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12-02-2004, 01:01 PM
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SVS PB10-ISD or KSW-12
Hi,
I need to decide whether to keep the KSW-12 I have or get the PB10-ISD. The PB10 will be $150 more so is it worth it to upgrade? My receiver is Yamaha HTR-5790 so I think it has the crossover settings needed by PB10. Will the PB10 out perform KSW-12? KSW-12 also has BASH amplifier, however it's rated at 105 continous while the PB10 is 300. The PB10 is 10" and the KSW-12 is 12"  so does the size of subwoofer matter? The room size is 20x12.
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12-02-2004, 01:13 PM
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The KSW-12 is almost universally acknowledged as a boom box with no real bottom end. The PB10-ISD will be worlds better......
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12-02-2004, 02:37 PM
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I think the only real decision you have there is what color PB-10 to get 
"The trouble with the world is not that people know too little, but that they know so many things that ain't so." - Mark Twain
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12-02-2004, 04:02 PM
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The room size is 20x12.
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In that size room, the PB10-ISD would be great! You would have plenty of headroom if the ceiling isn't 40' high. The PB10-ISD can perform incredibly well in a room much larger. In comparing the 10-ISD to the KSW-12 in extension and sound> I would think you would find the SVS much more pleasurable and very much worth the effort/$$..
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12-02-2004, 04:37 PM
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I had a KSW-15. The KSW series of subs aren't good.
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12-02-2004, 06:18 PM
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My room is 19x20 and the PB-10 does quite well.
"The trouble with the world is not that people know too little, but that they know so many things that ain't so." - Mark Twain
HT: Marantz SR-8300, MA500 monoblocks x 2, 5X GR Research A/V-2s, Adire Audio Tempest sub, Denon 2900, Oppo 980H, Toshiba HD-A2, RC2000MkII remote, Panamax 5100, Panamax Max2 sub, Slim PS2, PS3 60G + 320G USB
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12-02-2004, 08:49 PM
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I tried the KSW in my HT for about 4 hours. To me it sounded like my head was in a bass drum the morning after drinking. It was boomy and seem to produce one frequency.
You will definitely get more bass and appreciation from the SvS.
Scott
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12-02-2004, 09:36 PM
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When I hear the KSW-12 at Best Buy, my ears almost prefer the KSW-10 when it comes to music. The KSW-12 is way too boomy - as the others have stated. Didn't have any "demo" experience by checking the subs out with home theater, so I can't comment on its abilities there.
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12-03-2004, 03:13 AM
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Allright. I returned the KSW-12 to best buy. Now that I don't have a sub...I'm thinking if it's worth to buy 20-39 PCi instead of the PB10. So many choices!! I was trying to compare the performance charts for the two subs but SVS has different comparison. box subs have SPL vs Freq. with dB in positive ratings while PCi series have negative dB ratings. How is one suppose to compare the two subs with this information? Is 20-39 PCi an overkill? Thanks again for the replies.
- Himanshu
BTW, off topic but I just tried the monster component cables($80.00) vs. the cable that came with DVD player. There was no difference whatsoever. Monster=marketing hype. Now I truly believe that statement. Just my 2 cents...you can have your own opinion |
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