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SVS Ultra Evolution Nano vs SVS Ultra Evolution Center Comparison

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SVS Ultra Evolution Nano

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SVS Ultra Evolution Nano vs SVS Ultra Evolution Center Speaker Comparison

In this review, we will be comparing two different type of speakers by SVS. SVS Ultra Evolution Nano is a Bookshelf speaker whereas the Ultra Evolution Center is a Center Channel speaker.

Let's have a brief look at the main features of SVS Ultra Evolution Nano and SVS Ultra Evolution Center 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 Center Key Specs

  • 3-way Design
  • 1" Dome Tweeter
  • 4.5" Midrange
  • 2 x 6.5" Composite glass-fiber Woofer
  • 4.5" Midrange
  • 40-40k Hz Frequency Response
  • 87 dB Sensitivity
  • Impedance: 6ohms
  • Power Range:20-225watts
  • Weight:12.20kg
  • Dimensions (H x W x D): 199.0" x 22" x 11.78"( 199 x 560 x 299.2mm )

Ultra Evolution Nano and Ultra Evolution Center 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 Center 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 Center
Near-field Poor Poor
Small Room Average Poor
Mid-size Room Good Good
Large Room Average Good
Very Large Room Poor Average

(* 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 Center 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

One of the fundamental differences between these two speakers is that Ultra Evolution Nano is a 2-way design whereas the Ultra Evolution Center is a 3-way speaker. 3-way designs utilize a midrange driver in addition to the tweeter and woofer on 2-way designs. Designing a crossover for a 3-way speaker is a complicated process and generally increases the overall cost of the speaker.

Driver SVS Ultra Evolution Nano SVS Ultra Evolution Center
Driver Setup 2-way 3-way
Tweeter 1-inch 1-inch
Midrange - 1 x 4.5-inch
Woofer 1 x 5.25-inch 2 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 Center features a 1" aluminum Dome Tweeter , a 4.5" Midrange and 2 x 6.5" Composite glass-fiber Woofer with a Crossover frequency at 450HZ and 2200Hz.

Frequency Response

Ultra Evolution Nano has a frequency range of 44-40k Hz whereas Ultra Evolution Center has a frequency range of 40-40k Hz. With a minimum frequency of 40Hz, the Ultra Evolution Center 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 Center
Min
Average
Max
High Frequency

Bookshelf Speakers

SVS Ultra Evolution Nano
SVS Ultra Evolution Center
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 Center 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 Center's is at 87 dB. This 2 dB difference makes the SVS Ultra Evolution Center 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 Center
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 can handle a max power of 225 watts RMS from the amp the whereas Ultra Evolution Nano has a max power handling value of 150 watts RMS , 75 watts less than the Ultra Evolution Center.

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

Cabinet Type and Port Position

Both Ultra Evolution Nano and Ultra Evolution Center 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 Center'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 Center has external dimensions of 199 x 560 x 299.2mm ( 7.83 x 22.05 x 11.78”) .

SVS Ultra Evolution Nano is 370mm narrower and 56mm less deeper than SVS Ultra Evolution Center but it is also 115mm taller.

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 Center is approximately 1674.4cm2 / 259.5inch2. The Ultra Evolution Nano requires 72% less surface area than the Ultra Evolution Center which gives it a small advantage on placement in tight spaces.


Reasons to choose SVS Ultra Evolution Nano over SVS Ultra Evolution Center
Base Surface Area 461cm2 vs 1674cm2 Takes less floor space

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

Max Input Power 225 watts vs 150 watts Handle more power from your amplifier
Driver Setup 3-way vs 2-way Have a dedicated mid-range driver
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
Number of Woofers 2 vs 1 More woofers
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
Height 199mm vs 314mm Easier to fit in smaller spaces
Price per pair* 799USD vs 899USD costs less (*prices may change depending on the seller, location and time)
SVS Ultra Evolution Nano vs SVS Ultra Evolution Center Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General SVS Ultra Evolution Nano SVS Ultra Evolution Center
Brand SVS SVS
Speaker Type Bookshelf speakers Center channel speaker
Power Range 20-150 watts 20-225 watts
Sensitivity 85 dB 87 dB
Impedance 6 ohms 6 ohms
Frequency Response 44-40k Hz 40-40k Hz
Drivers
Woofer Quantity 1 2
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 4.5"
Crossover Frequency 1900Hz 450HZ and 2200Hz
Firing Direction rear rear
Physical Specs
Height 314.0mm (12.4") 199.0mm (7.8")
Width 190.0mm (7.5") 560.0mm (22")
Depth 243.0mm (9.6") 299.0mm (11.8")
Weight 6.10kg (13.4lbs) 12.20kg (26.8lbs)
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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