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Is the SVS Ultra Evolution Bookshelf an easy to drive speaker?
SVS Ultra Evolution Bookshelf
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There are two main factors that set how easy or difficult a speaker is to drive, these are Speaker Sensitivity and Impedance. A speaker rated lower Ohms requires more current than a higher Ohm speaker. Similarly, a speaker with lower sensitivity requires more power to reach the same volume as a speaker with higher sensitivity.

SVS Ultra Evolution Bookshelf's nominal impedance level is 6 Ohms . 8 Ohms is pretty much the standard impedance amongst stereo speakers and amplifiers so SVS Ultra Evolution Bookshelf is not considered a difficult to drive speaker from Impedance perspective.

SVS Ultra Evolution Bookshelf has a sensitivity of 87 dB. With a sensitivity level of only 8 dB, SVS Ultra Evolution Bookshelf is a difficult to drive speaker from Sensitivity perspective, so make sure to choose an amplifier with high power if you like listening to your music at high volume levels.

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SVS Ultra Evolution Bookshelf Alternatives in Passive Bookshelf Speakers
Model Type Sensitivity Impedance Frequency
SVS Ultra Evolution Nano
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2-way 85 dB 6 ohms 44-40k Hz
SVS Ultra Evolution Pinnacle
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3-way 88 dB 6 ohms 24-40k Hz
SVS Ultra Elevation
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2-way 87 dB 6 ohms 48-40k Hz
KEF R3
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3-way 87 dB 8 ohms 52-28k Hz
SVS Ultra Evolution Center
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3-way 87 dB 6 ohms 40-40k Hz
SVS Ultra Evolution Titan
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3-way 88 dB 6 ohms 27-40k Hz
SVS Ultra Evolution Tower
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3-way 87 dB 6 ohms 30-40k Hz
Polk ES20
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2-way 86 dB 8 ohms 41-40k Hz
KEF Q3 Meta
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2-way 87 dB 4 ohms 49-20k Hz
JBL HDI-1600
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2-way 85 dB 4 ohms 40-30k Hz
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