Experts prefer SVS Ultra Tower over Monitor Audio Silver 500
On 2 Apr 2024 (25 days ago) we went through 82 Speakers expert endorsements .
Currently, SVS Ultra Tower received 2 endorsements from The Sound Junky and ZD Net (1 Jun 2023). Meanwhile, Monitor Audio Silver 500 did not receive any endorsements this month.
Rank | Change | Price | Speakers | ABT | BestReviews | The Sound Junky | Popular Mechanics | Music Critic | The Master Switch | ZD Net | What Hi-Fi | Gadget Review | stereocheck.com |
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2 | - | $1000 | SVS Ultra Tower | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - |
N/A | N/A | Check price | Monitor Audio Silver 500 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Endorsement summary:
- The Sound Junky ranked SVS Ultra Tower as #1
Rank Speakers Comment #1 out of 9 SVS Ultra Tower Best Overall... ... ... Source: www.thesoundjunky.com - On 1 Jun 2023 ZD Net ranked SVS Ultra Tower as #1
Rank Speakers Comment #1 out of 5 SVS Ultra Tower Best floor-standing speaker overall... ... ... Source: www.zdnet.com
Rank | Change | Price | Speakers | ABT | BestReviews | The Sound Junky | Popular Mechanics | Music Critic | The Master Switch | ZD Net | What Hi-Fi | Gadget Review | stereocheck.com |
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1 | - | $228 | Sony SSCS3 | - | 3 | - | 2 | - | 2 | 5 | - | 5 | - |
2 | - | $1000 | SVS Ultra Tower | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - |
3 | - | $160 | Dayton Audio T652 | - | 2 | - | - | 4 | 9 | - | - | 7 | - |
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| - | $1499 | Q Acoustics 5040 | - | - | - | 5 | - | - | - | 1 | - | - |
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Expert reviews [6]
- with a score: 0
- without a score: 6
- Monitor Audio Silver Series 500 Floorstanding Speaker - White (Pair)
- Three-way, four driver configuration (both electrically and acoustically) allows drive units to be optimised to deliver high efficiency and lowest distortion
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- Standing toe-to-toe with the finest speakers in the world, the flagship SVS Ultra Tower is a reference floorstanding speaker built without compromise for the most discerning audio fans. Dual opposing 8-inch woofers command a room with deep, articulate bass while the innovative driver design, premium materials and optimized cabinet geometry combine to convey incredible resolution, absolute transparency, and crisp, powerful dynamics.
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- RST Cone profile for reducing distortion
- 2 8-inch bass drivers with ‘dished’ C-CAM cone profile for clarity
- Dual gold-plated 5-way binding posts
- Elastomer screw-in feet - adjustable for level
SVS Ultra Tower are a popular option at the top of the price range. They're in the top 3 bestselling speakers and have quite a few popular alternatives in the same price range, such as Jamo S809 or Fluance Signature Hi-Fi .
SVS Ultra Tower are $1499 more expensive than the average speakers ($499).