Experts recommend SVS Ultra Tower more than Polk Audio Monitor70 Series II
As of 6 Jan 2025, experts prefer SVS Ultra Tower over Polk Audio Monitor70 Series II, but both Speakers have solid expert endorsements.
As per this month's meta ranking, SVS Ultra Tower received 2 recommendations: from ZD Net (1 Jun 2023) and The Sound Junky. Polk Audio Monitor70 Series II was also endorsed 2 times: by Music Critic (16 Feb 2024) and The Sound Junky. However, experts generally ranked Polk Audio Monitor70 Series II lower than SVS Ultra Tower in their articles, which caused it to rank lower in ReviewFinder ranking.
| Rank | Change | Price | Speakers | ABT  | BestReviews  | What Hi-Fi  | ZD Net  | The Master Switch  | Music Critic  | Popular Mechanics  | The Sound Junky  | Gadget Review  | World Wide Stereo  |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | - | $1000 |  SVS Ultra Tower The SVS Ultra Tower speakers offer exceptional sound quality, sleek design, and compatibility with various audio systems, making them a top choice for audiophiles and home theater enthusiasts. | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | 1 | - | - |
| 18 | - | Check price |
 Polk Audio Monitor70 Series II The Polk Audio Monitor70 Series II speakers are highly praised for their powerful and immersive sound quality, making them ideal for use in home theaters, music studios, and large living spaces. | - | - | - | - | - | 10 | - | 4 | - | - |
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Endorsement summary:
- The Sound Junky ranked SVS Ultra Tower as #1 and Polk Audio Monitor70 Series II as #4
Rank Speakers Comment #1 out of 9 SVS Ultra Tower Best Overall... ... ... #4 out of 9 Polk Audio Monitor70 Series II Best Tower Speakers for The Money... ... ... Source: www.thesoundjunky.com - On 16 Feb 2024 Music Critic ranked Polk Audio Monitor70 Series II as #10
Rank Speakers ... ... #10 out of 10 Polk Audio Monitor70 Series II Source: musiccritic.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
After counting and adding up the 80 expert endorsements of the January rankings, SVS Ultra Tower outranks Polk Audio Monitor70 Series II. This is not to say that Polk Audio Monitor70 Series II is a bad option. Like SVS Ultra Tower, it is recommended by experts, but less.
As can be seen below, SVS Ultra Tower outranks Polk Audio Monitor70 Series II by 16 positions. This indicates that, as of 6 Jan 2025, SVS Ultra Tower is more critically acclaimed than Polk Audio Monitor70 Series II.
| Rank | Change | Price | Speakers | ABT | BestReviews | What Hi-Fi | ZD Net | The Master Switch | Music Critic | Popular Mechanics | The Sound Junky | Gadget Review | World Wide Stereo |
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| 1 | - | $228 |  Sony SSCS3 The Sony SSCS3 floor-standing speakers offer decent sound quality, strong imaging, and respectable bass for a small tower speaker, making them a great budget-friendly option for music and movie enthusiasts. | - | 3 | - | 5 | 2 | - | 2 | - | 5 | - |
| 2 | - | $1000 | SVS Ultra Tower The SVS Ultra Tower speakers offer exceptional sound quality, sleek design, and compatibility with various audio systems, making them a top choice for audiophiles and home theater enthusiasts. | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | 1 | - |
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| 3 | - | $599 |  SVS Prime Tower | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | 1 |
| 4 | - | Check price |  Dayton Audio T652 The Dayton Audio T652 tower speakers are a budget-friendly and versatile option for those looking for clear and dynamic audio reproduction with a sleek and modern design. | - | 2 | - | - | 9 | 4 | - | - | 7 | - |
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Expert reviews [6]
Total expert reviews: 6
- with a score: 0
- without a score: 6
Expert reviews [6]
Total expert reviews: 6
- with a score: 0
- without a score: 6
From Seller:
- TOP OF THE LINE FLOORSTANDING SPEAKER– Includes one Tower Speaker equipped with (4) 6.5" Dynamic Balance woofers and a 1" tweeter, plus 50 feet of speaker wire (included). ENJOY BETTER SOUND QUALITY WITH IMMENSE POWER
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From Seller:
- 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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Sound Quality
Speaker Design Speaker design is a term used to describe the number drivers in the speaker. Drivers are the cones that actually create sound. These cones come in three types: tweeters, midranges (sometimes called mi ... Show more
Three-Way
Other
3.5 way
Sensitivity Measured in decibels, or dB, sensitivity measures a speaker’s ability to convert power to volume. Lower sensitivity speakers require more power from the amplifier to achieve higher volumes. Higher sen ... Show more
Frequency Response Range Given as a range in Hertz (Hz), frequency response is a measurement of the range of sound a speaker can reproduce. For reference, the human ear can hear a frequency range of 20 Hz to 20,000 Hz (shorte ... Show more
30 - 25000 Hz
28 Hz-32 kHz
Impedance Impedance is a key electrical measurement, provided in ohms. This number describes the electrical resistance provided by the speaker to the power signal sent by your amplifier. A common analogy used f ... Show more
Maximum Power Handling Power handling, or peak power, is the highest wattage a speaker can accept from an amplifier before it burns out or becomes damaged. This number is given in watts. It’s recorded by measuring how loud ... Show more
Physical Features
Enclosure Type The type of enclosure, or cabinet, plays a key role in determining the focus of your sound. Do you prefer accurate bass or loud, “boomy” bass? There are three types of enclosures to consider when purc ... Show more
Bass Reflex
Bass Reflex
Enclosure Material The material used to make the speaker enclosure, also called baffle, plays a big part in the sound quality of the speaker. The best materials are stiff and resistant to extra vibrations (which would c ... Show more
Medium Density Fiberboard (MDF)
Medium Density Fiberboard (MDF)
Finish The type of finish describes the material used on the exterior surface of the cabinet. There is no recommended material; it is purely aesthetic and dependent on your tastes and style. The most importa ... Show more
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Piano gloss black
Dimensions
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Weight
47 lbs
75 lbs
Tweeters
Tweeter Size Tweeters produce the highest frequencies in sound, typically anything above 2,000 Hz. Usually located at the top of the speaker, tweeters come in different shapes and sizes. Generally speaking, the si ... Show more
Tweeter Type For the true audiophile, choosing the right tweeter shape is key to getting the best out of your speaker. Different tweeter styles distribute sound more effectively throughout the room, and because hi ... Show more
Dome
Dome
Tweeter Composition In addition to the shape of the tweeter, the material has a big impact on the type of sound emitted. The two most popular materials are metals (aluminum, titanium, beryllium etc.) and soft textiles (s ... Show more
Fabric/polymer composite Dynamic Balance dome tweeter
Aluminum Dome Tweeter
Mids
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Midrange Size Speakers with midrange drivers (i.e., at least three-way speakers) have a distinct advantage over two-way speakers. Adding a midrange driver to the mix allows tweeters and woofers to focus on the soun ... Show more
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Woofers
Woofer Size A critical element of a floor standing speaker is its woofer. This is the driver responsible for low frequency sounds and bass. It is the biggest driver in size and is usually shaped like a cone. When ... Show more
Woofer Composition Woofers are built with a variety of materials, such as paper, plastic, polypropylene, Kevlar, or metal. Some are even made with more unique materials like wood. They key to quality in a woofer materia ... Show more
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Aluminum shorting rings
Powered Subwoofer Some floor standing speakers contain a built-in powered subwoofer as part of the overall speaker design. Typically when you’re building a home theater system, the subwoofer is purchased as a separate ... Show more
Connections and Controls
Banana Plug Compatible Banana plugs are a type of connector for speaker wire. They are often regarded as more beneficial than bare wire, which can fray and degrade over time. Banana plugs allow you to insert the bare wire i ... Show more
Bi Amp/Bi Wire Capable For the more sophisticated listener, you may want to bi-wire or bi-amp your speakers. For bi-wiring: If the speaker has dual binding posts or terminals, you may be able to use two wires to connect to
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Remote Control
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Wireless Connections
Bluetooth Enabled Speakers with built-in Bluetooth allow you to stream audio content directly from a device (e.g., smartphone, tablet, laptop) on the speakers. This feature behaves just like any other Bluetooth-enabled ... Show more
Wireless Connectivity Some floor standing speakers may come with the option to connect to your TV wirelessly or via your Wi-Fi network. The benefit to this set up is the absence of wires, which makes setup simple and clean ... Show more
Additional Details
Additional Features
Any other features included.
- Bi-wiring
- Non-resonant all-MDF enclosure construction
- Dual gold-plated 5-way binding posts
- Elastomer screw-in feet - adjustable for level