Video: Towers WITH subwoofers? WHY?! SVS Ultra Towers?

Why get big towers if you have subwoofers? Isn't it a waste? Here are my thoughts and experience on it... Vv Click "SHOW MORE" vV

My affiliate link for the Ultra Towers: https://sub101.link/UltraTower

"The List": http://www.subwoofer101.com/best-subwoofers/

I had several videos in line that I wanted to shoot before this one, but this topic just came up and smacked me across the face.

To be clear, I didn't expect these to sound bad or anything, I just didn't expect them to sound THIS good. I would have put in the request MUCH sooner, had I known!

I went from my Definitive Technology SM450 to older Paradigm Signature 80 V2 (not the highest reviewed Paradigm tower) and remember not noticing a dramatic improvement.

The Ultra Towers are still in their break-in period, and they're starting to get their "forever sound". Just like every SVS loudspeaker, they sound a little "uptight" when you first get them, but after 1-4 weeks they relax and really sing.

Generally, I would reserve these for the higher end subwoofers, like the 12 Plus, 4000 series, and 16 Ultra series. That said, the PB-2000's would fill in the bottom end beautifully. Even the PB-1000's would do the trick, but the PB-2000's would be more "appropriate".

To be certain, I would still run dual subwoofers. If there was an SVS speaker I would run without subs, this would be it, but for the same money, dual PB-2000's (https://sub101.link/PB-2000) and 2 Prime Bookshelf (http://sub101.link/PrimeBook) would be my choice, and I would do my best to use the 1 year trade up.

Bass is my priority to get "full range" sound. Without good bass, I feel that the sound is just anemic, no matter how awesome your loudspeakers are.

Here's a breakdown of how I would budget for subwoofers at various price points:

$500-1,000 budget? Dual PB-1000's. The PB-2000 goes deeper, has more power, etc..., but a single won't have the realism that dual PB-1000's provide. This was a major realization on this channel, and I think it's REALLY important to go dual. https://sub101.link/PB-1000

$1,500-2,000 budget? Dual PB-2000's. The PB-4000 is INSANELY good, but duals will give you a more complete and full sound. I preferred dual PB-2000's over a SINGLE PB-16 Ultra!

Duals vs duals, it's no contest, the PB-4000's or 16 Ultra will dominate the PB-2000's, but 2 vs 1 within the ported SVS line, duals win. https://sub101.link/PB-2000

$2,000-3,000 budget? Dual PB-12 Plus. https://sub101.link/PB-12Plus

$4,000 budget? Dual PB-4000's, outstanding output and realism, second only to PB-16 Ultras. https://sub101.link/PB-4000

$5,000 budget? Dual PB-16 Ultras, easily the best bass I've heard to date! https://sub101.link/PB-16Ultra

Taking advantage of the 1-year trade up to upgrade is something you can do if you go factory direct. I'd rather have duals now than 6-12 months with a single.

For more on the RV Project (my original channel, being converted):

https://www.youtube.com/thundertravels

Current System setup below

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Here is the setup at the time of upload:

Amplifier Denon X6200W: http://amzn.to/2fbCbGx

Tried the Marantz, loved it except for the portal display, preferred the overall sound: http://amzn.to/2eKf9SI

Provided on a demo basis by SVS:

Bookshelf: https://sub101.link/UltraBook

Surrounds: https://sub101.link/Satellite

Atmos/DTS:X/Auro 3D height effect speakers: https://sub101.link/Elevation

Center: https://sub101.link/UltraCenter

Dual PB-4000's! https://sub101.link/PB-4000

SVS Soundpath Subwoofer Isolation System: https://sub101.link/Isolation

Speaker wire:

https://sub101.link/SP1SpeakerCable

https://sub101.link/UltraSpeakerCable

Subwoofer cable: https://sub101.link/RCA

LG 4K 3D that I replaced previous Vizio with a Square Trade type warranty. Love the LG, some issues aside. Going through Amazon means you can get a decently priced 5 year warranty (strongly recommend for TV's and AVR's)

http://amzn.to/2p8Gl69

Sony UDP-X800 4K Player: http://amzn.to/2tRRieQ

U-Turn Orbit Pus Turntable: http://amzn.to/2uLrdvi

Measurement Mic for use with Room EQ Wizard:

http://amzn.to/2hb6Nsz

Room EQ Wizard (free, donations encouraged for the guy that created it-not me):

http://www.roomeqwizard.com/

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