In this review, we will be comparing Omada No.4 and Ultra Tower, two Passive Floor-standing speakers from Focal and SVS.
Let's have a brief look at the main features
of Focal Omada No.4 and SVS Ultra Tower first before getting into our more
detailed comparison.
Focal Omada No.4 Key Specs
- 3-way Design
- 1" Inverted Hard-Dome Tweeter
- 6.5" Midrange
- 2 x 8" Carbon Fiber + Polymer Woofer
- 40-30k Hz Frequency Response
- 91.5 dB Sensitivity
- Impedance: 8ohms
- Power Range:40-350watts
- Weight:31.57kg
- Dimensions (H x W x D): 1158.0" x 12-1/16" x 15-13/16"( 1158.0 x 307.0 x 402.0mm )
SVS Ultra Tower Key Specs
- 3-way Design
- 1.0" Dome Tweeter
- 6.5" Midrange
- 2 x 8.0" Polypropylene Woofer
- 6.5" Midrange
- 28-32k Hz Frequency Response
- 88 dB Sensitivity
- Impedance: 8ohms
- Power Range:20-300watts
- Weight:34.27kg
- Dimensions (H x W x D): 1159.0" x 13-15/16" x 17-1/2"( 1159.0 x 355.0 x 445.0mm )
In the following sections, we will get into more detail in order to better understand how the Focal Omada No.4 and SVS Ultra Tower compare and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one of these loudspeakers is the better choice for you.
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Drivers
Both Omada No.4 and Ultra Tower are 3-way speakers.
| Driver |
Focal Omada No.4 |
SVS Ultra Tower |
|
Driver Setup
|
3-way
|
3-way
|
|
Tweeter
|
1-inch
|
1.0-inch
|
|
Midrange
|
1 x 6.5-inch |
2 x 6.5-inch |
|
Woofer
|
2 x 8-inch
|
2 x 8.0-inch
|
Omada No.4 features a 1" Al/Mg Inverted Hard-Dome Tweeter , a 6.5" Midrange and 2 x 8" Carbon Fiber + Polymer Woofer . On the other hand, the Ultra Tower features a 1.0" aluminum Dome Tweeter , a 6.5" Midrange and 2 x 8.0" Polypropylene Woofer with a Crossover frequency at 160HZ and 2000Hz.
Frequency Response
Omada No.4 has a frequency range of 40-30k Hz whereas Ultra Tower has a frequency range of 28-32k Hz. With a minimum frequency of 28Hz, the Ultra Tower can go significantly deeper on the low side and provide stronger bass compared to the Omada No.4's min frequency of 40Hz.
Below graphs depict how these two speakers compare with the max, min and average values of the Min and Max Frequencies of other speakers in the Floor-standing class in our database.
Low Frequency
Floor-standing Speakers
High Frequency
Floor-standing Speakers
None of these speakers achieves full range experience which is commonly agreed as 20Hz-20kHz. In order to achieve lower lows / deeper bass, we recommend you pair these with a subwoofer. Visit our Powered Subwoofers section to find out more about the available options.
Impedance and Sensitivity
Omada No.4 and Ultra Tower have the same Impedance of 8 ohms but where they differ is the sensitivity levels. Omada No.4 sensitivity is rated at 91.5 dB and the Ultra Tower's is at 88 dB. This 4 dB difference makes the Focal Omada No.4 a more sensitive speaker compared to SVS Ultra Tower, hence will play louder with the same amount of watts.
Sensitivity
Floor-standing Speakers
Power Range
Power
range is the range of input power in watts RMS that a loudspeaker is designed to handle. While using
an amplifier within this range ensures the nominal performance , inputting a power that is higher than the
max wattage can result in a damaged speaker.
Omada No.4 can handle a max power of 350 watts RMS from the amp the whereas Ultra Tower has a max power handling value of 300 watts RMS, 50 watts less than the Omada No.4.
Keep in mind that a higher max power handling value doesn't necessarily make that a louder speaker
compared to a lower max handling speaker. Loudness or the sound level is also impacted by parameters
such as Impedance, sensitivity and system efficiencies.
Input Type and Bi-Amping / Bi-Wiring
Ultra Tower features Binding post posts which make bi-amping or bi-wiring possible. Omada No.4 has a Binding post which doesn't feature bi-amping/bi-wiring.
SVS Ultra Tower's Binding post terminals allows Bi-amping or bi-wiring
Physical Specs
Size of a speaker can sometimes become an important decision factor due to space constraints or in some cases purely for esthetic reasons. In this section, we are going to compare Focal Omada No.4's and SVS Ultra Tower's external dimensions. Focal Omada No.4 has external dimensions of 1158.0 x 307.0 x 402.0mm ( 45-9/16inch x 12-1/16inch x 15-13/16inch ) whereas SVS Ultra Tower has external dimensions of 1159.0 x 355.0 x 445.0mm ( 45-5/8 x 13-15/16 x 17-1/2inch) .
SVS Ultra Tower is clearly the larger of the two speakers. Its body is 48mm wider, 1mm taller and 43mm deeper than Focal Omada No.4.
Base Surface Area Comparison
Base surface area of a loudspeaker may become a determining factor when the space in your room or desk is limited.
The base surface area of the Focal Omada No.4 is approximately 1234.1cm2 / 191.3inch2 and base area of the SVS Ultra Tower is approximately 1579.8cm2 / 244.9inch2. The Omada No.4 requires 22% less surface area than the Ultra Tower which gives it a small advantage on placement in tight spaces.
Weight Comparison The weight of a loudspeaker can become an important factor if you need to move and reposition the unit often. Weight of a speaker can also "sometimes" be an indicator of the rigidity of the enclosure and the quality of the internal components used. The Focal Omada No.4 weighs 31.57kg / 69.5lbs and the SVS Ultra Tower weighs 34.27kg / 75.4lbs. This makes the Ultra Tower 9% heavier than the Omada No.4.
Here is a comparison of how Omada No.4 and Ultra Tower's weights compare with the average, max and min weights in Passive Floor-standing class.
Weight
All Floor-standing Speakers
What's in the Box of Focal Omada No.4?
Here are the items that are included inside the box of Omada No.4:
2 Floorstanding loudspeakers 2 Grilles 2 Bases 8 Spike feet 8 Nuts 8 Rubber feet 8 Screws Cleaning cloth Hex-key User Manual Focal brochure
What's in the Box of SVS Ultra Tower?
Here are the items that come with the Ultra Tower:
Floorstanding loudspeakerCloth grille2 Metal grillesFoam port plug4 Elastomer isolation feet (pre-installed)4 Spike feet4 Nuts4 Protective discs2 Terminal jumpers (pre-installed)Owners ManualSVS brochureOnline Product Registration Card
 Max Input Power |
350 watts
vs
300 watts
|
Handle more power from your amplifier |
 Sensitivity |
92 dB
vs
88 dB
|
Play louder with same amount of amplification power |
 Height |
1158mm
vs
1159mm
|
Easier to fit in smaller spaces |
 Base Surface Area |
1234cm2
vs
1579cm2
|
Takes less floor space |
 Low Frequency Response |
28 Hz
vs
40 Hz
|
Generates deeper bass |
 High Frequency Response |
32k Hz
vs
30k Hz
|
Generates higher frequency |
 Bi-Amping and Bi-Wiring |
Yes
vs
No
|
Allows bi-amping and bi-wiring connections |
 Price per pair* |
2600USD
vs
2998USD
|
costs less (*prices may change depending on the seller, location and time) |
| General |
Focal Omada No.4 |
SVS Ultra Tower |
| Brand |
Focal |
SVS |
| Speaker Type |
Floor-standing speaker |
Floor-standing speaker |
| Power Range |
40-350 watts |
20-300 watts |
| Sensitivity |
91.5 dB |
88 dB |
| Impedance |
8 ohms |
8 ohms |
| Frequency Response |
40-30k Hz |
28-32k Hz |
Drivers |
|
|
| Woofer Quantity |
2 |
2 |
| Woofer Size |
8" |
8.0" |
| Woofer Composition |
Carbon Fiber + Polymer |
Polypropylene |
| Woofer Surround Material |
Rubber |
Rubber |
| Tweeter Size |
1" |
1.0" |
| Tweeter Type |
Inverted Hard-Dome |
Dome |
| Aimable Tweeter |
No |
No |
| Midrange Driver |
6.5" |
6.5" |
| Crossover Frequency |
n/a |
160HZ and 2000Hz |
| Firing Direction |
front |
n/a |
Physical Specs |
|
|
| Height |
1158.0mm (45.6") |
1159.0mm (45.6") |
| Width |
307.0mm (12.1") |
355.0mm (14") |
| Depth |
402.0mm (15.8") |
445.0mm (17.5") |
| Weight |
31.57kg (69.5lbs) |
34.27kg (75.4lbs) |
| Enclosure |
Bass Reflex |
Bass Reflex |
| Finish |
MDF/Lacquer |
MDF/Oak veneer |
| Available Colors |
Black |
Black Oak,Piano Gloss Black,Piano Gloss White |
| Grille |
Yes |
Yes |
| Moisture Resistancy |
No |
No |
Connections |
|
|
| Biamp Inputs |
No |
Yes |
Other |
|
|
| Parts Warranty |
5 Years |
5 Years |
| Labor Warranty |
5 Years |
5 Years |