In this review, we will be comparing two different types of speakers. SVS Ultra Elevation is a Surround speaker whereas the RP-600M II is a Bookshelf speaker.
Let's have a brief look at the main features
of SVS Ultra Elevation and Klipsch RP-600M II first before getting into our more
detailed comparison.
| Key Specs | SVS Ultra Elevation | Klipsch RP-600M II |
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| Brand | SVS
United States · founded 1998 | Klipsch
United States · founded 1946 |
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| Design | 2-way | 2-way |
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| Tweeter | 1" Dome | 1" Hybrid Tractrix Horn |
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| Woofer | 5.25" Composite glass-fiber | 6.5" Cerametallic cone |
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| Frequency response | 48-40k Hz | 44-25k Hz |
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| Sensitivity | 87 dB | 94.5 dB |
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| Impedance | 6 ohms | 8 ohms |
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| Power range | 20-150 watts | up to 100 watts |
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| Weight | 5.60kg / 12.3lbs | 8.20kg / 18lbs |
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| Dimensions (H x W x D) | 11.14" x 7.28" x 9.82"
283 x 185 x 249.4mm | 15-13/16" x 8" x 13-1/16"
402.0 x 204.0 x 332.0mm |
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What size room are the SVS Ultra Elevation and Klipsch RP-600M II speakers good for?
The size of the room in which you are planning to use these loudspeakers is an important decision
factor. Here we have compared their suitability to various sizes of environments considering their size
and max power parameters:
| Listening Environment* |
SVS Ultra Elevation |
Klipsch RP-600M II |
| Near-field |
Poor |
Average |
| Small Room |
Average |
Good |
| Mid-size Room |
Good |
Average |
| Large Room |
Average |
Poor |
| Very Large Room |
Poor |
Bad |
(* Approximate Room sizes: Small < 100sq. ft / 9 m2,
Mid-size: 100-220 sq. ft / 9-20 m2, Large 220-400 sq. ft / 20-36 m2, Very Large: >
400 sq. ft / 36 m2.
Average Floor Height: 9" / 2.7m. Typical room sizes differ from country to country, and the actual
listening experience changes depending on floor height, room shape, surface materials, listening
position, speaker locations, etc.)
The sections below take each area in turn: drivers, frequency response, physical size and what you get in the box.
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Drivers
Both Ultra Elevation and RP-600M II are 2-way speakers.
SVS Ultra ElevationKlipsch RP-600M II
TweeterWoofer
Front view, drawn to scale - cabinets and drivers share one scale, so sizes are directly comparable. Hover a driver for its size.
| Driver |
SVS Ultra Elevation |
Klipsch RP-600M II |
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Driver Setup
|
2-way
|
2-way
|
|
Tweeter
|
1-inch
|
1-inch
|
|
Midrange
|
- |
- |
|
Woofer
|
1 x 5.25-inch
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1 x 6.5-inch
|
Ultra Elevation features a 1" aluminum Dome Tweeter and 1 x 5.25" Composite glass-fiber Woofer with a Crossover frequency at 1900Hz. On the other hand, the RP-600M II features a 1" titanium Hybrid Tractrix Horn Tweeter and 1 x 6.5" Cerametallic cone Woofer with a Crossover frequency at 1500 Hz.
Frequency Response
Ultra Elevation has a frequency range of 48-40k Hz whereas RP-600M II has a frequency range of 44-25k Hz. With a minimum frequency of 44Hz, the RP-600M II can go slightly deeper then the Ultra Elevation's min frequency of 48Hz.
The graph below depicts how these two speakers compare with the max, min and average Low Frequency values of other speakers in the Surround class in our database.
Low Frequency
Surround Speakers
Neither pair reaches down to 20Hz, the usual definition of full-range, which is normal for speakers of this size. If you want the bottom octave for movies or bass-heavy music, add a subwoofer to whichever you choose. Visit our Powered Subwoofers section to find out more about the available options.
Impedance and Sensitivity
Ultra Elevation is a 6 ohms speaker compared to the RP-600M II which has a nominal impedance of 8 ohms.
These two speakers also have different sensitivity levels. Ultra Elevation sensitivity is rated at 87 dB and the RP-600M II's is rated at 94.5 dB. This 7 dB difference makes the Klipsch RP-600M II a more sensitive speaker compared to SVS Ultra Elevation, hence will play louder with the same amount of watts.
Sensitivity
Surround Speakers
Power Range
Power
range is the range of input power in watts RMS that a loudspeaker is designed to handle. Staying
within that range gives nominal performance; driving the speaker beyond its maximum wattage can damage it.
Ultra Elevation can handle a max power of 150 watts RMS, whereas RP-600M II has a max power handling value of 100 watts RMS, 50 watts less than the Ultra Elevation.
Note that higher power handling does not make a speaker louder: that depends mainly on
sensitivity and impedance. The calculator below shows how loud each of these actually plays
on a real amplifier.
Which plays louder on your amplifier?
Starting with a popular amplifier - change it to the one you own, or any you are
considering, and watch both numbers move.
Input Type and Bi-Amping / Bi-Wiring
RP-600M II features Binding post posts which make bi-amping or bi-wiring possible. Ultra Elevation has a Gold-plated 5-way which doesn't feature bi-amping/bi-wiring.
SVS Ultra Elevation's Gold-plated 5-way terminals
Klipsch RP-600M II's Binding post terminals allows Bi-amping or bi-wiring
Cabinet Type and Port Position
Both Ultra Elevation and RP-600M II have rear firing ports. Rear ported speakers generally need more room between the backside of the speaker and the wall compared to sealed and front/bottom ported speakers. Placing the speakers too close to the walls may cause the bass to sound boomy.
If you are limited in space and can't get the speakers away from the backwall, check our Speakers with Front Firing Ports page.
Physical Specs
The size of a speaker can sometimes be an important decision factor due to space constraints or in some cases purely for esthetic reasons. In this section, we are going to compare SVS Ultra Elevation's and Klipsch RP-600M II's external dimensions. SVS Ultra Elevation has external dimensions of 283 x 185 x 249.4mm (11.14 x 7.28 x 9.82”) whereas Klipsch RP-600M II has external dimensions of 402.0 x 204.0 x 332.0mm (15-13/16 x 8 x 13-1/16inch).
Klipsch RP-600M II is clearly the larger of the two speakers. Its body is 19mm wider, 119mm taller and 83mm deeper than SVS Ultra Elevation.
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 SVS Ultra Elevation is approximately 460.7cm2 / 71.4inch2 and base area of the Klipsch RP-600M II is approximately 677.3cm2 / 105.0inch2. The Ultra Elevation requires 32% less surface area than the RP-600M II which gives it a small advantage on placement in tight spaces.
What's in the Box of Klipsch RP-600M II?
Here are the items that come with the RP-600M II:
- 2 Bookshelf loudspeakers
- 2 Grilles
- 4 Terminal jumpers (pre-installed)
- User Manual
- Important Safety Instructions
- Warranty Information