The Official SVS Subwoofer Owners Thread - Page 477 - Blu-ray Forum

AlabamaBoy · 02-10-2011, 12:16 PM

Maybe y'all can help me out. My twins, PB-12's 1 & 2, will be delivered on Monday. I noticed a few of you place them on Auralex risers. Why? If I'm placing the subs on carpet are the risers needed (or helpful)? If so, can someone attach a trustworthy site (link) so I can purchase them? And is there a specific size to match the PB-12's?

Sorry for all the questions, I've always had tiny sealed subs, and I'm a little overwhelmed.

thanks - Bama!!

HAMP · 02-10-2011, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by AlabamaBoy

Maybe y'all can help me out. My twins, PB-12's 1 & 2, will be delivered on Monday. I noticed a few of you place them on Auralex risers. Why? If I'm placing the subs on carpet are the risers needed (or helpful)? If so, can someone attach a trustworthy site (link) so I can purchase them? And is there a specific size to match the PB-12's?

Sorry for all the questions, I've always had tiny sealed subs, and I'm a little overwhelmed.

thanks - Bama!!

I bought mine before I knew what I was going to put my subs on. I currently have them on a riser, which is on carpet and in the basement on concrete. I don't think they were need, since the bottom is concrete.

I'm sure other can tell you alot more then I can.

Fors* · 02-10-2011, 12:30 PM

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Originally Posted by AlabamaBoy

Maybe y'all can help me out. My twins, PB-12's 1 & 2, will be delivered on Monday. I noticed a few of you place them on Auralex risers. Why? If I'm placing the subs on carpet are the risers needed (or helpful)? If so, can someone attach a trustworthy site (link) so I can purchase them? And is there a specific size to match the PB-12's?

Sorry for all the questions, I've always had tiny sealed subs, and I'm a little overwhelmed.

thanks - Bama!!

Raising the sub works a lot like when moving the sub around the room. Instead of dealing with horizontal modes when placing it in a different location, raising it deals with vertical modes. It can all be better explained here in Big Daddy's sticky on subrisers starting in post #2.

https://forum.blu-ray.com/subwoofers...risers-80.html

As far as a pre-made riser, most people get the Auralex Gramma. Here is a link to one at Amazon for $49.99, which is a fair prcie for it and is big enough for your PB12's.

http://www.amazon.com/Auralex-GRAMMA.../dp/B0002D0B4U

HAMP · 02-10-2011, 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Fors*

As far as a pre-made riser, most people get the Auralex Gramma. Here is a link to one at Amazon for $49.99, which is a fair prcie for it and is big enough for your PB12's.

http://www.amazon.com/Auralex-GRAMMA.../dp/B0002D0B4U

Wait, is he getting the PB-12 plus or the PB12nsd ?

Come to think of it, it doesn't matter, he has to get the 'great gramma'
http://www.amazon.com/Auralex-GREAT-...7345057&sr=1-1

I think I may have a link that is a little cheaper, gotta find it.

Fors* · 02-10-2011, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by HAMP

Wait, is he getting the PB-12 plus or the PB12nsd ?

Come to think of it, it doesn't matter, he has to get the 'great gramma'
http://www.amazon.com/Auralex-GREAT-...7345057&sr=1-1

I think I may have a link that is a little cheaper, gotta find it.

I interpreted it as the NSD since he only typed "PB12's"........I just don't believe the lack of 2 X 3 inches in the Gramma are worth it to upgrade to the much higher price for the Great Gramma to fit the PB12-NSD's....

Gramma - 23 X 15
SVS PB12's - 25 X 18

AlabamaBoy · 02-10-2011, 12:46 PM

Sorry guys, that was for the PB-12 pluses. Looks like I have some reading to do. Thanks for the quick responses, listening in for the past few weeks has really helped!!

Fors* · 02-10-2011, 12:48 PM

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Originally Posted by AlabamaBoy

Sorry guys, that was for the PB-12 pluses. Looks like I have some reading to do. Thanks for the quick responses, listening in for the past few weeks has really helped!!

Then Hamp is right.....you'll need the Great Gramma, but I wouldn't pay $99.99 for it as it is on Amazon right now.....Hamp will find a better price for you.

As a matter of fact, here is a link for one at only $64.35....now that is a great price for one.....

http://www.studiogears.com/auralex_g...57794_prd1.htm

Personally, I would at least look at the stikcy I provided, as you should think about building your own, they are quite easy, as I made both of mine.

HAMP · 02-10-2011, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Fors*

Then Hamp is right.....you'll need the Great Gramma, but I wouldn't pay $99.99 for it as it is on Amazon right now.....Hamp will find a better price for you.

As a matter of fact, here is a link for one at only $64.35....now that is a great price for one.....

http://www.studiogears.com/auralex_g...57794_prd1.htm

Personally, I would at least look at the stikcy I provided, as you should think about building your own, they are quite easy, as I made both of mine.

Actually you’re correct Fors*... and also at the $64.35 for a great gramma is a great price.

Reason I say your right, is the feet or spikes on the Plus will be within the size of the regular gramma. I didn't know this when I bought my mine. I went by the box size and not the spike measurements.

Fors* · 02-10-2011, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by HAMP

Actually you’re correct Fors*... and also at the $64.35 for a great gramma is a great price.

Reason I say your right, is the feet or spikes on the Plus will be within the size of the regular gramma. I didn't know this when I bought my mine. I went by the box size and not the spike measurements.

Either way, we were both sort of correct. I would still think of making them, as you can easily do it for under $50 each. What money you save = a new blu or 2.

Morrissey · 02-10-2011, 01:10 PM

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Either way, we were both sort of correct. I would still think of making them, as you can easily do it for under $50 each. What money you save = a new blu or 2.

Agreed...I didn't build my own risers but PTPlayers built mine and it was very easy watching him do it.
He just used the foam from the SVS packaging so don't through that stuff out AlabamaBoy.

stiffy12 · 02-10-2011, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Morrissey

Agreed...I didn't build my own risers but PTPlayers built mine and it was very easy watching him do it.
He just used the foam from the SVS packaging so don't through that stuff out AlabamaBoy.

Thats what I did to.... Let me tell you the riser works really well

:roc k:

HAMP · 02-10-2011, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Morrissey

Agreed...I didn't build my own risers but PTPlayers built mine and it was very easy watching him do it.
He just used the foam from the SVS packaging so don't through that stuff out AlabamaBoy.

I'm sure it was.... lol

Fors* · 02-10-2011, 01:18 PM

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I'm sure it was.... lol

stiffy12 · 02-10-2011, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by HAMP

I'm sure it was.... lol

Slickman · 02-10-2011, 02:08 PM

I just went and got an SPL meter, and now I wait for my sub to arrive.

stiffy12 · 02-10-2011, 02:10 PM

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i just went and got an apl, and now i wait for my sub to arrive.

nice..........

Morrissey · 02-10-2011, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by HAMP

I'm sure it was.... lol

I was wondering when someone was going to pick up on that.

HAMP · 02-10-2011, 02:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Slickman

I just went and got an APL, and now I wait for my sub to arrive.

What is an APL?

Fors* · 02-10-2011, 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by HAMP

What is an APL?

OK, now that you brought it up, I was thinking he meant SPL.......

HAMP · 02-10-2011, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Fors*

OK, now that you brought it up, I was thinking he meant SPL.......

I was thinking that, but I just want to make sure.

02-10-2011, 02:08 PM	#9535
Slickman Active Member Member since:Jan 2011 Blu-ray collection:58	I just went and got an SPL meter, and now I wait for my sub to arrive. Last edited by Slickman; 02-10-2011 at 02:54 PM.

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02-10-2011, 12:16 PM	#9521
AlabamaBoy Active Member Member since:Dec 2008 Home Theater Gallery:1	Maybe y'all can help me out. My twins, PB-12's 1 & 2, will be delivered on Monday. I noticed a few of you place them on Auralex risers. Why? If I'm placing the subs on carpet are the risers needed (or helpful)? If so, can someone attach a trustworthy site (link) so I can purchase them? And is there a specific size to match the PB-12's? Sorry for all the questions, I've always had tiny sealed subs, and I'm a little overwhelmed. thanks - Bama!!

02-10-2011, 12:46 PM	#9526
AlabamaBoy Active Member Member since:Dec 2008 Home Theater Gallery:1	Sorry guys, that was for the PB-12 pluses. Looks like I have some reading to do. Thanks for the quick responses, listening in for the past few weeks has really helped!!

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