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Subwoofers

SVS SB16-Ultra & PB16-Ultra Subwoofers
(February/March 2017 print) SVS created a pair of powerful and deep- reaching siblings in these new 16-inch sealed (SB16-Ultra) and ported (PB16-Ultra) behemoths—not to mention a great value among high-end state-of-the-art subwoofers. SB16-Ultra, $2,000; PB16-Ultra, $2,500, svsound.com

XTZ SUB 1X12 Subwoofer
(May print) Reviewed as the low-end anchor of Swedish manufacturer XTZ’s Cinema M6 theater kit, this 12-inch, slot-ported sub was a superb and dynamic performer that stood out in an otherwise excellent system. $1,099, xtzsound.us

RSL Speakers Speedwoofer 10S Subwoofer
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