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Over two years in development, packed with enthusiast-approved
components, SVS design throughout. These are world-class speakers, at
real-world prices. Pretty much what everyone expects from The Sound
Authority.
When we introduced the now-famous SBS-01 speaker packages, some wondered if
SVS would impart the same stunning performance and quality to full-range
sound that we'd long since done for music and theater subwoofers. Nobody
wonders about that now. Melding what's quite arguably the most respected and
coveted components in the audio world, the mid-priced speaker market just
got a wake up call: The MTS-01 line, only from SVS.
Features
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MBS-01 Bookshelf Speakers (Pair) Rosenut $1,675.00 Aus A$1,523.00 NZ
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MCS-01 Center Channel Speaker Rosenut $999.00 Aus A$909.00 NZ
MCS-01 Center Channel Speaker Piano Gloss Black $999.00 Aus A$909.00 NZ
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MTS-01 Tower Speakers (Pair) Rosenut $2,495.00 Aus A$2,268.00 NZ
MTS-01 Tower Speakers (Pair) Piano Gloss Black $2,495.00 Aus A$2,268.00 NZ
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MBS-01 5.0 Compact Speaker System* Rosenut $4,125.00 Aus A$3,750.00 NZ
MBS-01 5.0 Compact Speaker System* Piano Gloss Black $4,125.00 Aus A$3,750.00 NZ
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MTS-01 5.0 Full size Speaker System** Rosenut $4,900.00 Aus A$4,455.00 NZ
MTS-01 5.0 Full size Speaker System** Piano Gloss Black $4,900.00 Aus A$4,455.00 NZ
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Go 7.0 Channel Surround !
Add a pair of MBS-01 speakers to any
family Rosenut $1,575.00 Aus A$1,432.00 NZ
Piano Gloss $1,575.00 Aus A$1,432.00 NZ package
for a savings of $100!
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Notes:
* MBS-01 "Compact" 5.0 set includes two MBS-01 pairs
and one MCS-01 center
speaker
** MTS-01 "Full size" 5.0 set includes one pair of
MTS-01 towers, one MCS-01
center, and one pair MBS-01 bookshelf speakers.
Contact Deep Hz Audio for pricing on full MTS-01
packages or other special requests!
Please contact Deep Hz Audio for shipping prices.
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The stunning ScanSpeak Air-Circ tweeter - standard throughout the MTS-01 speaker family.
Nestled into each of these computer-cut and elegant hand-built cabinets, you'll find imported Danish ScanSpeak tweeters, custom Nomex® cone Peerless woofers, and crossovers stuffed with premium parts. To ensure exceptional quality and durability, SVS not only assembles these speakers in our own Ohio factory, we conduct painstaking testing and validate the performance of every one. The SVS craftsman responsible even signs your speaker before it's boxed. Stringent objective standards and specifications required for the finest music and movie audio are guaranteed and documented; we even include a copy of the results for you.
Few competitors, even 2-3 times these prices, can offer component quality or design half this impressive.
Features
If you are a "hardware" sort of person, you'll appreciate the extent of details we "sweat" around here. Even if it's a detail the customer never sees, we impart quality, durability and performance wherever and whenever it's possible, and could benefit the customer. You. In the end, how such things add up are what counts; sonic clarity, power and years of trouble-free use are a promise from SVS.
The unexpected MTS-01 grill is something rarely seen
at any price. The often neglected aspect of how your speaker
grills are affixed, shows just how well crafted and designed our newest
offerings really are. This sort of feature on the
MTS-01
tower, the MCS-01 center and MBS-01
bookshelf speakers are a whole different level of cool than you have
come to expect from "regular" speakers.
Exhibit A: The hidden magnetic retention system.
Two shots needed to show this. Or rather, show what you won't
see. The rigid and sculpted black fabric covered grill at left appears
as it would normally be installed. But glance below right, with the
grill removed. No visible means of holding the grill on at all. Gone are
the "cups" or other unsightly retainers you nearly always see. The
"secret" is
hidden
"neo" magnets machined precisely into the grill back, residing under a
disk of pliable synthetic rubber. Matching exactly to the speaker are
reverse polarity parts, embedded just under the light textured black
front baffle surface. Invisible. Nothing plastic to mar the beautiful
face of your SVS speaker. Nothing to break, loosen, or buzz.
What's better, there's no fragile and annoying little "ball and socket" fitting other speakers need. You won't have to wrestle with aligning those conventional fasteners, much less the hassle of trying to press your grill into place. Just set your SVS grill near the front of its matching speaker, and with a seemingly magical "thunk" it'll firmly snug into position on its own, and stays there. Comes off just as easy.
Even jaded golden-ear audiophiles will bust a grin when they discover something this effective and elegant. Pioneered on our small SB12-Plus subwoofer and now integrated into our PB13-Ultra too, this is the sort of grill other brands will use some day. Or not. Not many OEMs pour on innovative features like this, not at prices you can actually afford anyway.
Parts are not just “parts” at SVS: Every manufacturer, of course, tends to laud their own choices in design and components. But we really go the extra mile for our customers. Example? Our tweeter, from esteemed Danish audio supplier ScanSpeak, is but one instance of our "over the top" approach to creating great speakers. Frankly, we couldn't have designed a better tweeter ourselves, so we didn't. And some influential enthusiasts would probably agree it was the right move (and understandably, are praising this as one of the finest in the world, at any cost).
Fact is, despite tweeters being among the most critical components in any speaker, even in this somewhat pricey “price class”, you will see competitive products using the sort of tweeter you could buy yourself for $25, or less. Super-duper-cost-no-object speakers? A brand might ratchet things up with one of the better mainstream models (which truth be told, are often very respectable performers), for say, $30-50 or so. Really, a $40 tweeter is quite an investment for any top-tier OEM.
So,
the tweeter in the MTS-01 speaker family, shown
here? Well, if you can even find one (sorry, we bought the
entire first production run available to the US) ... expect to pay
well over $200 US. That's just a bare
tweeter of course. It's a component that's nothing short of
astounding, and once we put it through extensive trials, we realized
we had to have them in this new product line. You might wonder then:
In what other speakers might you find such an insanely high-priced
component? Relatively few for what might be obvious reasons then
(and it'd be impolite to draw comparisons in any case). Just too
expensive. Suffice
it to say then, there's no shortage of speakers many times
the price of the MTS-01's, using tweeters not half as good . So,
long-time SVS watchers know we’re doing what we do best with the
MTS-01. Raising the bar on the entire industry.
Making ScanSpeak's AirCirc “cost-no-object” performance available…
at a reasonable cost.
Some will surmise that somehow then, something must have been left out, or seriously compromised, somewhere. But that's not how we do things at SVS. One weak link and you can ruin an entire speaker, high-zoot tweeter and all. So after rounds of testing we selected a fantastic Peerless brand 6.5" woofer replete with Nomex® cone, cast aluminum basket and synthetic rubber surround, the perfect counterpart to the other stellar parts. Other folks will wonder if all this attention to high-tech, high-end parts really make a difference. Really, can you "hear" quality components such as these? We think so. Besides, quality this "excessive" means your speakers will sound as good years down the road, as they do today.
It's
tough to come up with a "look" which not only blends into a
variety of home media rooms, theaters, studios, all over the
world, yet doesn't scream "me too" either. The speaker industry
is practically polluted with simplistic box designs, or others
slathered with layers of plastic bezels, trim pieces, screws,
fascia, and badges to "gussy things up". Enough, we say. Beauty
can be simple, with clean lines and a minimum of "add ons". And
no design will work well if it can't stand up to tough customer
use too.
The three members of the MTS-01 family echo the elegant understated styling of the SBS-01 lines, but up the ante in all regards too (as their higher prices would dictate). Every edge and seam is determined by highly precise computer numerical control (CNC) cutting machines, all controlled by equally precise computer assisted design (CAD) drawings. This care is evident in each recess, threaded insert, seam and hole. Every speaker is final assembled in the US. Not every brand can say that. Actually, very few these days.
Of course the gentle and unique contours outside are obvious, what's inside is less so. Extensive "blocking" strengthens these cabinets still further, as do stout and precise "CNC" cut braces. We even rejected the less costly and less rigid industry practice of "comb cutting" the distinctive top arch on your cabinets (both sides, on the MCS-01). That build technique puts numerous deep grooves in fiberboard panels (leaving a "comb" like surface) which is then filled in with glue and "bent" into place. While inexpensive, such a process was deemed insufficient for these SVS speakers. Instead, we laminate multiple thin but solid sheets of MDF and form press them into place, for enhanced strength and quality.
You can't readily see every aspect of how we make your speakers better, but we expect many customers appreciate knowing we "overbuild" products like these, as a rule.
Every room is different, and while the new MTS-01 family speakers are tuned to be exceptionally accurate and neutral at all power levels, customized control over their sound was built in by our engineers. So you control their final sound, not us. And these controls as easy to use, if you choose, as they are appreciated by those who want to "tweak" their sonic results in detail.
First are custom foam port plugs, included with each of these speakers (two for each MCS and MTS-01 speaker, one each for the MBS-01). This simple arrangement allows you to switch quickly between greater depth and efficiency of a ported speaker, or a "sealed" mode with subtle effects on bass response. Squeeze and insert, or remove without any tools. Our famously easy to read owners manuals walk you though setup like a pro, regardless if these are your first, or last set speakers.
On
the other end of the audio spectrum, the high frequencies,
we provide a neatly integrated two-position switch inside
the binding-post "cup" which selects a natural "flat" or a
slightly attenuated tweeter profile. Use this control in
rooms where your speakers might be closer to side walls than
is ideal, or sound is otherwise more "bright" than you
prefer, regardless of the reason. No matter the exact
parameters of your room or listening style then, such tools
stand ready in every MBS-01, MCS-01
and MTS-01 speaker.
Last but not least is the ubiquitous "dual" binding post configuration, all but expected on the best speakers today. While not always implemented as they should be in the audio industry, SVS has carefully implemented this feature so customers with "bi-amp" systems (one amplifier for woofers and another for tweeters) can properly exploit their high-end equipment. Typical systems will leave the standard gold plated "bus bar" connectors in place and make for easy hookup using bare wire, single "banana plugs" or spade ends. Heavy-duty, gold-plated knurled parts will stand up to any use and abuse you might dish out.
It
might be clear from the above we've expended lots of
time and effort to ensure a bevy of top-flight
components, all built up in a cabinet that's as robustly
designed as it is attractive. But they have to fit in
your room too, and allow practical aspects of floor
placement, use with stands, brackets, or configuration
into walls or furniture you might have built specially
for your system.
Each of these speakers has a unique set off features that make placement in your room a snap, even given their large size and heavy construction.
With
each MTS-01 tower speaker, at no
additional cost, comes a set of matching tempered steel
floor bars which can be affixed to the bottom of your
cabinet, for substantially more lateral support on
carpeted or even hard surfaces. Custom gold-plated cone
feet provide leveling and firm contact through any
padding under your carpet. Rubber bottomed machined
coin-sized "receivers" seen above can be used to release
your inner audiophile desires with these, even on hard
floors. Or you can instead use included low-profile
high-density foam disks on the supports in lieu of the
"spikes". Should you not require the supports, you can
even thread the gold feet directly into the MTS-01
cabinet itself. Simple, strong, elegant and flexible.
Big center speakers can often be a chore to integrate
into your room, but at SVS big is always beautiful, and
made practical in the larger spaces they will see. The
MCS-01 provides three easy ways to
place yours. Included high-density foam disks can be
used to isolate your speaker from a shelf or wall-unit,
and can readily be optimized for dedicated center
channel stands.
Or, you an take advantage of heavy-duty threaded
inserts flanking the binding post cup. Note, two
optional brackets are needed to provide support for this
speaker's nearly 40lbs of heft.
The MBS-01 bookshelf speaker was intended from the outset to act as either compact main (Left and Right channel) speaker, or as robustly-sized surrounds. Since these speakers will often see use with actual "bookshelves" within your home, we include four special removable soft rubber threaded cone feet for each. Flat, high density EVA foam disks are included where use with speaker stands might dictate a lower-profile bottom surface. A single set of threaded inserts on the back allow use with high-grade heavy-duty wall or ceiling brackets too.
| Model Name | MBS-01 |
| Configuration | 2-way mid-sized bookshelf speaker |
| Design | Sealed or vented modes |
| Dimensions (Grills included) | 16" x 10" x 13" |
| H x W x D | 406mm x 254mm 330mm |
| Weight | 12kg (27lbs) |
| Drivers Tweeter | Single 1" (25mm) Soft dome ScanSpeak "AirCirc" |
| Woofer | Twin 6.5" (165mm) Peerless Nomex cone |
| Frequency Response (anechoic) | 60Hz to 30kHz +/- 3dB (Response chart below) |
| Nominal Impedance | 8 ohms |
| Sensitivity | 85dB |
| Power Handling | 20W - 250W |
| Magnetically Shielded? | Yes |
| Mounting Options | Threaded inserts for wall bracket, Shelf/stand mount with soft threaded cone feet or low-profile foam disk. |
| Enclosure Material | MDF w/ internal bracing, laminated arch top panel |
| Finish | Textured black polymer front/back, premium veneer or gloss black sides. |
MBS-01 Tweeter Attenuation Mode
MBS-01 speaker, quasi-anechoic 2 meter ground plane frequency sweep with "flat" 0dB (Red) and attenuated -3dB (Blue) tweeter modes.
| Model Name | MCS-01 |
| Configuration | 2-way mid-sized center speaker |
| Design | Sealed or vented modes |
| Dimensions (Grills included) | 10" x 24" x 13" |
| H x W x D | 254mm x 610mm 330mm |
| Weight | 17.5kg (39lbs) |
| Drivers Tweeter | Single 1" (25mm) Soft dome ScanSpeak "AirCirc" |
| Woofer | Twin 6.5" (165mm) Peerless Nomex cone |
| Frequency Response (anechoic) | 65Hz to 30kHz +/- 3dB (Response chart below) |
| Nominal Impedance | 6 ohms |
| Sensitivity | 89dB |
| Power Handling | 20W - 250W |
| Magnetically Shielded? | Yes |
| Mounting Options | Threaded inserts for wall bracket, Shelf/stand mount with low-profile foam disk. |
| Enclosure Material | MDF w/ internal bracing, laminated arch side panels |
| Finish | Textured black polymer front/back, premium veneer or gloss black top and bottom. |
MCS-01 Variable Port Tuning
MCS-01 speaker, quasi-anechoic 2 meter ground plane frequency sweep in sealed (Blue) and vented (Red) port plug modes.
MCS-01 Tweeter Attenuation Mode
MCS-01 speaker, quasi-anechoic 2 meter ground plane frequency sweep with "flat" 0dB (Red) and attenuated -3dB (Blue) tweeter modes.
| Model Name | MTS-01 |
| Configuration | 2 1/2-way mid-sized tower speaker |
| Design | Sealed or vented modes |
| Dimensions (Grills included) | 41" x 10" x 13" |
| H x W x D | 1041mm x 254mm 330mm |
| Weight | 27.5kg (60lbs) |
| Drivers Tweeter | Single 1" (25mm) Soft dome ScanSpeak "AirCirc" |
| Woofer | Twin 6.5" (165mm) Peerless Nomex cone |
| Frequency Response (anechoic) | 60Hz to 30kHz +/- 3dB (Response chart below) |
| Nominal Impedance | 6 ohms |
| Sensitivity | 91dB |
| Power Handling | 20W - 250W |
| Magnetically Shielded? | Yes |
| Mounting Options | No-cost optional floor supports with plated steel cone or foam disks |
| Enclosure Material | MDF w/ internal bracing, laminated arch top |
| Finish | Textured black polymer front/back/lower sides, premium veneer or gloss black side accent panels. |
MTS-01 Variable Port Tuning
MTS-01 speaker, quasi-anechoic 2 meter ground plane frequency sweep in sealed (Blue) and vented (Red) port plug modes.
MTS-01 Tweeter Attenuation Mode
MTS-01 speaker, quasi-anechoic 2 meter ground plane frequency sweep with "flat" 0dB (Red) and attenuated -3dB (Blue) tweeter modes.
Package Upgrades
Avia/SPL Meter
Get both the critical tools any music and HT system must have
Better Cable
Subwoofer
amp interconnects for all our subwoofers
Deluxe Speaker Stands
High-quality deluxe stands are the the perfect and stylish way to show off your MBS-01 speakers! Satin black lacquer finish.
MBS-01 Heavy Duty Wall Brackets
The perfect means to wall mount your MBS-01 mains or rear surrounds! Get your Omni 30.0 brackets with your speakers, and snag free shipping. Save on a pair too.
MTS-01 Systems
