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SVS Ultra Evolution Elevation

Ultra Evolution series

The SVS Ultra Evolution Elevation is a height speaker with 6 Ω impedance and 87 dB sensitivity. 27 of the 29 receivers and amps in our catalogue can drive it.

Impedance
6 Ω
What the receiver must be rated for
Sensitivity
87 dB
Higher is louder per watt
Amplifier power
20–150 W
SVS's recommendation
Bass extension
48 Hz
How low it plays

$900 a pair (MSRP, September 2026)

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Which receivers and amps can drive it?

What decides it is impedance: the Ultra Evolution Elevation is 6 Ω, and the receiver or amp has to be rated for that, and as a height speaker it needs Dolby Atmos or DTS:X decoding.

  • Works

    Receivers and amps rated for 6 Ω

    27 in our catalogue

  • Not recommended

    Receivers without Dolby Atmos or DTS:X

    A height speaker needs one that decodes them.

    2 in our catalogue

In its price range

All 29 receivers and amps we checked

Works27

Not recommended2

  • Denon AVR-S570BT

    Denon AVR-S570BT has no Dolby Atmos or DTS:X decoding for height speakers.

  • Denon AVR-S670H

    Denon AVR-S670H has no Dolby Atmos or DTS:X decoding for height speakers.

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Ultra Evolution Elevation specifications

Impedance
6 Ω
Sensitivity
87 dB (2.83 V, 1 m)
Low end
48 Hz
Drivers
1 × 25 mm, 1 × 133 mm
Size
7×11×9 in
Recommended amplifier power
20–150 W
Weight
5.6 kg (12.3 lb)
MSRP
$900 a pair (MSRP, September 2026)

Every value comes from the sources under References, last retrieved September 15, 2026. To check it against the rest of your system, use the compatibility checker.

Questions about the Ultra Evolution Elevation

What receiver do I need for the Ultra Evolution Elevation?
One rated for 6 Ω speakers. In our catalogue, Emotiva BasX A-700, Yamaha RX500A and Denon AVR-X1700H are rated to drive it. Denon AVR-S570BT and Denon AVR-S670H are not rated for it.
Is the Ultra Evolution Elevation 4 ohm or 8 ohm?
The SVS Ultra Evolution Elevation has a nominal impedance of 6 Ω, between the two. Use a receiver or amplifier rated down to 6 Ω or lower.
How much power does the Ultra Evolution Elevation need?
SVS recommends an amplifier of 20–150 W. Its sensitivity is 87 dB (2.83 V, 1 m). How much of that you use depends on how far you sit and how loud you listen, which the 3D editor works out for your room.
How low does the Ultra Evolution Elevation go?
The SVS Ultra Evolution Elevation is rated down to 48 Hz. Below that, a subwoofer takes over; where the bass actually lands depends on your room's modes.
How big is the Ultra Evolution Elevation?
The SVS Ultra Evolution Elevation measures 185 × 283 × 223 mm (7.3 × 11.1 × 8.8 in, width × height × depth) and weighs 5.6 kg (12.3 lb).

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References

  1. SVS Ultra Evolution Elevation: Manufacturer product page, svsound.com, retrieved September 15, 2026
  2. SVS Ultra Evolution Elevation: Independent measurement, speakerdecision.com, retrieved September 15, 2026

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