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KEF Q150 vs SVS PB-1000 Pro

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KEF Q150

119 reviews

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SVS PB-1000 Pro

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SVS PB-1000 Pro

110 reviews

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Great sound quality with detail, full soundstage, and volume without distortion

Sharp and expensive-looking design

Recommended by many users, especially when purchased on sale

Compared favorably to other speakers, including the ELAC UB5 and Klipsch R51

Compatible with various amplifiers and streaming devices

Great value for its price range

Deep and natural sounding bass

Easy-to-use app for tweaking parameters

Positive reviews from many users

Pairs well with other high-quality speakers for a complete home theater setup

Not enough bass for some users

Some users note disappointment with the build quality

Price may be too high for some users, but many recommend purchasing on sale

Not as high in output volume as some higher-end subwoofers

Some complaints about return policy and labeling of the product

None mentioned

Verdict

Overall, the KEF Q150 speakers receive positive reviews for their sound quality, with many users impressed by their detail, full soundstage, and volume without distortion. Some users note that the speakers lack bass, while others mention disappointment with the build quality. However, many users recommend the speakers, especially when purchased on sale. The KEF Q150 is compared favorably to other speakers, including the ELAC UB5 and Klipsch R51. Users also mention various amplifiers and streaming devices used to power the speakers.

Verdict

Overall, the SVS PB-1000 Pro receives positive reviews for its deep and natural sounding bass, easy-to-use app, and value for its price range. Some reviewers note that it may not have the same output volume as higher-end subwoofers, but it still delivers a satisfying performance. There are some complaints about the return policy and labeling of the product, but these are not reflective of the subwoofer's performance. Many reviewers also mention pairing the SVS PB-1000 Pro with other high-quality speakers for a complete home theater setup.

Reviews by Topic

Our analysis shows how reviewers feel about different topics. Please note these are not full reviews.

Sound Quality

Build quality not impressive - prefer Klipsch rp-500m

This are very smooth sounding speakers - they will never sound shrill or fatiguing. The flip side of this is the treble is not as detailed and exciting as other speakers. I own the Klipsch RP-500M and I prefer those speakers overall, and I think a lot of people would. If you can find the Klipsch for a similar price, they sound more clear, exciting, and dynamic

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SVS PB-1000 PRO REVIEW | SVS App | PB-1000 Pro + Klipsch 8" Sub Best Surprising Combo?

So, of course i tested the svs with the clips. Remember how i had that clip subwoofer up on that wall shelf? Well, since the svs had to be placed just...

Positive

Connectivity

Nice value for $300

Bought these and the Elac Uni-Fi UB5 to compare them. Bought them both at discounts. Paid $300 during a sale for these. I think the overall the Elac sounds better but these aren't bad

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SVS PB-1000 Pro REVIEW | BEST entry-level subwoofer?

My opinions are my own and SVS will be seeing this video for the first time when it goes live on YouTube.. Now I want to start things off by talking a...

Positive

Price

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KEF Q-150 Bookshelf Speaker Review. Best for lovers of wide imaging.

It does seem to look a little bit like a five year old took a paintbrush to it when you get up close - and i wouldn't be the first person to say that ...

Positive

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NEW!! SVS PB-1000 *PRO* SUBWOOFER!! TOP 7 CHANGES!! FULL REVIEW!

But but for me personally, this is nostalgic because the first sbs product i ever heard were the original pb1000s, and i really like this particular p...

Positive

Bass

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KEF Q150 Bookshelf Speakers - Hands On Review

The key 150 are a smoother sound in the mid-range and bass, delivering detail a bit on the sly with more body a little bit more resonance too. That ma...

Positive

High-End On The Cheap With Perks

Desperate to remove my room from the equation, I decided to explore wireless systems several months ago and settled on a BIC WTR-SYS wireless transmitter/receiver system to turn my existing subwoofer into a wireless one so that I can place it as close to my listening position as possible. It was placed on a rear corner 3 feet to the left of my listening position (aligned to my sofa). This was much better with virtually none of the aforementioned uneven bass. But there was one problem: extension and transient speed

Size

Great for Smaller Room

Would I recommend them? Yes, BUT - small room and with something to cover the bottom two octaves (subwoofer). My priorities for good sound, a decent soundstage, stable imaging, dynamic range, and lack of coloration were satisfied. And I would buy them again, or possibly - if She Who Must Be Obeyed (aka "the Finance Committee") was willing - the KEF LS50s.

I really didn't hate the pioneers as fronts and they aren't bad speakers however the are large for the space I have for the surrounds. I'm fashioning mounts to attach to the side tables on either side of the couch to hold them up in the air and away from the walls. I have an SVS PB-1000 and I've only had it for a few weeks.

Positive

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Mids

Worth every penny

I have a small living room, it's about 20 L x 13 ft W and these fill the entire area plus the kitchen with amazing sound at normal listening levels. You really have to run these about 50 hours or more to open them up and give some space from the wall as advised by Kef. I won't mention brands but I did return two sets of speakers before deciding to keep these, the uni-q driver works it's special magic to broaden the soundstage and imaging. With the Powernode the mids are so clear and the highs are smooth never shrill or annoying

Absolutely SUB-lime

Mine was initially set to -12.0 and I changed it to -6.0 Midrange Compensation - OFF Curve Editor - Leave Alone MultiEQ Filter Frequency Range - Limit to 350Hz On the SVS app: (its priceless to be able to sit on your couch and tune the sub) Home Volume = -10dB , Preset = NONE Low Pass Filter = OFF (LFE Mode Active) Phase = 0 Polarity = Positive (default) Parametric EQ (PEQ1 Active) => Freq = 29Hz , BOOST = 4.0 dB , Q factor = 2

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