SVS Ultra Tower Speakers Reviewed

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SVS Ultra Tower Speakers Reviewed

SVS has a new floorstanding speaker as part of the new Ultra line. This is the Ultra Tower. And this is Andrew Robinson's review as he takes the speaker and pushes it to see what it can do.

SVS Ultra Tower Speakers Reviewed

By Author: Andrew Robinson

Andrew Robinson began his career as an art director in entertainment advertising in 2003, after graduating from Art Center College of Design. In 2006, he became a creative director at Crew Creative Advertising, and oversaw the agency's Television Division, where he worked for clients such as TNT, TBS, History, FX, and Bravo to name a few. He now has one of the most popular AV-related channels on YouTube.

SVS-Ultra-Tower-floorstanding-speaker-review-pair-small.jpgWhile SVS may be better known for its subwoofers, that hasn't stopped the Internet-direct company from venturing into the often crowded waters of home theater loudspeakers. SVS' prior loudspeaker efforts were largely praised by both enthusiasts and the press alike, though they never really caught fire in quite the same way SVS' subwoofer offerings have. SVS has recently gone back and completely redesigned its loudspeaker line, coming up with a whole new offering in the form of the Ultra Series. Aimed at providing consumers with a truly high-end-sounding solution, albeit at an affordable price, the Ultra line is the finest loudspeaker SVS has made to date and, as a result, it's the only lineup of loudspeakers the company now offers. So the Ultra Series represents SVS' entry as well as its flagship effort.

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The Ultra Series is anchored by the Ultra Tower reviewed here. Retailing for $999 each, the Ultra Tower is the only floor-standing loudspeaker in the line, which includes the Ultra Bookshelf (499 each), Ultra Center ($699) and Ultra Surround ($599 each). Like all SVS products, the Ultra Series comes with a full 45-day risk-free, in-home trial with free shipping, both ways. Not bad. Additionally, they come with a one-year "no lemon" guarantee, as well as a one-year performance guarantee that accompanies the five-year unconditional warranty and one-year trade-up policy. The no lemon guarantee means that if your product malfunctions three times in the span of one year, SVS will simply replace it or give you full credit toward the same or a similar product. The one-year performance guarantee states that if SVS improves upon a product that you've purchased within a year of your original sale, then the company will update your product to current spec at no charge to you. The trade-up policy simply states that you can upgrade to a more expensive SVS product and receive the full credit of your original purchase towards the new product, provided you upgrade within the year and still have all the factory packaging. It's what SVS calls, "Your SVS Bill of Rights."

SVS-Ultra-Tower-floorstanding-speaker-review-front-grille.jpgGetting back to the Ultra Towers, they are striking in their physical appearance, what with their high-gloss, piano black finish (black oak veneer also available) and chrome-accented drivers. The speakers themselves are not your typical boxy affair, but rather a sculptural collection of planes that taper and slope to create an interesting geometric statement. The angles, along with the cabinet's internal structure, are designed in such a way as to break up or otherwise reduce standing waves and coloration, both inside and out. Because the Ultra Tower isn't wholly symmetrical through and through, its measurements are a bit all over the place, though its footprint is constant at just under 14 inches wide by 16-and-a-quarter inches deep. The Ultra Tower is 45 inches tall at its highest point, which is just above the topmost driver. Weight is stated to be 75 pounds each, and having dragged both pairs up a full flight of stairs, I don't doubt SVS' claims.

The front baffle plays host to a pair of six-and-a-half-inch midrange drivers, with a one-inch aluminum dome tweeter between them. Down toward the bass of each Ultra Tower rest two eight-inch woofers, one on each side. Note I didn't say "subwoofers," as the dual eights are not. Around back there is a single rear-firing port, which further helps to augment the Ultra Tower's low-end performance. With regards to connection options, you'll find two pairs of gold-plated five-way binding posts.

Behind the scenes, the Ultra Tower's driver complement is good for a reported frequency response of 28Hz to 32kHz, with a nominal impedance of eight ohms. Sensitivity is stated to be 88dB, making the Ultra Tower suitable for amplifiers and/or receivers ranging in power from 20 to 300 watts or more. Yes, I said more.

The Hookup
Unboxing the Ultra Towers from their triangular-shaped boxes is a job for two, though it can be done solo if need be. The speakers themselves are well packed to ensure the utmost safety from their point of origin to your doorstep. Storing the un-used boxes is something of a consideration, given their unique shape and sheer amount of Styrofoam. Still, I'm not here to critique the speaker box, but rather the speaker itself.

For the purposes of this review, the Ultra Towers replaced both my reference Pendragons, as well as my newly acquired JBL Pro 3677 cinema monitors. Thankfully, the Ultra Towers seemed to work best (in my room) in roughly the same physical position as both the Pendragon and the JBLs. Physically placing them in my room went fairly quickly, with each Ultra Tower resting roughly 18 inches from my side walls and a full three feet off my front wall, putting about six-and-a-half to seven feet between them. SVS sent me the company's entire Ultra speaker line, meaning I paired the Ultra Towers with a matching Ultra Center, as well as Ultra Surrounds. Briefly, the Ultra Center is a three-way design, utilizing dual six-and-a-half-inch woofers on either side of a single one-inch aluminum tweeter sitting atop a four-inch midrange driver. The whole speaker is good for a frequency response (reported) of 45Hz to 32kHz, with a sensitivity of 87dB and an impedance of eight ohms.

SVS-Ultra-Tower-floorstanding-speaker-review-back.jpgThe Ultra Surrounds are a bit different, in that they can be configured in one of three ways: as a bi-pole or di-pole speaker or as two discrete speakers, meaning it is possible to have a seven-channel setup from only five speakers. I experimented with all of the above setup options, including treating the Ultra Surround as two discrete loudspeakers and found that I preferred the Ultra Surround configured, more or less, like a dedicated rear speaker. This meant that I had to then position the Ultra Surrounds further back along my side walls, so that their angled, forward-facing drivers were aimed directly at my listening position, so as not to result in surround information "appearing" in front of me. In truth, I ended up using the Ultra Bookshelf speakers for rears longer-term, as that was just my personal preference, though they're not wall-mountable, so I had to rely on my trusty Sanus stands, which isn't ideal but is still sufficient in my room. Regardless, the Ultra Surround is a dual baffle design, each with its own five-and-a-half-inch woofer mated to a single one-inch aluminum dome tweeter. The speaker is good for a reported frequency response of 58Hz to 32kHz, with a sensitivity of 87dB and an impedance of eight ohms.

The center speaker was placed atop two Sanus speaker stands side by side in order to accommodate its rather large size - 22 inches wide by 10 inches deep - and was placed between the left and right mains. The Ultra Surrounds were hung from my ceiling using Monoprice ceiling brackets, though I had to fashion an adaptor out of wood in order for the mounting points to align with my Monoprice brackets. It should be noted that SVS does give you brackets with the Ultra Surrounds; it's just that the brackets didn't work for my unique setup.

Because SVS is a primarily a subwoofer company, it should come as no surprise that I would use one of its subwoofers during this review as well. The sub I chose was the SB13-Ultra, which writer Sean Killebrew reviewed earlier. While you can read his review of the SB13-Ultra for a full breakdown of its performance, let me just say it's killer, easily besting my (former) reference JL Fathom f110s. While the two aren't exactly a fair comparison to one another, the SB13-Ultra manages to do more for less than the JL's asking price, especially when you consider that the JL sub truly comparable to the SB13-Ultra is the JL Fathom f113 that retails for around $4,000, depending on finish. That's good value on the part of the SVS SB13-Ultra. While the SB13-Ultra does have parametric EQ functionality (2), I ended up needing two more bands, so I EQ'ed it using Room EQ Wizard feeding my filters, then into my Behringer Feedback Destroyer Pro before passing the signal onto the sub itself.

All of the speakers were connected to their respective amplifiers, which in this case were Parasound Halo A21 (stereo) and A31 (three-channel) amplifiers, via 12-gauge speaker cable from Binary, a SnapAV company. The sub was connected to my Behringer via a 10-foot balanced cable from Monoprice, with an additional one-meter balanced interconnect from the Behringer to my Integra DHC 80.2, also from Monoprice. Source components included my Oppo BDP-103 and the Dune-HD Max, both connected to my Integra via one meter HDMI cables from Monoprice. With everything set up and the levels matched inside my Integra, it was time to get down to business.

Read about the performance of the SVS Ultra Tower speaker on Page 2.

Performance
I began my evaluation of the Ultra Tower with some two-channel music, beginning with Alanis Morissette's newest album Havoc and Bright Lights (Collective Sounds) and the track "'Till You." On their own, the Ultra Towers possessed enough bass to be pleasing, if not wholly satisfying, with two-channel music, though I did ultimately end up employing the subwoofer throughout my two- and multi-channel tests. I crossed the SB13-Ultra over at 50Hz, as that's what sounded best to me in my room. Still, the mid-bass prowess of the Ultra Tower was incredible as was its speed and detail, something that was only aided by my taking the bottom octave off its plate, so to speak. This added mid-bass heft helped to ground the midrange, which in turn lent a truer sense of scale and dimension to the vocal track.

The tone of Alanis' vocals felt right, though I'm not certain I'd call the Ultra Tower neutral, but rather just a touch beefy, though don't mistake that for laid-back or romantic, for it is neither of those things. The Ultra Tower's high-frequency response was good, possessing clear detail and air, though at the extreme, things were a little one-dimensional and susceptible to some sibilance at higher volumes. I could (mostly) eliminate this by taking the treble slider down 2dB, which is a fine solution for me, though the thought may anger some purists. With a hint of the top end cut off, the performance was for me very nicely balanced. While weighty, it made for some very easy long-term listening.

Moving ahead to the track "Celebrity," I was immediately struck by the Ultra Tower's soundstage reproduction, which I found to be both cavernous and well-defined. I jotted down in my notes, "Sounds like bi-poles at times." I also very much appreciated the Ultra Tower's midrange and upper midrange articulation, as the Ultra Tower is a speaker that forges ahead and tries to get more than just the broad strokes right. Dynamics and impact were solid and effective, though I've heard snappier transients, not by wide margins but rather by degrees of subtlety.

Because SVS is a company that knows bass, I went ahead and fired up Elle Goulding's "Lights," but the Bassnectar Remix off their album Divergent Spectrum (Amorphous Music) is far more bombastic in its low-end delivery. The resulting sound was wall-to-wall fun from start to finish. The Ultra Tower's rendering of space was infectious, bordering on truly three-dimensional. Again, the impact, articulation and speed were impressive, though the high frequencies struck me as a little flat at times. Nothing that was too distracting, but also not best in class.

Wanting to give the Ultra Tower a bit more to chew on, I opted to leave the two-channel realm and dive into multi-channel waters, beginning with Godsmack's concert DVD entitled Changes (Zoe Records). I cued up the epic drum battle, "Batalla de los Tambores," set the volume for "stun" and braced myself for impact. What followed was a wholly enjoyable, completely convincing portrayal of two larger than life drum kits being wielded like weapons by their respective drummers in an all-out assault on my senses. The Ultra Towers mated with the matching Ultra Center, as well as Ultra Surrounds, is a match made in multi-channel heaven. The sound, in terms of tone, was seamless across all five speakers, though I found the center to be a touch more directional compared to either the Ultra Tower or the Ultra Surround. The level of detail and inflection captured and put forth by the Ultra Series speakers was incredible. The high-frequency performance improved slightly with the increase in resolution from the source material, though I'd still say it wasn't up to the standard set by the Ultra Tower's midrange and bass performance. Again, not bad, better than average even, but not exceptional. The soundstage was so composed and the sense of space so well-defined that, despite having a 10-foot image of the action in front of me, I could close my eyes and sense the physical space.

While this is primarily a review of the Ultra Tower speakers, we don't review center channels on their own, so I'll have no other opportunity to comment on the Ultra Center except for now. I'm generally critical of center speakers, as I don't find them to be on par with most stereo mains. So while the Ultra Center was tonally virtually indistinguishable from the Ultra Tower speakers, its dispersion and slight lack of sensitivity were somewhat noticeable. I cued up the thriller Outbreak (Warner Brothers) and chaptered ahead to a scene between stars Dustin Hoffman and Morgan Freeman, where they're arguing inside an Army trailer over the handling of said outbreak. This scene has many wide shots that feature Freeman sitting lower left corner of the screen, with Hoffman opposite and above in the upper right. The mix is such that not much of the dialogue is carried over to the left and right main speakers, so it's a relatively good test of a center speaker's dispersion; I found the Ultra Center to be merely average in that regard. There were instances where the sound didn't fully venture over to either of the far reaches of my 10-foot diagonal screen. Was it a deal-breaker? No, as I've heard plenty of speakers perform much the same, some even costing far more than the Ultra Center. What was interesting, at least for me, was that when I substituted an Ultra Bookshelf speaker in for the center, I found the sound to be more of a match through and through with the Ultra Towers. It even exhibited greater horizontal dispersion. Center channel speakers are good, for they allow for HDTVs either above or below, but if you can accommodate, I'd almost always recommend either a matching bookshelf or third main speaker for your center channel, as the sound will then be truly seamless. Minus my hyper-critical look at the Ultra Center, the rest of the film played out beautifully and in a completely convincing big cinematic way.

I ended my evaluation of the Ultra Series speakers, specifically the Ultra Towers, with (arguably) the finest Blu-ray available today, James Cameron's Titanic (Paramount). Chaptering ahead to the iceberg sequence, the resulting surround sound performance all but cemented my view that the Ultra Towers, when utilized as part of a larger Ultra Series multi-channel setup, were nothing if not astonishing when it came to recreating a true cinema experience in the home. The boiler room scenes especially were so brilliantly portrayed that at times they could be overwhelming, in a good way. With everything firing as one, the top to bottom coherence was incredible, not to mention completely seamless. And while I may have had some issue with the center channel's dispersion, its tone and way with vocals was nothing if not completely natural. With the Ultra Bookshelf speakers serving as rear channels, the surround sound information was rendered with such precision and depth that I still question the need for seven channels when five will do brilliantly. Obviously, the bass was prodigious, thanks in no small part to the marvel that is the SB13-Ultra. Simply put, the whole experience was fantastic. What more can an enthusiast on a budget ask for?

I couldn't think of anything.

SVS-Ultra-Tower-floorstanding-speaker-review-side.jpgThe Downside
I very much enjoyed my time with the Ultra Towers, as well as all the other Ultra Series speakers, though there are a few key things I think are worth keeping in mind before deciding whether or not to purchase. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder and, while I may not have completely fancied the Ultra Tower's look, I realize my criticisms are subjective. That said, the finish, more specifically its effect upon your listening/viewing space is not subjective, as the multi-faceted cabinet is a reflection magnet. Dulling things down to SVS' black oak finish does help (the SB13-Ultra subwoofer was finished in black oak), but it doesn't eliminate it. It's not that this is an issue exclusive to the Ultra Tower, but due to its unique and often sloping shape, it's harder to combat, for you can't simply drape a piece of black cloth over the top, as it won't stay put without some sort of adhesive. Yikes. Some may view this criticism as the price of beauty, while others may simply think I'm being crazy, but in any case, it's worth noting.

While not a knock against the Ultra Tower, the speakers aimed at accompanying it don't quite match its performance benchmarks. Are they bad? No, not at all, but if given the choice (and the ability), I'd forego the Ultra Center in favor of the Ultra Bookshelf as the center speaker, as well as for the surrounds. Admittedly, the mounting options are more limited with the Ultra Bookshelf speakers, as opposed to the Ultra Surrounds, which may be a factor for some. If you need a dedicated center channel under or above your HDTV, because that is simply how your setup has to be (it's okay if it is), then I recommend aiming the Ultra Center square at your listening position if at all possible.

Lastly, while not too critical of components, the Ultra Tower is a bit more critical of placement, due to its side-firing woofers and large rear port. Give 'em some space to breathe and you'll be aptly rewarded, though place them too close to your room's boundaries and things can quickly become a bit bloated.

Competition and Comparisons
Among the offerings from other Internet-direct companies, the one speaker I'd directly compare the Ultra Tower to would have to be Aperion Audio's Verus Grand Tower Speaker at $999 each. The speakers are targeted squarely at the same customer and check a lot of the same boxes in terms of performance, making choosing one over the other a matter of personal preference. Elsewhere in the AV space, the Ultra Tower must contend with stalwarts like Paradigm's Monitor Series and Bowers & Wilkins' 600 Series. If you're willing to spend just a bit more, the doors open for speakers like Tekton Design's Pendragon to enter into the conversation, which in my opinion represents a jump in quality for not that much more money. Needless to say, the Ultra Tower doesn't exist in a vacuum, as it more than has its fair share of competition out there. For more on these great speakers, as well as other floor-standing speakers like them, please visit Home Theater Review's Floorstanding Speaker page.

SVS-Ultra-Tower-floorstanding-speaker-review-front.jpgConclusion
I more than enjoyed my time with the new Ultra Tower speakers from SVS - okay, I really kind of dug the whole line. I may not have been the biggest fan of the Ultra Center or Surrounds, which isn't to say they're bad, but rather the victims of some of my own personal proclivities. While the look of the Ultra Towers (or the Ultra Series) wasn't one hundred percent my cup of tea, I didn't hold it against them, for it's hard to justify one's criticism when so much of what the product does elsewhere is so great and so affordable. Is the Ultra Tower perfect? No, it's not, as its high-frequency performance could be a bit better, and as refined as, say, its mid-bass prowess. Nevertheless, the Ultra Tower and Ultra Series on a whole are wonderful achievements and very much worthy of consideration. Given that SVS is willing to extend to you a 45-day in-home trial with free shipping both ways, what do you have to lose? If I were putting together a multi-channel setup from scratch, there are far worse places to start, and few better.

Additional Resources
Read more floorstanding speaker reviews from HomeTheaterReview.com's writers.
Explore more reviews in our Subwoofer Review section.
Find pairing options in our AV Receiver and Amplifier review sections.

  • Tim Z.
    2018-11-22 20:05:05

    How do these speakers rate strickly for music/audiophile?

  • FURY
    2018-08-03 20:08:53

    My question for a while now is this ... "JBL Studio 590's or SVS Ultra Towers?" (Priced exactly the same). I can't seem to get a straight answer. Some say the JBL Studio 590's have a better or more realistic 3D, holographic sound to them with most impressive bass as well. However, the SVS Ultra Tower's are said to be the only Tower speaker that needs no subwoofers when operating as a 2.0 Hi-Fi system. My interest or needs are 90% Home Theater and 10% music. If somebody here has the low-down on the JBL 590's vs SVS UltraTower's please fill me in on which is better over-all in a real world application? I use a 7.1 Yamaha AVR rated at a true 105 wpc into all 7 channels @ 8 ohms.(true powerhouse). Thx!

  • Fink
    2017-07-01 02:28:08

    Would I be a party pooper to point out that the sensitivity measure was with 2.83 volts which is 2 watts at 4 ohms?

  • Todd
    2013-04-09 03:13:19

    Fair review. I think I'm going to take SVS up on the 45 day audition. Also read your glowing review of the NAD T 757 and am wondering how you think the Ultras would pair with the NAD. Currently have a Denon 2310ci and see you say, "While Onkyo and Denon may make more AV receivers than the before-mentioned manufacturers combined, none of them can sonically hold a candle to the NAD." I understand this as I had an NAD amp in college 28 years ago. LOL Very intrigued how they deliver the goods with 757 with the same sonic pedigree.I remember.

  • Andrew Robinson
    2013-03-25 17:00:21

    If the BP10s are giving you what you need and you're happy, then I wouldn't spend money just to spend money. Maybe there is some facet of your setup that would be better suited for an upgrade -I don't know, I'm just guessing. But it sounds to me like your loudspeakers aren't it. Don't fret the price difference either as I currently have Halo amps powering $250 bookshelf speakers from EMP Tek and couldn't be happier. Thanks for reading!

  • Brodricj
    2013-03-24 00:19:02

    There is nothing wrong with the BP10's at all, I've owned them since new (15 years), the best $1000 I ever spent on anything. They are currently bolted to Halcro dm78 monoblocks and they can sing magnificantly. But there is that juxtaposition in my mind of driving a $1000 speaker with a $65,000 (in my market) amp. I know that neither the Triton 7 or Ultra Tower solve the price mis-match juxtaposition, but I reckon my changeover price won't be that much at all and this is probably more a question of something new for something new sake. I have already tried the bookshelf option with the SB-13Ultra, it just doesn't work. What works best is the BP10's flying solo with no sub, more often than not the SB-13Ultra just sits there looking heavy. Which is why the Triton Seven and SVS Ultra Tower caught my attention, full-range speakers without powered built-in subs. So I think you make a good point, there is no need to replace the BP10's. The only reason really is simply to try something new.

  • Andrew Robinson
    2013-03-23 18:31:57

    is there something wrong with your BP10s? Why do you feel the need to replace them? That would be my first question, next, if you already have a sub in the SB-13 Ultra (bitchin' by the way), why invest more into towers? Why not the Ultra Bookshelf speakers or the like? With a sub as good as the SB-13 Ultra mated to towers, you're either going to have to lose the tower's low end (money wasted) or some of the sub's performance (also money wasted). Just my opinion of course.

  • Brodricj
    2013-03-23 03:33:21

    I was going to mention it was an interesting clash of products on the first page here with a review of the SVS Ultra Towers right next to an advertisement for Golden Ear Tritons! And relevant for me because I am considering both for my next speaker purchase. I'd like to see a "face-off" comparative review between the SVS Ultra Tower and the Triton Seven (both of which are at the sub-$1k price point). I have an SVS SB-13Ultra and Definitive Technology BP10 (which I believe is also a Sandy Gross design), and my plan is to replace the BP10 with either the SVS or GE speaker. I don't think either speaker are in wide circulation yet and thus not many owner reviews have been posted on-line. However if anyone here is familiar with both speakers, I'd appreciate your comparative assessment of both. Thanks.

  • stharling toribio
    2013-03-07 20:41:21

    well i might have to order the aperion i already have the SVS ultra bookshelf but i didn't like them because i'm missing the bass, so i know how the sound quality of the midrange and the tweeter sound in the ultra line, but i'm used to have always full range towers and i like to feel the impact of the bass from the main speakers, plus i have a SVS ultra PB-13, but the kind of sound i like is warm, effortless and well balanced, i like to feel the sound very neutral and flat!! very High End sound like the performers are on from of me!! so in base at my description of how i like the sound you think i'll be happy with the aperion better over the ultras? thank you!!!!

  • Andrew Robinson
    2013-03-06 15:39:09

    Gotcha. Thank you for explaining your comment further.

  • Porscheguy
    2013-03-06 13:41:26

    What I meant was I was hoping for more from these speakers. I hoped they would at least hold their own against The Grand Verus. I'm a big SVS fan and have one of their subs and I think they have great bang for the buck products. When you consider all the design and testing that went into these, to have them come up short in the treble area is a disappointment. I value your candor in the review and its always refreshing to see a reviewer tell it like it is rather than just heaping on the platitudes.

  • Stharling Toribio
    2013-03-06 10:15:45

    well i might have to order the aperion i already have the SVS ultra bookshelf but i didn't like them because i'm missing the bass, so i know how the sound quality of the midrange and the tweeter sound in the ultra line, but i'm used to have always full range towers and i like to feel the impact of the bass from the main speakers, plus i have a SVS ultra PB-13, but the kind of sound i like is warm, effortless and well balanced, i like to feel the sound very neutral and flat!! very High End sound like the performers are on from of me!! so in base at my description of how i like the sound you think i'll be happy with the aperion better over the ultras? thank you!!!!

  • Andrew Robinson
    2013-03-06 01:23:15

    Me personally, and this is just my humble opinion, nothing more, nothing less, I'd prefer a system comprised of both Aperion and SVS speakers. I personally prefer the sound (and look) of the Verus Grand Tower but would love to augment its bottom end with SVS' SB13-Ultra subwoofer as it (the sub) is among the finest I've heard. Period. But it really is akin to asking someone if they prefer Coke or Pepsi. The two are very evenly matched.

  • Stharling toribio
    2013-03-06 00:01:08

    i know exactly what you mean, everybody have different taste when comes about sound quality, but i'm asking you as an audiophile that you are, which one you think it's better in overall performance and high end soundstage!! and please don't be sorry i just want to know your personal opinion btw the speakers thank you!!!

  • Andrew Robinson
    2013-03-05 22:20:05

    Unfortunately the concept of which is "best" rests with the end user. I could tell you which of the two I prefer (I'm not going to) but that doesn't necessarily mean a) you'll agree or b) experience what I experienced. Your gauge for what is better or worse is also vastly different than mine -and I don't mean that as an insult, it's just the way it is. Reviews are meant as guides, nothing more, or nothing less. Between this review and the Aperion one I did before you should have a rough or fairly good idea of what each experience might sound like, from which I encourage you to draw your own conclusion(s). I can't simply say one is better than the other because better, as it pertains to sound, is almost always subjective. Sorry.

  • Andrew Robinson
    2013-03-05 22:15:44

    I'm disappointed by your lukewarm comment. :)

  • STHARLING TORIBIO
    2013-03-05 21:58:22

    well i wanna know BTW the Aperion Grand Verus and this Ultra towers, what have better sound quality overall? ultra are better for movies compared with the aperion or for music? the High end it's better with the aperion or with the ultras? forget about the looks of the speakers i wanna know who has the best high end sound quality overall!! thank you!!!

  • Face
    2013-03-05 17:30:00

    They put all their effort into appearance and standing waves, but forgot about diffraction. Placing the tweeter in a waveguide would have really helped it blend with the dual 6.5" woofers.

  • porscheguy
    2013-03-05 16:41:27

    I'm a little disappointed after your lukewarm review. I was hoping for more....

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