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SVS Sound SB16 Subwoofer (Active / Powered) Selling with IsoAcoustics Aperta Sub XL sub isolation stand.    This sealed sub is an absolute monster!  Massive 16 inch driver, sounds great music and amazing with movies. SB16-Ultra features a massive 16" Ultra driver with astonishing 8" edge wound voice coil, a stunningly powerful 1,500 watts continuous, 5,000+ watts peak power Sledge amplifier with fully discrete MOSFET output and an innovative subwoofer control and DSP smartphone app with custom presets for precise tuning. The ultimate sealed box subwoofer.   Just download the SVS app, and it's

Our Thoughts RADAR AI

This is a buyer’s market for this category, and at A$2,700 the ask lands well below the A$2,889–A$2,964 recent-comparable band, so it reads as a genuine bargain rather than just “reasonable.” Against that local benchmark, there’s clear room for a buyer to move quickly without feeling over the top.

The SB16 is well regarded for deep, controlled bass and enough output to anchor serious two-channel or home-theatre systems without getting woolly. If the unit is clean, comes with the original remote/app control and has no amplifier or driver issues, this is the sort of sub that can be a long-term keeper. I’d mainly verify age, cosmetic condition, and that all functions work properly, but at this price it looks like a strong buy.

Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.

About SVS Sound

SVS Sound emerged in 1998 from a garage in Youngstown, Ohio, founded by a team of passionate audio engineers frustrated with overpriced, underwhelming subwoofers. Headquartered in the U.S., the brand disrupted the market by selling high-quality subs directly to consumers online, bypassing traditional retail markups while leveraging American manufacturing and cutting-edge engineering. This direct-to-consumer model, combined with rigorous testing, quickly established SVS as a force in affordable performance audio.

The company specializes in subwoofers, which remain its cornerstone with five dedicated lines from the entry-level 1000 series to the flagship Ultra series, but has expanded into full-range speakers, wireless audio devices, and cables. Under President and CEO Gary Yacoubian, SVS delivers sophisticated technology and immersive sound across home theater and hi-fi categories, prioritizing precision drivers, advanced amplification, and real-world optimization without venturing into amplifiers, turntables, DACs, or headphones.

SVS holds a commanding position as the world's top subwoofer brand and a leading "bang-for-the-buck" speaker maker, blending reference-level performance with mid-tier pricing to appeal to discerning buyers seeking high-end results on a budget. No longer just a niche disruptor, it boasts global reach through online and retail channels, earning acclaim for democratizing exceptional audio.

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