{"id":11043,"date":"2024-05-16T21:35:55","date_gmt":"2024-05-16T21:35:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/topat10.com\/?p=11043"},"modified":"2024-05-16T21:35:55","modified_gmt":"2024-05-16T21:35:55","slug":"svs-ultra-evolution-review-clean-looks-refined-sound","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/topat10.com\/?p=11043","title":{"rendered":"SVS Ultra Evolution Review: Clean Looks, Refined Sound"},"content":{"rendered":"


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In the confusing<\/span> cacophony of speaker brands, types, and models, it\u2019s good for audio folks like me to have a back-pocket recommendation that consistently exceeds expectations. SVS<\/a>, best known for its phenomenal subwoofers, has long been my outside-the-box value pick. The company\u2019s Prime Series offers fantastic entry- and mid-level speakers, while the flagship Ultra Series brings step-up performance at a still reasonable price point.<\/p>\n

For 2024, SVS\u2019s top speaker series got a rare ground-up redesign, featuring eye-catching new angled cabinets and fresh drivers, called Ultra Evolution. SVS completes the design with its familiar piano gloss finish (woodgrain is also on offer), giving the Evolution Bookshelf speakers I evaluated a chic yet futuristic vibe.<\/p>\n

These speakers are a fairly substantial investment, and there\u2019s a glut of options at or around their price class<\/a> fighting for your dollars. As usual, though, SVS comes through with a winner. The new Ultra\u2019s striking style and thoughtful design give way to exhilarating performance, with a swift mix of clarity, dynamics, and vivid stereo imaging.<\/p>\n

Who Bent My Speakers?<\/h2>\n

Pulling the Ultra Evolution from their packaging reveals stout mirrored cabinets standing over 15 inches tall, 8 inches across, and 11 inches back. The folded front looks like Hulk had a rage attack and Bruce Banner contritely sent them in for refinishing. Rounded corners at the front and back complete the design for a look that\u2019s minimalist without being boring.<\/p>\n

Angled speakers are nothing new; Focal\u2019s Kanta speakers have it, while its zillion-dollar Grand Utopia towers<\/a> look like they\u2019ve been sliced with a katana and rehung as mobiles. It\u2019s still surprising to see this design at such accessible pricing.<\/p>\n

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