SVS Ultra Evolution Bookshelf Speaker
The SVS Ultra Evolution Bookshelf is a reference-class, flagship bookshelf speaker engineered to compete with far more expensive audiophile loudspeakers—without giving up refinement, accuracy, or real-world output. Built around SVS breakthroughs in driver design, premium component materials, and cabinet architecture, it delivers a big, expansive presentation that sounds “larger than the box,” with precise imaging and a wide, stable soundstage.
A diamond coated aluminum dome tweeter with an Organic Cell Lattice Diffuser extends high-frequency performance far beyond human hearing for airy, unveiled detail and a larger sweet spot, while a 6.5" glass-fiber composite mid-woofer anchors the sound with punch, tonal accuracy, and tight, deep bass. Time-aligned cabinet geometry and a premium 2-way crossover help the drivers blend seamlessly—so vocals lock in, instruments separate cleanly, and movie soundtracks hit with dynamics and clarity. The SVS Ultra Evolutiohn Bookshelf Speakers are part of ListenUp's SVS Bookshelf Speakers Collection.
What It's Good At:
- Producing a “big speaker” soundstage from a bookshelf footprint with precise imaging
- Delivering airy, refined highs with exceptionally low audible distortion
- Rendering vocals and instruments with clarity, separation, and tonal accuracy
- Handling dynamic swings for home theater impact and lifelike music playback
- Pairing beautifully with subwoofers for full-range, reference-level systems
- Providing premium build/finish details (gloss and veneer options, quality hardware)
SVS Ultra Evolution Bookshelf Speaker Full Specifications:
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Frequency Response / Acoustic Data
- Frequency Response: 40 Hz-40 kHz (+/-3 dB).
- Nominal impedance: 6 ohms.
- Sensitivity: 87dB (2.83V @ 1 meter full-space, 300Hz – 3kHz)
- Recommended amplifier power: 20 – 150 watts
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Speaker Specs
- Bookshelf Loudspeaker
- Piano gloss black, piano gloss white, real black oak veneer finish options
- Dual gold-plated 5-way binding posts
- 2” wide-flared rear-firing port
- Cloth grille with magnetic retention system
- Elastomer stick-on bumper feet
- Cabinet Dimensions: 14.88” (H) x 8.66” (W) x 11.25” (D) / 378mm (H) x 220mm (W) x 285.7mm (D)
- Overall Dimensions: 15.04” (H) x 8.66” (W) x 11.64” (D) / 382mm (H) x 220mm (W) x 295.6mm (D) (includes grille)
- Shipped Dimensions (Pair): 23.9” (H) x 19.1” (W) x 16.4” (D) / 607mm (H) x 485mm (W) x 417mm (D)
- Weight Unboxed: 18.8 pounds / 8.6 kgs
- Shipped Weight: 40.7 pounds / 18.9 kgs
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Driver Specs
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1” Diamond Coated Tweeter
- FEA-optimized Organic Cell Lattice Diffuser for airy, unveiled highs and pristine clarity.
- Cutting-edge vapor-deposition grows a hyper-rigid diamond-like coating on an aircraft-grade aluminum dome, pushing high-frequency extension further beyond human hearing, and delivering best-in-class fidelity, linearity, and transient response.
- Silver tinsel leads for optimal signal transfer and power handling.
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6.5” Woofer
- Long stroke motor and suspension for high output.
- Composite glass-fiber cone with excellent stiffness/mass ratio for high sensitivity and pistonic behavior beyond passband.
- Precision-cast aluminum alloy baskets ensure precise alignment of critical components and maximize thermal dissipation.
- Vented aluminum voice coil former to maximize thermal control while minimizing air compression artifacts at high drive levels.
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Crossover & Cabinet Specs
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Crossover
- 2-way crossover with premium-grade capacitors, inductors, resistors, and heavy-trace printed circuit board
- Tweeter-to-Woofer crossover: 1.8 kHz
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Cabinet
- Time-aligned cabinet geometry introduces microsecond-level time delays between the drivers, ensuring that the effective-acoustic-center of each driver is equidistant from the listener. The result is improved linearity and directionality throughout the crossover frequencies, and a more accurate soundstage.
- Chamfered front baffle and flush-mounted drivers reduce edge diffraction and improve on-axis and off-axis high-frequency response.
- Extra-thick 1” (25mm) driver baffle ensures a rigid, resonance-free mounting for all drivers.
- FEA-optimized ¾” (18mm) cabinet construction, bracing, and acoustic insulation eliminate acoustic and structural resonances, ensuring an inert enclosure and an uncolored response, even at the highest drive levels.
SVS Ultra Evolution Bookshelf Speaker Q&A:
- Will these work well for 2-channel music listening?
- Yes. The Ultra Evolution Bookshelf is tuned for revealing, detailed, reference-level playback with strong imaging and an expansive soundstage—ideal for dedicated stereo systems.
- Are they suitable for home theater front L/R speakers?
- Absolutely. They’re designed for both audiophiles and home theater fans, with clarity and dynamics that translate extremely well to dialogue, effects, and high-impact scenes.
- What amplifier or receiver power is recommended?
- SVS recommends 20–150 watts. Most quality AV receivers and stereo amps in that range will drive them properly, and better amplification can improve control and dynamics.
- Do I need a subwoofer if the frequency response goes down to 40 Hz?
- Not required, but recommended for full-range performance—especially for movies or bass-heavy music. A subwoofer can extend low bass, reduce strain on the speakers, and increase overall headroom.
- Can I bi-wire or bi-amp these speakers?
- Yes. They have dual gold-plated 5-way binding posts. You can use conventional wiring with jumpers, or remove jumpers for bi-wire/bi-amp configurations.
- What finishes are available?
- Piano gloss black, piano gloss white, and real black oak veneer finish options are offered.
- Do grilles come included, and how do they attach?
- Yes. They include a cloth grille with a magnetic retention system for a clean look and easy on/off.
- What are the overall dimensions and weight?
- Overall dimensions are 15.04” (H) x 8.66” (W) x 11.64” (D), and weight unboxed is 18.8 pounds per speaker.
SVS Ultra Evolution Bookshelf Speaker Downloads:
SVS Ultra Evolution Owners Manual
SVS Ultra Evolution Series Video:
