SVS Ultra Center is a 3-way Passive Bass Reflex Center Channel speaker by SVS. It was released in 2013. Center channel speaker is an important component of a home theater system set-up as it delivers the listener significant part of the on-screen dialogue from your television. It features a 1" Dome Tweeter, 1 x 4" Midrange and 2 x 6.5" composite glass-fiber Woofer. The speaker has a frequency range of 45-32k Hz and a sensitivity of 87 dB. SVS Ultra Center has an MSRP of 799$.
Room Size Suitability
The size of the room where you plan to use the SVS Ultra Center is a crucial factor in your decision. We have assessed its suitability for various room sizes based on its dimensions and maximum power output:
| Listening Environment* |
Suitability |
| Near-field | Poor |
| Small Room | Poor |
| Mid-size Room | Good |
| Large Room | Good |
| Very Large Room | 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.)
SVS's Ultra Series of Loudspeakers
Ultra Center is a member of SVS's Ultra series of Passive speakers. The Ultra range is SVS's flagship line of speakers and subwoofers. Below you can see the main specs of these speakers.
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Frequency Response of the SVS Ultra Center Speaker
SVS Ultra Center has a Frequency response range of 45-32k Hz and Power Range of 20-225 watts.
Here we have a comparison of how Ultra Center's Low frequency value compares with the average, max and min Low frequency values in its class.
Low Frequency
Center Channel Speakers
SVS Ultra Center's aluminum Dome Tweeter
Crossover frequency of the SVS Ultra Center?
Ultra Center is a 3-way speaker and its crossover frequency between the woofer and the midrange is set to 500 Hz and the crossover frequency between the midrange and the tweeter is set to 2200 Hz.
Impedance and Sensitivity
SVS Ultra Center's nominal impedance level is
8 ohms and has a sensitivity of
87 dB.
Sensitivity
Center Channel Speakers
8 Ohms is pretty much the standard nominal impedance amongst stereo speakers and amplifiers so SVS Ultra Center is not considered a difficult to drive speaker from nominal Impedance perspective.
Sensitivity
With a sensitivity level of only 87 dB, SVS Ultra Center is a difficult to drive speaker from Sensitivity perspective, make sure to choose an amplifier with a high output if you like listening to your music at high volume levels. You may especially have a hard time using Tube amplifiers which are traditionally very low power compared to Class A/B or Class D amps. Work out how loud the SVS Ultra Center plays in your room →
What amplifier does the SVS Ultra Center need?
At normal listening levels in a medium room, about
15–225 W
per channel into 8 ohms.
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Input Type
Ultra Center has 5-Way post type connectors and lets bi-amping/bi-wiring. Bi-wiring can enhance the overall transparency of your loudspeakers by using separate speaker wires for the low and high-frequency drivers from a single amplifier. Bi-amping, on the other hand, involves using separate amplifiers for the high and low-frequency drivers, potentially resulting in a greater dynamic range and reduced distortion.
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SVS Ultra Center Back View
SVS Ultra Center External Dimensions and Weight
SVS Ultra Center has external dimensions of (Height x Width x Depth) 8-1/8 x 22-1/16 x 11-3/16inch (207.0 x 561.0 x 285.0mm ).
Base Surface Area
Base surface area of a loudspeaker may become a determining factor when the space in your room or desk is limited.
The base area of SVS Ultra Center is approximately 1598.9cm2 / 247.8inch2.
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WeightThe SVS Ultra Center weighs 14.09kg / 31lbs per piece. Here is a comparison of how Ultra Center's weight compares with the average, max and min weights in its class.
Weight
All Center Channel Speakers
Weight
Center Channel Speakers under $1000
Cabinet type and Materials
SVS Ultra Center has a
Bass Reflex type cabinet. Bass Reflex type loudspeakers (aka Ported, Vented or Reflex Port) have enclosures that uses a port, hole or vent cut into the cabinet. Ported designs are generally more efficient than the Sealed designs.
Speaker Feet
SVS Ultra Center comes with 4 Rubber feet which you can use to secure your loudspeaker on the surface that you are putting on.
It is always recommended to use some kind of feet under all types of speakers. Besides limiting the movement of the speakers, it also compensates for non-flat surfaces and limits the contact surface area of the speaker. Rubber based feet also help isolating the vibrations within certain frequency ranges.
Port Position
SVS Ultra Center is a rear-firing port speaker so you have to make sure you leave enough space between the back of the speaker and wall or bookshelf so that it has room to breathe.
Available colors
SVS Ultra Center is available in Black Oak, Piano Gloss Black and Piano Gloss White.
Does the SVS Ultra Center come with a Grille?
Ultra Center comes with grilles. The purpose of the grille is to protect the delicate driver elements from external impacts while still allowing the sound to pass as clearly as possible.
What's in the Box of SVS Ultra Center?
Here are the items that are included inside the box of Ultra Center:
- Center channel loudspeaker
- Grille
- 2 Terminal jumpers (pre-installed)
- 4 Rubber feet
- Owners Manual
- SVS brochure
- Online Product Registration Card
Recommended Accessories
Here is a list of accessories that we think you may need for the SVS Ultra Center.
User's Manual
For more information about how to setup, use and maintain the SVS Ultra Center, use the direct link below to download the official manual document:
Download User Manual for SVS Ultra Center
Official Product Page
Official manufacturer's product page for the SVS Ultra Center speaker can be found below:
Official Product Page for SVS Ultra Center
Warranty
5 Years of parts warranty and 5 Years of labor warranty is generally provided by the manufacturer.