Judging by the looks, we would never have guessed that the SVS Ultra Evolution Towers cost as little as they do. Now, before anyone gets too upset, we fully understand that £3599 / $2999 / $6999 is, in general terms, a huge amount to spend on a pair of speakers. But take a look at the impressive engineering content and it’s hard to avoid the feeling that it could be a real disruptor in this price segment.

These speakers are part of the company’s latest and rather dramatically named Ultra Evolution series, which includes two larger ones. floor supportstwo standmount design, a dedicated center speaker and a surround/Atmos module. It is an extensive range designed to cater to both the stereo and multi-channel markets.

Build and design

The engineers at SVS clearly aimed for the stars with this range, and in the Tower they’ve produced something that, on paper at least, could impress even at double the money. Let’s start with the training units. Each of these speakers packs no less than seven of them into its slim frame: a 25mm dome tweeter, a pair of 11cm midrange drivers and no less than four 13cm woofers. They’re arranged in what SVS calls an “acoustically centered architecture,” where the drivers are positioned symmetrically around the tweeter to make the highs, mids, and bass sound like they’re coming from the same place. The promise is greater sonic coherence and a more integrated presentation.