Love the review on the SVS ULTRA TOWERS your truly one of the GREAT audio equipment reviewers! I’ve recently come across the supposed 1st major “ground breaking speaker technology in over 100 years. And I’ve been contemplating the purchase of the SONOS -ULTIMATE IMMERSIVE SET WITH ARC ULTRA. They say this technology is mind boggling, the invention came from 2 Dutch brothers who sold their invention and company to SONOS for a reported 100 million dollars. I’m fascinated that an innovation in speaker technology could bring this kind of money! So I was wondering if this product could be on the radar for your next AWESOME REVIEW, I would love to see it? Thanks Tharbamar! Look forward to your future many reviews of cutting edge products!
Another comprehensive review. Now you need to get in a pair of MoFi SourcePoint 888 in for review. The SVS and MoFi are on my upgrade shortlist. Thanks for all the great review work you do.
Another great review.The $5K price point is getting co petitive with MoFi 888 and others.Hoping Arendal makes a smaller version of it's new flagship ($10K)which Jay IYagi raved about
Thanks for your review ... but did you notice that your frequency response at listening position drops off suddenly after 5kHz? Unfortunately, this made the "Kiss of Life" audio samples lack treble energy. Cymbals were missing and/or highly muted. You might need to play with toe-in to get a better response. I'm assuming the mic was at tweeter level for the FR measurements you made.
Great review! I have the JBL L-100 anniversary edition speakers as well, a Mcintosh MAC7200 amp and a pair of SVS 4000 sealed subwoofers. I love the JBL L-100 but was thinking of moving them to another location and think I want to try and upgrade. I'm definitely a bass guy that likes punch and feeling the bass. Was considering the JBL 4367 but then came across these SVS ultra for less than half the price. My question is how do these SVS Ultra evolution pinnacles compare to your JBL 75th anniversary L-100's? Thank you!
Tharbamar, I watch your reviews because you like rock music, most of reviewers listen the opposite genres if we can call it, so most of what they recommend I don't like at all and I think the biggest role plays different music genres, which requires different qualities. My question: what is your best/favorite speakers for this type of music, currently I have Focal Aria 906 which I love very much, bass is a little bit lacking, but subwoofers get the job done, I prefer bookshelf over floorstanding speaker, for my living space. I don't say a budget, because I better wait till I save some money for something really good, instead of buying small upgrade. Thank you for review and your answer 🙃
For these kinds of speakers having something like the Avantone cla-400 would be helpful for comparing...I think these need huge power...that's where the brightness is coming from...give them serious power.
I was going to get the Pinnacle towers but they end up being $7690USD here in Australia so I got Arendal 1723 Tower THX speakers for $4680USD instead. Since then, the reviews show the Arendals to better built and better sounding than the SVS Pinnacle Towers.
You did move those JBL speakers out of the room when you're testing the SVS towers, right? I always see your videos with two pairs of speakers side by side and wonder whether you move those out... Hopefully. 😂
@dbg,, GR research is a con artist . he convinces people that their speaker don't sound good by telling them the insides , crossover, bracing , drivers are low quality but he can fix what you ALREADY like .
@@stijnvanderlooy5311u don’t get quality. unless u spend huge. a 4000 dollar bookshelf speaker will have a cross over probably worth less than 100 dollars.
@@Tharbamar The 1723 Tower THX is the equivalent model to the SVS Pinnacle Tower. Their new 1528 Tower is a hi-end competitor. I own the 1723 Towers and they are extremely good and their build quality puts the SVS to shame.
@@mddawson1 wouldn't say they put them to shame, the SVS Evo series has an excellent build quality, they are also not built in China like the Arendals.
PS The old SVS Ultra Tower should be put against the SVS Ultra Evolution Tower not the Pinnacle $5000,00.or the Titan which cost more. Should have been Ultra Evolution Tower vs the Old SVS Ultra Tower.
@@Tharbamar@Tharbamar Elevating the speakers from the floor by Using spikes or an Isolation platform would dramatically improve the sound. Try it, you will be very surprised.
@@yttean98 oh it’s always been on the spikes, please understand I’ve been doing this long time and consulting some brands in the industry, thanks for the input. I thought you were talking about handling the speakers.
I listen to this same song probably over 50x over the course of his many reviews and they all sounded the same except for this one. I'm sorry but this speaker sound like $500 instead of $5k.
Three feet from wall behind the speakers is not enough for your room. I can clearly hear bass resonance. These speakers have rear firing drivers as such they only work on very large rooms, likely 6' away from the wall behind them is needed.
@@Tharbamar i don’t know of any evidence that windows are any different than drywall for mid and high frequencies. Of course things change a bit with low frequencies.
For me these look giant, ugly and cheap 🙈 like boys toys, first home cinema speakers to impress friends with the size 😅 Luckely opinions vary and these will sell anyway with all the hype and marketing, same with the new Arendal but they look a little better 🤏 Definitely not for me 😊
Always liked your reviews your video was a major part of me getting the original svs towers
Thanks for great feedback.
You did a very spectacular job of covering these speakers. I will definitely be getting a pair just off your opinion.
Love the review on the SVS ULTRA TOWERS your truly one of the GREAT audio equipment reviewers! I’ve recently come across the supposed 1st major “ground breaking speaker technology in over 100 years. And I’ve been contemplating the purchase of the SONOS -ULTIMATE IMMERSIVE SET WITH ARC ULTRA. They say this technology is mind boggling, the invention came from 2 Dutch brothers who sold their invention and company to SONOS for a reported 100 million dollars. I’m fascinated that an innovation in speaker technology could bring this kind of money! So I was wondering if this product could be on the radar for your next AWESOME REVIEW, I would love to see it? Thanks Tharbamar! Look forward to your future many reviews of cutting edge products!
My favorite song is back... Sounds beautiful 🥹
Thanks for the feedback.
Another comprehensive review. Now you need to get in a pair of MoFi SourcePoint 888 in for review. The SVS and MoFi are on my upgrade shortlist. Thanks for all the great review work you do.
Noted!
Another great review.The $5K price point is getting co petitive with MoFi 888 and others.Hoping Arendal makes a smaller version of it's new flagship ($10K)which Jay IYagi raved about
They do
Beautiful setup beautiful room
Thank you!
I like how you give a sound demo and I think the SVS ultra sound better than the Keff R11
Great review. Hope there will be a chance to see their bookshelf review.
Maybe in near future, thanks
Thanks for your review ... but did you notice that your frequency response at listening position drops off suddenly after 5kHz? Unfortunately, this made the "Kiss of Life" audio samples lack treble energy. Cymbals were missing and/or highly muted. You might need to play with toe-in to get a better response. I'm assuming the mic was at tweeter level for the FR measurements you made.
Hope u review the New Kef Q11 would love your take on them!!
Great review! I have the JBL L-100 anniversary edition speakers as well, a Mcintosh MAC7200 amp and a pair of SVS 4000 sealed subwoofers. I love the JBL L-100 but was thinking of moving them to another location and think I want to try and upgrade. I'm definitely a bass guy that likes punch and feeling the bass. Was considering the JBL 4367 but then came across these SVS ultra for less than half the price. My question is how do these SVS Ultra evolution pinnacles compare to your JBL 75th anniversary L-100's? Thank you!
Thank you, I would say that is depending on your preference but if you like deep bass SVS Ultra Evolution Pinnacle is a great choice.
Tharbamar, I watch your reviews because you like rock music, most of reviewers listen the opposite genres if we can call it, so most of what they recommend I don't like at all and I think the biggest role plays different music genres, which requires different qualities. My question: what is your best/favorite speakers for this type of music, currently I have Focal Aria 906 which I love very much, bass is a little bit lacking, but subwoofers get the job done, I prefer bookshelf over floorstanding speaker, for my living space. I don't say a budget, because I better wait till I save some money for something really good, instead of buying small upgrade. Thank you for review and your answer 🙃
P.S currently my favorite speaker Wharfedale Aura 2, which is neither cheap nor expensive.
Nice speakers! Thanks for sharing.
For these kinds of speakers having something like the Avantone cla-400 would be helpful for comparing...I think these need huge power...that's where the brightness is coming from...give them serious power.
You need to try the SCHIIT AUDIO TYER MONO BLOCKS. in a home theater setting no sub needed...
I was going to get the Pinnacle towers but they end up being $7690USD here in Australia so I got Arendal 1723 Tower THX speakers for $4680USD instead. Since then, the reviews show the Arendals to better built and better sounding than the SVS Pinnacle Towers.
Interesting! I have not heard the Arendals, but good to know.
You did move those JBL speakers out of the room when you're testing the SVS towers, right? I always see your videos with two pairs of speakers side by side and wonder whether you move those out... Hopefully. 😂
It was Pioneer TAD S-1EX towers about 120lbs each it is hard move them around even for two people 😅
Try Genshelli Dayzee DAC
Pioneer s1ex how much better in the mids and highs? and how much worse in bass?
It has to compare with modern day 15k and above speakers in sonic/build quality.
are the crossover component and signal path 'cheese city' inside these speakers like GR research discovered with bookshelf model?
Don’t listen to that guy, listen for your self.
We all want quality parts instead of paying lots dor cheap. Crossover is a super important part of your speaker.
@dbg,, GR research is a con artist . he convinces people that their speaker don't sound good by telling them the insides , crossover, bracing , drivers are low quality but he can fix what you ALREADY like .
@@stijnvanderlooy5311u don’t get quality. unless u spend huge. a 4000 dollar bookshelf speaker will have a cross over probably worth less than 100 dollars.
GR research💀
please compare to latest top arendal :)
Which model would you like me to request?
@@Tharbamar Monitor 8
@@Tharbamar The 1723 Tower THX is the equivalent model to the SVS Pinnacle Tower. Their new 1528 Tower is a hi-end competitor. I own the 1723 Towers and they are extremely good and their build quality puts the SVS to shame.
@@mddawson1 thanks for sharing.
@@mddawson1 wouldn't say they put them to shame, the SVS Evo series has an excellent build quality, they are also not built in China like the Arendals.
Nice review, but only one complaint. SADE sings this song and the original is so much better.
As good as any!
Please play your favourite rock song I have heard on other speakers.
Can’t play anymore due to copyright issues.
the high frequency a bit sharp
Thanks mr. for rewiew ,very affrodable price speaker ,looks High End👍
PS The old SVS Ultra Tower should be put against the SVS Ultra Evolution Tower not the Pinnacle $5000,00.or the Titan which cost more. Should have been
Ultra Evolution Tower vs the Old SVS Ultra Tower.
Nice
Can't wait till you get to the new Kef Q floor stander.
What do you think about GR-Research’s video talking about having to redesign the crossover on the SVS Ultra Evolution?
I have upgraded a few speakers and crossovers with better parts and most of them had big improvements.
At the same time, I’m not claiming Danny is perfect. I’m sure he’s thinking about business too.
Frankly I don’t think of anything what other said, I only trust my ears because audio always depends personal taste, thanks
That’s always great option because mass production is always going be less in quality than hand pick parts. I do that too.
@@Tharbamar yet you are asking us to listen to what you say. the irony😅
Can we get some more mainstream hifi reviews like the old days . You seem to just review hi end stuff now
Hi, I do review products in every price point please check it out when you have time, thanks
I thought he only did cheap stuff lately?
Should you be lifting the speakers off the floor via spikes or something compatible?
I’d just hug it and lift it to move around.
@@Tharbamar@Tharbamar Elevating the speakers from the floor by Using spikes or an Isolation platform would dramatically improve the sound. Try it, you will be very surprised.
@@yttean98 oh it’s always been on the spikes, please understand I’ve been doing this long time and consulting some brands in the industry, thanks for the input.
I thought you were talking about handling the speakers.
"Sounds like" Arendal already did.
I listen to this same song probably over 50x over the course of his many reviews and they all sounded the same except for this one. I'm sorry but this speaker sound like $500 instead of $5k.
Agreed. Super thin
Strange sound. I want more if I spend $5,000 !!!
I thought dude was bullshiting and using a AI voice over. 😂
Good video though
Three feet from wall behind the speakers is not enough for your room. I can clearly hear bass resonance. These speakers have rear firing drivers as such they only work on very large rooms, likely 6' away from the wall behind them is needed.
Nice work you know my room more than I do, got it.
I can hear those windows behind the speakers. Not pleasant.
Windows are a reflective surface, just like drywall…so if you hate windows, maybe you hate drywall too?
and whole room is treated with silent walls that you don't hear it?
@@Tharbamar i don’t know of any evidence that windows are any different than drywall for mid and high frequencies. Of course things change a bit with low frequencies.
@@seanb3303 oh my bad I was replying to @D1N02
This guy clueless about sound.
Nicely spatial but harsh/ringing, not my cup of tea.
For me these look giant, ugly and cheap 🙈 like boys toys, first home cinema speakers to impress friends with the size 😅 Luckely opinions vary and these will sell anyway with all the hype and marketing, same with the new Arendal but they look a little better 🤏
Definitely not for me 😊