Short answer: the Revel F226Be. It ranks #15 of 228 floorstanding speakers by sound quality, rated 4.6/5, at $5,999.90. The SVS Ultra Evolution Pinnacle ranks #151, rated 3.8/5, at $2,499, $3,500.90 cheaper, which does not close the gap in sound quality.
The Revel F226Be is the more accurate option. Compact, highly accurate three way towers with a beryllium tweeter and remarkably clean drivers. Its measured preference score, a predictor of how neutral it sounds, is 5.96 against 4.91 for the SVS Ultra Evolution Pinnacle. Watch for: Minimum impedance dips to about 3.7-4 ohms below roughly 500Hz despite the 8-ohm nominal rating, so it wants a genuine 4-ohm-capable two-channel amplifier; budget AVRs rated only for 6 or 8 ohms may struggle.
The SVS Ultra Evolution Pinnacle is the deeper-bass option. A flagship tower with four 8 inch woofers that digs very deep, with wide coverage and solid output. Its bass reaches about 41Hz before falling 3dB, against 56Hz for the Revel F226Be. The tradeoff: The 5.25-to-8-inch transitions and complex array do not produce class-leading smoothness: 0.184 on-axis, 0.226 predicted in-room and 3.64 directivity-index consistency.
Buy the Revel F226Be. It is rated higher for sound quality, and the $3,500.90 saving on the SVS Ultra Evolution Pinnacle is not enough to make up the difference.
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Measured Differences
- Bass depth: the SVS Ultra Evolution Pinnacle reaches 27.3 Hz (10 dB down) against 36 Hz for the Revel F226Be, about half an octave deeper. You hear more of the lowest bass notes and kick drums.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Revel F226Be | SVS Ultra Evolution Pinnacle | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $5,999.90 per pair | $2,499.00 per pair |
| Ranked | #15 of 228 in Large Size Floorstanding Speakers | #151 of 228 in Large Size Floorstanding Speakers |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 36Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) | about 27.3Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 56Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) | 41.0Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner via spinorama.org) |
| Dimensions | 41.3”H x 9.8”W x 13.7”D (1049 x 248.9 x 348 mm) | 50.2H x 11.8W x 18.1D in |
| Impedance | 8 ohms nominal (3.7 ohms minimum, measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) | 6 ohms nominal |
| Drivers | Two 6.5” (165mm) Deep Ceramic Composite aluminum cones, with cast frames woofer, 5-1/4” (130mm) Deep Ceramic Composite aluminum cone, with cast frame midrange, 1” (25mm) Beryllium dome, with acoustic lens waveguide tweeter | 1” diamond-coated tweeter, dual 5.25” midranges, quad 8” woofers |
| Sensitivity | 89.7dB (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) | 88dB |
| Weight | 58.2 lbs (26.4 kg) each | 96.8 lbs (43.9 kg) each |
| Woofer Cabinet | ported, front | - |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 5.96 (spinorama.org) | 4.91 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 8.15 (spinorama.org) | 6.13 |
| DIY Kit | No | No |
| Enclosure | - | 3-way passive, dual rear ports |
Where the Ratings Come From
- Revel F226Be: Spinorama.org measurements and reviews by Erin’s Audio Corner.
- SVS Ultra Evolution Pinnacle: Spinorama.org measurements.
This comparison is generated from the ratings, specifications and measurements on each product’s own page, and it updates when that data changes. How we rank explains how each rating is decided.
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