The main advantage of the R-115SW is its build quality – it looks great and the body is durable. The main advantage of the PB16-Ultra is its amazing power – compare 1500 W of its nominal output power with 400 W of the R-115SW nominal power. The PB16-Ultra maximal output power is 5000 W, while the R-115SW maximal output power is 800 W only. These models are great for large rooms and for people who need as much bass sound as possible.
The SVS PB16-Ultra vs Klipsch R-115SW performance shows that the PB16-Ultra isn't only more powerful but also more flexible – it has a wider frequency response range – 16-460 Hz versus 18-125 Hz that has the R-115SW. The PB16-Ultra crossover frequency is 30-200 Hz, while the crossover frequency of the R-115SW is 40-160 Hz.
The R-115SW can be connected using the wireless protocol (it is necessary to use the Klipsch WA-2 wireless subwoofer kit). The high-grade all-digital amplifier delivers the clean audio no matter how high volume is set.
The PB16-Ultra features a high-performance amplifier while the Digital Signal Processing technology guarantees perfect blending with other speakers. It can be also controlled via a smartphone application or with a special top-front panel (it has a display).
The Klipsch R-115SW vs SVS PB16-Ultra design comparison shows that the R-115SW is designed using the well-known elements of the brand – the spun-copper driver. The PB16-Ultra looks massive.
The R-115SW features a 15-inch cerametallic woofer, while the PB16-Ultra has an a16-inch driver. The R-115SW has a rectangular front-firing port and the PB16-Ultra has three venting ports located right under the driver.
The R-115SW has RCA LFE inputs and the PB16-Ultra features RCA LFE and XLR ports.
The dimensions are 21.7x25x30.9 in. for the PB16-Ultra versus 21.5x19.5x22.3 in. for the R-115SW. The weight is 174.6 lbs. and 75.4 lbs. respectively.
Specification | Klipsch R-115SW | SVS PB16-Ultra |
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Driver | ||
Port Placement | front panel | front panel |
Driver Placement | front panel | front panel |
Driver Size, In | 15 | 16 |
Driver Quantity | 1 | 1 |
Connections | ||
Speaker Inputs (pair) | ||
Speaker Outputs (pair) | ||
Bi-amp | ||
Xlr Outputs (pair) | 1 | |
Xlr Inputs (pair) | 1 | |
Rca Outputs | 1 | |
Rca Stereo Line Level Inputs (pair) | 1 | 1 |
Rca Lfe Inputs | 1 | 1 |
Material | ||
Enclosure Type | vented | vented |
Colors | black | black |
Woofer Composition | polymer | fiberglass |
Body Material | MDF | MDF |
Power | ||
Audio Amplifier Output Power, W | 800 | 4000 |
Maximal Output Power (rms), W | 800 | 5000 |
Nominal Output Power (rms), W | 400 | 1500 |
General | ||
Detachable Grilles | ||
Amplification Type | active | active |
Controls | ||
Main Power Switch | ||
Low-pass Filter | ||
Subwoofer Phase | ||
Volume | ||
Audio Performance | ||
Crossover Frequency, Hz | 40-160 | 30-200 |
Frequency Response, Hz | 18-125 | 16-460 |
Impedance, Ohm | 8 | 8 |
Sensitivity, Db | 118 | 112 |
Dimensions | ||
Weight, Kg/pounds | 34/75.4 | 79.2/174.6 |
Dimensions (h X W X D), Cm/in | 54.6 x 48.3 x 55.9/21.5 x 19.5 x 22.3 | 55.1 x 63 x 76.4/21.7 x 25 x 30.9 |
User Manual | ||
Manual | r-115sw.pdf | pb16-ultra.pdf |