any canadians ordered svs?

[ancientpimp]

hello all
if theres any canuck here that ordered from svs (torontonian preferred but not necessary), did u ran into probs with customs? was it worth it still?

[Willow]

no but there is a dealer for HSU in TO..I know it's not SVS...

[VE6OHV]

I looked into buying an SVS PB2+, however with the exchange rate, freight and customs problems I have been having with all electronic and audio gear I decided that it was not worth it. I would Love to own an SVS but I couldn't justify the cost. There is a guy from Calgary (he surfs this forum once in a while) that has an SVS PC series sub.... But that is all I know.

Looks like I will be talking to CSS in BC and Al Wooley @ Raw Accoustics to meet my Sub needs.

[gatemplin]

Originally posted by VE6OHV

Looks like I will be talking to CSS in BC and Al Wooley @ Raw Accoustics to meet my Sub needs.

Al does some really nice work and he really knows his stuff. He can build you an awesome custom sub. I have had no problems dealing with Bob at CSS and they are going to be coming out with some really cool stuff in the near future.

[Willow]

what is this CSS you are talking about....

[gatemplin]

www.creativesound.ca It is a audio company in BC. They specialize is DIY audio kits from Adire Audio. They also have their own unique drivers and kits. Al Wooley at www.rawacoustics.ca does the designing of the kits for CSS. Check out their EZ sub kit for the Shiva.

[Willow]

thanks !! we need more canadian participation !! so we can get great products at great prices

[danger boy]

what if a friend purchased it for you in the US then he shipped it to ya? Would that still run into customs problems?

[Willow]

not sure how that works...

[ancientpimp]

wow great replies, folks...keep em comin.

Willow
at least i can try HSU b4 buyin here, i wish SVS has a branch here tho

VE6OHV
gatemplin
thanks for link, i'll definitely check em sometime

Willow
i think we have our share of great speaker brands up here but nothin that people r raving about when it comes to ht subs, those two links r probly the closest we can get

danger boy
i'm thinkin if my cousin in texas migrates north for a vacation or me migrating south for christmas then order svs there n bring it back maybe i dont even have to declare it or maybe declare it n it wont be hit i hope...i dont know

[michael_w]

Originally posted by danger boy
what if a friend purchased it for you in the US then he shipped it to ya? Would that still run into customs problems?

You get nailed for taxes, duties and brokerage fees although I'm not sure if you can mark the package as a present or something so that you can get away with that.


When I finally decide to get a real sub I'm probably going to take an hour drive and pick up a rava from one of the 2 adire dealers in Canada. I got pretty lucky with the location cause I can drive and pick one up instead of shipping it.

[tryrrthg]

The EZ sub kit for the Shiva should perform very similar to the SVS pci series. The SVS driver and the Shiva model almost exactly the same.

[jmierzur]

Originally posted by ancientpimp
hello all
if theres any canuck here that ordered from svs (torontonian preferred but not necessary), did u ran into probs with customs?

Yes, I ordered two PC-Ultra's from SVS for delivery in Canada (non Toronto area). No problems with customs. Shipping did have problems, but SVS customer service addressed all issues. First rate company.

was it worth it still?

Yes, yes, yes...

[gatemplin]

Originally posted by michael_w
When I finally decide to get a real sub I'm probably going to take an hour drive and pick up a rava from one of the 2 adire dealers in Canada. I got pretty lucky with the location cause I can drive and pick one up instead of shipping it.

Actually, the Rava is no longer available from the Canadian dealers. Only direct from Adire.

[Dr. Spec]

I ordered two PC-Ultra's

Can you even begin to describe what that did for your system?

[jmierzur]

Originally posted by Dr. Spec
Can you even begin to describe what that did for your system?

I tried by placing comments in another speaker thread. For my room, one PC-Ultra was outstanding, two is outrageous. My jaw still drops to the floor while listening to music.

There are many threads mentioning low bass demo material. Most demo material is from movies; listening to these scenes (and watching the movie) is a remarkable experience with the SVS subs.

Liking classical music, I ordered a SACD copy of the latest Telarc recording of the 1812 Overture. This recording is truly outstanding in its detail and dynamic range (I listen to the two channel version); highly recommended if you like classical music. The ending cannon volleys of the Overture literally ‘rip’ through you for lack of a better term. You also hear all the micro dynamics of the cannon volleys; an astonishing experience, completely dwarfing any movie scenes I have heard.

I have taken this disc with me to the local shops and listened once again to the local sub offerings. Most have a problem with the low content and have a hard time reproducing any details (and I am being polite).

[Dr. Spec]

My jaw still drops to the floor while listening to music.

Listening to these scenes (and watching the movie) is a remarkable experience with the SV subs.

The ending cannon volleys of the Overture literally ‘rip’ through you for lack of a better term. You also hear all the micro dynamics of the cannon volleys; an astonishing experience, completely dwarfing any movie scenes I have heard.

Most (other subs) have a problem with the low content and have a hard time reproducing any details (and I am being polite).

There is only one Bass Authority.

[michael_w]

Originally posted by gatemplin
Actually, the Rava is no longer available from the Canadian dealers. Only direct from Adire.

aaaaa crap. thanks for lettting me know that though.

[ancientpimp]

Originally posted by jmierzur
I tried by placing comments in another speaker thread. For my room, one PC-Ultra was outstanding, two is outrageous. My jaw still drops to the floor while listening to music.

There are many threads mentioning low bass demo material. Most demo material is from movies; listening to these scenes (and watching the movie) is a remarkable experience with the SVS subs.

Liking classical music, I ordered a SACD copy of the latest Telarc recording of the 1812 Overture. This recording is truly outstanding in its detail and dynamic range (I listen to the two channel version); highly recommended if you like classical music. The ending cannon volleys of the Overture literally ‘rip’ through you for lack of a better term. You also hear all the micro dynamics of the cannon volleys; an astonishing experience, completely dwarfing any movie scenes I have heard.

I have taken this disc with me to the local shops and listened once again to the local sub offerings. Most have a problem with the low content and have a hard time reproducing any details (and I am being polite).

time to save up i guess, i think i'm going with 1 pc ultra for now (room is medium sized but has lots of openings to dining room/kitchen/stairway)

[jmierzur]

Originally posted by ancientpimp
time to save up i guess, i think i'm going with 1 pc ultra for now (room is medium sized but has lots of openings to dining room/kitchen/stairway)

Email the guys at SVS to see what they think would be appropriate for your situation. Unfortunately, I have not heard the 'ISD' or 'Plus' drivers in action and can not comment on their particular sound in comparison to the ‘Ultra’ driver. Maybe someone who has owned/heard these drivers could comment.

You may want to look at the PB2-Plus for a larger room volume; appears to be the best 'bang-for-the-buck' of the line (was going to say 'boom-for-the-buck', but these subs do not 'boom').

[ancientpimp]

Originally posted by jmierzur
Email the guys at SVS to see what they think would be appropriate for your situation. Unfortunately, I have not heard the 'ISD' or 'Plus' drivers in action and can not comment on their particular sound in comparison to the ‘Ultra’ driver. Maybe someone who has owned/heard these drivers could comment.

You may want to look at the PB2-Plus for a larger room volume; appears to be the best 'bang-for-the-buck' of the line (was going to say 'boom-for-the-buck', but these subs do not 'boom').

will do, thanks all for great replies, hopefully in a couple o months i'll post a "jaw-dropping thread" like u folks :)

[Dr. Spec]

Check my SVS reviews at HTF. My handle is "Edward J M" and the reviews are hotlinked in my signature block for convenience.

The TV-12 Ultra driver is king for SQ. It's also very expensive. The PB2+ IS the most subwoofer for the money, no doubt.

The PB2-Ultra was just announced in black at $1800 for a limited time only and then the price will go up a bit more, but will still be hundreds less than the wood finished version.

[ancientpimp]

Originally posted by Dr. Spec
Check my SVS reviews at HTF. My handle is "Edward J M" and the reviews are hotlinked in my signature block for convenience.

The TV-12 Ultra driver is king for SQ. It's also very expensive. The PB2+ IS the most subwoofer for the money, no doubt.

The PB2-Ultra was just announced in black at $1800 for a limited time only and then the price will go up a bit more, but will still be hundreds less than the wood finished version.

whoa, great review, thanks for link....