AV Receiver Reviews

Subwoofer: PB10-NSD
Connections: Line-level, mono
Enclosure Type: Vented
Woofer (size in inches, type): 10, polypropylene cone
Power Rating (watts): 300, BASH
Crossover Bypass: No
Available Finishes: Black, White, Silver
Dimensions (H x W x D, inches): 19 x 15 x 21
Weight (pounds): 60
Price: $429

These listings are based on the manufacturer's stated specs; the HT Labs box below indicates the gear's performance on our test bench.

Speaker: SBS-01
Type: Two-way, monitor
Tweeter (size in inches, type): 1, silk dome
Woofer (size in inches, type): 5.25, polypropylene cone (1)
Nominal Impedance (ohms): 8
Recommended Amp Power (watts): 20–120
Available Finishes: Black, White, Silver
Dimensions (H x W x D, inches): 12 x 7 x 9.5
Weight (pounds): 11
Price: $225/pair

Speaker: SCS-01
Type: Two-way, center
Tweeter (size in inches, type): 1, silk dome
Woofer (size in inches, type): 5.25, polypropylene cone (2)
Nominal Impedance (ohms): 8
Recommended Amp Power (watts): 20–120
Available Finishes: Black, White, Silver
Dimensions (H x W x D, inches): 7 x 20 x 8.5
Weight (pounds): 19
Price: $185

Ratings: SVS SBS-01 Speaker System

Build Quality: 94 Good
• Enclosure avoids sharp lines at sides
• Nice rough-matte finish beats vinyl woodgrain

Value: 96 Excellent
• An outstanding buy at the $1,000 price point
• Perfect storm of materials, performance, and price

Features: 94 Good
• That's a big sub. No, seriously, that's a big sub
• Sweet silk-dome tweeter

Performance: 97 Excellent
• Well-balanced, smooth, versatile
• Sub plays deep, dovetails seamlessly with monitors

Ergonomics: 88 Average
• Dual threaded inserts, keyhole, cradle for center
• Understated good looks grow on you over time

Overall Rating: 95 Excellent
SVS hits the psychologically significant $1,000 price point with an outstanding package, including a well-balanced monitor and monster sub. They combine subdued good looks with performance that's worthy of a great amp and a listener with high standards.

General Information
SVS SBS-01 Speaker System
$999/5.1-channel set
SBS-01 Monitor Speaker, $225/pair
SCS-01 Center-Channel Speaker, $185
PB10-NSD Subwoofer, $429
SVS
(877) 626-5623
www.svsound.com