SVS 9887 Ultra Evolution Elevation User Manual

Ultra Elevation

Reference home theater speaker

Owner’s Manual

Thank you for choosing SVS. We believe an unrelenting passion for

sonic excellence combined with design innovation are the keys to

making world-class audio products. We think you’ll agree.

Breakthroughs in driver technology, tweeter design, material science,

and cabinet geometry all feature prominently in the new SVS Ultra

Evolution Series speakers. The science of great sound combined with

our love of immersive audio experiences are at the heart of every model.

We want nothing more than to set the bar for performance at any price

and exceed your expectations in every way possible.

If you have questions about installation, wiring, optimizing sound quality,

or anything else, please contact the SVS Customer Service team.

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Ultra Elevation Brings Audio to New Heights

The SVS Ultra Elevation is the ultimate adaptation of the world’s most

versatile home theater speaker. When we introduced the Prime Eleva-

tion speaker, it quickly became one of the most popular products in SVS

history bringing immersive surround sound and height eﬀects to

countless home theaters. Enter the Ultra Elevation, with a wider

frequency response and greater dynamic output.

Ultra Elevation adapts to any room, placement, and position. It is an

ideal solution for Atmos, DTS:X®, and any home theater surround sound

formats because it is acoustically engineered to oﬀer the same detailed

frequency response, no matter what role it is playing.

Thoughtfully engineered for pristine clarity and stunning dynamics no

matter how or where it is installed, Ultra Elevation oﬀers unrivaled

versatility without compromising on sound. Even the logo on the front

grille is adjustable to match your placement choice, because we know

perfection matters.

All of the hardware and instructions you need to install the SVS Ultra

Elevation Speaker are included. If you have questions about installation,

wiring, calibration, or anything else, please contact our SVS Sound

Experts support team for prompt, professional service.

www.svsound.com • [email protected] • (877) 626-5623

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Table Of Contents

ADJUSTABLE SVS GRILLE LOGO 4

RECOMMENDED ULTRA ELEVATION PLACEMENT OPTIONS 4

DOWN-FIRING HEIGHT EFFECTS SPEAKER 5

UP OR DOWN-FIRING CENTER CHANNEL SPEAKER 8

UP OR DOWN-FIRING FRONT CHANNEL L-C-R SPEAKER 8

SIDE OR REAR FIRING SURROUND SPEAKER 9

WIRING YOUR ULTRA ELEVATION SPEAKERS 10

MOUNTING THE SVS MULTI-ANGLE WALL BRACKET 11

OVERHEAD CEILING MOUNTING 13

INSTALLING FEET FOR SURFACE PLACEMENT 14

CONNECTING TO YOUR AV RECEIVER 15

CARING FOR YOUR SVS ULTRA ELEVATION SPEAKERS 15

WARRANTY 16

SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS 16

ULTRA ELEVATION SPEAKER FEATURES & SPECIFICATIONS 17

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Adjustable SVS Grille Logo

Recommended Ultra Elevation Placement Options

A unique feature of the Ultra Elevation Speakers is the magnetic SVS grille logo

that can be removed and reattached for proper alignment, no matter what

position the speaker is being used in. Simply pull the magnetic logo off with your

fingertips, rotate and reattach in the desired position.

The incredible versatility of the SVS Ultra Elevation speaker gives you several

options when choosing how and where to use it. There is no sideways or upside

down with the SVS Ultra Elevation. It is acoustically engineered to offer the same

amazing performance no matter what role it’s playing. The speaker addresses a

multitude of placement and set-up challenges and offers the fidelity of an

expertly designed Height Effects, Center Channel, Front Channel L-C-R and/or

Surround Sound speaker, from a single solution. The following sections highlight

the best practices for installing your SVS Ultra Elevation in each application.

Room shape, furniture, design elements and other conditions are always a factor

with speaker placement, so our SVS Sound Experts are available seven days a

week to provide helpful advice if you have a challenging room or don’t know

where to start: 1.877.626.5623, [email protected], www.svsound.com.

DOWN-FIRING

(ceiling)

DOWN-FIRING

(wall)

UP-FIRING SIDE-FIRING

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Down-Firing Height Effects Speaker

Audio formats such as Atmos and DTS:X® make use of object based “height

effect” speakers to create an even more immersive, three-dimensional audio

experience. To achieve this effect, the SVS Ultra Elevation speakers should be

mounted to the side walls, front wall, rear wall as close to the ceiling as possible,

or to the ceiling directly.

The diagrams below highlight the optimal angles for speaker placement, relative

to the primary listening area. Most height effect speaker installations make use

of two or four height effects speakers integrated into a traditional surround

sound configuration such as 5.1, 7.1, 11.2 etc.

5.1.4 system with front/rear height channels

Recommended Ultra Elevation Placement Options

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5.1.4 system with four side height channels

5.1.2 system with two side height channels

Recommended Ultra Elevation Placement Options

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5.1.4 system with four ceiling height channels

5.1.2 system with two ceiling height channels

Recommended Ultra Elevation Placement Options

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Up or Down-Firing Center Channel Speaker

The SVS Ultra Elevation can serve as a center channel speaker solution when

placement at ear level is not possible. Because of its angled front baffle, it can be

placed on a piece of furniture below a TV and angled up, or high on the wall

above a screen and angled down toward the listening area. For optimum dynam-

ics and sound quality, the center channel should always be centered relative to

the screen and primary seating position .

Up or Down-Firing Front Channel L-C-R Speaker

The Ultra Elevation Speakers can also be used in an up or down-firing position as

Front Left, Center, and Right speakers. As above, all three speakers can be placed

closer to the floor and angled up towards the listening area. Likewise, all three

speakers can be placed across the top of the front wall and angled down towards

the listening area.

If you have more than one row of seating, we recommend using the high position

so the sound can reach the rear seating with impact.

Recommended Ultra Elevation Placement Options

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Side or Rear-Firing Surround Sound Speaker

The SVS Ultra Elevation offers great flexibility as a

surround sound speaker in any set-up, but especially

when placement on a side or rear wall is not optimal.

As a side surround, the Elevation can be placed

towards the back of the room in a front firing position.

For rear surround channels, the speakers can be

placed on a side wall in a rear firing position. Since the

angled front baffle is directing the sound towards the

back wall, it will provide rear surround effects and a

diffuse sound field.

The mounting height is important

to consider when locating your

SVS Ultra Elevation Speakers,

especially when using as a rear or

side surround. For the best sense

of spaciousness, the tweeter

height of your speaker should be

about two feet above ear level at

the listening position.

If overhead effects speakers are

already being used in other

channels of the system, it is best

to mount the Ultra Elevation

closer to ear level when used as

surround speakers.

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Recommended Ultra Elevation Placement Options

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Wiring Your Ultra Elevation Speakers

The SVS Ultra Elevation Speakers include convenient gold-plated five-way binding

posts, which accept cables terminated with banana plugs, speaker pins, spade

connectors, and bare wire. As with any speaker wire run, always measure twice,

cut once and allow an extra foot or two of cable, just to be safe.

Once you have the proper length, simply connect each speaker to the appropri-

ate channel of your receiver or power amplifier. Always be sure to maintain

proper +/- polarity between the speaker and the amplifier.

POWER AMPLIFIER

TO

RIGHT

SPEAKER

SPEAKER LEVEL

OUTPUTS

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Mounting With the SVS Multi-Angle Wall Bracket

Your SVS Ultra Elevation Speaker is ready to be mounted right out of the box with

all the hardware included. It also features a universal mounting option with a ¼”

brass insert that works with many other mounting kits.

When installing the SVS Multi-Angle Wall Bracket, it is best to screw it directly into

a stud or structural part of the wall. If mounting directly to a stud is not a viable

option, use drywall or masonry anchors rated to support weights of 15 pounds or

more.

Installation Hardware:

Speaker Bracket

Mounting Template

Magnetic Ceiling Lock

Multi-Angle Wall Bracket Screws &

Wall Anchors

¼”-20 Screws

Ultra Elevation

Wall & Ceiling Mounting Template

punch out speaker template

OPTION #1 DOWN-FIRING

THIS SI DE UP 

OPTION #2 LEFT/SIDE-FIRING

THIS SI DE UP 

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Mounting Instructions:

The SVS Ultra Elevation’s ﬂexible Multi-Angle Wall Bracket allows you to position

the speaker in any of four directions: up or down ﬁring, and side or rear ﬁring,

depending on how it’s being used.

1) Place the mounting template on the wall to conﬁrm the exact location and

positioning of your Ultra Elevation speaker based on the recommended

placement options.

Note: It is important the Multi-Angle Wall Bracket be installed with two or more screws in a stud to ensure

stable mounting.

2) Push a pencil through the marked screw locations on the mounting

template. Be sure to note where your speaker wire will be located relative to

the terminals in the mounting template.

3) Use the included hardware to attach the wall bracket to the wall. This is a

good time to measure and prepare your speaker wire if you haven’t already.

Note: If you have any questions about the correct hardware for mounting the Multi-Angle Wall Bracket,

please contact our SVS Sound Experts.

Mounting With the SVS Multi-Angle Wall Bracket

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4) Attach the included speaker bracket with the ¼” screw into the brass insert

on the back of the speaker. Make sure the speaker bracket is locked into

position with the lip closest to the terminal. The foam EVA gasket will ensure a

tight ﬁt with the speaker.

5) Connect the speaker wire to your binding posts and hang the Ultra Elevation

on the Multi-Angle Wall Bracket as shown. The gasket will make a tight ﬁt and

eliminate any possible vibration noise.

Note: There will be about ¾” of space between the rear of the speaker and the wall to provide enough space

for both the port and your speaker wire connection.

The SVS Ultra Elevation speaker can be installed

on the ceiling with the Multi-Angle Wall Bracket

and secured safely in place with the Magnetic

Ceiling Lock. When mounting the SVS Ultra

Elevation, be sure to follow the same safety

guidelines for regular wall mounting.

Note: Always install the Multi-Angle Wall Bracket with two or

more screws into a stud or ceiling joist to ensure secure and

stable mounting.

Mounting With the SVS Multi-Angle Wall Bracket

Overhead Ceiling Mounting

1) With Ultra Elevation mounted to the ceiling with the Multi-Angle Wall

Bracket, align the Magnetic Ceiling Lock with the space between the bracket

and ceiling.

2) Slide the Magnetic Ceiling Lock into place until the lip meets the edge of the

Ultra Elevation Multi-Angle Wall Bracket. This ensures the speaker will never

become dislodged from the bracket.

Note: If you have any questions about the correct hardware for mounting the Multi-Angle Wall Bracket,

please contact our SVS Sound Experts

The SVS Ultra Elevation Speakers include

stick-on bumper kits that can be attached to the

bottom to oﬀer protection when placed on

speaker stands, desktops, shelves, and other

surfaces.

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Overhead Ceiling Mounting

Installing Feet For Surface Placement

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Connecting To Your Av Receiver

The rear panel of your AV receiver has a variety of connection terminals for

wiring your Ultra Elevation speakers, depending on the chosen application.

Because terminology varies among manufactures, please consult your AV

Receiver or Processor’s instruction manual to identify the proper terminals to use

when connecting the speakers. The most common terms used to label channels

are Front, Center, Surround, Side Surround, and Rear Surround. Object-based

speaker terminals are often listed as Elevation, Height Effect or by the actual

audio format (Atmos, DTS:X®, or others).

If you’re using the Ultra Elevation as a height effect speaker and are having

difficulty hearing the effects with clarity, you can raise the volume levels for that

specific channel in your AV receiver settings to get the most impact possible.

Our SVS Sound Experts are familiar with all brands of AV Receivers and

Amplifiers, so if you have any questions or concerns, just email

[email protected] or call (877) 626-5623.

Caring For Your Ultra Elevation

Your Ultra Elevation Speakers may be gently cleaned as follows:

• Use a dry microﬁber duster to remove any loose surface dust.

• Use a water-damp microﬁber cloth to remove ﬁngerprints, smudges and

other contaminants. Wipe in one direction only.

• Follow any damp cleaning immediately with a dry microﬁber cloth. Again

dry wipe in one direction only.

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5-year Unconditional Warranty

Share Your Thoughts

SVS oﬀers the industry's most comprehensive warranty on all our products. SVS

warrants the Ultra Elevation Speakers and all of its products to be free from

defects in the workmanship for ﬁve years from date of purchase.

This, and all of the SVS customer Bill of Rights can be viewed online at

www.svsound.com/bill-of-rights.

At SVS, we strive to deliver products that surpass every expectation. After you

have had an opportunity to install and audition your Ultra Elevation Speakers,

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Ultra Elevation Speaker Features & Speciﬁcations

All speciﬁcations are subject to change. SVS is constantly working to improve our products

and give you, the customer, the best listening experience from your purchase.

Ultra Elevation Specs:

• In-room Frequency Response: 48Hz to 40kHz (+/-3 dB)

• Nominal Impedance: 6 ohms

• Sensitivity: 87dB (2.83V @ 1 meter full-space, 300Hz – 3kHz)

• Recommended ampliﬁer power: 20 – 150 watts

• Elevation Loudspeaker

• Piano gloss black, piano gloss white, real black oak veneer ﬁnish options

• Gold-plated 5-way binding posts

• 1.4” wide-ﬂared rear-ﬁring ports

• Cloth grille with magnetic retention system

• Magnetic SVS Logo which can be removed and oriented according to speaker application

• Elastomer stick-on bumper feet

• Unique SVS Multi-Angle Wall Bracket system the allows speaker to be wall or ceiling mounted in. Magnetic Ceiling Lock

included.

• 1/4” brass insert for use with included SVS Multi-Angle Wall Bracket and other bracket mounting systems.

• Cabinet Dimensions: 11.14” (H) x 7.28” (W) x 8.79” (D) / 283mm (H) x 185mm (W) x 223.2mm (D)

• Overall Dimensions: 11.3” (H) x 7.28” (W) x 9.17” (D) / 287mm (H) x 185mm (W) x 233mm (D) (includes grille, feet, and binding

posts)

• Overall Dimensions: 11.14” (H) x 7.28” (W) x 9.82” (D) / 283mm (H) x 185mm (W) x 249.4mm (D) (includes grille and SVS

Multi-Angle Wall Bracket)

• Shipped Dimensions (Pair): 11.6” (H) x 20.9” (W) x 15” (D) / 295mm (H) x 532mm (W) x 381mm (D)

• Weight Packaged Pair: 27.8 pounds / 12.6 kgs

• Weight Unboxed Each: 12.3 pounds / 5.6 kgs

1” Diamond Coated Tweeter

• FEA-optimized Organic Cell Lattice Diﬀuser for airy, unveiled highs and pristine clarity

• Cutting-edge vapor-deposition grows a hyper-rigid diamond carbon coating on an aircraft-grade aluminum

dome, pushing high-frequency extension further beyond human hearing, and delivering best-in-class

ﬁdelity, linearity, and transient response

• Silver tinsel for optimal signal transfer and power handling

5.25” Mid-Woofer

• Long stroke motor and suspension for high output

• Composite glass-ﬁber cone with excellent stiﬀness/mass ratio for high sensitivity and pistonic behavior

beyond pass-band

• Precision-cast aluminum alloy baskets ensure precise alignment of critical components and maximize

thermal dissipation

• Vented aluminum voice coil former to maximize thermal control while minimizing air compression artifacts

at high drive levels

Crossover

• 2-way crossover with premium-grade capacitors, inductors, resistors, and heavy-trace printed circuit board

• Tweeter-to-Woofer crossover: 1.9 kHz

Cabinet

• Chamfered front baﬄe and ﬂush-mounted drivers reduce edge diﬀraction and improve on-axis and oﬀ-axis high-frequency

response.

• Extra-thick 1” (25mm) driver baﬄe ensures a rigid, resonance-free mounting for all drivers.

• FEA-optimized ¾” (18mm) cabinet construction, bracing, and acoustic insulation eliminate acoustic and structural resonances,

ensuring an inert enclosure and an uncolored response, even at the highest drive levels.

• Angled baﬄe and optimized crossover combine for perfect acoustic performance at any position.

Acoustic Speaker DriversCrossover & Cabinet

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