Anybody receive their NEW NSD or 12.3 plus drivers from SVS yet [Archive]

Hvrnaut

07-13-2006, 12:30 PM

Waiting...very impatiently.
Thought I might use this thread to check interest in purchasing my old driver. Will be coming out of a three year old PB1-ISD (name change to the PB12-ISD followed soon after my purchase). Let me know.

wingnut4772

07-13-2006, 12:46 PM

Do these go on the PB 12 Ultra/2 also? What's the difference?

ohskigod

07-13-2006, 01:32 PM

I think they are talking about the improved drivers for the old ISD and plus drivers. you Ultra drivers have no improved model (probably because they really dont need it) good god, you actually want more bass? sheeesh :D

wingnut4772

07-13-2006, 01:40 PM

dkg999

07-13-2006, 02:22 PM

Contacted SVS a couple of weeks ago and got the same info. that they would be shipping mid-July. I haven't rec'd mine yet.

RSTERN

07-13-2006, 06:01 PM

Just got off the phone with SVS and they said mine should go tomorrow(12.3). Will be waiting on email shipping info.
Rob

BIZILL

07-13-2006, 06:50 PM

i mailed them last week and they said they'd ship in two business days (monday) and mine would follow within a few days. so, any second now. they also told me they'd furnish me with a tracking number. one of my old 12.2's is going into a custom box for my truck. 4 ohms each they told me. perfecto.

tonkovich

07-16-2006, 10:39 PM

My NSD driver arrived on Friday, but I must have been one of the very first persons to order it (ordered within hours after the purchase link was posted). If anybody with a PB1-ISD (or PB12-ISD as it is now called) is thinking about upgrading, I would definitely recommend it, especially if you listen to a lot of music. This new driver seems to produce midbass much better than the ISD did while retaining all of the thunderous low end bass. Incidentally, if anyone is interested in purchasing a used ISD driver, I've got mine up for sale on eBay right now.

Vr3MxStyler2k3

07-16-2006, 10:47 PM

Yeah see...

I would of bought it... if you like, you know- didnt put it on EBay.

Punk.

sucks2beme

07-16-2006, 11:19 PM

Yeah see...

I would of bought it... if you like, you know- didnt put it on EBay.

Punk.

Be patient, young man. There will be a slew of them for sale shortly!

Vr3MxStyler2k3

07-16-2006, 11:29 PM

I know...

I was being a jerk to him for trying to offer an his ebay item on here. Lame.

Im trying to decide if I want to upgrade mine or just go ahead and save up for a bigger/badder SVS...

If someone wants to offer one HERE***, let me know...

tonkovich

07-17-2006, 01:39 AM

Whoa, sorry Vr3MxStyler2k3. I didn’t realize selling stuff on eBay was such a crime! Anyway, there is only one bid on it so far for $50 so if no one else takes an interest it is still a good deal. Besides, the main purpose of my post was to inform the group that the drivers have indeed started to ship. Sheesh.

Vr3MxStyler2k3

07-17-2006, 02:06 AM

Im sorry.

:(

I didnt mean to offend you.

sucks2beme

07-17-2006, 09:02 AM

At 16 posts, I don't believe Tonkovich can post for sale here. Tonkovich, it's
tradional here to offer first crack at a good deal to other Polkies. A lot of folks here have traded the same stuff back and forth several times as they progress in the hobby. Get that post count up there!

For anyone that has the new driver coming, or has that DIY project needing
a good woof, let the trading begin!

tonkovich

07-17-2006, 11:29 AM

Fair enough, sucks2beme. Yours is the voice of reason. I should not have mentioned selling anything considering my tiny post count here, the majority of which came two years ago when the members (Dr. Spec in particular-does he still post here?) first got me interested in SVS. And thanks for the apology Vr3MxStyler2k3, now that I think about it, you were probably right to be upset. To change the subject, I wouldn’t mind hearing from other NSD upgraders. Do you guys agree that it is a noticeably improved driver, especially in the midbass frequencies?

halo

07-17-2006, 11:59 AM

My NSD shipped Friday. It'll be here tomorrow. What're you offering Trey? Send me a pm bro. I know I was one of the first people to order the upgrade :) ;)

Vr3MxStyler2k3

07-17-2006, 07:50 PM

The question is...

What do you want to get out of it.

halo

07-17-2006, 10:02 PM

In my best Dr. Evil voice..."One Million dollars" (holding pinky to lip). ;) :p Make me a fair offer in a pm Trey. Then we can start to haggle :D

Vr3MxStyler2k3

07-17-2006, 10:03 PM

haha... whats your email man?

First off, I want to know what you guys think of the new woofers vs. the old ones? From there we'll decide how interested I really am.

I have my sites set on a pair of PC+ 20-39 - however, two of these PCi drivers would make for a fun DIY project...

But yeah, give me your email and an impression on the new driver and Ill work with you from there.

halo

07-17-2006, 10:08 PM

email on da way to ya Trey. Is this the correct address: Vr3mxdmicblce2k7@Gmail.com

Vr3MxStyler2k3

07-17-2006, 10:36 PM

yes and received.

Hvrnaut

07-17-2006, 11:51 PM

Hey everyone! Check my earlier post (#5) I am absolutely going to sell my old driver when the new one arrives. If anyone is interested, let me know!

Nice to hear the upgrade is going to improve the sound on my PB1. It is a fantastic sub, and if anyone remembers the "granite" color which was offered a few years ago, it looks fantastic with my mix of black and silver gear! Great sub!

wallstreet

07-18-2006, 12:21 AM

I've had mine in my new 25-31 for several months now. Y'all are in for a treat. New releases that will rattle the walls...Underworld - Evolution. A totally rocking bass heavy movie that deserves reference level audio. I effin jumped up and cheered Polk audio and SVS after watching this bad boy.

dipiazza

07-20-2006, 12:19 PM

Got my NSD a few days ago. have yet to install it. Should be fun!

Grimster74

07-20-2006, 02:47 PM

My replacement 12.3's should ship the first part of this coming week according to Erik. Then I begin the DIY sub with the 12.1's for upstairs.

BIZILL

07-20-2006, 03:41 PM

Got my NSD a few days ago. have yet to install it. Should be fun!
get some install pics, por favor. mine ships next week, according to erik.

Holydoc

07-20-2006, 07:19 PM

How did you find out that your replacement drives were on the way? Did you contact Outlaw and ask status or did you just receive an email about the status without having to be proactive?

BIZILL

07-20-2006, 08:04 PM

contacted "SVS" via email. i don't own any "outlaw" products.:rolleyes:

dipiazza

07-20-2006, 08:20 PM

contacted "SVS" via email. i don't own any "outlaw" products.

haha.

Just posted picks in a new thread. I recived tracking info in my e-mail when it was sent.

schwarcw

07-21-2006, 12:32 AM

Still waiting on mine:( I haven't contacted SVS.

halo

07-21-2006, 01:12 AM

I recived tracking info in my e-mail when it was sent.Me too. I also received a phone call from UPS/QuantumView to tell me that I needed to be home to sign for the thing.

jdhdiggs

07-28-2006, 02:33 PM

Still waiting here as well

schwarcw

07-28-2006, 04:29 PM

I sent an email to Erik yesterday. He said they are very busy filling these order and building new subs with these driver. He told me mine would go out next Friday. It seems Friday is the day they ship these driver upgrade orders. He also said they would send an email with tracking information.

I place my order on May 24, if any of you want a reference point for your order.

Memphis

07-29-2006, 12:29 AM

schwarcw

07-29-2006, 01:01 AM

Welcome to the Club Polk Forums Memphis!

Thanks for the reference date on your SVS order. I suspect Erik must be getting a lot of email.

joeparaski

07-29-2006, 01:07 AM

I got mine yesterday. I haven't opened the box yet, but that is one HEAVY box!

Memphis

07-29-2006, 01:07 AM

Thanks, schwarcw. I'll keep you posted on what Erik says. I sure hope the upgrade is worth all the anticipation and waiting.

Memphis

07-29-2006, 01:13 AM

Congrats on your shipment, joeparaski! I don't think I could wait. I'd have ripped that box opened and installed them pups by now.

schwarcw

07-29-2006, 01:13 AM

Joe,

Do you remember when you ordered yours?

schwarcw

07-29-2006, 01:15 AM

Thanks, schwarcw. I'll keep you posted on what Erik says. I sure hope the upgrade is worth all the anticipation and waiting.

The feedback here has been positive. Deeper, faster, more efficient. For the $95 with shipping, you can't go wrong!

Memphis

07-29-2006, 02:10 AM

I just got a reply from Erik. He sent my shipment notification to me. He thought I had already received the notification. It seems they may have a problem with the notification process. I definately did not get it via email until he sent it with the last email. Anyway, my 12.3's are enroute and will be delivered on Aug-1 according to the tracking info.
Schwarcw, you may want to email Erik and inquire on your order. Your's could be on the way too, since you ordered only 3 days after me. I think they are shipping on Fridays.

schwarcw

07-29-2006, 02:12 AM

Thanks Memphis! I exchanged emails with Erik yesterday. He said mine would go next Friday. We'll see:confused:

halo

07-29-2006, 01:40 PM

Got mine a couple of days after my last post. It's a definite improvement over the ISD. Even my wife can tell the difference. More bass where there didn't seem to be bass before (mid-bass), plays louder, and clearer - not as muddy / boomy. Didn't give up anything either, it still shakes the shite out of everything. It may be more musical but I haven't given it a thorough test in that regard and I don't see it happening anytime soon.

MattN03

07-29-2006, 03:16 PM

Just joined the forum today. First post!

Ordered 2 12.3's on May 21st. I have emailed Erik a few times over the last 2 weeks, and he says mine will probably ship on Friday. It's been two Fridays and no shipment notification yet. I emailed him again today. I guess the demand is more than they anticipated.

Welcome Memphis! I'm just up the road from you in Walls :) We'll have to have a Polk/SVS day with some of the other local Memphis folk ;)

Holydoc

07-30-2006, 11:49 AM

Due in on the first for my new 12.3. Next is off to the polk classified area for the replaced driver.

joeparaski

07-30-2006, 12:46 PM

Joe,

Do you remember when you ordered yours?

I don't remember the exact date but it was pretty early on when it was announced in another post. I believe it's been over one month.

Joe

joeparaski

07-30-2006, 12:49 PM

Congrats on your shipment, joeparaski! I don't think I could wait. I'd have ripped that box opened and installed them pups by now.

Ahhh, patience my good man patience. In my situation it's because I've got too much going on at the same time. Once everything is in its final position, then I'll start making changes and install the upgrades one at a time so I can hear and enjoy each improvement as it happens.

Joe

wingnut4772

07-30-2006, 01:22 PM

Someone from SVS told me that the PB12 Plus/2 is almost as good as the Ultra/2 because of the new drivers! Aaarrgghh! I spent $2200.00 on my Ultra!

Vr3MxStyler2k3

07-30-2006, 01:42 PM

I imagine, before long...

There will be a new Ultra driver. Dont worry...

The + and ISD drivers that were replaced were awesome drivers and SVS improved upon them. And even though the 50 pound beast of a woofer Ultra is awesome... its possible to upgrade it...

One thing that comes to mind is even more excursion... 3" instead of 2"

Meeks32

07-30-2006, 04:26 PM

The new ultra driver wont fit into the old boxes. Ron pretty much said the new driver wont be a 12".

Grimster74

07-31-2006, 02:52 PM

Well, just received word that my new 12.3's will be here Wednesday, August 2nd. Now all I have to do is get my new 990/7700 combo inn before the weekend and I won't be leaving the basement.

BIZILL

07-31-2006, 06:55 PM

my two 12.3's will be here thursday. yeeehaawww! my sis is spending the night from cali for only the night. yes, the night i get my puppies. i'll make some time for her. hey, she can help me move that big 'ole pb12-plus/2 box onto the carpet and then move it back!!!

Memphis

08-01-2006, 12:32 AM

Matt, got your message. Since I'm new, I need 10 posts before it will let me reply. I'll get back with you.
My two 12.3's will be here tomorrow (Tuesday)! Hopefully I will get them installed without messing up anything. I may need a forklift to lift this thing while I change them.

MattN03

08-01-2006, 12:48 AM

malikarshad

08-01-2006, 04:15 PM

Mine are coming on Aug 02.
Let's see how the installation goes.

Grimster74

08-01-2006, 04:19 PM

Sweet, not only are my 12.3's going to be here tomorrow but my Outlaw 990 will be here also. Then Friday I will be taking delivery of the Outlaw 7700 along with my Signal Cable, Balanced XLR cables. So glad the wife has to work Saturday.

jdhdiggs

08-01-2006, 05:15 PM

Got mine, and was a little underwhelmed by the size... It is the 12.3 but for some reason I was expecting it to be a bit larger than it was.

SCompRacer

08-01-2006, 07:43 PM

I ordered 05/21 and got it yesterday, 07/31. Using Darla taps the tank from Finding Nemo, the new woofer seems to make some things vibrate more noticably, like the access panel for the fireplace. I don't have the time to recalibrate but did dial it down -2 for now.

The old woofer has spade connectors, the replacement has spring loaded push-lock connectors.

hljones821

08-01-2006, 09:25 PM

I recieved my NSD on Thursday, it sounds lighter and quicker on music but I put on "War of the Worlds" and I could feel the shock waves go through me with my 25-31PCi.

Holydoc

08-01-2006, 11:31 PM

I received my 12.3 upgrade today. I have installed it and will be placing the original driver in the classified section for any Polkies that would like to build or upgrade their sub.

My calibrations showed it a decimal or so louder than the original. Of course this is without any breakin time. I will post more as I exercise the new woofer a bit.

Memphis

08-02-2006, 12:39 AM

Grimster74

08-02-2006, 03:41 PM

Just received my 12.3's along with my new Outlaw 990. It's going to be an interesting weekend.

Grimster74

08-02-2006, 05:55 PM

New drivers are installed. Will post pics shortly.

Grimster74

08-02-2006, 07:32 PM

Okay, here are some pics. Had to resize them so I hope they are not too small.

Grimster74

08-02-2006, 07:34 PM

The new 12.3's are not are pretty as the 12.1 but the 12.3 sound DAMUM GOOD from what little I heard them.

BIZILL

08-02-2006, 07:54 PM

grim, can you test the impedence of one of the subs? they told me about 4 ohms each sub. i'll be building a custom box soon enough for my truck.

i can't wait until tomorrow when mine come in.

malikarshad

08-03-2006, 01:58 PM

I got mine a yesterday and I had issue aligning the holes for the new woofer on the amp side :( . I spent almost 30 mins struggling to place it. The woofer on the farthest side of the amp was fine. Apart from this issue the installation went fine.
Played U-571 depth charge right after that and did not find much difference but again I did not calibrate it.
Will have to spent more time on it to feel the difference.
Has somebody thought of doing a DIY project with the spare woofers? I'm very much interested doing it myself but would need some help designing the correct box for it.
Let us know if somebody has attempted it.

BIZILL

08-04-2006, 12:21 PM

my old 12.2's weigh in at 17.5 lbs and the new 12.3's weigh in at 19 lbs. don't know if i heard a difference or not. they need to break in and i didn't have time to sit down and compare old vs. new as i had to repair a leaking roof. damn my priorities suck ass. but at least now i have a nice speaker to work with in making a box for my truck. i'll pit this svs 12.2 up against my jl audio's any day.

schwarcw

08-05-2006, 12:04 AM

I received an email today with my tracking info. Ordered on 5/24. Should be here Monday. Their factory is only 65 miles away.

sucks2beme

08-05-2006, 12:23 AM

I got an E-mail today that they are due for delivery next Wenesday.
Mine was ordered first part of june.

scornful

08-05-2006, 04:08 PM

My woofers will be here Monday. I'll try to get them installed some time this week. I'm interested in interior box dimesions, port lengths, etc if anyone has them available. I have a pair of 20-39+'s and can share dimensionals if you're interested.

schwarcw

08-08-2006, 10:53 PM

Received my NSD driver yesterday. Nice improvement. More musical and efficient. well worth the $75 upgrade. I hihgly recommend it. Had a little trobule removing the long screw holding the base into the bottom of the unit. I stripped the nut and had to glue the rubber space separating the base of the unit from the floor plate. I use some glue and an oak dowel pi to secrue in down. Drilling and using an easy out to revoce the stripped bolt would have been a nightmare.

Anyone have suggestions on how to mount spikes on to the bottom of the floor plate. It seems like drilling and mounting spike into the plastice base would be the best alternative. /the glued on hald dome supplied by SVS are a quality improvement they should incorporate into a new design. At least provide an easy option for installin spike. I few picture of my install. The NSD drive is on the right, a picture of the Bash amp and the inside of the PB-q=12 cabinent. also the nice cromed rear of the original ISD. The ISD is a pretty drive.

Overall I'm stisfied the sub is more musical, faster and diesn't sacrifice any of the hard hitting base.

Carl

BIZILL

08-09-2006, 01:09 PM

working on a sub box for my truck...

Grimster74

08-09-2006, 01:58 PM

Bizill, I'd be very interested to see how that turns out. The wife was wanting me to do the same thing for her car.

BIZILL

08-09-2006, 04:23 PM

i'll be fiberglassing the bottom, hopefully this weekend. then i'll create the internal bracing. simple sealed box with 525 watts available to power the sub. the sub is 4 ohm nominal impedence. perfect for bridging my amp mono. i'm only making the box for one 12" sub. box will have the correct airspace. two would be a bigger box and not fit in the truck. now, what to do with the other 12.3 sub...

Hvrnaut

08-09-2006, 06:11 PM

Received the email and a phone message telling me that my replacement driver will be delivered tommorow. I am really looking forward to replacing my original PB1-ISD (now called the PB12-ISD) driver.

Throwing this out here first, (to be followed by the classifieds) but is anyone interested in purchasing my old driver? Was purchased three years ago and is perfect. Let me know, so all you do-it-yourselfers can have first dibs!

sucks2beme

08-09-2006, 09:26 PM

It's HERE!!!!
Now if I can just get the ol' lady to turn the system off for a few minutes......

sucks2beme

08-09-2006, 11:45 PM

Wow. Much more goin' on. I know the old driver didn't cover the spectrum
real well, but this one sure does. This SVS is now a full fledged keeper.
PCI 25-31 S(as in super charged!)

gacole2000

08-10-2006, 09:00 PM

12.3 has been installed and I noticed a difference right out of the box. I built a box w/ a 300W PE BASH amp for my 12.1 and it sounds great. Together...sweet!

malikarshad

08-14-2006, 01:35 PM

I built a box w/ a 300W PE BASH amp for my 12.1 and it sounds great. Together...sweet!
That's sound awesome.:)
Can you please give us the details of how you build the sub with your 12.1 driver. Lots of us would appreciate that.
What's the box dimensions? Is the box hand made or you bought it prebuilt?

ohskigod

08-15-2006, 01:26 AM

I dropped my 12.1 (just bought it on ebay) into my 142.5L vented cabinet I built previously. messed around for a couple hours, and the results were damn good.

gacole2000

08-15-2006, 09:10 AM

I'll get some info out to you this week when I get some time. I made the box myself, tuned to 22 Hz (easily gets down to 17Hz in my room). 18W"x21"Dx23"H w' .75" spikes: bigger than I thought it would be in room!

DaveMuell

08-15-2006, 09:30 AM

I got my 12.3's today and installed them in about 30 minutes. I haven't recalibrated yet. I listened to an SACD (Roxy Music's Avalon) and all I can say is "wow"!. I didn't listen to it vey loud but the bass seemed so much clearer and tighter than before. I don't consided myself an expert audiophile and was doubtful that I would notice any difference but I did. I'll have see how it performs on movies now. Now I have to figure out what to do with the 12.2's. For the money, I'd have to say it is one of the best upgrades I could have made. Of course, my best upgrade was getting Polks and sending my Bose speakers to the land fill where they belong.

It seems a couple of us are interested in trying DIY subs for our main or second systems. I am betting that you could find a buyer right here - "Schwarcw" sold his in 16 minutes at the right price. You post count isn't high enough for the Flea Market; do you sell on e-bay so folks can verify your positive feedback?

[Edit] As I read through this thread it apears that quite a few members may want to rid themselves of their old drivers - please do!