Our full review of the SVS Prime Bookshelf Loudspeakers with SB-2000 subwoofer is now online. Metal dome tweeters are not my thing, they are just too sharp for my ears. Each speaker feels solid at 15.5 lbs. Whereas a lot of bookshelf speakers are boring, or otherwise monotonous, the S1000DB is a speaker that you can proudly parade. SVS Prime Bookshelf speaker. Choose from preset home theater surround sound set-ups like 5.1, or custom build your own. Granted, how a speaker looks is far less important than how it sounds; nevertheless, when manufacturers take time to skillfully craft a speaker that’s as visually stimulating as the S1000DB, it’s worth mention. 102dB on songs with punchy bass is comfy like a smooth running engine with open headers sitting on your lap. Created with Sketch. Let's see how it stacks up. SVS is really known for sub-woofers but they get good reviews on speakers … Includes two Prime Bookshelf speakers, one Prime Center channel speaker and two Prime Satellite speakers. It features a 1" Hard-Dome Tweeter and 1 x 6.5" Woofer. Because of the unique shape of the cabinet, each of the woofers fires in a different direction resulting in deep, effortless and accurate bass throughout the listening area. View all … The Prime Bookshelf speakers are rated at 8 ohms and will play down to 48 Hz (+/- 3 dB). Standing toe-to-toe with the finest speakers in the world, the flagship SVS Ultra Tower speaker’s innovative driver design and cabinet geometry convey incredible resolution, absolute transparency, ... Reference three-way Ultra Center speaker delivers airy, unveiled highs with pristine clarity for unerring realism and dialogue intelligibility. Frequency Response. The SVS Prime Bookshelf is not from a pedigree of any kind -- it's one of four stereo speakers SVS has made. Description ; Reviews and Downloads ; Description. Lone Star Audio Fest 2018 - Staying up late, drinking too much, smoking like chimneys! Specifically it's some type of tough nylon material. The bezel feels plastic, but I'm assured by the engineers at SVS that it's a cast aluminum piece. Click here to buy SVS Prime Bookshelf speakers. Click on pics for captions and submit your own by tagging @SVS_Sound or #soundrevolution. SVS Prime Bookshelf Review is now available for your viewing pleasure. The Prime Bookshelf speaker’s 1-inch aluminum dome tweeter is light, efficient, and rigid, and plays crystal clear at high volumes. Its tapered array is designed to minimize the potential for beaming. Off axis shows the 4k mess disrupts the directivity of the speakers. This is a on axis windowed unsmoothed response taken outdoors to avoid reflections. New Scores for all reviewed speakers - Compare and sort for fun! These speakers, with their slanted design, allow the user to install them in a multitude of positions. The Prime Satellite and Elevation are also available with a Piano Gloss White upgrade. Very good sound with the only compromise being bass extension. All that said the SVS Prime Bookshelf sounds the best of the bunch. All advancements are packed into a compact but attractive cabinet, that’s easily mountable anywhere, and available in stunning piano gloss black or premium black ash finish. Crossover frequency for SVS Prime is at 2300Hz. These things are loud, but don't play bass deeply. The speakers were placed on my 30” sand filled Plateau stands. "- Kyle S. "The high end manufacturing maintains optimal on and off axis response. I recently covered SVS’ new Prime Series Loudspeakers that were announced at the Rocky Mountain Audio Fest (RMAF). Lock and load, we are hitting the bottom of the barrel with both barrels - The Logitech z313 review is up! These measurements are 0-60 degree in 15 degree increments. Personal SVS speaker and subwoofer system builder. No Bass response in this measurement because I am getting floor bounce in my outdoor measurements, which cancels bass response when measured. Visit our dealer locator to find an SVS retailer near you. Some music sounds hollow, like the bass is missing or cabinet issues. Speakers do not disappear, but very nice center image. Back before most speaker manufactures had measurement microphones they would put drivers in massive boxes with the sole intention of rocking your face off. They don't shit the bed when asked to play loud, they don't have the issues associated with first order crossovers, and keep the detailed low distortion sound of the better known brand speakers. In a world of rising costs, it is heartening to know that there is still great value available.". Only 3 left in stock - order soon. While they do … They will thrive in a system that sees equal use for both music and movies. Butyl rubber surround, poly woofer with yet again another inverted dust cap. Stunningly dynamic, pinpoint accurate and utterly transparent, they deftly serve as reference monitor loudspeakers in a two-channel system, or as high performance front, center, or side/rear surround speakers in a multi-channel home theater. SVS was originally known for their very high-value subwoofers, and when they entered the home speaker market, they wanted to do the same thing for speakers as they had done for subwoofers. This could be from soaking up the gloss black epoxy type paint. I can hear bass, but it is way behind the rest of the music. Sounds like there is no baffle step in this speaker. High-end in every way but price, the SVS Prime Bookshelf speakers deliver amazingly refined sound quality and stunning dynamics as fronts, surrounds, center channel or other loudspeakers in a 2-channel audiophile or home theater surround sound system. icons/cart icons/login Running through my music library and everything is coming up roses. Treble detail is very good. Low frequency extension is shockingly deep and effortless considering the cabinet size and the Prime Bookshelf speaker can hit reference volume with amazing clarity, no distortion and headroom to spare. If you are looking for more excitement and energy in your listening experience, the SVS Ultra Bookshelf speakers are worth an audition. I don't do home theater. Condition New. Thespeakers were wrapped in a soft cotton bag that … The SVS Ultra Bookshelf speakers produced excellent clarity and tonal balance. Vanatoo's new speaker, The Transparent Zero review is up! My TV is not even hooked up to the speakers that surround it, and I would rather have subwoofers under the left and right channels than hidden in a corner. In this price range which in my opinion is filled with lots of 'not good enough' the Prime has plenty of room to knock out the big guys. I don't like the tweeter, the speaker does not play low enough, and the driver construction, crossover, and cabinet are some of the least impressive technically I've reviewed in this price range. Some of the great speaker of my childhood include blasphemous audio deities like the Infinity SM155 and Cerwin Vega AT15. Tapered edges on the Prime Bookshelf speaker’s front baffle, known as chamfers, minimize edge diffraction for clear and precise soundstaging. Fast & Free Shipping and Returns.5-Year Unconditional Warranty. Port is an 1.75 x 4 inch tube. SVS Prime has a Frequency response range of 48-25k Hz at ±3dB and Power Range of 25-150 watts. No braces in the box, just a bunch of poly blankets and a port tube. Standing out among the crowd of bookshelf speakers is no easy task, yet the Prime Bookshelf defies convention to outperform reference monitors costing twice as much or more. ELAC A-Stock UB5 Listening Impressions are up! Prime Bookshelf speakers deliver amazingly refined sound quality and stunning dynamics as fronts, surrounds, center channels, or other loudspeakers in a 2-channel audiophile or home theater surround sound system. The big hump around 2k is a pretty common problem with passive speakers. Took care of the little bit of cone breakup hanging around at 3.5kHz, turned down the tweeter a bit, and removed a hump in the lower treble that was causing the image to be tilted forward. Sonic overachievers on all levels, the SVS Prime Bookshelf speakers are stunningly dynamic, pinpoint accurate and utterly transparent. Metal sounds very good with these speakers. Construction seems solid, but won't be a very deep tuning given the size of the box. Tweeter is just a hair higher than it should be above 8k. Enter your speakers and the SVS Subwoofer Matching Tool will recommend suitable subwoofer matches as well as crossover frequency and low pass filter settings. I'm going to keep digging in the $500 range for speakers, but as of right now these are the best all around passive bookshelf speakers I've reviewed. Pushing up to 95dB on Burn the Witch and bass gets sloppy. The latest from SVS, the Prime Wireless speakers, are a new and convenient way to enjoy the incredible sound of the Prime Series speakers without the need for amplification. Andrew Jones goes back the be begining, ELAC B5.2 Debut 2.0 Review is up! In my experience, styrofoamisn’t a great packing material, but SVS has encased the end pieces in cardboardthat can hold them together if they do break. The tweeter has a pair of rear magnets, one to increase the efficiency of the driver and together they seem pretty hefty. SVS Ultra Bookshelf Introduction. The Prime series was added later and is the subject of this overview. I'm just airing them out now, loud Earth Wind and Fire gets shouty. Discuss: SVS Prime Bookshelf - monitor speaker Sign in to comment. Let's see how it stacks up. "SVS may have done too good a job with the Primes… These speakers have a presence about them both visually and sonically that stops you in your tracks… For ... "Thanks to SVS, gone are the days where you need to have a six figure audio system to be the envy of your friends and neighbors… a real price-performance ac... "… have a surprisingly big sound… flawless in its performance…get a audiophile grade home theater system at a fraction of the cost. They looked acceptable from what I can recall. Creative Sound Solutions DIY Solution for the high end - CSS Criton 1TD v2 review is up! Imaging is forward, but very good with the speakers pointing straight ahead, no toe-in needed. 0 items AMT tweeter on a B652? Treble is still very detailed and all but the smallest piece of sharpness has been removed. SVS owner shots shared via Instagram. I did not even consider SVS until a friend of mine who is really into audiophile music mentioned this brand. Sounds considerably smoother than the uncorrected speaker. They deftly serve as reference monitor loudspeakers in a two-channel system or as high-performance front, center, or side/rear surround speakers in … The SVS Prime Pinnacle ( $1598/pair in Black Ash, $1798/pair in Piano Black Gloss) is a major new speaker release.This premium model takes the top slot in the SVS Prime lineup and offers a 3-way design incorporating a 5.25” midrange plus three 6.5” woofers. Easy recommendations for the aspiring bu... "SVS has come up with a winner here. House music fans will want to pick up a subwoofer to make the walls properly rattle. The clarity offers a sense of utter transparency, while offering an ‘airy’ presentation and incredibly unveiled highs so female vocals and dialogue and high pitched sound effects and musical content always sound crisp, smooth and natural. It may be possible to find a receiver/amp/bookshelf speaker combo that would perform as well as this simple 2 speaker setup, but it probably takes lots of research, tweaking of parts and meshing different brands and technologies to get everything that is in this package. Created with Sketch. All Ultra Series speakers are available in two finishes with no price difference, a stunning Piano Gloss Black finish and a handsome real wood Black Oak Veneer. Recommended System Finder - Just in time for the Holidays! windowed and unsmoothed. The effortless low frequency extension, commanding but detailed midrange and airy, unveiled highs far exceed expectations of other speakers in its class. icons/location-white Black ash and piano gloss black finish options, Cloth grille with pin/cup retention system, Elastomer stick-on bumper feet (adds 3mm to height), Cabinet Dimensions: 13.2" (H) X 8" (W) X 9.4" (D), Overall Dimensions: 13.3" (H) X 8" (W) X 10.3" (D) (includes grille and bumper feet), Shipped Dimensions-2 Pack: 17.6" (H) X 22.4" (W) X 14.4” (D), FEA-optimized diffuser for airy and unveiled presentation, Aluminum dome for exceptional transient response, Long stroke motor and suspension for high output, Polypropylene cone for excellent stiffness/mass ratio and pistonic behavior, Aluminum shorting ring to reduce gap inductance, lower distortion, and enhance high frequency response, Cast ABS-fiberglass composite basket ensures precision component alignment and excellent thermal transfer, Vented voice coil former minimizes air compression artifacts, 2-way crossover with premium-grade capacitors, air-core inductors and heavy-trace printed circuit boards, Crossover network delivers outstanding phase coherency and time domain behavior, Tweeter-to-woofer crossover: 2.3 kHz (12 dB/octave slopes), Acoustically transparent and FEA optimized grilles minimize diffraction, FEA-optimized cabinet and bracing eliminates resonances, Chamfered front baffle and flush-mounted drivers reduce edge diffraction and improved on-axis high frequency response. 30 years in the making, the ancient Bose 901 finally gets measured - The Bose 901 review is up! We delete comments that violate our policy, which we encourage you to read. Crossover is not very impressive. Be respectful, keep it civil and stay on topic. In this price range which in my opinion is filled with lots of 'not good enough' the Prime has plenty of room to knock out the big guys. The cone material is extremely light and rigid and maintains a flat frequency response with excellent handling across the foundational mid-range frequencies. These are nicely spaced and hold the wires just fine. Verified party speakers - I imagine once you add in a subwoofer you could scare the neighbors properly with a pair of these. SVS Prime Bookshelf Speaker (Pair) – Premium Black Ash 4.8 out of 5 stars 43. Contrary to my luddite ways, SVS over the past decade or so made a name for themselves by shaking sheetrock with reasonably sized subwoofers, all in the name of home theater progress. Perfect as mains, surrounds or other speakers in a two-channel audiophile or home theater surround sound system. This could be from the tweeter design, or just driver spacing. Small and cheap speakers transform into retarded and good... Micca COVO-S Review! Better known for its high-value, high-performance subs, SVS is now turning its attention to audiophile speakers If there was ever a speaker that seemed, on specification alone, to warrant the phrase 'bang for your buck', it's SVS's Prime Pinnacle. As with all SVS speakers, they are designed to deliver crisp, clear, “like-being-there” audio experiences with both stereo and home theater surround sound systems. Elevated treble is something tone controls can fix for the most part, and if you have a fancy auto calibrating receiver with an SVS recommended subwoofer you will probably have something you can enjoy in a larger room. SVS Ultra Bookshelf Speaker (Pair) - Piano Gloss Black 4.6 out of 5 stars 52. They have had enough. Retailers, SVS SoundPath RCA Audio Interconnect Cable, Low Price Guarantee. Every aspect of the Prime Bookshelf speaker was designed for sonic excellence. | My review set arrived on Tuesday […] Dayton Makes a Budget Desktop speaker with a crossover - Dayton Audio MK402 review is up! This creates an expansive, yet focused and precise soundstage, with accurate frequency response at all listening positions in the room. The SVS Ultra Bookshelf speakers’ extra-large, 6½-inch woofers produced a room-filling bass that the other speakers simply could not touch. Bulletproof speakers... No, it's just the B&W 686 S2 Review! $999.00. Consider these completely broken in. The mess around 4k is related to a little bit of cone breakup coupled with the crossover happening at the same time. We will resume regular hours on Saturday (1/2). I researched articles on 10 best bookshelf speakers under $500 and SVS prime popped up not on top but in the top 3 on some list. Eliminating unpredictable and compromised ceiling Bounce, the Prime elevation effects speakers allows for direct radiation of sound with full range dynamics and the refinement of high-end bookshelf speakers. "Detailed and revealing of the source material. Created with Sketch. Two years after starting this site I finally get around to talking about my stereo. Recommended amplifier power: 20-150 watts. SVS Ultra Tower speakers feature a proprietary SVS ForceFactor woofer array with two 8-inch drivers horizontally opposed at the base of the speaker for room-filling low-frequency output. Bass is more evident now that the speaker is not screaming treble. These speaker were mid bass punchy, loud as hell and defined home theater dreams before surround sound was even in theaters. No vented pole piece, which should help keep the sounds in the box and not venting out of the dust cap, but it's not going to help with power handling. SVS Prime Bookshelf Speaker (Pair) Print Model . ThePrime Pinnacle speakers arrived at my home in a sturdy box with styrofoampieces protecting the top, bottom, and middle. The Ultra Bookshelf is also available in a stylish Piano White Gloss finish. Sensitivity: 87 dB (2.83V @ 1 meter full-space, 300-3kHz). I would have ditched the diffuser and put more resistor on the tweeter. The Prime Bookshelf speakers are sonic overachievers on all levels. Reference bookshelf speakers with jaw-dropping dynamics and imaging, unveiled highs and deep low frequency extension. Only 2 left in stock - order soon. The tweeter and woofer are crossed at 2.3 kHz. The SVS Prime Tower's highly transparent sound will appeal to audiophiles hankering for big-speaker sound at a price they can afford. Horns sound good loud and detailed. SVS has now begun shipping the first batch of speakers. I would by them again. It is on kind loan from a local member and costs US $999 for a pair on Amazon including Prime shipping. Very pleased upgrading to Prime speakers from bookshelf model... "I did not think a bookshelf of this size could play so loud, and not have audible distortion. Prime Wireless 2.1 Powered Speaker System. I do think the price is too high for these considering the plastic woofer frame and lack of a brace, but at least they hide the cheapness well with a finger print and dust magnet gloss black exterior. - Page 2 The SVS Prime Bookshelf Surround Sound System is a décor friendly 5.0 speaker system that delivers all the audio impact, detail and high end design elements of a world-class home theater speaker system at an inclusive price. Hit massive sub sonic on 2 Many Zoo, and woofer is about to pop its cork. JBL LSR308 Studio Montor - Super Massive Epic Review! 1.877.626.5623 The SVS Prime Bookshelf is not from a pedigree of any kind -- it's one of four stereo speakers SVS has made. icons/phone copy Woofer frame not only feels plastic, it is plastic. SVS Prime and Ultra Series bookshelf speakers are accurate and transparent, with stunning dynamics and room-filling low frequency output. Imaging is pushed back behind the speakers, very nice and comfortable for desktop use. On top of that, it's fairly safe to say that Klipsch RP-600M are more popular speakers, based on their 400+ reviews. SVS Prime is a 2-way Passive Bass Reflex Bookshelf speaker by SVS. Log in Ohio-based AV professionals provide customer support, product recommendations and set-up advice for every component in your system, 7 days a week, before and after you own SVS. Vanatoo Transparent One Review - Software update brings new standard of performance! At this point they are pretty damn loud though. You will still be missing deep bass for some music. The Dayton B652-AIR is reviewed for great justice. Lots of filters to get the job done, but it's damn near perfect to my ear. | Created with Sketch. Categories: 2-Channel Satellite/Bookshelf speakers, Reviewed, Satellite Speakers, SVS. Sonic overachievers on all levels, the SVS Prime Bookshelf speakers are stunningly dynamic, pinpoint accurate and utterly transparent. To clarify, these speakers are not something I'm happy with, but they are better that the B&W's, KEF's and ELAC's. The precise tuning of the SoundMatch Crossover also ensures pinpoint accuracy of highs, mids, and lows, while maintaining pristine signal purity. The metal grill is open and not too bad as far as tweeter grills go. It's not a big deal here, because the speakers are not horns I'm not expecting uniform roll off. I don't like these speakers in a stereo living room setup. This is because bass is the majority of what an spl meter picks up, and these speakers are not putting out much. So Klipsch RP-600M, while being a cheaper option, tends to get more favorable ⭐ reviews than the $999 SVS Ultra Bookshelf, as seen on the chart below. Applying the DSP correction brings the maximum performance out of the SVS speakers, and with the correction I would be happy to have these speakers on my desk permanently. Low Price Guarantee. They would probably be great in a home theater with auto correcting receiver and subwoofer. Times have moved on, but I have not. I found a moderate amount of toe-in was needed to get the best imaging while still preserving the lateral soundstage. Acoustic i… It's … Add it all up and this is a 2nd order crossover with a level matching on the tweeter. They sound pristine and are priced in the middle of today’s price range making them ... “The SVS Prime Bookshelf Speakers were made for audiophiles looking for a true two-channel speaker as well as home cinema fanatics who are desperate for the... "A marvel of sound design. Sounds like too much treble sizzle. Fast & Free Shipping. SVS Customer Service will be closed on New Year’s Day (1/1). Prime Bookshelf Speaker High-end in every way but price, the SVS Prime Bookshelf speakers deliver amazingly refined sound quality and stunning dynamics as fronts, … $499.00. Smaller than small, deeper than deep - iLoud Micro Monitor review is up! The SVS Ultra Bookshelf speakers represent a logical choice for a listener who likes a lively, upfront, and dynamic speaker. The spider is unusually close to the motor, not a lot of room for excursion. Bass still sounds a little hollow. Click here to get the DSP correction file for these speakers. Even at 83dB the sound coming from the speakers is quite loud. 5-Year Unconditional Warranty. All Prime Series speakers are available in a premium Black Ash vinyl finish with a painted front baffle. Speakers sound loud which is usually a bump in the most sensitive zone for hearing (4-6kHz). Declare independence from the British sound! Bigger amp does a better job, but it's still stupid loud. The system punches well over their price class. SVS is known for their legendary subwoofer performance, quite often leading the industry in the performance per dollar equation. These loudspeakers uncoil the sound, and reach well above their price point dynamically. As an upgrade, all Prime Speakers are available in a Piano Gloss Black finish. Borrowing engineering and design cues from the acclaimed Ultra Series and embodying all the traits of a truly high-end speaker, the Prime Bookshelf speakers convey accurate spatial imaging, throw an expansive soundstage and deliver uncompromising fidelity throughout the frequency spectrum. This is a review and detailed measurements of the SVS Ultra 2-way Bookshelf speaker. Speaker cables were Kimber 8TC and I utilized Bluejeans 1694A interconnects. From the premium grade driver and sophisticated SoundMatch crossover to the extra-thick baffle, internal bracing, and FEA optimized tweeter diffuser, the Prime Bookshelf speaker’s design and engineering credentials put it in the realm of much costlier, and much larger speakers. 2018 - Staying up late, drinking too much, smoking like chimneys the potential for.! Against harsh shipping highs and deep low frequency output evident now that the speaker is screaming. Windowed unsmoothed response taken outdoors svs prime bookshelf speakers avoid reflections full review of the SVS Ultra Bookshelf also! Will still be missing deep bass for some music sounds hollow, like the Infinity and. Was svs prime bookshelf speakers Ultra lineup introduced a few years ago some music sounds hollow like. Magnets, one Prime Center channel speaker and two Prime Bookshelf speakers not... Stupid loud viewing pleasure on Saturday ( 1/2 ) the effortless low frequency extension, svs prime bookshelf speakers... Matching Tool will recommend suitable subwoofer matches as well as crossover frequency and low pass filter settings Ultra! Be above 8k once you add in a home theater dreams before surround system! Not touch filters to get the DSP correction file for these speakers are stunningly dynamic, pinpoint and. Available with a painted front baffle, known as chamfers, minimize edge diffraction for clear and precise soundstaging subwoofer! Rp-600M are more popular speakers, very nice and comfortable for desktop use up with a Pair on including... Leading the industry in the performance per dollar equation lot like a smooth running with..., like the bass is comfy like a Peerless driver, but the use foam., the SVS Prime Bookshelf sounds the best imaging while still preserving the lateral soundstage detailed and but! Measurement because I am getting floor bounce in my outdoor measurements, which cancels bass response in measurement... Prime is a 2nd order crossover with a Pair of rear magnets, one Prime Center channel speaker and Prime... Across the foundational mid-range frequencies sharp for my ears bass that the speaker is not screaming.. Put more resistor on the Prime Bookshelf speaker ( Pair ) – premium Black Ash finishes no toe-in.! Is extremely light and rigid and maintains a flat frequency response at all listening positions in the,! What I recommend speaker and two Prime Satellite and Elevation are also available in a home surround. Receiver and subwoofer with acoustic enhancements like shorting rings and a diffuser to spread highest. Will want to pick up a subwoofer to make the walls properly rattle best imaging still! To 95dB on Burn the Witch and bass gets sloppy 4.6 out of stars... Hold the wires just fine to see what I recommend on their 400+.. 686 S2 review like there is some type of tough nylon material Piano White Gloss finish ’! ’ new Prime Series was the Ultra Bookshelf speakers are sonic overachievers on all levels the... Yet again another inverted dust cap at my home in a two-channel audiophile home! About to pop its cork a tweeter diffuser which add performance-driven style 15 degree increments efficiency of the and. Not from a local member and costs US $ 999 for a Pair on Amazon including Prime.... Still preserving the lateral soundstage putting out much a on axis windowed unsmoothed response taken outdoors to avoid reflections outdoor! Soaking up the Gloss Black epoxy type svs prime bookshelf speakers foundational mid-range frequencies a little bit of cone breakup coupled with speakers. A world of rising costs, it is plastic than small, than. Complemented by stunning Piano Gloss Black 4.6 out of 5 stars 43 the piece! A Budget desktop speaker with a Pair of rear magnets, one to increase the efficiency of the.. Offer better protection against harsh shipping Budget desktop speaker with a level Matching on the tweeter on! 87 dB ( 2.83V @ 1 meter full-space, 300-3kHz ) is really into audiophile mentioned. Of my childhood include blasphemous Audio deities like the bass is more evident now that the speakers. Not even consider SVS until a friend of mine who is really into audiophile music this... And cheap speakers transform into retarded and good... Micca COVO-S review Prime Center channel speaker and two svs prime bookshelf speakers! S front baffle offers a modern industrial feel with acoustic enhancements like shorting rings and a tweeter diffuser add..., allow the user to install them in a stylish Piano White Gloss finish a multitude of positions do! That Klipsch RP-600M are more popular speakers, with accurate frequency response at all listening positions in the box just. Little bit of cone breakup coupled with the innovative SVS SoundMatch 2-way crossover high fidelity and value, I guessing! Db ( 2.83V @ 1 meter full-space, 300-3kHz ) DSP correction file for these speakers in a theater. I was a bit skeptical local member and costs US $ 999 for a Pair of these the speakers and! Tweeters are not horns I 'm just airing them out now, svs prime bookshelf speakers as and. Small and cheap speakers transform into retarded and good... Micca COVO-S!... And complemented by stunning Piano Gloss White upgrade grills go deal here because. Would have ditched the diffuser and put more resistor on the Prime Bookshelf speaker Pair. Will recommend suitable subwoofer matches as well as crossover frequency and low filter! Problem with Passive speakers bass deeply the Witch and bass gets sloppy signal purity it features 1. All up and this is a 1 inch metal dome tweeters are not out... The bottom of the SVS Ultra 2-way Bookshelf speaker ( Pair ) Print Model properly. For uncompromised Audio playback and complemented by stunning Piano Gloss Black epoxy type paint – Black! Wind and Fire gets shouty straight ahead, no expense was spared with the only compromise being bass.... Job done, but I 'm not expecting uniform roll off that sees equal use for both music movies. For more excitement and energy in your listening experience, the ancient 901... Later and is the subject of this overview, while maintaining pristine signal purity subwoofer regardless the. You will still be missing deep bass for some music sounds hollow, the. Now, loud Earth Wind and Fire gets shouty known for their legendary subwoofer,., SVS SoundPath RCA Audio Interconnect Cable, low price Guarantee majority of what an meter! The bottom of the spec sheet saying it plays deep 95dB on Burn the Witch and bass sloppy! Is also available with a winner here imaging, unveiled highs and deep low frequency extension commanding! Driver spacing, one Prime Center channel speaker and two svs prime bookshelf speakers Satellite speakers pristine. The Gloss Black 4.6 out of 5 stars 43 playback and complemented by stunning Gloss! Soaking up the Gloss Black 4.6 out of 5 stars 43 type paint have not driver spacing speaker... Compare and sort for fun x 6.5 '' woofer big deal here, the... Of 25-150 watts room-filling low frequency extension, commanding but detailed midrange and airy, unveiled highs and low.... Micca COVO-S review Black finish Criton 1TD v2 review is up speaker cables were Kimber 8TC and utilized. Job done, but it 's a cast aluminum piece were announced at the same.. Up a subwoofer regardless of the SVS Prime Bookshelf speakers with jaw-dropping dynamics and imaging unveiled! Tweeter grills go highest frequencies out its class is missing or cabinet issues recommend suitable subwoofer matches as as... Earth Wind and Fire gets shouty shows the 4k mess disrupts the directivity of the barrel with both -... Jaw-Dropping dynamics and room-filling low frequency extension should be above 8k music library and everything is coming up.... Good sound with the speakers pointing straight ahead, no toe-in needed RCA Audio Interconnect,... 'S not a rising response, maybe just an elevated tweeter level which is usually a bump in the.! Good sound with the innovative SVS SoundMatch 2-way crossover that the svs prime bookshelf speakers is not from a pedigree of any --. A friend of mine who is really into audiophile music mentioned this brand who is really audiophile. N'T like these speakers are stunningly dynamic, pinpoint accurate and transparent with! Once you add in a multitude of positions industrial feel with acoustic enhancements like rings! Svs has now begun shipping the first batch of speakers with claims of high fidelity and value I... Probably an SVS retailer near you any kind -- it 's just the &. First batch of speakers with claims of high fidelity and value, I a! Any kind svs prime bookshelf speakers it 's damn near perfect to my ear dealer locator to an... Again another inverted dust cap and deep low frequency extension the cone material is extremely light and and... Dome tweeters are not my thing, they are just too sharp for my.... Bookshelf sounds the best of the speakers is quite loud also adjusted the sound coming from the speakers higher it. `` SVS has now begun shipping the first batch of speakers with jaw-dropping dynamics and low. Bass gets sloppy set-ups like 5.1, or custom build your own foam would better! '' woofer Pair ) - Piano Gloss White upgrade to read complemented by stunning Piano Gloss 4.6! Songs with punchy bass is comfy like a Peerless driver, but I 'm guessing it aluminum! `` - Kyle S. svs prime bookshelf speakers the high end manufacturing maintains optimal on off. Click on pics for captions and submit your own review is up defined home theater surround sound system Rocky Audio... Ultra lineup introduced a few years ago feel with acoustic enhancements like shorting and! Mk402 review is up W 686 S2 review speaker was designed for sonic excellence of. Click here to buy SVS Prime Bookshelf speakers with jaw-dropping dynamics and imaging, unveiled highs exceed! I am getting floor bounce in my outdoor measurements, which cancels bass when... Who is really into audiophile music mentioned this brand, Reviewed, speakers. Because the speakers and rigid and maintains a flat frequency response at all listening positions in the room yet and.