my legs move from all that air ahahaha
Mono has a huge box , it will beat the V1811 down low but get mid-bass'd into submission. The V1512 with the new drivers will probably give the Mono a good run for its money , even with the V1510 drivers as well...
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Why comparing this Monolith 15 to the SVS PB-3000 instead of comparing to sub with same/comparable driver and amp? SVS PB-4000 or even PB16 for example? The result of your comparison was known from the start.
hey youth man you gotta try the edge of tomorrow scene for sub sonic bass subwoofer tests ...you should try it with the PB16 perhaps and check for any port noise
@@Youthman ok thanks man..btw you should use that scene for subwoofer testing for the sub sonic sides of things for subs that are able to do so ...also...thanks for confirming the PB16 chuffs a lot...i will be getting myself a Mariana 24SC instead...btw you should try to review that too ..it will be cool....or at least take a look at their site..its Deep Sea Sound
I have always been a fan of 15’s for home theater. I have owned Velodyne F155, then a pair of Velodyne HGS15’s, then (4) Klipsch RSW-15’s and then dual SVSPB16’s (which are 15.5” in diameter). A lot depends on your space and your listening habits. But for me I really love the sound and impact of 15” drivers. Sold the SVS and now am running (4) 18’s in my setup. Ok...maybe you shouldn’t take advice from me LOL
I'd like to see the Monolith 12 vs the PB-3000. I'm still waiting for my Amazon order when they were on sell for $649 plus tax. I was going to get the SVS until this deal came along. Still waiting for delivery....
@@Youthman No Problem, you're busy. Audioholics found them worthy of a recommendation. I'm sure the PB3000 would be superior but at $675 vs $1400 each, I chose chose the Monolith 12s (if they ever arrive).
Hey youthman I know video is from a year ago. Do you remember ur setting for monolith 15? Just got one and well doesn’t fell like an upgrade from my pb-3000 did u use crossover,gain?
Hey Sergio, unfortunately I do not know the exact settings I was using. But my settings are not necessarily going to be the same settings that you will need in your room. If you have REW and a calibration mic you will be able to see what settings provide the best response in your room which is going to be different than the settings in my room.
Monolith has bigger driver, bigger cabinet, and more powerful amp. I'm not sure but I think it has also a bit lighter cone drive made of fiberglass. All that together make a more tighter and powerful bass. Both great, but monolith on top.
No replacement for displacement. I think I have read a few places that the monolith 15 is more in line with the PB4000 performance wise which says something about the monolith. Svs still makes great subwoofers. SVS are not the best bang for your buck at all anymore but they are great products. I love my pb4000 so I’m gonna get a second one. If price and size weren’t a factor give me dual PSA S72s or a handful of Seaton f18s. For a mere mortal like myself, I’m content with the price/performance of the PB 4000
You are correct. SVS has to increase their prices significantly after moving away from being Internet Direct. If you choose to sell them at Best Buy, they have to get their cut as well
Youthman with that being said I am curious...why did u choose the PB16 ultras for ur subs? Did u get a really good deal on them or is there something about SVS that you just prefer? There are some pretty amazing/larger driver subs out there that perform better for the same if not less $$, so I’m really curious why you went with the 16 ultras?
@@Youthman thanks for the response. Would you describe the speed of transients as better on the Monolith, or not distinguishable for movies? I'm looking for a control and impact comparison, if you have time to get back to me 😊
Hey Youthman! Earlier i've suggested to watch and use Godzilla (2014) as your demo movie for a really low bass.. But boy was i wrong. That new Godzilla: King of Monsters, now theres a movie with LOW bass.. I STRONGLY recommend to check that movie. As a movie it's not that "great" but boy oh boy that low bass throught whole movie... 😆
Based on specs, the Monolith. Larger driver (more cone surface area to pressurize the room), basically same si3 amp and frequency response and cost less.
Great video. I'm glad you clarified the differences. Because they really aren't in the same category except for price. I own dual pb3000's and they rock in my room. Very tactile, etc. Although, duals are better than one.
I created a poll and asked how I should compare (price or size woofer) and the overwhelming response was price which makes sense because most people’s #1 is budget. They start with how much money am I willing to spend and then they research options within that budget. $1300 Monolith isn’t the same budget as the next highest $1900 PB4000 and most say the Monolith can definitely compete with the PB4000 and cost $600 less.
I am convinced that the reason the pb3000 is the same price as the monolith yet with a smaller driver and less power is because they offer the app, all the ability to change the settings intricately. Also, a person is going to pay for the excellent customer service one of the best warranties in the business, Etc. All of those things add up in the price.
I have no doubt that the monolith is capable of deeper more impactful and tactile base as it should be for the reasons that you mentioned in the video. That doesn't mean the pb3000 is overpriced for the reasons that I just mentioned. As I stated before I have dual pb3000 and they Rock Me duals make a difference.
James Wiens The app doesn’t add that much to the price of the PB3000 as the app is utilized throughout many of their subs so the cost to implement that into the PB3000 is minimal. Part of the cost is a result of their distribution through Big Box stores like Best Buy. When you go that route, you have no choice but to increase your prices. Remember when SVS entered the market, they quickly began to dominate the space because of their price to performance ratio. Now that price to performance has decreased greatly.
Nice and honest review. Keep it up! Just a note to add up aside from the cabinet volume and bigger woofer size, this is a battle between an 800 watt and 1000 watt sub. It's like comparing PB1000 to PB2000 with 200 watt more power from PB2000 and a larger woofer size.
I considered mentioning the wattage difference but it really is insignificant when you consider it takes double the power to achieve a 3dB Gain in volume so you wouldn’t hear a difference between a 800w and a 1000w amp.
this is the best performance demo video for the monolith on RUclips! im very happy with my dual thx12's. im glad that the monolith series turned out to be a pretty serious and legit line of equipment, because "monoprice? 🤔" but now im "😁👍monoprice!" i completely agree, best bang for ur buck and cant go wrong with that. but i do love the look and design of the monolith subs, definitely a manlier looking subwoofer that lets u know it means business at first glance, like another fellow youtuber home theater hobbyist puts it as "batman's subwoofer!" even if it creates a few conversations with the wife, i was like "woman! i pay the mortgage dont i?! 🧐" but after i got this "🤨😠😡🤬" from her, i was like "im kidding, u cant even take a joke anymore! 😅😬🤐" "can i please keep them? 😓😖" i love my wife 😅😳😨😓...... keep up the great work! cant wait to see what kind of numbers u get!👍👌
I’m literally laughing out loud at work after reading this. Your comments to your wife was too funny. 😂
I certainly appreciate the kind words. Glad you enjoyed the video.
patrick you also are the most humble person in the world. You have a lot going for you sir
@@patrick7799 Not only are you obviously a subwoofer guru, you're obviously an English professor, too. Where do you find the time sir! We can all strive to be like Patrick someday...
I’m dead 😂😂😂
LOL. The sounds Youthman was making especially during the Monolith demo... My wife thought I was watching an "adult" movie.
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lol Richard, are you watching spank-o-vision?
Great video! I'm curious how the JL Audio Fathom subs would compare? I know they are more expensive, but based on the W7 car audio subwoofer which is legendary. Can't wait to see SPL measurement differences in these tests when you can. Great video though explaining your experience when listening to both subs. Keep up the great work!
Your reaction to the Monolith 15 says it all!!!
Nice review. I run dual PB-3000’s and the output is plenty for my Man Cave Extension (garage). I love the app as well as the piano gloss black finish.
Called it 😉 Mono 15 ALL DAY💪💪 Been a believer ever since I got the on release day and so many nay sayers about it and now it's proven itself that it can play and compete with the big boys! Returned the PB16 for it to go dual for the same price. Great video as always can't wait for other comparisons in the future. 👍👌
Thanks
Got dual PB3000’s & cannot complain 👍🏻
For sure. They would make an incredible system
Mono 15 killed it I have owned the sb12-nsd dual pb12-nsd and the pc12plus they were all great subs my friend has a single pb16 ultra that thing is super impressive I have the Hsu-vtf15h mk2 another great sub that out preform my dual pb12-nsd but now I'm thinking the mono 15 is gonna be my next sub I always thought the pb3000 was priced too high 1100 maybe 1200 tops but they missed the mark on price
@@marcgallant5270 yeah I agree the Hsu-vtf15h mk2 with the extended warranty was 1090 shipped
I have dual 15H mk2s that I just bought but haven't completely set up yet. Massive subs. Can't wait to get them going and see what they can do.
@@rupedogg24 yeah I'm itching to go dual but have been waiting for these monolith subwoofer videos to see if I want to go dual mono instead but it's hard because the hsu is a incredible sub I know the smart thing to do is just get another one but have been interested in the monolith ever since they came out
dayonerecover dub I have dual monolith 12’s. $640/ea on sale off Amazon. They thump!! Can’t imagine how deep and hard hitting dual 15’s would be!
@@davidg7064 that's awesome yeah I really want to hear the 15 I think I might buy one before the second hsu dont get me wrong I have nothing but good things to say about the Hsu-vtf15h mk2 it is a beast and its clean hits low with tons of output I'm super impressed buy it but I want to try the monolith wish youthman had the Hsu-vtf15h mk2 so I could hear his opinion I like the way he dose comparison's he is very honest I feel like some of the other channels won't be as honest when comparing to svs and I have owned multiple svs and they are great and there customer service is incredible but the pb3000 missed the mark on price
Keep those videos up, the comparisons are so good! I trust your sense and willl order the Monolith 15!
Thanks. If you use my affiliate link in the description, I would certainly appreciate it.
Yeah performance wise this was always going to be a fairly easy win for the Mono 15 - larger cabinet - larger driver.The main reason to go for the SVS PB-3000 is SVS's stellar customer service and maybe if the smaller cabinet will make it easier to place in room
Great review. Next test should be with Rythmik FV15HP. It would be very interesting to see what a 15-inch direct servo sub can bring to the party?
You took the words right out of my mouth.
My review period is up on these subs. Time to move onto something new
@@Youthman That's what I told my x wife!
Yes!! Yes!! Yesss!!! I'd really like to see how Rythmik stand up to SVS and a few others contenders. I know it has the servo drivers and plenty of power.
Loving your videos! Specially the sub comparisons. Honestly would love for you to get the famous ultimax 18 & see where it stands against svs & monolith!
Thanks
Thank you for this. Due to space restrictions I bought the Velodyne DD+10 but have faults with it and didn't know what to replace it with... yeah the monolith does movies better so I looked into it due to this review, but I need the smaller footprint with tuning options of the musical SVS 3000 (pb) So I just ordered the SVS PB3000. I know I'll be very happy with it. Many thanks
Glad the videos were helpful
Excellent video! Would it be possible to see the Mono15 compared to the PB16? I say that knowing full well the PB16 will have more output (larger driver, 500 more RMS watts, double the price), but I've always wondered how close does the Mono15 come to the PB16? If possible it'd be great to see a qualitative and quantitative comparison. Basically a video like today where you comment on your personal experience between the two subs (with referenced levels, watching the same movie scenes), and then a quantitative comparison with your microphone showing the numerical output difference. Many thanks Youthman!
it's incredible how much people undervalue the impact of sub-sonic(0-20hz) bass has to the experience.
I agree
My PB3000 just showed up to my house 15 mins. ago.
Very Happy.
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Oh yeah!
Mine is on it's WAYYYYYYYY ! haha
I will be getting a second one soon.
Thanks
I have an sb3000 but after 1 year I wasnt too happy with the performance in my living room. I recently upgraded to monolith v10 and it is a noticeable improvement by 50%.
Going from sealed to ported typically offers more output.
I want to see some hsu on your channel for comparison.
In due time
Great video as usual Youthman! Love that bass driver excursion. I really like that Monolith subwoofer. Great performance, and nice looking build quality. Decent price tag also.
Thanks. I feel it’s certainly an incredible price to performance
Love the review. I have dual Pb 4000 for home theatre. For my living room, Just got new Klipsch spl 150 , which came out in May this year. Love it. Hope you have a chance to review it one day. It’s an upgrade from their old 115sw.
Thanks. What upgrade does the SPL150 have over the R-115SW? I’m guessing it is a lateral move but I could be wrong.
Youthman I heard that the amplifier of the new model has been modified and improved. The front mounted LED Power Indicator (Green) is on the front. Other than that, not much difference. I do hear that the old model amp goes bad in some cases.
I'm thinking of getting the PB 3000 myself.
I just ordered the pb-3000. I can not wait to hook her up.
It’s a fantastic sub. I think you will be pleased
Great video as always!!! What about mono 15 VS PB 4000!!??
Not sure as I have never heard one.
Ask SVS one for review maybe!!!??
@@Youthman What about the Monolith 15 vs the Klipsch R-115SW? I'm guessing Monolith would win?
Monolith definitely wins over the R-115SW.
I do not have any plans to review the PB4000 at this time
@@mpferdner12 pb3000 beats that klipsch, so monolith it's quite over the klipsch.
What about Monolith vs PB-4000? I have the 4000's and considering not getting a second but going instead with two Monolith 15's. I would like to see REW output like you did with the PB16 vs Monolith, but using the PB-4000... Thanks! Great videos!
Thank you. Unfortunately I do have plans to get the PB4000 in for review
Hey youth man love your videos! I bought the monolith based on your reviews! What settings did you run it on in this video? As far as the gain on the sub as well as extended vs thx and how many ports open? Having some trouble dialing it in so just curious how you used it as a reference!
Hi David, thank you for the kind words. Honestly, it’s been so long since I reviewed it, I’m not sure exactly what the settings were.
Youthman amazing video as usual. May I ask what SPL meter are you using I have struck out twice on Amazon for a decent Spl meter. Thanks 😊
Thanks Roy. Honestly it’s an old school analog RadioShack SPL meter. Nothing fancy. But it gets the job done. Maybe one day I’ll update to a digital SPL meter
Awesome Demo Youthman!, thanks for the comparison, I only wished we had monoprice monolith Subwoofers in Australia.
Can't wait for the vid! But I already know the Mono 15 will take the win with ease 😉
Will see
Isnt there a nice horsepower difference
I knew the Monolith would win. I'd love to see how it compares to the PB-16U
The PB16 is a better sub. You would need something from JTR, Seaton or PSA to compete with it
Funny how people are only agreeing that the Monolith 15 is the better buy now, when we were already saying in the PB/SB 3000 release thread in AVSForum that the PB3000 doesn't make sense price wise.
Where are you nay sayers from before?
Some will prefer the PB3000 while others will prefer the Monolith 15. It depends on your needs and what is important to you.
I know this is an old video but what is your calibration method for subwoofers? Single frequency tone, brown noise, a Blue Ray disc?
I wanna see these vs hsu vtf-15h mk2, they are all around the same price.
who the hell is going to choose looks and phone app over performance ?
You would be surprised
The phone app is absolutely unnecessary but of course people value looks. These things are essentially furniture.
@@Hype3rshadow you ever use the app once, youll eat your words in a video on RUclips, trust me.......
@@nodoubt46able i have 2 pb16s. The app is still not necessary. I primarily use the front display
When the controls on another sub are on the rear, the app is an incredible convenience, especially with my subs behind my screen. Good thing is once you get them dialed in, you really don’t need to adjust them.
I was looking at getting the PB3000 it's a shame that it doesn't come in piano black in the UK.
Great info and vids...very much appreciated!! Question what settings did you have on the sub itself? Crossover Phase Level etc Thanks!
Phase zero, Crossover 120Hz on sub and 80Hz in preamp
Youthman crossover on sub should be maxed out., when using crossover on pre.
@@davidg7064 120Hz is the max (at least I'm going from memory). If not, I did indeed have the crossover to the highest setting on the subs.
@@Youthman I have 2 of the monolith subs and just trying to ensure i have similar settings. I have the Crossover Dial set to max (160Hz) / Phase Dial set to 0 / Level Dial set to almost max 15dB / Crossover Toggle set to On (up) / EQ Toggle set to Extended (up) . Just wanted to confirm these are the settings you are using as well. Thanks for you insight very much appreciated.
I'm also looking at the monolith. I have a 2000 cube room but it opens up to the dining room with a 8ft by 8 ft entrance directly across the wall my subs would be positioned at. Basically my subs are on the south wall facing north. And this open entrance is on the north wall. Would you recomend dual 12s or 15s to pressurize this. Thanks in advance
Great video. I have a couple questions when you get around to it. I see you calibrated to reference 75dB, but what was the master volume on the AVR? 0.00dB for both movies aka reference? 2nd question, why don’t we see that kind of excursion on the Klipsch 15in sub (115sw)? I hear a lot of output from my 115sw subs but they don’t seem to have to move as much.... I get it is because it is such a large driver but still. OK third question does the Klipsch sub not compare to either of these as far as tactile feedback and raw output? At one point the Klipsch was $399. I thought I had a “real” sub since it is a 15 and goes down to 18Hz. Hope you had fun at cheer! Love my 11mo niece!!! Thanks.
Yes the volume was at 0dB.
Klipsch speaker’s and subs are not designed with high excursion. It’s not because it’s a 15’ as other 15” drivers like the Monolith have plenty of excursion.
The R-115SW is a lower end sub than these two.
Klipsch subs are not even in the same league. They can get loud, but lack the visceral punch that SVS or monolith subs have. Speaking from experience. Also I would not touch those Klipsch subs with a 10 foot pole. Had an r-112sw amp fail and then my buddy Klipsch failed. I read countless forum posts about Klipsch amp failures. This is just not a problem with SVS or monoprice.
Prior to this video I would have purchased 2 PB-3000's for my new theater (on my way to dual PB-16's). After I'm not so sure... The results here make it seem like the Monolith is on par with the PB-4000, and when you look at overall cost: 4 Monolith's are the same price of 2 PB-16's.
I just got a nice clean JL Audio 15"wv3-5 500 watts RMS with a Box 19" x 18" x 32" Passive for $150 was used in Home Audio System only. I will add 2 layers of Marine 3/4 Plywood for better sound & less Box sound..I have a Alesis r-500 A/B amp bridged 8ohm in Mono 500 watts or a I have a Crown XLS 602 I can use.. For satellites/front speakers I have Turbosound 8" 4 ohm speakers that realy sound great! I use 10 Gauge solid core electrical wire for speaker cable.
Loved the comparison! I have the HSU VTF3 MK5 and was debating on picking up the mono 15 or pb3000 as an upgrade. Getting some nasty port noise during the "edge of tomorrow" intro on my HSU and curious if these subs do the same? Everything points towards the HSU VTF3 MK5 being pretty competitive with the pb3000, if not exceeding it and the Mono a step ahead of both. I'm a big fan of the punchiness and clean sound that SVS subs offer though! I have a "little" pb1000 in my family room that's corner loaded, and to my ears at least, it sounds cleaner and punchier then my much larger HSU VTF3 MK5. Output the HSU wins hands down, but that svs pb1000 is killer for the size and price!
A lot of subs will struggle with EOT intro. My Pb16’s have port noise with it.
I have the Hsu-vtf15h mk2 and yes port noise on EOT and every other sub that I have heard on edge of tomorrow other than a sealed svs sb12-nsd but that just sounded super stressed you shouldn't judge any sub on how it handles EOT opening sequence its recorded hot also comparing a 10 inch pb1000 too a 15 is kinda odd because generally the smaller driver on a quality sub will sound tighter and faster and I had the pb1000 the vtf3 mk5hp is a far superior sub plus you have Q control that will also tighten up your sub plus make sure your not running your sub too hot that can result in boomy bass but if you want super tight bass in a ported sub look into rythmik fv15hp they are servo subs
nice review @Youthman. but how do you think they compare with regards to "mid bass". A good very low end production for a subwoofer is great but its equally excellent if a subwoofer can do well in the "mid bass" spectrum for voices, musicals & instruments etc. Thanks for your anticipated response.
If you define the mid bass region to be more or less 100hz - 250hz the steep crossover slope of the sub rolls it off let's say around 80hz depending on setting, so they're not covering that range.
@@poserwanabe thanks. in my very loose and non audiophile classification, my mid-bass definition is within the 40/50hz - 80hz spectrum in which case the subwoofer will be active. Bearing in mind that many people will use their subs for music as well as movies, i think its useful to also know how the perform in producing the above stated frequencies.
@@toksmoore31
Yep it would definitely be active there, that's just not normally defined as mid bass...peace
I did not test them much for music as I’m probably 90% home theater and 10% music.
@@poserwanabe peace mate
Hey Youthman, could you do a test of the QSC KW 181, KSUB, or some other 15" pro type sub vs one of these home theater type subs just to show us the difference and why we would or would not want to go this route?
I've explored this a little. Seems that the HT subs go much lower than pro subs.
It almost seems like SVS tries to constantly push dual subwoofers, which is always a good idea, but in the middle ground of their series (3000 & 4000) they can't keep up 1 on 1 with many other ID manufacturers. It appears that the performance and value lies in the series 2000 and below and the overwhelming performance that merits price is the PB 16 ultra. That's just my opinion of course, I've never heard someone disappointed with any of their products and I've really enjoyed the SVS subs that I've heard but it's likely their overall customer service and warranty is the best selling point over others.
Seems not to be a fair comparison. Only aspects that do...is the price as you mentioned. Would the SB15''s speaker volume compare better? Be more similar? Then the difference in driver size would be less. If we ignore the mechanics involved in each sub to move the drivers. Would be interesting to do a 2 Monolith vs 2 SVS PB16's test. Ultimately unless the driver/cabinet size were the same..there might always be an unfair advantage to the bigger sub. with the larger driver...some subs have 2 drivers...etc.
Unfortunately I can only review what subs I have. I had a single PB3000, a single Monolith 15 and had my Dual PB16's. I did compare the Monolith 15 to the PB16 in this video - ruclips.net/video/tOkcKe3DUD0/видео.html. This is more of a fair comparison as far as driver size and cabinet size but price is WAY different. $1300 vs $2500 so many would say that's not a fair comparison.
The reality is most people buy a subwoofer based on their budget. If they have a $1500 budget, the PB16 isn't even an option. That's why I prefer to compare subs based on price since most want to know what is the best bang for my buck.
How would dual pb3000 compare to the monolith 15 only reason I ask is I just ordered a set. 🤔
I'd like a review of monolith 15 vs pb 4000
I do not have any plans to review the PB4000
@@Youthman How does that Monolith 15 compare to one of your PB 16s?
The pb3000 isn't available in piano black only the sb3000
These are nice, what do you think of yamaha's subwoofers
Had 1, didn't really care for it. Bought a older paradigm ultracube 10 for 200 bucks and it's been the loudest sub I've owned since
What did you have the gains set on subs? In my experience with PB-1000 + 2000, SVS like a higher gain on the sub with lower output at the AVR.
I ran my dual PB-1000’s at half ways on the gain for a few years.
After watching a RUclipsr I cranked the gains up to 2-3 o’clock and reduced the avr output accordingly.
Man, I couldn’t believe what I had been missing all this time. Seriously.
I done the same with my new PB-2000’s and was getting blurred vision 😂 so I had to back them off a little more compared to the 1000’s before I burst a blood vessel 😄 but even the 2000’s at twelve o’clock were a little ‘weak’ if that makes sense.
Maybe this is true of the monolith too, be worth investigating 🤷🏼♂️
PB3000 was at -10dB Gain on sub.
Marc Gallant makes such a difference 👍🏽
@@Youthman Mr. Michael, do you always test SVS subwoofers with the Default-10 on the svs subwoofer app?
Typically yes. 0dB is max volume
@@Youthman Thank you for your prompt response sir 🙏🏻
Did you receive an update and notice any changes from the AV7705/SR8012. I had one on the SR8012 but did not see much change
I have t seen any on either
@@Youthman well I woke up the time this started premirering, and Today is Mon for me. Keep the good work up
Great review! Great job. Is it possible to get CEA2010 results on the pb3000, I can't seem to get that data anywhere online.
Thank you. I’m not familiar with CEA2010
Thank you. I’m not familiar with CEA2010
I’d like to see you test the PSA V1510. Appreciate it.
Thanks for the suggestion
Lol monolith all the way my monolith 10 kills the pb1000 so I'm not surprised lol
kris latty can you tell me what the monolith 10 does better the the pb1000 I looking at buying one of them.
@@Speakertweaker-tp4em Yeah right, saw someone do a comparison... The monolith 10 looks a lot beefier but the PB-1000 is actually louder( only about 1.5 - 2-5 dB though... They both go down to about 17 Hz. And the PB-1000 was released in 2013 while the Monolith 10 was released in 2017 or 2018 if I'm correct. After looking at a good amount of reviews, It's basically a tie... The PB-1000 is a little bit louder and sounds better for music, but the Monolith 10 has less cabinet resonance and Is built and looks way beefier compared to the PB-1000..
Hey youthman, I have the Klipsch sw115 subwoofer is it safe to turn it up past halfway to say 2 o'clock on the gain or that damage my subwoofer? Thanks
FYI - Price just increased on the Monoprice subs. Thanks for your thoughts. I'm still enjoying the Monolith sub. Watched John Wick 3 last night 4K UHD/Atmos. It was nice.
They had already increased the price before I posted the video
@@Youthman Yeah I wasn't down to the hour. It's your fault ;). Maybe the word is out and why not increase price if it's marketable. Just read it on AVS probably like you. Tariffs? Possible.. DJI increased some prices recently.
Have you ever had a dog named Lassie and did she ever save you after falling down a well?
I'm so surprised with that Monolith I might have to try them down the road but just can't see myself switching out my dual pb2000's I got this summer they do more than what I can handle in my room. if I ever change these will be my next move. nice video as always !
If they meet your needs, no need to upgrade
@@Youthman oh yes for sure but I would have saved a few bucks seeing this in june I would have tried them instead. In the end Im not missing out at all the 2000's in my 14x14 room is more than enough they are barely turned up and I can feel my legs move from all that air ahahaha
I would love to see how the Monolith stacks up against psa v1811 or the v1510!!!!
I would guess the V1811 would win
Mono has a huge box , it will beat the V1811 down low but get mid-bass'd into submission. The V1512 with the new drivers will probably give the Mono a good run for its money , even with the V1510 drivers as well...
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Hello youthman. Which sub can give bass like imax?
Like your theater seats. What model are they?
Thanks. I really like them too. Valencia Tuscany for front row ruclips.net/video/9e28Efs7tbA/видео.html and Oxford for the rear ruclips.net/video/QKmBkmlnpeU/видео.html
Sold, next pay check I'm getting the monolith.
Please do some more reviews for budget options please 😭😭😭😭😭
I thought these were budget models. 😀
Check out my R-115SW and SVS SB3000 videos for more budget friendly options
Youthman lol 😂
If you need some more LFE tests, try the first scene of "Shazam". Around the fourth minute you get some nice LFE action...
Thx
The statue scene was awesome
i am dam cray about home theaters nice work love from india
Thanks!
What was the port configuration and mode on the Monolith? All ports open THX mode?
This is an old video but yes it would have likely been ported. Not sure if THX was on or off
Why comparing this Monolith 15 to the SVS PB-3000 instead of comparing to sub with same/comparable driver and amp?
SVS PB-4000 or even PB16 for example?
The result of your comparison was known from the start.
I compare what I currently have in for review
@@Youthman thx. I just saw your later comparison on Monolith 15 vs. PB-16 :)
@Youthman you should get your hands on the PSA S7201 and compare it to dual SVS PB16. That would be wayyy to overkill
That is the only sub Tom didn’t want to send due to cost of shipping and small amount of potential customers
The 7201 will handle dual PB16's easily , im thinking 3 or maybe even 4 PB16's for them to have a chance..
there are people with 8, 18 inch subs in a living room and complain it ain’t enough lol
@@rushgush I have 6 18's😂😂😂 They are enough....But yeah , some people are nuts lol
PULLOUTCHAMP yeah, it comes to a point where 130db at 20hz has to be damaging your house in some way lol
I'd be curious to see how the Monolith would compare to the SVS-PB16
It gets beat
@@Youthman I'm sure it does. I'd just like to know how much better it is, and whether it's worth the price jump
@@Youthman But for the same price, you can get dual Monolith 15s, which would whoop a single PB-16. :)
@@GnarlyCow Definitely not worth double the price.
hey youth man you gotta try the edge of tomorrow scene for sub sonic bass subwoofer tests ...you should try it with the PB16 perhaps and check for any port noise
At high volume, my PB16’s have a lot of chuffing during that scene.
@@Youthman ok thanks man..btw you should use that scene for subwoofer testing for the sub sonic sides of things for subs that are able to do so ...also...thanks for confirming the PB16 chuffs a lot...i will be getting myself a Mariana 24SC instead...btw you should try to review that too ..it will be cool....or at least take a look at their site..its Deep Sea Sound
Ha youthman nice demo outstanding subwoofer. I just pick up the rel 212se a few days ago.
Awesome and congrats!
I’m thinking about getting 2 monolith subs, but trying to decide on 12s or 15s. Is getting the 15s worth roughly double the price?
I have always been a fan of 15’s for home theater. I have owned Velodyne F155, then a pair of Velodyne HGS15’s, then (4) Klipsch RSW-15’s and then dual SVSPB16’s (which are 15.5” in diameter).
A lot depends on your space and your listening habits. But for me I really love the sound and impact of 15” drivers.
Sold the SVS and now am running (4) 18’s in my setup. Ok...maybe you shouldn’t take advice from me LOL
@@Youthman Haha! Very nice! It sounds like I'm thinking too small!
I do not think you will regret going with a 15”.
Need to see the pb 4000 and the monolith 13 shoot out please please
I do not have a PB 4000 in for review
What about PB-3000 vs Monolith 12? 🤔
Youthman how was the marantz av7705 thinking about getting 1 around black Friday to replace my pioneer lx503 receiver
I liked it enough to upgrade from my SR8012 but now the 8805 has me curious lol
@@Youthman too many channels for me lol but was it a big sound difference going from receiver to pre pro
how do you think the monolith 15 would compare to Emotiva RS13 reference sub?
It would likely blow it away. I have not been impressed with Emotiva’s speakers
Monolith for the win! 🙋🏾♂️
I'd like to see the Monolith 12 vs the PB-3000. I'm still waiting for my Amazon order when they were on sell for $649 plus tax. I was going to get the SVS until this deal came along. Still waiting for delivery....
Unfortunately I do not have plans to review the Monolith 12
@@Youthman No Problem, you're busy. Audioholics found them worthy of a recommendation. I'm sure the PB3000 would be superior but at $675 vs $1400 each, I chose chose the Monolith 12s (if they ever arrive).
Did you get them delivered??
@@2688gk Amazon cancelled my order. I had to call customer service to get the order restored. They came a few days later.
My order was canceled but they haven’t restored the order
If I want to ask them again what should I do
How did you ask
Great test! Calibrated testing is the way to go.
Thank you. I do my best
Hey youthman I know video is from a year ago. Do you remember ur setting for monolith 15? Just got one and well doesn’t fell like an upgrade from my pb-3000 did u use crossover,gain?
Hey Sergio, unfortunately I do not know the exact settings I was using. But my settings are not necessarily going to be the same settings that you will need in your room. If you have REW and a calibration mic you will be able to see what settings provide the best response in your room which is going to be different than the settings in my room.
Finally! Been waiting for this!!
Monolith has bigger driver, bigger cabinet, and more powerful amp. I'm not sure but I think it has also a bit lighter cone drive made of fiberglass.
All that together make a more tighter and powerful bass.
Both great, but monolith on top.
No replacement for displacement. I think I have read a few places that the monolith 15 is more in line with the PB4000 performance wise which says something about the monolith.
Svs still makes great subwoofers. SVS are not the best bang for your buck at all anymore but they are great products.
I love my pb4000 so I’m gonna get a second one. If price and size weren’t a factor give me dual PSA S72s or a handful of Seaton f18s. For a mere mortal like myself, I’m content with the price/performance of the PB 4000
You are correct. SVS has to increase their prices significantly after moving away from being Internet Direct. If you choose to sell them at Best Buy, they have to get their cut as well
Youthman with that being said I am curious...why did u choose the PB16 ultras for ur subs? Did u get a really good deal on them or is there something about SVS that you just prefer?
There are some pretty amazing/larger driver subs out there that perform better for the same if not less $$, so I’m really curious why you went with the 16 ultras?
How would the Monolith compare to the SVS 4000,16 Ultra series?
I have not heard the PB4000 but the PB16 definitely outperforms it
@@Youthman Ok, good to know. I would think the 4000 could be comparable.
Mono 15 maybe good sub if you get lucky and have no problems. Read on AVS many having problems with sub.
Can you link these problems because I cant find them and all electronic devices can have problems but if it was wide spread it would be easier to find
Testing subs on movie scenes with subs. lol Great video. I'm looking forward to the calibrated mic with REW review.
Thanks! In a previous video comparing the PSA S3611, I mentioned Aquaman pushing the “subwoofer” up. 😂😂😂
How do the HSU Vtf-3 or Vtf-15h compare to these?
I have not reviewed any HSU subwoofers
Hi. Which is better with music/fast transients?
Hi Joel. I have not compared them for music since I am 90% home theater and 10% music.
@@Youthman thanks for the response. Would you describe the speed of transients as better on the Monolith, or not distinguishable for movies? I'm looking for a control and impact comparison, if you have time to get back to me 😊
Hey Youthman! Earlier i've suggested to watch and use Godzilla (2014) as your demo movie for a really low bass.. But boy was i wrong. That new Godzilla: King of Monsters, now theres a movie with LOW bass.. I STRONGLY recommend to check that movie. As a movie it's not that "great" but boy oh boy that low bass throught whole movie... 😆
I have heard that from several people. I might have to check it out
@@Youthman Check it out...you might be surprised how deep "heartbeat" can be... :D
Level sub woofer?
How would you rate the SVS PB 4000 vs the Monolith 15?
I have not heard the PB4000
@@Youthman thank you for your reply. Would you be able to give an opinion based on the specs for both?
Based on specs, the Monolith. Larger driver (more cone surface area to pressurize the room), basically same si3 amp and frequency response and cost less.
@@Youthman thank you!
Tell me. Two monolith 12" or one monolith 15"
Depends on what you are looking for. Monolith 15 should have more output, dual subs can give you smoother free envy response across multiple seating.
Great video. I'm glad you clarified the differences. Because they really aren't in the same category except for price. I own dual pb3000's and they rock in my room. Very tactile, etc. Although, duals are better than one.
I created a poll and asked how I should compare (price or size woofer) and the overwhelming response was price which makes sense because most people’s #1 is budget. They start with how much money am I willing to spend and then they research options within that budget. $1300 Monolith isn’t the same budget as the next highest $1900 PB4000 and most say the Monolith can definitely compete with the PB4000 and cost $600 less.
I am convinced that the reason the pb3000 is the same price as the monolith yet with a smaller driver and less power is because they offer the app, all the ability to change the settings intricately. Also, a person is going to pay for the excellent customer service one of the best warranties in the business, Etc. All of those things add up in the price.
I have no doubt that the monolith is capable of deeper more impactful and tactile base as it should be for the reasons that you mentioned in the video. That doesn't mean the pb3000 is overpriced for the reasons that I just mentioned. As I stated before I have dual pb3000 and they Rock Me duals make a difference.
James Wiens The app doesn’t add that much to the price of the PB3000 as the app is utilized throughout many of their subs so the cost to implement that into the PB3000 is minimal. Part of the cost is a result of their distribution through Big Box stores like Best Buy. When you go that route, you have no choice but to increase your prices.
Remember when SVS entered the market, they quickly began to dominate the space because of their price to performance ratio. Now that price to performance has decreased greatly.
That's a great point! Although I think the quality is still really good that the price increase is not a rip off. Your thoughts?
You got to try out Godzilla the LFE is awesome right from the start of the movie I loved it, oh just ask Shane ha
@john doe Godzilla King Of The Monsters 2019
Brett Spicer had a couple scenes but the bass was neutered
What movie is that
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I cant afford either lol. But I'm happy with my klipsch r12sw
If it meets your needs that’s all that matters
Would be great to get an RTA overlay for these shootouts of the room during playback. Not saying that watching the cone dance isn't fun though :P
Is this something that can be done within REW?
Absolutely, REW has an RTA built in along with db meter. Just HIT that RTA button at the top menu bar in REW for sweet real-time goodness :P
Nice and honest review. Keep it up! Just a note to add up aside from the cabinet volume and bigger woofer size, this is a battle between an 800 watt and 1000 watt sub. It's like comparing PB1000 to PB2000 with 200 watt more power from PB2000 and a larger woofer size.
I considered mentioning the wattage difference but it really is insignificant when you consider it takes double the power to achieve a 3dB Gain in volume so you wouldn’t hear a difference between a 800w and a 1000w amp.
Will you give rythmik subs a try?
I have reached out to them but have not received a reply