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SVS Ultra Evolution Nano vs SVS Ultra Evolution Bookshelf Comparison

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SVS Ultra Evolution Nano vs SVS Ultra Evolution Bookshelf Speaker Comparison

In this review, we will be comparing Ultra Evolution Nano and Ultra Evolution Bookshelf, two Passive Bookshelf speakers by SVS

Let's have a brief look at the main features of SVS Ultra Evolution Nano and SVS Ultra Evolution Bookshelf first before getting into our more detailed comparison.

SVS Ultra Evolution Nano Key Specs

  • 2-way Design
  • 1" Dome Tweeter
  • 5.25" Composite glass-fiber Woofer
  • 44-40k Hz Frequency Response
  • 85 dB Sensitivity
  • Impedance: 6ohms
  • Power Range:20-150watts
  • Weight:6.10kg
  • Dimensions (H x W x D): 314.0" x 7.48" x 9.57"( 314 x 190 x 243mm )

SVS Ultra Evolution Bookshelf Key Specs

  • 2-way Design
  • 1" Dome Tweeter
  • 6.5" Composite glass-fiber Woofer
  • 40-40k Hz Frequency Response
  • 87 dB Sensitivity
  • Impedance: 6ohms
  • Power Range:20-150watts
  • Weight:8.60kg
  • Dimensions (H x W x D): 382.0" x 8.66" x 11.64"( 382 x 220 x 295.6mm )

Ultra Evolution Nano and Ultra Evolution Bookshelf are members of SVS's Ultra Evolution series of speakers. Below you can find the loudspeakers from this series.

SVS Ultra Evolution Series History
Model Body Frequency SensitivityImpedance Woofer
SVS Ultra Evolution Center
  
Center Channel 40-40k Hz 87 dB6Ω 2 x 6.5"
SVS Ultra Evolution Titan
  
Floor-standing 27-40k Hz 88 dB6Ω 4 x 6.5"
SVS Ultra Evolution Pinnacle
  
Floor-standing 24-40k Hz 88 dB6Ω 4 x 8"
SVS Ultra Evolution Tower
  
Floor-standing 30-40k Hz 87 dB6Ω 4 x 5.25"
SVS Ultra Evolution Nano
Bookshelf 44-40k Hz 85 dB6Ω 1 x 5.25"
SVS Ultra Evolution Bookshelf
Bookshelf 40-40k Hz 87 dB6Ω 1 x 6.5"
SVS Ultra Elevation
  
Surround 48-40k Hz 87 dB6Ω 1 x 5.25"

What size room are the SVS Ultra Evolution Nano and SVS Ultra Evolution Bookshelf 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 Evolution Nano SVS Ultra Evolution Bookshelf
Near-field Poor Poor
Small Room Average Average
Mid-size Room Good Good
Large Room Average Average
Very Large Room Poor Poor

(* 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.)

In the following sections, we will get into more detail in order to better understand how the SVS Ultra Evolution Nano and SVS Ultra Evolution Bookshelf compare and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one of these loudspeakers is the better choice for you.


**This post contains affiliate links, and I will be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking through my links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.


Drivers

Both Ultra Evolution Nano and Ultra Evolution Bookshelf are 2-way speakers.

Driver SVS Ultra Evolution Nano SVS Ultra Evolution Bookshelf
Driver Setup 2-way 2-way
Tweeter 1-inch 1-inch
Midrange - -
Woofer 1 x 5.25-inch 1 x 6.5-inch

Ultra Evolution Nano 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 Ultra Evolution Bookshelf features a 1" aluminum Dome Tweeter and 1 x 6.5" Composite glass-fiber Woofer with a Crossover frequency at 1800Hz.

Frequency Response

Ultra Evolution Nano has a frequency range of 44-40k Hz whereas Ultra Evolution Bookshelf has a frequency range of 40-40k Hz. With a minimum frequency of 40Hz, the Ultra Evolution Bookshelf can go slightly deeper then the Ultra Evolution Nano's min frequency of 44Hz.

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 Bookshelf class in our database.

Low Frequency

Bookshelf Speakers

Ultra Evolution Nano
Ultra Evolution Bookshelf
Min
Average
Max
High Frequency

Bookshelf Speakers

SVS Ultra Evolution Nano
SVS Ultra Evolution Bookshelf
Min
Average
Max

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

Ultra Evolution Nano and Ultra Evolution Bookshelf have the same Impedance of 6 ohms but where they differ is the sensitivity levels. Ultra Evolution Nano sensitivity is rated at 85 dB and the Ultra Evolution Bookshelf's is at 87 dB. This 2 dB difference makes the SVS Ultra Evolution Bookshelf a more sensitive speaker compared to SVS Ultra Evolution Nano, hence will play louder with the same amount of watts.

Sensitivity

Bookshelf Speakers

Ultra Evolution Nano
Ultra Evolution Bookshelf
Min
Average
Max

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.

Ultra Evolution Nano and Ultra Evolution Bookshelf has the same power range of 20-150 watts.

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 Evolution Bookshelf features Gold-plated 5-way posts which make bi-amping or bi-wiring possible. Ultra Evolution Nano has a Gold-plated 5-way which doesn't feature bi-amping/bi-wiring.

SVS Ultra Evolution Nano Terminals
SVS Ultra Evolution Nano's Gold-plated 5-way terminals

SVS Ultra Evolution BookshelfGold-plated 5-way Terminals
SVS Ultra Evolution Bookshelf's Gold-plated 5-way terminals allows Bi-amping or bi-wiring

Cabinet Type and Port Position

Both Ultra Evolution Nano and Ultra Evolution Bookshelf 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

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 SVS Ultra Evolution Nano's and SVS Ultra Evolution Bookshelf's external dimensions. SVS Ultra Evolution Nano has external dimensions of 314 x 190 x 243mm ( 12.36 x 7.48 x 9.57”) whereas SVS Ultra Evolution Bookshelf has external dimensions of 382 x 220 x 295.6mm ( 11.14 x 8.66 x 11.64”) .

SVS Ultra Evolution Bookshelf is clearly the larger of the two speakers. Its body is 30mm wider, 68mm taller and 53mm deeper than SVS Ultra Evolution Nano.

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 Evolution Nano is approximately 461.7cm2 / 71.6inch2 and base area of the SVS Ultra Evolution Bookshelf is approximately 651.2cm2 / 100.9inch2. The Ultra Evolution Nano requires 29% less surface area than the Ultra Evolution Bookshelf 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 SVS Ultra Evolution Nano weighs 6.10kg / 13.4lbs and the SVS Ultra Evolution Bookshelf weighs 8.60kg / 18.9lbs. This makes the Ultra Evolution Bookshelf 41% heavier than the Ultra Evolution Nano.

Here is a comparison of how Ultra Evolution Nano and Ultra Evolution Bookshelf's weights compare with the average, max and min weights in Passive Bookshelf class.

Weight
All Bookshelf Speakers
SVS Ultra Evolution Nano
SVS Ultra Evolution Bookshelf
Min
Average
Max

Reasons to choose SVS Ultra Evolution Nano over SVS Ultra Evolution Bookshelf
Height 314mm vs 382mm Easier to fit in smaller spaces
Base Surface Area 461cm2 vs 651cm2 Takes less floor space
Price per pair* 899USD vs 1198USD costs less (*prices may change depending on the seller, location and time)

Reasons to choose SVS Ultra Evolution Bookshelf over SVS Ultra Evolution Nano

Sensitivity 87 dB vs 85 dB Play louder with same amount of amplification power
Woofer Size 6.5 inches vs 5.25 inches Larger woofer
Low Frequency Response 40 Hz vs 44 Hz Generates deeper bass
Bi-Amping and Bi-Wiring Yes vs No Allows bi-amping and bi-wiring connections
SVS Ultra Evolution Nano vs SVS Ultra Evolution Bookshelf Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General SVS Ultra Evolution Nano SVS Ultra Evolution Bookshelf
Brand SVS SVS
Speaker Type Bookshelf speakers Bookshelf speakers
Power Range 20-150 watts 20-150 watts
Sensitivity 85 dB 87 dB
Impedance 6 ohms 6 ohms
Frequency Response 44-40k Hz 40-40k Hz
Drivers
Woofer Quantity 1 1
Woofer Size 5.25" 6.5"
Woofer Composition Composite glass-fiber Composite glass-fiber
Woofer Surround Material Rubber Rubber
Tweeter Size 1" 1"
Tweeter Type Dome Dome
Aimable Tweeter No No
Midrange Driver No No
Crossover Frequency 1900Hz 1800Hz
Firing Direction rear rear
Physical Specs
Height 314.0mm (12.4") 382.0mm (15")
Width 190.0mm (7.5") 220.0mm (8.7")
Depth 243.0mm (9.6") 296.0mm (11.7")
Weight 6.10kg (13.4lbs) 8.60kg (18.9lbs)
Enclosure Bass Reflex Bass Reflex
Available Colors Piano Gloss Black,Piano Gloss White,Black Oak Veneer Piano Gloss Black,Piano Gloss White,Black Oak Veneer
Mounting Bracket No No
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

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