The top-of-the-range loudspeaker in SVS’s Ultra Evolution series is a real statement of intent from the American manufacturer. By showcasing a new time-aligned cabinet architecture, improved diamond vapour-coated tweeter design, and no fewer than four 200mm bass drivers configured in ‘force-balanced’ pairs, the Pinnacle floorstander has all the hallmarks of a flagship model. So does its performance. Aided by attention to detail in cabinet construction and bracing, including 25mm-thick front and rear baffles, the Ultra Evolution Pinnacle crafts huge, atmospheric soundstages that are underpinned by deep, energetic bass and peppered with detail – all without being too demanding of partnering amplification.
