SVS Ultra Evolution Center

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SVS Ultra Evolution Center

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Flagship reference 3-way SVS center speaker delivers pristine clarity and powerful dynamics with astonishingly large sweet spot for the finest home theaters

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Inspired Design, Reference Performance.

Time Aligned Cabinet Geometry

Curved front baffle aligns the sonic emanation point of the tweeter and mid-range on a vertical plane ensuring sound from each driver reaches your ears at the exact same instant.

Maximizes phase coherence for more convincing and immersive soundstage with pinpoint accuracy and imaging.

Diamond Coated Aluminum Dome Tweeter

Through a process called Vapor Deposition, a layer of diamond carbon is applied to the aluminum dome tweeters to vastly improve rigidity and acoustic properties.

This breakthrough in material science raises the frequency response well beyond the limits of human hearing resulting in effortless, airy, and unveiled highs with no measurable distortion.

The diamond coating also pushes low frequency extension of the tweeter deeper for more seamless blending with the midrange.

Organic cell lattice tweeter diffuser protects the dome and employs semi-random pattern derived from organic cell structures to improve off-axis response and maximize the listening “sweet spot.”

3-Way Crossover Design with Vertical Tweeter Midrange Array

Uncompromising 3-Way crossover with premium components seamlessly blends driver output. Subtle musical details rendered with breathtaking clarity, massive dynamics radiate with weight and control from the highest to lowest octaves.

Precisely tuned crossover frequencies and slopes between tweeter, midrange, and woofers result in truthful phase coherency and a precise, robust soundstage.

Enhances on- and off-axis frequency response ensuring transparency and clear vocals at every listening position. Largest “sweet spot” possible.

Read more about the benefits of 3-way center channel speakers here.

Glass Fiber Composite Midrange Driver and Woofers

Superb stiffness to mass ratio conveys stunning dynamics with flawless tonal accuracy throughout the middle octaves where most sound is present.

Rich, effortless bass from composite glass-fiber cone with custom surround for peak sensitivity and excursion.

Unrelenting Attention to Detail

Separate, acoustically tuned internal chamber for the midrange optimizes separation and eliminates any potential for cabinet resonances, resulting in pristine sound across the frequency spectrum.

Precision-cast aluminum-alloy baskets ensure precise alignment of critical components and maximize thermal dissipation.

Chamfered front baffle minimizes edge diffraction for optimal off-axis frequency response.

Neodymium magnetic grilles

Stunning Piano Gloss Black, Piano Gloss White, and Black Oak Veneer Finish

Frequency Response / Acoustic Data:

  • Frequency Response: 40 Hz-40 kHz (+/-3 dB).
  • Nominal impedance: 6 ohms.
  • Sensitivity: 87dB (2.83V @ 1 meter full-space, 300Hz – 3kHz)
  • Recommended amplifier power: 20 – 225 watts

Speaker Specs:

  • Center Channel Loudspeaker
  • Piano gloss black, piano gloss white, real black oak veneer finish options
  • Dual gold-plated 5-way binding posts
  • Dual 1.6” wide-flared rear-firing ports 
  • Cloth grille with magnetic retention system
  • Elastomer stick-on bumper feet
  • Cabinet Dimensions: 7.68” (H) x 22.05” (W) x 11.39” (D) / 195mm (H) x 560mm (W) x 289.4mm (D)
  • Overall Dimensions: 7.83” (H) x 22.05” (W) x 11.78” (D) / 199mm (H) x 560mm (W) x 299.2mm (D) (includes grille, feet, and binding posts)
  • Shipped Dimensions: 12.0” (H) x 25.8” (W) x 16.3” (D) / 306mm (H) x 655mm (W) x 414mm (D)
  • Weight Unboxed: 26.8 pounds / 12.2 kgs
  • Shipped Weight: 30.9 pounds / 13.6 kgs

Driver Specs:

1” Diamond Coated Tweeter

  • FEA-optimized Organic Cell Lattice Diffuser for airy, unveiled highs and pristine clarity.
  • Cutting-edge vapor-deposition grows a hyper-rigid diamond-like coating on an aircraft-grade aluminum dome, pushing high-frequency extension further beyond human hearing, and delivering best-in-class fidelity, linearity, and transient response.
  • Silver tinsel leads for optimal signal transfer and power handling.

4.5” Midrange Driver

  • Composite glass-fiber cone with excellent stiffness/mass ratio for high sensitivity and pistonic behavior beyond passband.
  • Precision-cast aluminum-alloy baskets ensure precise alignment of critical components and maximize thermal dissipation.
  • Vented Kapton voice coil former is exceptionally lightweight for excellent dynamics and transient response.

6.5” Woofers:

  • Long stroke motor and suspension for high output.
  • Composite glass-fiber cone with excellent stiffness/mass ratio for high sensitivity and pistonic behavior beyond passband.
  • Precision-cast aluminum alloy baskets ensure precise alignment of critical components and maximize thermal dissipation.
  • Vented aluminum voice coil former to maximize thermal control while minimizing air compression artifacts at high drive levels.

Crossover & Cabinet Specs:

Crossover:

  • 3-way crossover with premium-grade capacitors, inductors, resistors, and heavy-trace printed circuit board
  • Tweeter-to-Midrange crossover: 2.2 kHz
  • Midrange-to-woofer crossover: 450 Hz

Cabinet:

  • Time-aligned cabinet geometry introduces microsecond-level time delays between the drivers, ensuring that the effective-acoustic-center of each driver is equidistant from the listener. The result is improved linearity and directionality throughout the crossover frequencies, and a more accurate soundstage.
  • Vertically Aligned Tweeter-Midrange array creates perfect on and off-axis frequency response and blending for clear vocals and the largest possible “Sweet Spot” ensuring transparency and clear vocals at every listening position.
  • Dual 6.5” woofers drive deep, accurate bass for the most demanding center-channel content.
  • 4.5” midrange driver in a dedicated acoustic-suspension sub-enclosure ensures pristine midrange output and blending with woofers and tweeter.
  • Chamfered front baffle and flush-mounted drivers reduce edge diffraction and improve on-axis and off-axis high-frequency response
  • Extra-thick 1” (25mm) driver baffle ensures a rigid, resonance-free mounting for all drivers.
  • FEA-optimized ¾” (18mm) cabinet construction, extensive bracing, and acoustic insulation eliminate acoustic and structural resonances, ensuring an inert enclosure and an uncolored response, even at the highest drive levels.
4.9
Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars
Based on 96 reviews
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Reviews Summary
Customers say this center channel speaker delivers exceptional clarity and crisp dialogue, with many noting significant improvements in vocal reproduction and overall sound quality. Users frequently praise the clean, natural sound and improved detail compared to previous speakers. The build quality and piano gloss finish receive consistent appreciation. Many mention successful upgrades from other brands, with the speaker blending well in existing systems. Common feedback includes enhanced dialogue intelligibility and wider soundstage. Some note the speaker's substantial size, and a few find it slightly bass-heavy or overpriced. Most customers report immediate improvements in their home theater experience.
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96 reviews
  • SD
    Shawn D. B.
    Verified Buyer
    Content use Movies, Music, Gaming, Streaming/Cable TV
    Product use Home theater surround sound
    4 minutes ago
    Content use Movies, Music, Gaming, Streaming/Cable TV
    Product use Home theater surround sound
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    SVS Ultra Evolution Center
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    SVS Ultra Evolution Center

    Great sounding speaker. Im very happy with my purchase!

  • DN
    Daniel N.
    Verified Reviewer
    Content use Movies, Gaming, Streaming/Cable TV
    Product use Home theater surround sound, Gaming
    1 week ago
    Content use Movies, Gaming, Streaming/Cable TV
    Product use Home theater surround sound, Gaming
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    SVS Ultra Evolution Center
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Our family can clearly hear dialogs while watching movies now !

    We started with the left and rith speakers only for our movie setup. After having difficulty listening to dialogs, after doing research, I finally added speaker into the center channel. Now, dialogs are crystal clear during movie watching. Amazing.

  • KP
    Kevin P. K.
    Verified Buyer
    Content use Music, Movies, Streaming/Cable TV
    Product use Home theater surround sound
    1 week ago
    Content use Music, Movies, Streaming/Cable TV
    Product use Home theater surround sound
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    SVS Ultra Evolution Center
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Stands out

    This center speaker gives me the dynamics and extension I’ve been looking for. I have never bought speakers without an audition but this time it wasn’t necessary.

  • SC
    Scott C.
    3 weeks ago
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    SVS Ultra Evolution Center
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Heavy duty

    Right out of the box, you see this center is different. It is HEAVY duty. This replaced my Def Tech center (MUCH lighter), to go with my Ultra Tower purchase. These are so good I almost went with three centers for a L/C/R configuration instead of the bookshelf speakers (because they have a mid-range driver) but went with the Towers instead for L/R. This is the only well-built reasonably priced center with a mid-driver I could find. That is why the voicing on TV/movies is so superior. It improves vocals on music as well. Why do most centers have no mid? Makes no sense. I went with the black oak finish, because it doesn't scratch easily and matches my other SVS speakers.

  • TE
    Timothy E. L.
    Verified Buyer
    Content use Movies, Music
    Product use Home theater surround sound
    1 month ago
    Content use Movies, Music
    Product use Home theater surround sound
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    SVS Ultra Evolution Center
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Sweet Sound, No Harshness

    I've been use to horn tweeters for years which have a rather harsh sound, after trying the Ultra Evolution Center that's gone away. The best way I can describe this center speaker is having a sweet sound, if the correct microphone is used right in a movie, the voices have an amazing presents.