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Compared with buying a new flagship ported sub at this price, €1,999 for a PB-16 Ultra is strong value if the unit is healthy. The original ported model launched at about €2,299 equivalent in the U.S. market, so this asking price sits below typical new pricing and is in the fair-to-good used zone rather than feeling ambitious.

What you’re paying for is sheer output: a 16-inch driver, 1,500 W RMS / 5,000+ W peak amplification, and the kind of deep bass and headroom that made this a reference-tier home-theater sub. If it’s complete, unmodified, and the amp/front panel are solid, this is a very worthwhile buy for someone who wants serious infrasonic punch without stepping up to a far pricier modern replacement.

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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