In this review, we will be comparing Ultra Evolution Pinnacle and Ultra Tower, two Passive Floor-standing speakers by SVS
Let's have a brief look at the main features
of SVS Ultra Evolution Pinnacle and SVS Ultra Tower first before getting into our more
detailed comparison.
SVS Ultra Evolution Pinnacle Key Specs
- 3-way Design
- 1" Dome Tweeter
- 5.25" Midrange
- 4 x 8" Composite glass-fiber Woofer
- 24-40k Hz Frequency Response
- 88 dB Sensitivity
- Impedance: 6ohms
- Power Range:20-300watts
- Weight:43.90kg
- Dimensions (H x W x D): 1275.0" x 11.8" x 18.1"( 1275 x 300 x 460.7mm (D) )
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 )
What size room are the SVS Ultra Evolution Pinnacle and SVS Ultra Tower 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 Pinnacle |
SVS Ultra Tower |
| Near-field |
Are you nuts? |
Bad |
| Small Room |
Poor |
Poor |
| Mid-size Room |
Average |
Average |
| Large Room |
Good |
Good |
| Very Large Room |
Good |
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 Pinnacle 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 Ultra Evolution Pinnacle and Ultra Tower are 3-way speakers.
| Driver |
SVS Ultra Evolution Pinnacle |
SVS Ultra Tower |
|
Driver Setup
|
3-way
|
3-way
|
|
Tweeter
|
1-inch
|
1.0-inch
|
|
Midrange
|
2 x 5.25-inch |
2 x 6.5-inch |
|
Woofer
|
4 x 8-inch
|
2 x 8.0-inch
|
Ultra Evolution Pinnacle features a 1" aluminum Dome Tweeter , a 5.25" Midrange and 4 x 8" Composite glass-fiber Woofer with a Crossover frequency at 140HZ and 1800Hz. 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
Ultra Evolution Pinnacle has a frequency range of 24-40k Hz whereas Ultra Tower has a frequency range of 28-32k Hz. With a minimum frequency of 24Hz, the Ultra Evolution Pinnacle can go slightly deeper then the Ultra Tower's min frequency of 28Hz.
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
SVS Ultra Evolution Pinnacle
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 Pinnacle is a 6 ohms speaker compared to the Ultra Tower which has a nominal impedance of 8 ohms.
On the other hand, they have the same sensitivity of 88 dBdB.
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.
Ultra Evolution Pinnacle and Ultra Tower has the same power range of 20-300 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
Both Ultra Evolution Pinnacle and Ultra Tower features dual binding post speaker terminals for bi-amping or bi-wiring.
SVS Ultra Evolution Pinnacle's Gold-plated 5-way terminals allows Bi-amping or 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 SVS Ultra Evolution Pinnacle's and SVS Ultra Tower's external dimensions. SVS Ultra Evolution Pinnacle has external dimensions of 1275 x 300 x 460.7mm (D) ( 50.2 x 11.81 x 18.14”) 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 116mm shorter and 16mm less deeper than SVS Ultra Evolution Pinnacle but it is also 55mm wider.
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 Pinnacle is approximately 1383.0cm2 / 214.4inch2 and base area of the SVS Ultra Tower is approximately 1579.8cm2 / 244.9inch2. The Ultra Evolution Pinnacle requires 12% 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 SVS Ultra Evolution Pinnacle weighs 43.90kg / 96.6lbs and the SVS Ultra Tower weighs 34.27kg / 75.4lbs. This makes the Ultra Evolution Pinnacle 28% heavier than the Ultra Tower.
Here is a comparison of how Ultra Evolution Pinnacle and Ultra Tower's weights compare with the average, max and min weights in Passive Floor-standing class.
Weight
All Floor-standing Speakers
SVS Ultra Evolution Pinnacle
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
 Number of Woofers |
4
vs
2
|
More woofers |
|
Low Frequency Response |
24 Hz
vs
28 Hz
|
Generates deeper bass |
 High Frequency Response |
40k Hz
vs
32k Hz
|
Generates higher frequency |
 Base Surface Area |
1383cm2
vs
1579cm2
|
Takes less floor space |
 Nominal Impedance |
8 ohms
vs
6 ohms
|
Less selective with amplifiers |
 Height |
1159mm
vs
1275mm
|
Easier to fit in smaller spaces |
 Price per pair* |
2600USD
vs
4999USD
|
costs less (*prices may change depending on the seller, location and time) |
| General |
SVS Ultra Evolution Pinnacle |
SVS Ultra Tower |
| Brand |
SVS |
SVS |
| Speaker Type |
Floor-standing speaker |
Floor-standing speaker |
| Power Range |
20-300 watts |
20-300 watts |
| Sensitivity |
88 dB |
88 dB |
| Impedance |
6 ohms |
8 ohms |
| Frequency Response |
24-40k Hz |
28-32k Hz |
Drivers |
|
|
| Woofer Quantity |
4 |
2 |
| Woofer Size |
8" |
8.0" |
| Woofer Composition |
Composite glass-fiber |
Polypropylene |
| Woofer Surround Material |
Rubber |
Rubber |
| Tweeter Size |
1" |
1.0" |
| Tweeter Type |
Dome |
Dome |
| Aimable Tweeter |
No |
No |
| Midrange Driver |
5.25" |
6.5" |
| Crossover Frequency |
140HZ and 1800Hz |
160HZ and 2000Hz |
| Firing Direction |
rear |
n/a |
Physical Specs |
|
|
| Height |
1275.0mm (50.2") |
1159.0mm (45.6") |
| Width |
300.0mm (11.8") |
355.0mm (14") |
| Depth |
461.0mm (18.1") |
445.0mm (17.5") |
| Weight |
43.90kg (96.6lbs) |
34.27kg (75.4lbs) |
| Enclosure |
Bass Reflex |
Bass Reflex |
| Finish |
n/a |
MDF/Oak veneer |
| Available Colors |
Piano Gloss Black,Piano Gloss White,Black Oak Veneer |
Black Oak,Piano Gloss Black,Piano Gloss White |
| Grille |
Yes |
Yes |
| Moisture Resistancy |
No |
No |
Connections |
|
|
| Biamp Inputs |
Yes |
Yes |
Other |
|
|
| Parts Warranty |
5 Years |
5 Years |
| Labor Warranty |
5 Years |
5 Years |