SVS Ultra Center Speaker (Piano Gloss Black)

$ 699.00

Score By Feature

Based on 68 ratings

Quality of material

9.48

Sound quality

9.50

Value for money

8.71

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Product Description

With stunning dynamics, a massive soundstage, and pristine clarity for unerring realism and dialogue intelligibility, the Reference 3-way Ultra Center speaker anchors the front stage of a home theater. The 3-way speaker system features a 1-inch dome tweeter, a 4-inch vertically aligned midrange driver, and dual 6-inch bass drivers. 5-inch woofers have excellent dispersion characteristics, resulting in accurate frequency response in all listening positions.

The SVS Ultra Center speaker has a stiff and lightweight 4-inch composite glass-fiber cone midrange driver for high sensitivity and pistonic behavior well beyond the driver's pass-band, which is where the majority of audio content is found. The midrange is housed in its own sub-enclosure and is vertically aligned with the 1-inch aluminum dome tweeter, which has an FEA-optimized diffuser for incredibly wide and convincing sound dispersion.

A smooth off-axis response, outstanding phase coherency, and a stable, robust soundstage are all benefits of the SVS SoundMatch 3-way crossover, which features precisely tuned crossover frequencies and slopes. Capacitors of the highest quality, air-core inductors, and other high-end components ensure flawless signal transmission and complete neutrality.

Every feature on the cabinet of the Ultra Center channel speaker was chosen for its sonic value. Chamfers, or tapered edges on the front baffle of the cabinet, reduce edge diffraction for clear and precise sound staging. To optimize performance and minimize interaction, each cabinet uses separate sealed enclosures for both mid-bass and tweeter drivers on the inside. The grille, too, has been FEA-optimized for maximum acoustic transparency.

"The dialogue had a natural feel to it." I was in charge of the multichannel room ambience as well as the frantic dialogue. It was a joy to listen to everything. " -HDDigest

Questions & Answers

Is it necessary to use an amplifier with the ultra center speaker?

Yes, absolutely!

The svs prime towers in gloss piano black are what I'm looking for. Is it possible to match the prime speaker with the ultra center speaker? Does the idea of a crossover appeal to you?

The Prime and Ultra loudspeaker families were created with a similar voicing and timbre in mind. As a result, you can mix Ultra and Prime without any problems. Many of our customers use Prime Towers and the new Prime Pinnacle to power their Ultra Centers. Ed M - br>br>Ed M - br>br>Ed M - br>br> SVS

Is the difference in price between this center speaker and a prime center speaker worth it?

I'm running an outlaw 2200 mono amp through the ultra center and a pair of prime pinnacle towers. br> That center is a significant improvement over the prime model_ it is unquestionably one of the best sounding centers on the market.

What is the product's operating voltage, and can it be used in countries with 220 volts?

Thank you for your inquiry. The SVS Ultra Center Speaker is a wired, passive speaker from SVS. It is not a powered speaker and is not connected to the power supply. br>World Wide Stereo has been in business for 41 years and is a proud authorized SVS dealer.

Selected User Reviews For SVS Ultra Center Speaker (Piano Gloss Black)

The sound is bright and clear, and the design is lovely

3/5

In comparison to high-end speakers, the bass is lacking. The voices are distinct and distinct. My front speakers, on the other hand, are not of the same brand. PSB stratus silver speakers (pretty old, but good) serve as my front speakers. The highs and mids on the SVS Ultra are extremely bright. The low frequencies, on the other hand, sound a little thin. However, it's possible that it's simply unable to compete with the PSB speakers, which appear to be in a league of their own. However, the design is very nice, and if you value aesthetics and clear voices (highs and mids), this speaker is a good choice.

Erik Garrison

| Feb 04, 2021

You get what you pay for, even if it isn't cheap

5/5

I'm the proud owner of a Klipsch R- I recently bought a 52C for my Center Channel. It was used in conjunction with SVS Ultra Towers for my Front Stage. The Klipsch was good, but it wasn't a good match for my Ultra Towers in terms of sensitivity and sound. I know, it's strange, isn't it? br>br>The difference between the two is quite noticeable, which is to be expected given the price difference! Those costs are available for review. In every way, the Ultra Center sounds better. When you're watching a movie with a great sound track, the vocals sound natural, and it does a fantastic job. It takes a step forward and joins my Ultra Towers, which is quite impressive. No matter how hard I pushed it, it never felt strained, and I never heard a peep of distortion. br>br>If you keep an eye out for open box units or "like new" stock, you'll be able to save some money. If you do your homework, you'll be rewarded with a fantastic Center Channel that does everything you want it to and more! I would strongly suggest it.

Lilianna Bradford

| Jul 20, 2021

Get it

5/5

The center channel has excellent sound. br>br>In addition, I have four of the ultra bookshelf speakers, as well as their SB-SB-SB-SB-SB-SB-SB-SB-SB-SB-S 2000 SW. The L and R channels are split into two bookshelf speakers each. br>br>The sound system is fantastic. The sound comes through with a tight low end and a transparent quality. This is the best-sounding speaker array I've ever heard. br>br>.

Mallory Solis

| Mar 01, 2021

The center channel is stunning to look at and listen to

5/5

The center channel is stunning to look at and listen to. From an Infinity Primus PC351 to a Polk RTI A6, I made the switch. The PC351 is a three-channel center with excellent sound reproduction, but it couldn't keep up with my RTI A7 towers. So I went with the RTI A6 to match, and man, that thing is massive! The first issue was that it wouldn't fit on my mantle, and the second issue was that it only had two channels. So, after much thought and research, I came across the SVS Ultra. Wow! Wow, for real. The size is ideal, and the speakers are fantastic. The full range of sound is beautifully reproduced by this three-channel speaker. br>Even though this goes down to 45hz, I have the crossover set at 50hz. My subwoofer is more than capable of filling up the 18-foot space. The frequency range is 50 Hz. br>It's powered by a 125 watt RMS power supply, which is more than enough for this. It's a good match for my RTI A7, which is rated at 250 watts RMS. I didn't have to turn down the towers because this speaker is still going strong! br>I was so impressed with this speaker that I purchased the SCS Ultra surrounds as well! All of these speakers are well-made, and SVS provides excellent customer service. br>If you order directly from SVS, you can take advantage of a free 45-day trial period during which they will cover three-day shipping both ways. Any company that believes in their speakers is worth a shot in my opinion. br>br>Contrary to popular belief, there are a number of disadvantages to using this product. The only drawback is the cost, which is quite high. However, I believe it is worth the money, despite the fact that it is more than I had budgeted for. However, if cheaper speakers don't perform as well as you'd like, you'll get what you pay for with this speaker.

Mira Poole

| Feb 23, 2021

Truth

4/5

It's a wonderful sound. This thing, on the other hand, is enormous. The size is excessively large. it's a farce My wife pleaded with me to give it back to her. Although it sounds fantastic, it appears to be a bit shabby.

Melina Hall

| Mar 05, 2021

Excellent sound quality! This product, like all of the SVS Ultra speakers in that line, is outstanding in terms of quality and price; I am now a lifelong SVS customer who purchased a complete surround sound system with two SB16 Ultra subs, as well as the SVS team's incredibly helpful and friendly customer service!

5/5

Alvin Krueger

| Mar 23, 2021

Excellent speaker for the center channel

5/5

It appears to be fantastic. SVS products are now the only ones in my setup. Even though I don't buy directly from SVS, I appreciate the high quality and excellent service they provide.