SVS Ultra Evolution Center is a 3-way Passive Bass Reflex Center Channel speaker by SVS. It was released in March 2024. 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 4.5" Midrange and 2 x 6.5" Composite glass-fiber Woofer. The speaker has a frequency range of 40-40k Hz and a sensitivity of 87 dB. SVS Ultra Evolution Center has an MSRP of 799$.
Room Size Suitability
The size of the room where you plan to use the SVS Ultra Evolution 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 Ultra Evolution Center Lifestyle
SVS's Ultra Evolution Series of Loudspeakers
Ultra Evolution Center is a member of SVS's Ultra Evolution series of Passive speakers. Ultra Evolution is the latest generation of SVS's flagship Ultra speaker line. Below you can see the main specs of these speakers.
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SVS Ultra Evolution Series Speakers
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Frequency Response of the SVS Ultra Evolution Center Speaker
SVS Ultra Evolution Center has a Frequency response range of 40-40k Hz and Power Range of 20-225 watts.
Here we have a comparison of how Ultra Evolution 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 Evolution Center
SVS Ultra Evolution Center's Composite glass-fiber Woofer
SVS Ultra Evolution Center's aluminum Dome Tweeter
Crossover frequency of the SVS Ultra Evolution Center?
Ultra Evolution Center is a 3-way speaker and its crossover frequency between the woofer and the midrange is set to 450 Hz and the crossover frequency between the midrange and the tweeter is set to 2200 Hz.
Impedance and Sensitivity
SVS Ultra Evolution Center's nominal impedance level is
6 ohms and has a sensitivity of
87 dB.
Sensitivity
Center Channel Speakers
SVS Ultra Evolution Center
Nominal Impedance of the 6 Ohms makes the SVS Ultra Evolution Center 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 Evolution 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 Evolution Center plays in your room →
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What amplifier does the SVS Ultra Evolution Center need?
At normal listening levels in a medium room, about
20–225 W
per channel into 6 ohms.
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Input Type
Ultra Evolution Center has Gold-plated 5-way 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 Evolution Center Back View
SVS Ultra Evolution Center External Dimensions and Weight
SVS Ultra Evolution Center has external dimensions of (Height x Width x Depth) 7.83 x 22.05 x 11.78” (199 x 560 x 299.2mm ).
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 Evolution Center is approximately 1674.4cm2 / 259.5inch2.
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WeightThe SVS Ultra Evolution Center weighs 12.20kg / 26.8lbs per piece. Here is a comparison of how Ultra Evolution Center's weight compares with the average, max and min weights in its class.
Weight
All Center Channel Speakers
SVS Ultra Evolution Center
Weight
Center Channel Speakers under $1000
SVS Ultra Evolution Center
Cabinet type and Materials
SVS Ultra Evolution 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.
SVS Ultra Evolution Center - Side View
Port Position
SVS Ultra Evolution 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 Evolution Center is available in Piano Gloss Black, Piano Gloss White and Black Oak Veneer.
Does the SVS Ultra Evolution Center come with a Grille?
Ultra Evolution Center 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 Evolution Center with Grille
Recommended Accessories
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User's Manual
For more information about how to setup, use and maintain the SVS Ultra Evolution Center, use the direct link below to download the official manual document:
Download User Manual for SVS Ultra Evolution Center
Official Product Page
Official manufacturer's product page for the SVS Ultra Evolution Center speaker can be found below:
Official Product Page for SVS Ultra Evolution Center
Warranty
5 Years of parts warranty and 5 Years of labor warranty is generally provided by the manufacturer.