In this review, we will be comparing two different type of speakers by SVS. SVS Ultra Evolution Titan is a Floor-standing speaker whereas the Ultra Bookshelf is a Bookshelf speaker.
Let's have a brief look at the main features
of SVS Ultra Evolution Titan and SVS Ultra Bookshelf first before getting into our more
detailed comparison.
SVS Ultra Evolution Titan Key Specs
- 3-way Design
- 1" Dome Tweeter
- 4.5" Midrange
- 4 x 6.5" Composite glass-fiber Woofer
- 27-40k Hz Frequency Response
- 88 dB Sensitivity
- Impedance: 6ohms
- Power Range:20-300watts
- Weight:31.60kg
- Dimensions (H x W x D): 1197.0" x 9.8" x 17.3"( 1197 x 249 x 439.3mm (D )
SVS Ultra Bookshelf Key Specs
- 2-way Design
- 1" Hard-Dome Tweeter
- 6.5" Composite glass-fiber Woofer
- 45-32k Hz Frequency Response
- 87 dB Sensitivity
- Impedance: 8ohms
- Power Range:20-150watts
- Weight:8.64kg
- Dimensions (H x W x D): 380.0" x 8-9/16" x 11-1/16"( 380.0 x 218.0 x 281.0mm )
What size room are the SVS Ultra Evolution Titan and SVS Ultra 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 Titan |
SVS Ultra Bookshelf |
| Near-field |
Are you nuts? |
Poor |
| Small Room |
Poor |
Average |
| Mid-size Room |
Average |
Good |
| Large Room |
Good |
Average |
| Very Large Room |
Good |
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 Titan and SVS Ultra Bookshelf 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
One of the fundamental differences between these two speakers is that Ultra Evolution Titan is a 3-way design whereas the Ultra Bookshelf is a 2-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 Titan |
SVS Ultra Bookshelf |
|
Driver Setup
|
3-way
|
2-way
|
|
Tweeter
|
1-inch
|
1-inch
|
|
Midrange
|
2 x 4.5-inch |
- |
|
Woofer
|
4 x 6.5-inch
|
1 x 6.5-inch
|
Ultra Evolution Titan features a 1" aluminum Dome Tweeter , a 4.5" Midrange and 4 x 6.5" Composite glass-fiber Woofer with a Crossover frequency at 160HZ and 1900Hz. On the other hand, the Ultra Bookshelf features a 1" aluminum Hard-Dome Tweeter and 1 x 6.5" Composite glass-fiber Woofer with a Crossover frequency at 2000Hz.
Frequency Response
Ultra Evolution Titan has a frequency range of 27-40k Hz whereas Ultra Bookshelf has a frequency range of 45-32k Hz. With a minimum frequency of 27Hz, the Ultra Evolution Titan can go significantly deeper on the low side and provide stronger bass compared to the Ultra Bookshelf's min frequency of 45Hz.
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 Titan
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 Titan is a 6 ohms speaker compared to the Ultra Bookshelf which has a nominal impedance of 8 ohms.
These two speakers also have different sensitivity levels. Ultra Evolution Titan sensitivity is rated at 88 dB and the Ultra Bookshelf's is rated at 87 dB. This 1 dB difference makes the SVS Ultra Evolution Titan a more sensitive speaker compared to SVS Ultra Bookshelf, 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.
Ultra Evolution Titan can handle a max power of 300 watts RMS from the amp the whereas Ultra Bookshelf has a max power handling value of 150 watts RMS, 150 watts less than the Ultra Evolution Titan.
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 Titan and Ultra Bookshelf features dual binding post speaker terminals for bi-amping or bi-wiring.
SVS Ultra Evolution Titan's Gold-plated 5-way terminals allows Bi-amping or bi-wiring
SVS Ultra Bookshelf's 5-way post terminals allows Bi-amping or bi-wiring
Cabinet Type and Port Position
Both Ultra Evolution Titan and Ultra 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 Titan's and SVS Ultra Bookshelf's external dimensions. SVS Ultra Evolution Titan has external dimensions of 1197 x 249 x 439.3mm (D ( 47.13 x 9.8 x 17.3”) whereas SVS Ultra Bookshelf has external dimensions of 380.0 x 218.0 x 281.0mm ( 14-15/16 x 8-9/16 x 11-1/16inch) .
SVS Ultra Evolution Titan is clearly the larger of the two speakers. Its body is 31mm wider, 817mm taller and 158mm deeper than SVS Ultra Bookshelf.
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 Titan is approximately 1093.1cm2 / 169.4inch2 and base area of the SVS Ultra Bookshelf is approximately 612.6cm2 / 95.0inch2. The Ultra Evolution Titan requires 78% more surface area than the Ultra Bookshelf which gives it a small disadvantage on placement in tight spaces.
What's in the Box of SVS Ultra Bookshelf?
Here are the items that come with the Ultra Bookshelf:
2 Bookshelf loudspeakers2 Grilles8 Rubber feet2 Terminal jumpers (pre-installed)Owners ManualSVS brochureOnline Product Registration Card