I have had mine for over a week and all I can say is what an amp! Drives my speakers just wonderfully. Swapped out a 3 way AVR and don't miss the center at all. I tried an AVR and my wife could not stand the size and placing it on top of the console. Tried a Wiim Amp and it just did not have to power to drive my speakers, tried the SVS Soundbase and the rest is history. Streaming with Play-Fi is sometimes fickle but, the way this amp sounds it just hits it right out of the park. Minor quibble is that if I stream I need to make sure I hit the HDMI input on the remote so that my wife can turn on the TV with no issues. That is really the minor quibbles. It has a few, but as I said you listen to this and the form factor and you are in disbelief. I am happy and my wife is happy. Don't always get that with audio.
Really nice video 🙏 Quick question, Can the soundbase connect automatically to wireless speaker by itself or do you have to use the Play-Fi app everytime I'm thinking about using this for my turntable to steam to a set of HomePod and if we can `pre-set` the output without having to use the phone everytime it will be awesome. Thank you
I have four ceiling speakers and two outdoor speakers, and I'm searching for an amplifier or receiver that can efficiently power them all. I need it to have a 2 zone feature so that I can play the indoor and outdoor speakers separately or together. Please suggest some suitable options for listening to music only, not for home theater use?. Thank you
I ended up with the Sonos Amp just because of the Sonos App vs PlayFi. Its powering Arendal 1961 monitors well. Love SVS though as my theater room is all their Ultra speakers.
are you happy with the Sono amp or are you contemplating getting the SVS soundbase? I'm a audio and home theater junkie and i'm always looking for the next best thing within reason.
@@xsonicpunkx Sonos has been working great as I now have two of them in my house. The other powers a set of speakers for the patio. Zero issues with either of them and they sound great.
How would you control base/treble when utilizing HDMI ARC from a Samsung 4K QLED TV? I have mine hooked up however, the setting on the TV have to be set PCM, not allowing any tonal adjustments.
You can’t from what I’m learning about this unit. But have that option to add a subwoofer 🔊 to it is great. Maybe adding the Micro 3000 or Sb-2000 pro or even the entry level SB-1000 pro
@@victorvalenzuela6949 I am using two SVS PC-2000 Pros in this room, Cylindrical Subs. I switched out the KEF Q350 speakers to the Klipsch Reference Premiere RP-600M II, that resolved my High Frequency issues I was having with the KEFs, sounds great now.
I wondered why the box was bulging when I saw you raise it - that HDMI is a nice little gift :D. I still recall when SVS was a brand new business and calling from Australia to speak with the owner/engineer about sub design and such (I was reviewing gear in those days of old school forums). The company has grown enormously and it's nice to see some of those personable traits remain :D
Maybe you’re not monitoring these comments anymore but I’d like to know how the SVS would compare to the Marantz M1. I’m about to pull the trigger on some B&W 706 S3 bookshelves and am wondering if the SVS can maintain the high sound quality. I’ve heard other reviewers say that something high quality like the M1 is perfect for B&W but don’t really want to spend that much.
Hi Spencer, I monitor all comments, even on really older videos. I have not reviewed the M1 so I'm not certain how it compares. The build quality looks to be much nicer with it's metal housing, vs plastic on the SVS. Audio Advice has a 30 day return policy. If you do decide to purchase the M1 or the Prime Wireless Pro, I would be grateful if you use my affiliate links below. Marantz M1 - bit.ly/Marantz_M1 SVS Soundbase - bit.ly/SVS_Soundbase
Where can I find the detailed amp spec comparison of the 2 products mentioned? I cannot find 4 ohm specs for the Powernode and vice versa for the SVS where I cannot find 8 ohm specs. Have you tried the Powernode? On paper they seem to offer different features but both do not list much on their amp sections.
The SB will run anything you have in the house with ease, it is surprisingly powerful. It handled the SVS Ultras I used to won with ease, and works flawlessly with my KLH Model 5's. I own the first SB, and from what I have read, they are using the same amp architecture in the new model. The Model 5's dip into the 3 ohm territory.
lol i dont see anyone answering this basic question. unless i missed it i think the first question that needs to be answered would be watts per channel.
No one has answered it because they don’t provide that spec on their website. They only provide spec for 4 ohms. Power Amp: 300 watts RMS (150 watts x 2 into 4ohm)
how do you turn this thing off.... There is no off button on the device, not on the remote, not in play-fi. If you pause music, it will stay on FOREVER. The only way I've managed to get it into standby mode is with ARC, I have to turn on my tv, set the soundbase to hdmi, then turn off the tv, that puts it into standby mode. Is there really no other way?
That's great Michael, glad your enjoying your new component,I'm wondering how the NAD m10 stacks up to the SVS,surely you can do a shoot out in the near future? Happy new years eve.
@youthman, thank you for another great product review to end the year. I sure hope that the coming year will be great for you and your family. Please keep your great content flowing. Happy New Year and all the very best wishes - Kevin G.
Send that device back to SVS and get yourself a wiim mini for 80bucks and connect it to your amp. Does everything that bluesound does just connect an amp and speaker. BTW the wiim has FULL multiband eq! Roon endpoint, Spotify Connect, Tidal Connect, Airplay, Alexa, Siri, Google, Chromecast audio etc and many many more. In fact i challenge you to find a streamer that does what this does and also issues a software roadmap for bugs and upcoming features. You can add your own DAC, supports bluetooth 5.2. You can group units together around your house for synced multiroom audio. It goes on and on. And yes $80! The pro version adds ethernet and RCA. This little thing can also function as a basic preamp. Total gamechanger product. 24bit 192khz gapless audio......MQA
@@Youthman exactly. You've heard it in person. Can you please describe the sound. I can read all the features on their website. You're glossing over the most important part,the sound.
I just bought during holidays for my music/studio room. Super happy with sound and ease of use. I have Q150 KEF speakers with them. Great combination. Thanks for great review. Just validates my purchase more. Thinking my master bedroom next with an additional one.
@Youthman, what do you think of the RF7s after owning a while? I'm looking at adding them to my theater because I'm looking for a larger sound to fill my long open Floorplan basement theater. Would you still recommend them or any alternatives? Ideally I wanted in walls to avoid the wife's eyes, so I'm also looking at the Klipsch THX line but not sure it will produce sound as large as the RF7. Thank you!
Absolutely recommend the RF7 III’s. There is a reason they have remained in my living room setup for the past 4 years. They make killer Home Theater speakers. Unfortunately I do not think in wall speakers will be able to compare to them. They have a mass of 1.75 inch compression driver, and dual 10” woofers.
I have the last gen model. it's a great little amp, but the DTS Play-Fi on it is awful! Always losing connectivity to it.... Only way to fix it is to unplug it for 5 mins. and plug it back in and wait another few mins to reconnect.
Why would a company famous for its subs make this amazing product and NOT give it bass management? For that matter, In 2024, why would ANY amp with a sub output not have bass management! Nearly bought it as assumed they would have it covered. Good job I did a last minute check. A deal breaker.
I have the original SB, glad to finally see this update! Been waiting for well over a year since it was first announced. I just hope the Play-Fi app issues have been addressed, very buggy with my SB, so much so, I bought a $10 Erskin BT adapter to stream from my phone and other devices. But, that being said, this would work perfectly in a two channel setup with the TV as YM is doing.
Convenience factor is phenomenal, especially with Chromecast and Airplay 2. Ultimately decided to go with a budget Aiyima T9 Pro amp for a fraction of the Soundbase's price, but I think this is great for a lot of people who want power and wireless streaming all in one. I wish I could compare the sound quality of this side by side with other good amps from Rotel, Marantz, NAD, and Cambridge (there are some youtube channels that will compare them one after another with great reference speakers like KEF LS50 Meta).
Thank you for pointing out the need for tone controls or a loudness contour button for low volume listening. Animals have made it difficult for manufacturers to do this as an abuser can greatly shorten the life of equipment when using these features (primarily bass boost) at high volume levels. You'll note that a majority of companies that make quality 2 channel integrated amps omit any tone controls. It's frustrating, as it is an absolute fact that human hearing is not linear, we don't hear low and high frequencies as well at lower and medium volumes. Having sold equipment I've experienced customers that destroy it, and usually, no amount of explaining will result in a happy conclusion. We learned to be careful and get a thorough understanding of what type of music will be played and at what volumes.
@youthman besides Avr’s atmos setup.. that’s more made for movies… are there any music focused amp’s that do atmos music great!! i know atmos music is new and people will say 2 channel is the true way of listening… but some songs on atmos is truly a experience… so i’m wondering are there any atmos music based hardware yet.. thank you
I will do that to determine if I’m keeping the Acurus or selling it. My guess is it’s not going to make much (if any) difference as you need twice the power to gain 3dB in volume.
Nice product. I know several people who want a "less is more" sized box for better sound than the TV speakers or soundbar. You mentioned almost too casually that out of all the hundreds of products that you've listened to and reviewed that you chose to put your hard earned dollars into this one. High praise indeed for the SVS Soundbase Pro.
I own the first SoundBase, and it sounds fantastic, nice to see the remote! The only complaint I have with mine is Play-Fi, it rarely ever connects, so I use a $10 Erskin Bluetooth receiver to stream from my phone.
Please don't place items on top of your beautiful Klipsch RF7 III's. That's just not right. And please add a sub to your 2 channel system. Don't turn up the base on your speakers, use a sub. My SVS SB16 is amazing with 2 channel stereo music with my cherry wood Klipsch RF7 III's. I would not live without an external sub. SVS is heading in the right direction with this amplifier. It needs treble & base controls. The ultimate goal is to use it for both music and home theater 2.1 system. How is the sound quality of the DAC? It could use more inputs and outputs for other devices.
I have (4) 18’s in the theater room and it sounds great for 2ch and home theater. This system is for watching TV with the wife in the living room. I don’t need a sub in there.
@@Youthman 2023 is certainly off to a good start Your the one advising and showing all new high end products and sale links for advice ( maybe you get paid for ). But yet you have a basic amateur stereo set up No testing No installations No IP skills No knowledge of setting up a system other then arc Basically catfishing
Over the past four years, I have reviewed products of all budgets in over 650 videos from a consumers perspective. I’m not an engineer, an audiophile nor do I claim to be “the authority” when it comes to Home Theater and HiFi. Regarding only HiFi gear, there are actually very few high end products I have reviewed over the past 4 years. The most expensive product I have reviewed was a $12,000 pair of Sonus Faber speakers. Although that is quite expensive for me, some would consider that budget friendly as there are 2ch systems that exceed well over $100,000 for speakers alone. Most of my reviews have been of Klipsch, SVS, KLH, OSD, Polk Audio, Monoprice, all of which have very budget friendly products.
@@Youthman Once I got my studio and moved my theater stuff there, the purpose built room that it was in became another family room and I left our 77” LG C9 in there, so I got a Sonos Arc, two subs, and a pair of the Ones for a little surround system in there and I really fell in love with a lot of the way Sonos does stuff and I do like being able to do room correction with it as well as adjust EQ, levels, etc. Thankfully the Sonos Amp allows those same controls. I really love their Trueplay…it does more than I expected it would. We have the Beam Gen 2 and Sub Mini in our Living Room connected to our 65” LG C1. I’ve tried some WiSA stuff and it wasn’t what I was hoping it would be, but I feel like Sonos could step it and make another splash if they allowed true LCRs in their setups.
@@Youthman For what it is/supposed to be (basic consumer product) I feel it’s pretty solid. It’s still “too much” for my wife, but she likes that she never has to mess with it and can just use the Apple TV remote in our Living Room, Family Room, guest room, and bedroom to control what she wants to watch/listen to.
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Yeah tone controls totally, hopefully next model they can add that and a power off button, apart from that nice unit and size!
1 thing svs does not state on the amp is the power for 8ohm speakers. Which most people have.
I have had mine for over a week and all I can say is what an amp! Drives my speakers just wonderfully. Swapped out a 3 way AVR and don't miss the center at all. I tried an AVR and my wife could not stand the size and placing it on top of the console. Tried a Wiim Amp and it just did not have to power to drive my speakers, tried the SVS Soundbase and the rest is history. Streaming with Play-Fi is sometimes fickle but, the way this amp sounds it just hits it right out of the park. Minor quibble is that if I stream I need to make sure I hit the HDMI input on the remote so that my wife can turn on the TV with no issues. That is really the minor quibbles. It has a few, but as I said you listen to this and the form factor and you are in disbelief. I am happy and my wife is happy. Don't always get that with audio.
Ease of use for spouse is a big selling factor. When I propose a new piece of equipment to my girl, she always asks if it’s easy to use.
I’m a slow learner. I’m finding the simpler I can make it, the more likely Jessica and the kids will use it.
@@Youthman So glad to hear the non-techie ladies in our lives can enjoy a bit of our hobby also.
For sure! I’m slowly working on Jessica but she’s coming around
Noones allowed to touch any of my av equipment lol
That’s because it’s too complicated. 🤣
Really nice video 🙏
Quick question, Can the soundbase connect automatically to wireless speaker by itself or do you have to use the Play-Fi app everytime
I'm thinking about using this for my turntable to steam to a set of HomePod and if we can `pre-set` the output without having to use the phone everytime it will be awesome.
Thank you
Can you use this as a DAC option for the Trinnov plus 4 option for 4 additional outputs ?? Coaxial/Toslink???
If I stream from my phone to this unit... Can it display the album info from, let's say apple music app, on a TV screen?
I have four ceiling speakers and two outdoor speakers, and I'm searching for an amplifier or receiver that can efficiently power them all. I need it to have a 2 zone feature so that I can play the indoor and outdoor speakers separately or together. Please suggest some suitable options for listening to music only, not for home theater use?. Thank you
This is the system I use for my multi-zone outdoor system - th-cam.com/video/gvlGAD0D1SQ/w-d-xo.html
I ended up with the Sonos Amp just because of the Sonos App vs PlayFi.
Its powering Arendal 1961 monitors well.
Love SVS though as my theater room is all their Ultra speakers.
Sonos app is hard to beat
are you happy with the Sono amp or are you contemplating getting the SVS soundbase? I'm a audio and home theater junkie and i'm always looking for the next best thing within reason.
@@xsonicpunkx Sonos has been working great as I now have two of them in my house. The other powers a set of speakers for the patio. Zero issues with either of them and they sound great.
How would you control base/treble when utilizing HDMI ARC from a Samsung 4K QLED TV? I have mine hooked up however, the setting on the TV have to be set PCM, not allowing any tonal adjustments.
You can’t from what I’m learning about this unit.
But have that option to add a subwoofer 🔊 to it is great.
Maybe adding the Micro 3000 or Sb-2000 pro or even the entry level SB-1000 pro
@@victorvalenzuela6949 I am using two SVS PC-2000 Pros in this room, Cylindrical Subs. I switched out the KEF Q350 speakers to the Klipsch Reference Premiere RP-600M II, that resolved my High Frequency issues I was having with the KEFs, sounds great now.
I wondered why the box was bulging when I saw you raise it - that HDMI is a nice little gift :D.
I still recall when SVS was a brand new business and calling from Australia to speak with the owner/engineer about sub design and such (I was reviewing gear in those days of old school forums).
The company has grown enormously and it's nice to see some of those personable traits remain :D
Maybe you’re not monitoring these comments anymore but I’d like to know how the SVS would compare to the Marantz M1. I’m about to pull the trigger on some B&W 706 S3 bookshelves and am wondering if the SVS can maintain the high sound quality. I’ve heard other reviewers say that something high quality like the M1 is perfect for B&W but don’t really want to spend that much.
Hi Spencer, I monitor all comments, even on really older videos. I have not reviewed the M1 so I'm not certain how it compares. The build quality looks to be much nicer with it's metal housing, vs plastic on the SVS.
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It is such a cute little device. Good to know it performs as well as it looks.
It really does.
Can you please tell me what is the SVS app for? Can I connect my phone via bluetooth and play musics without the SVS app? Thank you for your reply
I have a complete walkthrough of the SVS app here - th-cam.com/video/Ct9N2QiEVvg/w-d-xo.html
You don’t need the App to stream from the your phone to the SoundBase Pro. That is done through Airplay 2, DTS Play-Fi or Chromecast
Where can I find the detailed amp spec comparison of the 2 products mentioned? I cannot find 4 ohm specs for the Powernode and vice versa for the SVS where I cannot find 8 ohm specs. Have you tried the Powernode? On paper they seem to offer different features but both do not list much on their amp sections.
The SB will run anything you have in the house with ease, it is surprisingly powerful. It handled the SVS Ultras I used to won with ease, and works flawlessly with my KLH Model 5's. I own the first SB, and from what I have read, they are using the same amp architecture in the new model. The Model 5's dip into the 3 ohm territory.
Contact Both companies. They can provide those specs
It doesn't have tone controls. But the Spotify app does. I'm curious to give one of these a try and I'm sure I will. Great review.
How much Watts for 8 Ohm speakers?
lol i dont see anyone answering this basic question. unless i missed it i think the first question that needs to be answered would be watts per channel.
No one has answered it because they don’t provide that spec on their website. They only provide spec for 4 ohms.
Power Amp: 300 watts RMS (150 watts x 2 into 4ohm)
How you compare this vs av Reciver in power for stereo ?
Hi there , can i connect an EQ to it ?
how do you turn this thing off.... There is no off button on the device, not on the remote, not in play-fi. If you pause music, it will stay on FOREVER. The only way I've managed to get it into standby mode is with ARC, I have to turn on my tv, set the soundbase to hdmi, then turn off the tv, that puts it into standby mode. Is there really no other way?
I’m afraid so.
Does this have EQ's adjustable high's, mids and high's?
As mentioned in the video, there is no EQ on the SoundBase Pro.
combination of streamer for multiroom, stereo amplifier, préamplifier with DAC.
That's great Michael, glad your enjoying your new component,I'm wondering how the NAD m10 stacks up to the SVS,surely you can do a shoot out in the near future? Happy new years eve.
I already reviewed it here - th-cam.com/video/x_9POdQx1JQ/w-d-xo.html
I would differently add a SVS SB-1000 pro or SB-2k pro for my master bedroom to replace my Bose 3,2,1
@youthman, thank you for another great product review to end the year.
I sure hope that the coming year will be great for you and your family.
Please keep your great content flowing.
Happy New Year and all the very best wishes - Kevin G.
Thanks Kevin. Happy New Year. I have lots of gear in for review so 2023 is already in good hands.
Send that device back to SVS and get yourself a wiim mini for 80bucks and connect it to your amp. Does everything that bluesound does just connect an amp and speaker. BTW the wiim has FULL multiband eq!
Roon endpoint, Spotify Connect, Tidal Connect, Airplay, Alexa, Siri, Google, Chromecast audio etc and many many more. In fact i challenge you to find a streamer that does what this does and also issues a software roadmap for bugs and upcoming features. You can add your own DAC, supports bluetooth 5.2. You can group units together around your house for synced multiroom audio. It goes on and on. And yes $80! The pro version adds ethernet and RCA. This little thing can also function as a basic preamp. Total gamechanger product.
24bit 192khz gapless audio......MQA
Near perfect if it had tone controls, a second "line in" and if they fixed the app software.
Good luck Michael with your new toy
Nice.
But why can’t someone make a tiny 3 channel amp/pre pro for someone who just needs to power a center channel?
How do you like the Hisense
So far I love it! But it’s the first TV I’ve owned so I don’t have much to compare it to. I know it’s not OLED but it’s also 1/2 the cost.
@@Youthman i bought the u6gr 55' for my living room and I think for under $400 it looks great. it's my first Hisense tv
How does it sound?
Considering we have been listening it to it daily and my previous setup I listened once every few months should be a statement in itself.
@@Youthman I'm glad that you like it, but that doesn't really help others decide if it's a sound they will like or not.
It also doesn’t help if it’s not an accurate representation of what it sounds in person.
@@Youthman exactly. You've heard it in person. Can you please describe the sound. I can read all the features on their website. You're glossing over the most important part,the sound.
I just bought during holidays for my music/studio room. Super happy with sound and ease of use. I have Q150 KEF speakers with them. Great combination. Thanks for great review. Just validates my purchase more. Thinking my master bedroom next with an additional one.
@Youthman, what do you think of the RF7s after owning a while? I'm looking at adding them to my theater because I'm looking for a larger sound to fill my long open Floorplan basement theater. Would you still recommend them or any alternatives? Ideally I wanted in walls to avoid the wife's eyes, so I'm also looking at the Klipsch THX line but not sure it will produce sound as large as the RF7. Thank you!
Absolutely recommend the RF7 III’s. There is a reason they have remained in my living room setup for the past 4 years. They make killer Home Theater speakers. Unfortunately I do not think in wall speakers will be able to compare to them. They have a mass of 1.75 inch compression driver, and dual 10” woofers.
@Youthman thank you sir! Ya that was what I figured. No replacement for displacement!
Happy new year
Happy New Year J. Cameron!
It’s a great integrated amplifier but the old one was pain in the ass to connect the WiFi to your phone!
Zero issues with the new one. In fact we just finished watching a movie and I’m listening to music now. Guess they improved more than the remote.
Does it support TH-cam music or cast function?
I have the last gen model. it's a great little amp, but the DTS Play-Fi on it is awful! Always losing connectivity to it.... Only way to fix it is to unplug it for 5 mins. and plug it back in and wait another few mins to reconnect.
I’m hearing that from several people in the comments. I haven’t had any issues with Play-Fi so far on the new unit.
Happy new year! Gonna have to pick up one of these svs setups.
Happy New Year G!
I use an Apple TV, so I assume I can use it as my streamer for Apple Music and through ARC will play through the Soundbase Pro.
Yes that will work fine. We always had an Apple AirPort Express (basically an Apple TV without video) because we didn’t have a TV in the living room
Why would a company famous for its subs make this amazing product and NOT give it bass management?
For that matter, In 2024, why would ANY amp with a sub output not have bass management!
Nearly bought it as assumed they would have it covered.
Good job I did a last minute check.
A deal breaker.
Happy New Year😀
Happy New Year!
happy new year brother 🎉🎉🎉🎉
Happy New Year!
I have the original SB, glad to finally see this update! Been waiting for well over a year since it was first announced. I just hope the Play-Fi app issues have been addressed, very buggy with my SB, so much so, I bought a $10 Erskin BT adapter to stream from my phone and other devices. But, that being said, this would work perfectly in a two channel setup with the TV as YM is doing.
Is it Roon Ready? If so, I would use Roon with it.
I don’t believe it is ROON ready
on sale for 200 off!!! i grabbed one
Sweet deal!
Convenience factor is phenomenal, especially with Chromecast and Airplay 2. Ultimately decided to go with a budget Aiyima T9 Pro amp for a fraction of the Soundbase's price, but I think this is great for a lot of people who want power and wireless streaming all in one. I wish I could compare the sound quality of this side by side with other good amps from Rotel, Marantz, NAD, and Cambridge (there are some youtube channels that will compare them one after another with great reference speakers like KEF LS50 Meta).
Missed opportunity to not have a built in EQ DSP you can configure with a phone app.
Give them time. This is only the 2nd Gen.
No tone controls, no thanks.
Thank you for pointing out the need for tone controls or a loudness contour button for low volume listening. Animals have made it difficult for manufacturers to do this as an abuser can greatly shorten the life of equipment when using these features (primarily bass boost) at high volume levels. You'll note that a majority of companies that make quality 2 channel integrated amps omit any tone controls. It's frustrating, as it is an absolute fact that human hearing is not linear, we don't hear low and high frequencies as well at lower and medium volumes. Having sold equipment I've experienced customers that destroy it, and usually, no amount of explaining will result in a happy conclusion. We learned to be careful and get a thorough understanding of what type of music will be played and at what volumes.
@youthman besides Avr’s atmos setup.. that’s more made for movies… are there any music focused amp’s that do atmos music great!! i know atmos music is new and people will say 2 channel is the true way of listening… but some songs on atmos is truly a experience… so i’m wondering are there any atmos music based hardware yet.. thank you
If it sounds great for movies it will sound great for music.
@@Youthman thank you so much
Happy new Year!
Ease of use is huge -- it's a good feeling when family members can enjoy these audio / video systems as well.
Absolutely!
I have the Yamaha WXA-50 MusicCast to drive a set of focal aria 905 speakers.
But the SVS amp looks also great.
Happy New Year!
Happy New Year!
I would really like you to test the svs vs the acurus (with the svs as pre amp)
I will do that to determine if I’m keeping the Acurus or selling it. My guess is it’s not going to make much (if any) difference as you need twice the power to gain 3dB in volume.
@@Youthman yeah at this point it will be to determine if you prefer the sound of an a/b amp vs class D
Most people would not be able to accurately pick between Class D and A/B in a double blind test.
Looks great! I really dig the Sonos Amp, which shares a lot with this.
Make one with 7 channel atmos and sign me up
Looks like a nice entry level piece!
Nice product. I know several people who want a "less is more" sized box for better sound than the TV speakers or soundbar.
You mentioned almost too casually that out of all the hundreds of products that you've listened to and reviewed that you chose to put your hard earned dollars into this one. High praise indeed for the SVS Soundbase Pro.
It just checks so many boxes for me and the #1 is the ease of use for Jessica and the kids. Power on the TV and that’s all they need to do.
I own the first SoundBase, and it sounds fantastic, nice to see the remote! The only complaint I have with mine is Play-Fi, it rarely ever connects, so I use a $10 Erskin Bluetooth receiver to stream from my phone.
I have yet to have the new version not connect. Looks like they have made some improvements in connectivity.
@@Youthman Good to hear!
SVS wants to charge $300 more than the old one for a cheap remote control 😮
You can always buy the old one.
@@Youthman I had the old one
Yes, I responded to your other comment.
I can use pro audio amps for my home theater
Yes many guys use pro audio amps and swap out the fans for quieter ones
SVS are Best
I think the Sonos amp offers a bit more.
Please don't place items on top of your beautiful Klipsch RF7 III's. That's just not right. And please add a sub to your 2 channel system. Don't turn up the base on your speakers, use a sub. My SVS SB16 is amazing with 2 channel stereo music with my cherry wood Klipsch RF7 III's. I would not live without an external sub. SVS is heading in the right direction with this amplifier. It needs treble & base controls. The ultimate goal is to use it for both music and home theater 2.1 system. How is the sound quality of the DAC? It could use more inputs and outputs for other devices.
I have (4) 18’s in the theater room and it sounds great for 2ch and home theater. This system is for watching TV with the wife in the living room. I don’t need a sub in there.
Yet again, another reat video!
Mmmm… 😃😀
Youth man gear sucks big time
So do your manners. 🤣🤣🤣 In all seriousness, I didn’t build my system to please anyone but myself. Looks like you a off to a Happy New Years.
@@Youthman 2023 is certainly off to a good start
Your the one advising and showing all new high end products and sale links for advice ( maybe you get paid for ). But yet you have a basic amateur stereo set up
No testing
No installations
No IP skills
No knowledge of setting up a system other then arc
Basically catfishing
Yet you are still here. 🤷♂️
Over the past four years, I have reviewed products of all budgets in over 650 videos from a consumers perspective. I’m not an engineer, an audiophile nor do I claim to be “the authority” when it comes to Home Theater and HiFi.
Regarding only HiFi gear, there are actually very few high end products I have reviewed over the past 4 years. The most expensive product I have reviewed was a $12,000 pair of Sonus Faber speakers. Although that is quite expensive for me, some would consider that budget friendly as there are 2ch systems that exceed well over $100,000 for speakers alone.
Most of my reviews have been of Klipsch, SVS, KLH, OSD, Polk Audio, Monoprice, all of which have very budget friendly products.
Looks great! I really dig the Sonos Amp, which shares a lot with this.
I’ve heard good things about the Sonos amps too.
@@Youthman Once I got my studio and moved my theater stuff there, the purpose built room that it was in became another family room and I left our 77” LG C9 in there, so I got a Sonos Arc, two subs, and a pair of the Ones for a little surround system in there and I really fell in love with a lot of the way Sonos does stuff and I do like being able to do room correction with it as well as adjust EQ, levels, etc. Thankfully the Sonos Amp allows those same controls. I really love their Trueplay…it does more than I expected it would. We have the Beam Gen 2 and Sub Mini in our Living Room connected to our 65” LG C1. I’ve tried some WiSA stuff and it wasn’t what I was hoping it would be, but I feel like Sonos could step it and make another splash if they allowed true LCRs in their setups.
Sonos app is where it’s at
@@Youthman For what it is/supposed to be (basic consumer product) I feel it’s pretty solid. It’s still “too much” for my wife, but she likes that she never has to mess with it and can just use the Apple TV remote in our Living Room, Family Room, guest room, and bedroom to control what she wants to watch/listen to.