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Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 325 mm (32.5 cm) · 1 mm = 1.72 px
SVS Ultra Evolution BookshelfvsDali Kupid
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 165 mm cone on the SVS Ultra Evolution Bookshelf and a 108 mm cone on the Dali Kupid. Both land in a similar price bracket, around $600 a pair.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | SVS | Dali |
| Model | Ultra Evolution Bookshelf | Kupid |
| HiFi ladder position | #72 of 215 bookshelf | #8 of 215 bookshelf |
| Height | 325 mm | 245 mm |
| Width | 182 mm | 150 mm |
| Depth | 285 mm | 198 mm |
| Weight | 8.5 kg | 2 kg |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-rear | bass-reflex-rear |
| Drivers | 1× 25 mm tweeter (diamond-coated aluminium-dome), 1× 165 mm mid-bass (glass-fibre composite cone) | 1× 26 mm tweeter (soft woven fabric dome), 1× 108 mm mid-bass (paper and wood-fibre cone) |
| Frequency — low | 50 Hz | 63 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 40000 Hz | 25000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 87 dB | 83 dB |
| Impedance | 4 Ω | 4 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 20–150 W | 40–120 W |
| MAP (USD) | $599.99 each | $600 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | svsound.com ↗ | dali-speakers.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.