The Ohio audio brand invites attendees to experience convincing two-channel music, head-turning Dolby Atmos, and heart-pounding subwoofer bass demos featuring SVS Ultra Evolution Speakers, 5000 R|Evolution subwoofers, and amplification from Orchard Audio and Hegel.
Capital Audiofest 2025 – Rockville, MD – Hilton Rockville – Rooms 626 & 628 – SVS, a leading manufacturer of high-performance home audio, is bringing its signature energy and passion for sound to Capital Audiofest 2025, one of North America’s premier gatherings for audio enthusiasts. The company will host two demo rooms highlighting the artistry and technology behind the Ultra Evolution speaker series and the 5000 R|Evolution subwoofers, featuring an eclectic mix of cinematic and musical content.
Room 626 – Two-Channel HiFi Experience
For Hi-Fi purist listeners, SVS will feature a two-channel audiophile system centered around its flagship Ultra Evolution Pinnacle speakers, driven by the highly acclaimed Hegel H400 Integrated Amplifier and connected with SVS SoundPath Ultra Speaker Cables.
Highlighting the transparency, imaging, and dynamic impact of SVS Ultra Evolution Pinnacle towers in a stereo array, this system shows why it’s earned a place among the world’s most accomplished loudspeakers— while positioned as one of the most attainable contenders. SVS will stream from Qobuz and encourages attendees to make song requests.
System Configuration:
2 x Ultra Evolution Pinnacle Speaker - $4,999.98 pair
Hegel H400 Integrated Amplifier - $7,700
SVS SoundPath Ultra Speaker Cable (12 feet) - $54.99 each
Room 628 – Dolby Atmos/Spatial Audio Music and Home Theater Experience
From Mission Impossible to Rocket Man, the 5.2.4 SVS Ultra Evolution speaker system showcases the depth, precision, and emotional impact that define SVS’s approach to audio—revealing every nuance of film soundtracks and Dolby Atmos/spatial audio music with convincing realism. A curated playlist of cinematic and musical demos will highlight advancements in low-frequency playback with the sealed SB-5000 subwoofers and in object-based surround sound with the Ultra Evolution Elevation speakers, adding height effects.
SVS is joining forces with Orchard Audio, a New Jersey-based manufacturer renowned for its GaN-based Starkrimson amplifiers, to present a breathtaking multi-channel audio experience aimed at suspending listeners’ sense of disbelief.
The front three speakers will be powered by Orchard Audio’s Starkrimson Mono Ultra Premium amplifiers, while the surround channels will be driven by Starkrimson 25 Mono Premium amplifiers, both leveraging the company’s state-of-the-art GaN technology and proprietary dual-feedback fully balanced design. More info about Orchard Audio’s GaN implementation.
System Configuration:
2 × Ultra Evolution Tower (Black Gloss) – $2,999.98 pair
1 × Ultra Evolution Center (Black Gloss) – $799.99
2 × Ultra Evolution Nano (Black Gloss) – $899.98 pair
4 × Ultra Evolution Elevation (White Gloss) – $449.99 each
2 × SB-5000 R|Evolution Subwoofers (Black Gloss) – $1,799.99 each
3 x Orchard Audio Starkrimson Mono Ultra Premium Amplifier - $2,600 each
4 x Orchard Audio Starkrimson 25 Mono Premium Amplifier - $1,250 each
“The SVS experience at Capital Audiofest is about connecting people with their passion for great sound, whether it's home theater, 2-channel music, or emerging formats, like Dolby Atmos and spatial audio," said Gary Yacoubian, SVS President. “We're also proving that high-end audio isn’t just for the few. That’s what drives SVS, and it’s what makes sharing experiences like this in person so rewarding.”
First launched in 2010 as a modest weekend gathering of audio enthusiasts, Capital Audiofest has grown into one of North America’s most respected hi-fi festivals. Under the direction of founder Gary Gill, the event has expanded to well over 100 listening rooms, hundreds of brands, and a welcoming, family-friendly atmosphere.
Attendees can expect a mix of full-scale audio systems, product launches, vinyl-record vendor bins, live music performances, technical seminars, and casual strolls through the exhibits with friends and fellow enthusiasts. Whether you’re a dedicated audiophile or simply curious about the latest in sound, Capital Audiofest offers an immersive, hands-on way to experience how far home audio can go.
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About SVS
Headquartered in Youngstown, Ohio, SVS delivers thrilling and immersive sound, unmatched performance for the price, and world-class ownership experience. Product categories include acclaimed subwoofers, speakers, wireless audio, cables, and accessories. SVS engages customers worldwide through direct and retail channels with expert support seven-days-a-week via phone, web, social media, chat, email, in forums and wherever people want to connect.
