IT DOESN'T seem all that long ago that SVS first entered the audio scene. But time does fly. Ron Stimpson and Tom Vodhanel actually launched the company in 1998 in Youngstown, Ohio. The second S in SVS stands for subwoofers, or at least it once did. SVS earned its early reputation by offering excellent but nonetheless affordable subwoofers. Along the way, the company branched out into a range of widely-praised, fullrange loudspeakers, plus accessories such as cables. All SVS's loudspeakers and subwoofers are designed in the U.S.A. and manufactured in China.
While many of SVS' previous full-range loudspeaker models are still available, the company has now branched out with a more upmarket lineup, dubbed Ultra Evolution (not to be confused with their Ultra models, which lack the Evolution imprimatur). But the company remains dedicated to resisting the insanely-priced trends that have captured much of the high-end audio business. The new SVS Ultra Evolution range tops out with the floorstanding Ultra Evolution Pinnacles at $5,000/pair. That's hardly pocket change, but compared to much of its high-end competition, it's within reach for many dedicated audio enthusiasts.
Two additional, lower-priced Ultra Evolution models are also available. These include the Titan at $4,000/pair and the Tower at $3,000/pair. Using "Tower" as the name for one of the models can be a little confusing, in that all three of the floor-standers are towers!
This story is from the August - September 2024 edition of Sound & Vision.
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