Many who are serious about HT in Malaysia are already using SVS subs. Not only because they great subs, but because htkaki is a fantastic in customer support and an overall super friendly dude.

Sure we don't have as many choices like in the US where you can get JTR, Seaton, Funk, PSA, Hsu and so on... you're kinda spoiled for choices there in the west, so SVS hasn't really been the king in price-performance as it once was. But it's no denying that their subs are still great.

Unless you can ship in something from JTR or Seaton (and if you can, you probably have super deep pockets anyway so you might as well hire someone to DIY you some monster dual 24" subs instead), otherwise I don't think you should pay anymore for subs other than SVS - in Malaysia specifically. An alternative is Rythmik which is being brought in by Sound Fusion these days and I'm mighty impressed with the FV18HP.

the only 1 product bought without see touch and hear 1st before buy.... haha... seems like crazy... still best investment ever....

Nope. Majority don't care or know enough about good audio and visuals. Many see "4k and HDR" and they would instantly think it's good. Many see 200w x 7 on a receiver and they think the amp is outputting 1400w. Many see a soundbar with atmos and they think it's real atmos. So, unfortunately the market here is very niche.

The PB4000 is a great sub and like all subs, placing it well is key. Which SVS center channel speaker are you interested in? The Prime or Ultra?

Btw, if you are from KL - you don't have to go to Seremban. You can contact Chong from Actsessory Shoppe.

Had been using SVS since 8 years ago starting from PC12-NSD -> PB13U x 2 -> PB16 & SB16. Totally no regret with SVS subs. If you have deep pocket than can try JL Fathom F113. What front speaker you have ? Is better to match with the center. You join in the FB of home theatre Malaysia. Plenty of members using SVS subs

better visit Maxx NS shop... no doubt best AV shop for me.... good advise...humble seller..

agreed on the limitation AV brand/shop locally.. due to... people here dun appreciate sound much compare to visual...

While there has been a rise of popularity in soundbars over the last 3 years, the individual speaker market (outside of Malaysia that is) is growing. So I doubt many companies are going to become Bose.
The growth in Malaysia is also not stagnant, it is moving - just very slowly.

The SVS Ultra center is a good center. I had the Prime center for a long time and also the Ultra for a brief month or so. It's a fairly meaty center channel, great off-axis imaging due to the 3 way design. My minor criticism with it is that its soundstage isn't wide enough for very big screens (I'm talking above 120") and at very high volumes, the tweeter MAY be a tad bright (I didn't mind it but many don't like bright speakers so just a note).

If you can head down to NS, then of course all the better. Actsessory at SS2 is much nearer to you though and Chong does have a full SVS system (also calibrated by Max) for demo.