SVS Ultra Elevation: Passive Elevation Speaker for Home Cinema and Dolby Atmos

Passive compact speaker with flexible placement options

As a passive compact speaker, the SVS Ultra Elevation requires an AV receiver or amplifier with speaker outputs.

The gold-plated 5-way binding posts allow connection via standard speaker cables.

Direct height effect instead of ceiling reflection

As an SVS Atmos height speaker, the Ultra Elevation works with direct radiation.

This is particularly relevant for Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, and Auro-3D, because effects can be precisely positioned in the room from above, from behind, or from the side.

What does the 2-way system say about the SVS Ultra Elevation speaker?

The 2-way system means that the SVS Ultra Elevation distributes sound across two specialized drivers: a tweeter for high frequencies and a mid-range woofer for voices, effects, and deeper sonic elements.

Are SVS Ultra Elevation speakers also suitable for stereo setups?

The SVS Ultra Elevation can also be used for stereo when two speakers are operated as left and right front channels. This is particularly sensible for compact setups, wall mounting, or placements below or above the listening position, where the angled baffle directs the sound precisely to the listening spot. For classic stereo systems with free-standing placement, conventional compact speakers or floor-standing speakers are often more obvious choices.

Why do audiophiles prefer compact speakers?

For the SVS Ultra Elevation, the compact dimensions, the rigid cabinet construction, the angled baffle, the integrated technology, and the flexible alignment are the main reasons for choosing a compact speaker.

How high should the speakers be positioned?

For use as side or rear-surround, the SVS Ultra Elevation recommends a tweeter height of approximately 60 cm above ear level at the listening position.

If separate overhead or height speakers are already being used in the system, the Ultra Elevation should be mounted closer to ear level as a surround speaker.

Wall and ceiling mounting with multi-angle bracket

The multi-angle mounting bracket system allows for wall or ceiling mounting. A magnetic ceiling mounting lock is included for ceiling mounting.

5-year manufacturer's warranty on material and workmanship defects.

Specifications

General

• Manufacturer: SVS
• Product Name: SVS Ultra Elevation
• Product Type: Elevation speaker / passive home theater speaker
• Principle: 2-way bass reflex
• Applications: Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, Auro-3D, Home Theater, Surround, Rear, Side-Surround, Front-LCR, Center
• In-room frequency response: 48 Hz to 40 kHz (+/-3 dB)
• Cabinet dimensions: 283 mm (H) x 185 mm (W) x 223.2 mm (D)
• Overall dimensions incl. grille, feet and terminals: 287 mm (H) x 185 mm (W) x 233 mm (D)
• Overall dimensions incl. grille and multi-angle mounting bracket: 283 mm (H) x 185 mm (W) x 249.4 mm (D)
• Weight: 5.6 kg per speaker
• Warranty: 5 years

Acoustic Data

• Nominal Impedance: 6 Ohm
• Efficiency / Sensitivity: 87 dB (2.83 V at 1 meter full-space, 300 Hz – 3 kHz)
• Recommended amplifier power: 20 – 150 Watts

Drivers

• Tweeter: 1" / 2.45 cm D1 Diamond Coated Tweeter
• Tweeter material: aluminum dome with diamond carbon coating
• Diffuser: FEA-optimized
• Mid-woofer cone: composite fiberglass
• Driver basket: precision cast aluminum alloy
• Voice coil former: vented aluminum

Crossover

• Design: 2-way crossover
• Components: high-quality capacitors, inductors, resistors and heavy-duty PCB
• Crossover frequency tweeter to woofer: 1.9 kHz

Connections

• Terminals: gold-plated 5-Way Binding Posts
• Supported cable connections: banana plugs, speaker pins, spade connectors and bare wire ends

Cabinet and Construction

• Bass reflex port: rear-firing
• Grille: cloth grille with magnetic retention system
• Logo: adjustable magnetic SVS logo
• Driver baffle: 25 mm thick
• Cabinet construction: 18 mm, FEA-optimized
• Front: chamfered front baffle
• Drivers: flush mounted
• Grille: acoustically transparent

Mounting and Placement

• Multi-angle mounting bracket system for wall or ceiling mounting
• Magnetic ceiling mounting lock included
• Adhesive elastomer feet for surface placement
• For side or rear surround: tweeter approximately two feet above ear level at listening position
• With existing overhead effect speakers: surround mounting closer to ear level

• SVS Ultra Elevation Speaker
• Cover
• Multi-angle wall mounts
• Ceiling mounting lock
• Device feet
• Mounting template
• Documents