Features
Cylinder Cabinet Design: The SVS PC-2000 powered subwoofer features a
cylinder cabinet design and a rear-firing 4" high-flow port with inner/outer
port flares for smooth, deep bass and high output efficiency. The cylinder styled
PC-2000 outperforms many larger ported "box-style" powered subs. The
SVS PC-2000 delivers unmatched bass performance per square
inch of floor space giving you the sheer power of a much larger ported
subwoofer. Its cylinder cabinet features MDF (Medium Density Fiberboard)
construction wrapped with a cloth grille and fitted with rubber feet to resist
any unwanted distortion.
12" High Output Woofer: The down-firing 12" high output
woofer of the SVS PC-2000 powered subwoofer pumps out deep and powerful bass with
low distortion, for smooth and accurate performance on music and movies
soundtracks. The woofer features a lightweight 12" aluminum cone for enhanced sensitivity
and transient response, an upgraded suspension for improved linearity and
control, plus a long-excursion rubber surround for durability and long-life. It also
incorporates FEA-optimized motor technology for low distortion, heavy-duty 2"
voice coil for extreme power handling, and an extended pole piece that improves
heat sink and thermal management properties.
STA-500D Sledge Amplifier: The PC-2000 powered subwoofer
employs a Sledge STA-500D amplifier with efficient and cool-running Class D
topology. The amplifier is conservatively rated at 500 watts RMS and 1100 watts
Peak. This amp features a highly advanced DSP processor offering unmatched
control over the subwoofer at all volume levels, for distortion free bass.
Variable Controls: The PC-2000 subwoofer has simple and
straightforward control options that make integrating the subwoofer into your
listening environment an easy task. The control knobs are actually digital
actuators for precise and noise-free adjustment.
- Volume Control: The Volume Control (Min/Max) affects
how loud the subwoofer plays. It should be adjusted to match the output
level of your loudspeakers.
- Low Pass Crossover: This Low Pass Crossover affects the
upper frequency limit of the powered sub. The control
range is 50-160 Hz, along with a "LFE" (disabled) setting. The slope of the
low pass crossover is 12 dB/octave. For connection to a home theater
receiver, the low pass should be set to "LFE" (disabled). For stereo
receiver, it should be adjusted to blend with the natural roll-off frequency
of your loudspeakers.
- Phase Control: The Phase Control (0-180°)
delays the signal being processed through the amplifier. It should be
adjusted to obtain the most coherent and stable soundstage and transition
between your loudspeakers and the powered subwoofer.
Inputs & Outputs: Comprehensive and flexible connectivity
options allow for easy set-up
and integration into your home theater or stereo system
- LFE/RCA Inputs: These unbalanced RCA inputs are used
for line-level connection between your receiver and the powered sub. For a
single mono connection to a home theater receiver, use the R/LFE input. For
stereo receivers, use both the L/R inputs.
- RCA Outputs: These unbalanced RCA outputs are used in
stereo applications to high pass the signal being sent to the loudspeaker
amplifier. The line level outputs feature a fixed 80Hz, 12 dB/octave high-pass filter.
Placement Options: The cylinder cabinet's smaller footprint
lends itself to more placement options. Tucked in the corner, the PC-2000 can deliver immense audio punch to
movies and music played back at high levels. The cylinder style powered sub is
right at home in space- and style-restricted rooms and home theaters, putting truly high
end audio performance into a small footprint. If possible, place the subwoofer
near the front stage, for best blending with the front and center loudspeaker
channels.
- Corner Placement: Corner placement will accommodate
most rooms and will reduce the chances for encountering a null (an acoustic
cancellation in the bass response) at the listening position. If your AV
receiver equalizes the subwoofer channel during auto-set-up, corner
placement will often provide the best overall performance.
- Other Placement Options: If corner placement sound
excessively boomy, then try moving the subwoofer to other available
locations along the front stage, listening for the best balance of output
and a smooth accurate response. Always redo the auto-set-up of your AV
receiver after moving the subwoofer to a different location to ensure the
acoustic distance and calibration level are set correctly.
- Dual Subs: To maximize the bass output and impact of
your home theater, two PC-2000(s) can be paired; one on either side of your
room.
Auto/Standby & On Switch: If this switch is set to
"Auto/Standby", it will automatically turn-on the powered subwoofer in the
presence of an audio signal. If no signal is present for a period of several
minutes, the powered subwoofer will enter "Standby" mode, where power
consumption will be less than 0.5 watts. If this switch is set to "On", the
amplifier will remain on continuously and will not enter "Standby" mode.
Power Status Light: The power status light is located on the
front-panel of the powered subwoofer in the upper left corner. The light will
illuminate blue when the amplifier is on. The light will illuminate red when the
amplifier is in standby mode.
3V-12V Trigger Input: When in standby mode, the powered
sub's trigger input (3.5mm) can be used to automatically turn on the powered
subwoofer if a signal is sent to this input from another component in the system
(like your AV receiver) that features a trigger output.
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