PB16-Ultra

With its pristine gloss black finish, rounded edges, angled front display, and lustrous fiberglass resin composite cone, the SB16-Ultra is one pretty subwoofer. Its 20” cube dimensions add symmetry to the mix as well. This has to be the nicest looking subwoofer I have dealt with to date. However, if the grille is used, it messes up a lot of that. The grille is a very heavy-duty steel unit, and, unlike many other subwoofer grilles, it really will protect the driver, but in doing so it greatly diminishes the aesthetic elegance of the SB16. I think that most owners of the SB16-Ultra will use it sans grille when they are able to do so. This is a gorgeous sub that ranks very high in spouse-approval-factor, although it is slightly large by many people’s standards. That black gloss is mirror-like in its fineness: witness the reflection of the ‘Finding Dory’ blu-ray case above. The finish is certainly a major contributor to the overall cost, but once you get that thing in your home, it will be difficult not to think that it is worth it.