SVS Ultra Bookshelf speaker review

Clipdat
Clipdat Posts: 12,961
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Hey guys, check out my latest review that's just been published of the SVS Ultra Bookshelf speakers! https://theaudiobeatnik.com/review-svs-ultra-bookshelf-speakers/

I really enjoyed certain elements of these speakers like the way they created a seamless wave of energy. However, the aluminum dome tweeter was a little bright in my small listening room. I could see these excelling in a heavily damped and/or larger room where the treble energy has a chance to spread out before hitting your ears. As mentioned, these would also be fantastic for a mixed use HT/music setup.

Hope you enjoy the review, and as always please share any feedback/critique so that I can continue to improve as a writer!

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  • polrbehr
    polrbehr Posts: 2,834
    Very well written, you covered all the bases. If I ever move on from my floorstanders these would definitely warrant a lot of consideration.
    So, are you willing to put forth a little effort or are you happy sitting in your skeptical poo pile?


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  • Clipdat
    Clipdat Posts: 12,961
    Thank you, glad you enjoyed the read. What speakers are you using now?
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  • joecoulson
    joecoulson Posts: 4,943
    As always your reviews are insightful as I too have thought about trying these. Helps to have an objective yet professional review to lean on first.
    Good job Drew.
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  • Tony M
    Tony M Posts: 11,183
    Great review!

    I guess a foam ring of a certain size around that tweeter could be an option for its glaring detail on certain musical tastes and /or for certain rooms too. Like JBL uses.

    I too was curious about a review about the SVS speakers from somebody I know.
    We ALL know their subs are AWSOME.

    Great job! ;)
    Most people just listen to music and watch movies. I EXPERIENCE them.
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  • pitdogg2
    pitdogg2 Posts: 25,659
    Good stuff Drew!
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,734
    Well, there's a speaker I don't need to hear. Thanks for that Drew. B)
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  • Clipdat
    Clipdat Posts: 12,961
    Yeah you would hate these Jesse.
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  • polrbehr
    polrbehr Posts: 2,834
    Clipdat wrote: »
    Thank you, glad you enjoyed the read. What speakers are you using now?
    A pair of vintage (old but functional) RTi10 in the HT - I was thinking of moving to S60s but that would almost be too lateral to spend money on. I also wondered about SVS's "other" speakers, maybe do a review of their towers next? LOL
    And these would be almost 100% HT use, got the 2 ch room covered with a modded pair of 2Bs.
    So, are you willing to put forth a little effort or are you happy sitting in your skeptical poo pile?


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  • rooftop59
    rooftop59 Posts: 8,121
    polrbehr wrote: »
    Clipdat wrote: »
    Thank you, glad you enjoyed the read. What speakers are you using now?
    A pair of vintage (old but functional) RTi10 in the HT - I was thinking of moving to S60s but that would almost be too lateral to spend money on. I also wondered about SVS's "other" speakers, maybe do a review of their towers next? LOL
    And these would be almost 100% HT use, got the 2 ch room covered with a modded pair of 2Bs.

    I bet the SVS towers would be pretty awesome for a HT only setup. Don’t they have a 45 day return policy with free shipping both ways? You could do your own review 😂
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  • maxward
    maxward Posts: 1,588
    Nicely done, Drew. I see that you’re coming up on the one-year anniversary of your first review there.
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  • Mikey081057
    Mikey081057 Posts: 7,127
    I'm using a pair of SVS Ultra Surrounds (very similar) in my combination 2 channel HT setup... they are very versatile and match nicely with my Ushers... And they look nice in their piano black too.

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    My New Year's resolution is 3840 × 2160

    Family Room| Marantz AV7704| Usher Dancer Mini - 2 DMD Mains |Usher Dancer Mini-x DMD's Surrounds | Usher BE-616 DMD Center | SVS Ultra Rear Surrounds | Parasound Halo A21 | Parsound Halo A52+ | MIT Shotgun S3's | Dual SVS SB 4000 Ultras | Oppo UDP 203 | Directv Genie HD DVR | Samsung 75" Q8 QLED | PSAudio Stellar GCD | Mytek Brooklyn DAC+ | Lumin U1 Mini | HP Elite Slice PC | ROON'd for life |

    ManCave: HT:Polk LSiM 706VR3 LSiM 703's LSiM 702's|| Marantz AV7002 AV PrePro Sunfire TGA-7401| Sony PS4 Pro| Sony PS4 Pro|SVS PB13 Ultra| Oppo UDP 203 | Music Hall MMF 5.3se TT w/ Soundsmith Carmen | Samsung 55" SUHD TV | Sony PS4

    Patio | Polk Atrium 8's | Yamaha R-N303BL |

    Office BlueSound Node| KEF LS50 | Peactree Nova 125SE |

    Bedroom | Focal 905's | Chromecast Audio |

    Garage | Polk Monitor 5B's

    Closet Yamaha M80 | 2 Polk MP3K subs| Yaqin MC100B with Shuguang Treasures KT 88's & CV181Z's | Tesla E83CC's | Marantz 2252B | Marantz 2385 |Polk SDA SRS 2.3 | LSiM 705's |
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  • joecoulson
    joecoulson Posts: 4,943
    maxward wrote: »
    Nicely done, Drew. I see that you’re coming up on the one-year anniversary of your first review there.

    Time to move up!
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  • pitdogg2
    pitdogg2 Posts: 25,659
    joecoulson wrote: »
    maxward wrote: »
    Nicely done, Drew. I see that you’re coming up on the one-year anniversary of your first review there.

    Time to move up!

    Editor in chief....
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  • erniejade
    erniejade Posts: 6,321
    Nicely written. I wonder if the svs pinnacle would be less bright and more musical since the tweeters are different.
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  • tophatjohnny
    tophatjohnny Posts: 4,182
    Mikey081057 wrote: »
    I'm using a pair of SVS Ultra Surrounds (very similar) in my combination 2 channel HT setup... they are very versatile and match nicely with my Ushers... And they look nice in their piano black too.

    lukmkds42az1.png

    Thanks Mikey. Been thinking about these for a while and thanks Drew for the great review and reminder of the Ultra Surrounds. Need to step up from these little fxi polks I've had for too long now.
    "if it's not fun, it's not worth it & remember folks, "It's All About The Music"!!
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  • Mikey081057
    Mikey081057 Posts: 7,127
    That's a nice step up!
    My New Year's resolution is 3840 × 2160

    Family Room| Marantz AV7704| Usher Dancer Mini - 2 DMD Mains |Usher Dancer Mini-x DMD's Surrounds | Usher BE-616 DMD Center | SVS Ultra Rear Surrounds | Parasound Halo A21 | Parsound Halo A52+ | MIT Shotgun S3's | Dual SVS SB 4000 Ultras | Oppo UDP 203 | Directv Genie HD DVR | Samsung 75" Q8 QLED | PSAudio Stellar GCD | Mytek Brooklyn DAC+ | Lumin U1 Mini | HP Elite Slice PC | ROON'd for life |

    ManCave: HT:Polk LSiM 706VR3 LSiM 703's LSiM 702's|| Marantz AV7002 AV PrePro Sunfire TGA-7401| Sony PS4 Pro| Sony PS4 Pro|SVS PB13 Ultra| Oppo UDP 203 | Music Hall MMF 5.3se TT w/ Soundsmith Carmen | Samsung 55" SUHD TV | Sony PS4

    Patio | Polk Atrium 8's | Yamaha R-N303BL |

    Office BlueSound Node| KEF LS50 | Peactree Nova 125SE |

    Bedroom | Focal 905's | Chromecast Audio |

    Garage | Polk Monitor 5B's

    Closet Yamaha M80 | 2 Polk MP3K subs| Yaqin MC100B with Shuguang Treasures KT 88's & CV181Z's | Tesla E83CC's | Marantz 2252B | Marantz 2385 |Polk SDA SRS 2.3 | LSiM 705's |
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  • halo
    halo Posts: 5,616
    Great review Drew! Not my cup of tea, to be sure, but someone out there will enjoy them immensely.
    Audio: Polk S15 * Polk S35 * Polk S10 * SVS SB-1000 Pro
    HT: Samsung QN90B * Marantz NR1510 * Panasonic DMP-BDT220 * Roku Ultra LT * APC H10
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  • Clipdat
    Clipdat Posts: 12,961
    erniejade wrote: »
    Nicely written. I wonder if the svs pinnacle would be less bright and more musical since the tweeters are different.

    Thanks Brian. I took a look at their site and all of their speakers seem to use the same 1" aluminum dome tweeter.
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