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Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 12.8 in · 1 in = 43.77 px
Dali KupidvsSVS Ultra Evolution Bookshelf
The SVS Ultra Evolution Bookshelf stands 32.5 cm tall — about 8.0 cm more than the Dali Kupid at 24.5 cm. On footprint the SVS Ultra Evolution Bookshelf is the wider cabinet (18.2 cm versus 15.0 cm). At 87 dB against 83 dB, the SVS Ultra Evolution Bookshelf is the easier load to drive and plays louder from the same amplifier. The SVS Ultra Evolution Bookshelf reaches deeper in the bass, down to 50 Hz versus 63 Hz. Low frequencies come from a 108 mm cone on the Dali Kupid and a 165 mm cone on the SVS Ultra Evolution Bookshelf. Both land in a similar price bracket, around $600 a pair.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Dali | SVS |
| Model | Kupid | Ultra Evolution Bookshelf |
| HiFi ladder position | #8 of 215 bookshelf | #72 of 215 bookshelf |
| Height | 9.6 in | 12.8 in |
| Width | 5.9 in | 7.2 in |
| Depth | 7.8 in | 11.2 in |
| Weight | 4.4 lb | 18.7 lb |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-rear | bass-reflex-rear |
| Drivers | 1× 1 in tweeter (soft woven fabric dome), 1× 4.3 in mid-bass (paper and wood-fibre cone) | 1× 1 in tweeter (diamond-coated aluminium-dome), 1× 6.5 in mid-bass (glass-fibre composite cone) |
| Frequency — low | 63 Hz | 50 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 25000 Hz | 40000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 83 dB | 87 dB |
| Impedance | 4 Ω | 4 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 40–120 W | 20–150 W |
| MAP (USD) | $600 / pair | $599.99 each |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | dali-speakers.com ↗ | svsound.com ↗ |
| Product page | Open product page ↗ | Open product page ↗ |
Larger value highlighted in green. For low-frequency extension, lower Hz = greater bass reach, so the deeper side is highlighted.