In this review, we will be comparing Ultra Evolution Tower and Ultra Evolution Pinnacle, two Passive Floor-standing speakers by SVS
Let's have a brief look at the main features
of SVS Ultra Evolution Tower and SVS Ultra Evolution Pinnacle first before getting into our more
detailed comparison.
SVS Ultra Evolution Tower Key Specs
- 3-way Design
- 1" Dome Tweeter
- 4.5" Midrange
- 4 x 5.25" Composite glass-fiber Woofer
- 30-40k Hz Frequency Response
- 87 dB Sensitivity
- Impedance: 6ohms
- Power Range:20-300watts
- Weight:27.00kg
- Dimensions (H x W x D): 1130.0" x 8.58" x 16.7"( 1130 x 218 x 424mm )
SVS Ultra Evolution Pinnacle Key Specs
- 3-way Design
- 1" Dome Tweeter
- 5.25" Midrange
- 4 x 8" Composite glass-fiber Woofer
- 5.25" Midrange
- 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) )
Ultra Evolution Tower and Ultra Evolution Pinnacle are members of SVS's Ultra Evolution series of speakers. Below you can find the loudspeakers from this series.
SVS Ultra Evolution Series
History
What size room are the SVS Ultra Evolution Tower and SVS Ultra Evolution Pinnacle 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 Tower |
SVS Ultra Evolution Pinnacle |
| Near-field |
Bad |
Are you nuts? |
| Small Room |
Poor |
Poor |
| Mid-size Room |
Average |
Average |
| Large Room |
Good |
Good |
| Very Large Room |
Average |
Good |
(* 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 Tower and SVS Ultra Evolution Pinnacle 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 Tower and Ultra Evolution Pinnacle are 3-way speakers.
| Driver |
SVS Ultra Evolution Tower |
SVS Ultra Evolution Pinnacle |
|
Driver Setup
|
3-way
|
3-way
|
|
Tweeter
|
1-inch
|
1-inch
|
|
Midrange
|
2 x 4.5-inch |
2 x 5.25-inch |
|
Woofer
|
4 x 5.25-inch
|
4 x 8-inch
|
Ultra Evolution Tower features a 1" aluminum Dome Tweeter , a 4.5" Midrange and 4 x 5.25" Composite glass-fiber Woofer with a Crossover frequency at 170HZ and 1800Hz. On the other hand, the 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.
Frequency Response
Ultra Evolution Tower has a frequency range of 30-40k Hz whereas Ultra Evolution Pinnacle has a frequency range of 24-40k Hz. With a minimum frequency of 24Hz, the Ultra Evolution Pinnacle can go significantly deeper on the low side and provide stronger bass compared to the Ultra Evolution Tower's min frequency of 30Hz.
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 Tower
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 Tower and Ultra Evolution Pinnacle have the same Impedance of 6 ohms but where they differ is the sensitivity levels. Ultra Evolution Tower sensitivity is rated at 87 dB and the Ultra Evolution Pinnacle's is at 88 dB. This 1 dB difference makes the SVS Ultra Evolution Pinnacle a more sensitive speaker compared to SVS Ultra Evolution Tower, 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 Tower and Ultra Evolution Pinnacle 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 Tower and Ultra Evolution Pinnacle features dual binding post speaker terminals for bi-amping or bi-wiring.
SVS Ultra Evolution Tower's Gold-plated 5-way terminals allows Bi-amping or bi-wiring
SVS Ultra Evolution Pinnacle's Gold-plated 5-way terminals allows Bi-amping or bi-wiring
Cabinet Type and Port Position
Both Ultra Evolution Tower and Ultra Evolution Pinnacle 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 Tower's and SVS Ultra Evolution Pinnacle's external dimensions. SVS Ultra Evolution Tower has external dimensions of 1130 x 218 x 424mm ( 44.49 x 8.58 x 16.69”) whereas SVS Ultra Evolution Pinnacle has external dimensions of 1275 x 300 x 460.7mm (D) ( 50.2 x 11.81 x 18.14”) .
SVS Ultra Evolution Pinnacle is clearly the larger of the two speakers. Its body is 82mm wider, 145mm taller and 37mm deeper than SVS Ultra Evolution Tower.
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 Tower is approximately 924.3cm2 / 143.3inch2 and base area of the SVS Ultra Evolution Pinnacle is approximately 1383.0cm2 / 214.4inch2. The Ultra Evolution Tower requires 33% less surface area than the Ultra Evolution Pinnacle 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 Tower weighs 27.00kg / 59.4lbs and the SVS Ultra Evolution Pinnacle weighs 43.90kg / 96.6lbs. This makes the Ultra Evolution Pinnacle 63% heavier than the Ultra Evolution Tower.
Here is a comparison of how Ultra Evolution Tower and Ultra Evolution Pinnacle's weights compare with the average, max and min weights in Passive Floor-standing class.
Weight
All Floor-standing Speakers
SVS Ultra Evolution Tower
SVS Ultra Evolution Pinnacle
 Height |
1130mm
vs
1275mm
|
Easier to fit in smaller spaces |
 Base Surface Area |
924cm2
vs
1383cm2
|
Takes less floor space |
 Price per pair* |
2999USD
vs
4999USD
|
costs less (*prices may change depending on the seller, location and time) |
 Sensitivity |
88 dB
vs
87 dB
|
Play louder with same amount of amplification power |
 Woofer Size |
8 inches
vs
5.25 inches
|
Larger woofer |
|
Low Frequency Response |
24 Hz
vs
30 Hz
|
Generates deeper bass |
| General |
SVS Ultra Evolution Tower |
SVS Ultra Evolution Pinnacle |
| Brand |
SVS |
SVS |
| Speaker Type |
Floor-standing speaker |
Floor-standing speaker |
| Power Range |
20-300 watts |
20-300 watts |
| Sensitivity |
87 dB |
88 dB |
| Impedance |
6 ohms |
6 ohms |
| Frequency Response |
30-40k Hz |
24-40k Hz |
Drivers |
|
|
| Woofer Quantity |
4 |
4 |
| Woofer Size |
5.25" |
8" |
| 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 |
4.5" |
5.25" |
| Crossover Frequency |
170HZ and 1800Hz |
140HZ and 1800Hz |
| Firing Direction |
rear |
rear |
Physical Specs |
|
|
| Height |
1130.0mm (44.5") |
1275.0mm (50.2") |
| Width |
218.0mm (8.6") |
300.0mm (11.8") |
| Depth |
424.0mm (16.7") |
461.0mm (18.1") |
| Weight |
27.00kg (59.4lbs) |
43.90kg (96.6lbs) |
| 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 |
| 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 |