Topic: SVSound speakers

[jao143]

congrats sir tirso. See you on saturday

[juanch]

Also, had the chance to listen to his SCS-01 bookshelves in stereo extensively.

I'll try to attempt my own review.
With my reference disc in hand, I got to put the bookshelves to the test.

I requested Mike to turn off the sub so that I can focus on the bookshelves alone.

I first tested the speaker with
Voices.

Alison Krauss "wouldn't have made a difference" from the best audiophile voices album.
Immaculately produced the song sounded great as expected.
Her voice lacked the air that I was looking for(but that's my preference na)

Doris Day "orange colored sky" I personally think she has one of the most challenging voices for speakers because it is quite high and kinda nasal. A lesser speaker would have made her voice painful to the ears.
I was surprised when the SVS speakers reproduced her voice pleasantly.

Nat King Cole's "The Very Thought of You" and George Micheal's "Kissing a Fool.
Their voices were full and warm and a joy to listen to.

Classical music
"Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy" and "Dance of the Reed Pipes" sounded good as well but lacked that something extra that elevates classical music to a whole different level.

R&B & Jazz
Craig David's "7 Days" & "rendezvous"
Both songs features acoustic guitars. It sounded crisp and real.

Dance & Pop
Black Eyed Peas "Boom Boom Pow"
Here I felt the bass was definitely lacking.  
Even mike felt the same way so we turned the sub on to enjoy the Boom Boom Boom's  

Conclusion
Please be informed that I listened to his speakers without my preferred CD player & Amp so take my review with a grain of salt. Also the listening area isn't the most ideal for stereo listening with concrete walls and big windows surrounding the room.

I find these speakers perform best with voices and acoustic music involving guitars & pianos.
If you're the type who loves listening to Hip-Hop and Pop music make sure to purchase one of mike's subs along with the speakers.

Update: I totally forgot to type my review with movies.
After listening to my reference CD. Mike fired up his DTS demo disc.
Boy oh boy!! The bookshelves performed.  The Haunting and Saving Private Ryan sounded crisp and involving despite it being in stereo only.

I remember the sound being just right and well suited for movies.
Not bright and not warm. Very neutral nga. A pleasure for movies.

For it's price the speakers are a very good value.  
Suits movies very well.

Mike, I hope to audition your dipole's next time.


 

updated my review of the bookshelves with movies  

[macdon]

If anyone here would be interested in acquiring the SVS SSS-01 Dipole Surround, here's a nice read regarding the different surround modes - monopole, bipole & dipole:


http://forum.blu-ray.com/speakers/66471-guide-bipolar-dipolar-direct-radiating-monopole-surround-speakers.html

[Onkyo606]

behold its the dawning of the SVS speakers

[macdon]

The AVS Forum SVS Owners Thread:

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=625876

[Onkyo606]

sino kayang pdvd active member ang magkaron ng distinction to own and post a complete SVS system setup(subwoofer, eq and speakers) ap;art from mike c

[timber715]

sino kayang pdvd active member ang magkaron ng distinction to own and post a complete SVS system setup(subwoofer, eq and speakers) ap;art from mike c

ikaw??? 

[stickfighter]

ikaw??? 

Sapul barder Pip!

[at_sunset_blvd]

behold its the dawning of the SVS speakers

Ano naman to? Another fad coming to PDVD?

[pchin]

SVS now in the in-thing in this PDVD... 

[Onkyo606]

ikaw??? 

Sapul barder Pip!

gustuhin ko man eh di na pwede kakabili ko lang ng front speaks ko eh some day pero di ako ang mauuna

[Onkyo606]

Ano naman to? Another fad coming to PDVD?

SVS now in the in-thing in this PDVD... 

The speakers have rave reviews and for sure this will become the talk of the town eventually.

ALL ROADS LEAD TO GRACELAND

[macdon]

sino kayang pdvd active member ang magkaron ng distinction to own and post a complete SVS system setup(subwoofer, eq and speakers) ap;art from mike c

Kahit ata si Mike walang buong svs speaker system na naka kabit. Which is probably why he is selling his Infinity B, para mapalitan na ng svs speakers

[stickfighter]

Kahit ata si Mike walang buong svs speaker system na naka kabit. Which is probably why he is selling his Infinity B, para mapalitan na ng svs speakers

I think so too! I wonder who indeed will be the very first member to have a complete line-up of SVS for his HT?

[Onkyo606]

game na ba sa sabado 9am?

[jao143]

Ako sir sure na...

[macdon]

I think so too! I wonder who indeed will be the very first member to have a complete line-up of SVS for his HT?

Hopefully ikaw

You already got the SVS sub as well as the SVS SBS-01 BS.........center & surrounds nalang, kumpleto na

Gusto mo pampagana? Basahin mo yung AVS Forum SVS Owners Thread na link that I posted above - 3/4 of the 43-page long thread are SBS-01 users
Unang lumabas kasi ata SBS-01 sa market, even before the SCS-01s.........kaya madami reviews ng SBS-01 mo

Tignan mo din yung mga speaker brands na pinalitan nila in favor of SVS speakers  

[pchin]

paging mr jazzy jake and pchin yoooohoooooo at gustong-gusto ko na bumile ng buong set ng svs speakers woooohooooo

Oh I overlook this... I'd love to join you guys for this Sat EB but will confirm my sked first as I might have some hse chores I need to attend to.

[pchin]

Hopefully ikaw You already got the SVS sub as well as the SVS SBS-01 BS.........center & surrounds nalang, kumpleto na

Yes, I agree with macdon. Hopefully Martin will be the first member in PDVD (probably in the whole Philippines too) to achieve the highest STATUS i.e. the ULTIMATE COMPLETE SVS speakers (a.k.a. SVS HT).

Martin, you're half-way na reaching the Holy Grail.... don't break the chain...be the first known SVS PURIST!    

[iiinas]

Yes, I agree with macdon. Hopefully Martin will be the first member in PDVD (probably in the whole Philippines too) to achieve the highest STATUS i.e. the ULTIMATE COMPLETE SVS speakers (a.k.a. SVS HT).

Martin, you're half-way na reaching the Holy Grail.... don't break the chain...be the first known SVS PURIST!    

you can be one too sir paul. may sub and eq1 ka na! 

[macdon]

Yes, I agree with macdon. Hopefully Martin will be the first member in PDVD (probably in the whole Philippines too) to achieve the highest STATUS i.e. the ULTIMATE COMPLETE SVS speakers (a.k.a. SVS HT).

Martin, you're half-way na reaching the Holy Grail.... don't break the chain...be the first known SVS PURIST!    

Folks have been buying complete SVS setups from Mike before - whether they're from pdvd, lurkers or not, only mike can confirm.
The curious thing about it is why these folks buy completed sets - not just by pairs
According to mike, they dont even audition the speakers - they just troop to Graceland to pick up their sets!  

[pchin]

you can be one too sir paul. may sub and eq1 ka na!  

Ikaw rin iiinas...I'm not alone... lol

[pchin]

The curious thing about it is why these folks buy completed sets - not just by pairs
According to mike, they dont even audition the speakers - they just troop to Graceland to pick up their sets! 

It's great to hear that. These folks have complete confidence in SVS, hence testing is no longer necessary.
 
Whoa..sino yan...show your face! Mike, do reveal their identities so we can all troop to their SVS HT & do a live demo EB there in future... 

[macdon]

you can be one too sir paul. may sub and eq1 ka na! 

Si kagawad talaga - self kulam yan ano? 

[macdon]

It's great to hear that. These folks have complete confidence in SVS, hence testing is no longer necessary.
 
Whoa..sino yan...show your face! Mike, do reveal their identities so we can all troop to their SVS HT & do a live demo EB there in future... 

Why need to know who they are sir Paul..........we already have 3 possible candidates here - you, brader Martin and kagawad iiinas! 

The rest of us got only 1 svs product

[pchin]

Si kagawad talaga - self kulam yan ano? 

You mean iiinas is actually trying to convince himself?  

[iiinas]

Si kagawad talaga - self kulam yan ano? 

most likely, pero definitely hindi immediate, daming gastos.  

baka may segunda mano dyan. bwahaha!

[macdon]

You mean iiinas is actually trying to convince himself?  

Precisely! 

most likely, pero definitely hindi immediate, daming gastos. 

baka may segunda mano dyan. bwahaha!

Kagawad, sa presyo na binibigay ni mike - akala mo nga segunda mano eh

But I dont like to undervalue SVS products - they really sound more than their worth!
Probably one of the best value for money untapped resource here in pdvd 

[mike c]

most likely, pero definitely hindi immediate, daming gastos.  

baka may segunda mano dyan. bwahaha!

may kilala akong may pb10nsd na pareho sayo na nagbabalak magbenta 

[Onkyo606]

Hopefully ikaw

You already got the SVS sub as well as the SVS SBS-01 BS.........center & surrounds nalang, kumpleto na

Gusto mo pampagana? Basahin mo yung AVS Forum SVS Owners Thread na link that I posted above - 3/4 of the 43-page long thread are SBS-01 users
Unang lumabas kasi ata SBS-01 sa market, even before the SCS-01s.........kaya madami reviews ng SBS-01 mo

Tignan mo din yung mga speaker brands na pinalitan nila in favor of SVS speakers  

Primus?