SVS Ultra Elevation is a 2-way Passive Bass Reflex Surround speaker by SVS. It features a 1" Dome Tweeter and 1 x 5.25" Composite glass-fiber Woofer. The speaker has a frequency range of 48-40k Hz and a sensitivity of 87 dB. SVS Ultra Elevation has an MSRP of 899$ per pair.
Room Size Suitability
The size of the room where you plan to use the SVS Ultra Elevation 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 | Average |
| Mid-size Room | Good |
| Large Room | Average |
| Very Large Room | 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.)
SVS Ultra Elevation Speaker Structure
SVS Ultra Elevation Lifestyle
SVS's Ultra Evolution Series of Loudspeakers
Ultra Elevation is a member of SVS's Ultra Evolution series of Passive speakers. Below you can see the main specs of these speakers.
SVS Ultra Evolution Series Speakers
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Frequency Response of the SVS Ultra Elevation Speaker
SVS Ultra Elevation has a Frequency response range of 48-40k Hz at ±3dB and Power Range of 20-150 watts. With a minimum frequency of 48 Hz, Ultra Elevation delivers moderate bass depth so depending on your use case, you might want to consider adding a subwoofer to your system.
To focus on the subwoofers that are in a similar price range with SVS Ultra Elevation, check out the Powered Subwoofers under $1000. Alternatively, find the Full list of Powered Subwoofers regardless of the price.
Here we have a comparison of how Ultra Elevation's Low and High frequency values compare with the average, max and min Low and High frequency values in its class.
Low Frequency
Surround Speakers
High Frequency
Surround Speakers
SVS Ultra Elevation's Composite glass-fiber Woofer
As you can see from the chart, SVS Ultra Elevation with its 48 Hz features the lowest Low Frequency level among the Surround speakers in our database, promising a very good bass range.
On the treble side, with its upper limit of 40 kHz, SVS Ultra Elevation has the highest frequency level among the Surround speakers in our database.
SVS Ultra Elevation's aluminum Dome Tweeter
Crossover frequency of the SVS Ultra Elevation?
The Crossover frequency of the Ultra Elevation is set to 1900Hz. This is the threshold frequency where the higher frequency signals over this level are sent to the tweeter and the lower-frequency signals are sent to the woofer by the crossover component.
Impedance and Sensitivity
SVS Ultra Elevation's nominal impedance level is
6 ohms and has a sensitivity of
87 dB.
Sensitivity
Surround Speakers
Nominal Impedance of the 6 Ohms makes the SVS Ultra Elevation a relatively difficult to drive speaker compared to more frequently found 8 ohms speakers from nominal Impedance perspective.
Sensitivity
With a sensitivity level of only 87 dB, SVS Ultra Elevation 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.
Check the amplifiers that are in a similar price range to the SVS Ultra Elevation:
Input Type
Ultra Elevation features Gold-plated 5-way type connectors. Bi-amping and Bi-wiring are not possible.
SVS Ultra Elevation Back View
SVS Ultra Elevation External Dimensions and Weight
SVS Ultra Elevation has external dimensions of (Height x Width x Depth) 11.14 x 7.28 x 9.82” (283 x 185 x 249.4mm ).
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 Elevation is approximately 460.7cm2 / 71.4inch2.
WeightThe SVS Ultra Elevation weighs 5.60kg / 12.3lbs per piece. Here is a comparison of how Ultra Elevation's weight compares with the average, max and min weights in its class.
Weight
All Surround Speakers
Weight
Surround Speakers under $1000
Cabinet type and Materials
SVS Ultra Elevation 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.
Port Position
SVS Ultra Elevation 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 Elevation is available in Piano Gloss Black, Piano Gloss White and Black Oak Veneer.
Does the SVS Ultra Elevation come with a Grille?
Ultra Elevation comes with Neodymium magnetic grilles in Black color choices. 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.
SVS Ultra Elevation with Grille
Recommended Accessories
Here is a list of accessories that we think you may need for the SVS Ultra Elevation.
User's Manual
For more information about how to setup, use and maintain the SVS Ultra Elevation, use the direct link below to download the official manual document:
Download User Manual for SVS Ultra Elevation
Official Product Page
Official manufacturer's product page for the SVS Ultra Elevation speaker can be found below:
Official Product Page for SVS Ultra Elevation
Warranty
5 Years of parts warranty and 5 Years of labor warranty is generally provided by the manufacturer.