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Audioengine HD5 vs SVS Prime Wireless Pro Comparison

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Powered Bookshelf | 55-22k Hz

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Audioengine HD5 vs SVS Prime Wireless Pro Speaker Comparison

In this review, we will be comparing HD5 and Prime Wireless Pro, two Powered Bookshelf speakers from Audioengine and SVS. Being Powered speakers, they both have built-in amplifiers so you don't need an external power amp or an integrated amp to power them.

Let's have a brief look at the main features of Audioengine HD5 and SVS Prime Wireless Pro first before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Audioengine HD5 Key Specs

  • 2-way Design
  • 100-watt RMS( 150-watt Peak) Integrated Amplifier
  • 0.75" Soft-Dome Tweeter
  • 5" Aramid Woofer
  • 55-22k Hz Frequency Response
  • 24-bit Max Depth / 192 kHz Max Sample Rate
  • Built-in 5.0 Bluetooth
  • Weight:5.70kg
  • Dimensions (H x W x D): 283.0" x 7.1875" x 10.4375"( 283.0 x 183.0 x 266.0mm )

SVS Prime Wireless Pro Key Specs

  • 2-way Design
  • 200-watt RMS Integrated Amplifier
  • 1" Dome Tweeter
  • 5.25" Polypropylen cone Woofer
  • 42-25k Hz Frequency Response
  • 24-bit Max Depth / 192 kHz Max Sample Rate
  • Built-in 5.0 Bluetooth
  • App Control Feature
  • Weight:5.30kg
  • Dimensions (H x W x D): 295.0" x 7.09" x 8.96"( 295 x 180 x 228mm )

In the following sections, we will get into more detail in order to better understand how the Audioengine HD5 and SVS Prime Wireless Pro compare and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one of these loudspeakers is the better choice for you.


**This post contains affiliate links, and I will be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking through my links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.


Drivers

Both HD5 and Prime Wireless Pro are 2-way speakers.

Driver Audioengine HD5 SVS Prime Wireless Pro
Driver Setup 2-way 2-way
Tweeter 0.75-inch 1-inch
Midrange - -
Woofer 1 x 5-inch 1 x 5.25-inch

HD5 features a 0.75" Silk Soft-Dome Tweeter and 1 x 5" Aramid Woofer . On the other hand, the Prime Wireless Pro features a 1" aluminum Dome Tweeter and 1 x 5.25" Polypropylen cone Woofer with a Crossover frequency at 2000Hz.

Frequency Response

HD5 has a frequency range of 55-22k Hz whereas Prime Wireless Pro has a frequency range of 42-25k Hz. With a minimum frequency of 42Hz, the Prime Wireless Pro can go significantly deeper on the low side and provide stronger bass compared to the HD5's min frequency of 55Hz.

Below graphs depict how these two speakers compare with the max, min and average values of the Min and Max Frequencies of other speakers in the Bookshelf class in our database.

Low Frequency

Bookshelf Speakers

HD5
Prime Wireless Pro
Min
Average
Max
High Frequency

Bookshelf Speakers

Audioengine HD5
SVS Prime Wireless Pro
Min
Average
Max

None of these speakers achieves full range experience which is commonly agreed as 20Hz-20kHz. In order to achieve lower lows / deeper bass, we recommend you pair these with a subwoofer. Visit our Powered Subwoofers section to find out more about the available options.

Cabinet Type and Port Position

Both HD5 and Prime Wireless Pro have rear firing ports. Rear ported speakers generally need more room between the backside of the speaker and the wall compared to sealed and front/bottom ported speakers. Placing the speakers too close to the walls may cause the bass to sound boomy.

If you are limited in space and can't get the speakers away from the backwall, check our Speakers with Front Firing Ports page.

Physical Specs

Size of a speaker can sometimes become an important decision factor due to space constraints or in some cases purely for esthetic reasons. In this section, we are going to compare Audioengine HD5's and SVS Prime Wireless Pro's external dimensions. Audioengine HD5 has external dimensions of 283.0 x 183.0 x 266.0mm ( 11.125inch x 7.1875inch x 10.4375inch ) whereas SVS Prime Wireless Pro has external dimensions of 295 x 180 x 228mm ( 11.61 x 7.09 x 8.96 inch) .

SVS Prime Wireless Pro is 3mm narrower and 38mm less deeper than Audioengine HD5 but it is also 12mm taller.

Base Surface Area Comparison
Base surface area of a loudspeaker may become a determining factor when the space in your room or desk is limited. The base surface area of the Audioengine HD5 is approximately 486.8cm2 / 75.5inch2 and base area of the SVS Prime Wireless Pro is approximately 414.0cm2 / 64.2inch2. The HD5 requires 18% more surface area than the Prime Wireless Pro which gives it a small disadvantage on placement in tight spaces.

Weight Comparison

The weight of a loudspeaker can become an important factor if you need to move and reposition the unit often. Weight of a speaker can also "sometimes" be an indicator of the rigidity of the enclosure and the quality of the internal components used. The Audioengine HD5 weighs 5.70kg / 12.5lbs and the SVS Prime Wireless Pro weighs 5.30kg / 11.7lbs. This makes the HD5 8% heavier than the Prime Wireless Pro.

Here is a comparison of how HD5 and Prime Wireless Pro's weights compare with the average, max and min weights in Powered Bookshelf class.

Weight
All Bookshelf Speakers
Audioengine HD5
SVS Prime Wireless Pro
Min
Average
Max

What's in the Box of Audioengine HD5?

Here are the items that are included inside the box of HD5:
  • Powered speaker
  • Passive speaker
  • 2 Grilles (pre-installed)
  • 6-feet AC power cord
  • Remote control (CR2025 battery installed)
  • Bluetooth antenna
  • 13-feet Speaker cable (banana connectors on each end)
  • 5-feet Stereo minijack cable
  • 6-feet Stereo RCA cable
  • 2 Microfiber speaker bags
  • MIcrofiber cable bag
  • Quickstart Guide
  • Brochure
  • What's in the Box of SVS Prime Wireless Pro?

    Here are the items that come with the Prime Wireless Pro:
  • Active wireless speaker
  • 6-feet AC power cord
  • Grille (pre-installed)
  • 8 Self-adhesive feet
  • Active-Passive Speaker Interconnect Cable: 3m / 10ft
  • Quick Start Guide
  • Warranty/Registration Card
  • SVS brochure
  • Remote

  • Reasons to choose Audioengine HD5 over SVS Prime Wireless Pro
    Height 283mm vs 295mm Easier to fit in smaller spaces
    Price per pair* 549USD vs 899USD costs less (*prices may change depending on the seller, location and time)

    Reasons to choose SVS Prime Wireless Pro over Audioengine HD5

    Woofer Size 5.25 inches vs 5 inches Larger woofer
    Low Frequency Response 42 Hz vs 55 Hz Generates deeper bass
    High Frequency Response 25k Hz vs 22k Hz Generates higher frequency
    App-Based Control Apple iOS, Android, Windows vs None Control the speaker via an app
    Base Surface Area 414cm2 vs 486cm2 Takes less floor space
    Ethernet Connection Yes vs No High quality streaming over Ethernet
    USB Port Service and Powering only vs No USB port adds flexibility
    RCA Connection Yes vs No Connection via RCA input
    HDMI Input ARC,eARC vs No Connect HDMI sources directly
    Audioengine HD5 vs SVS Prime Wireless Pro Specs Table
    Detailed comparison of specifications
    General Audioengine HD5 SVS Prime Wireless Pro
    Brand Audioengine SVS
    Speaker Type Powered Stereo Speakers Powered Stereo Speakers
    Frequency Response 55-22k Hz 42-25k Hz
    Amplifier
    Watts RMS (Continuous) 100-watt RMS 200-watt RMS
    Watts Peak (Max) 150-watt RMS n/a
    Max Bit Depth 24-bit 24-bit
    Max Sample Rate 192 kHz 192 kHz
    Drivers
    Woofer Quantity 1 1
    Woofer Size 5" 5.25"
    Woofer Composition Aramid Polypropylen cone
    Tweeter Size 0.75" 1"
    Tweeter Type Soft-Dome Dome
    Aimable Tweeter No No
    Midrange Driver No No
    Crossover Frequency n/a 2000Hz
    Firing Direction rear rear
    Physical Specs
    Height 283.0mm (11.1") 295.0mm (11.6")
    Width 183.0mm (7.2") 180.0mm (7.1")
    Depth 266.0mm (10.5") 228.0mm (9")
    Weight 5.70kg (12.5lbs) 5.30kg (11.7lbs)
    Enclosure Bass Reflex Bass Reflex
    Available Colors Black,Walnut,White Piano Gloss Black,Piano Gloss White
    Mounting Bracket No No
    Grille Yes Yes
    Moisture Resistancy No No
    Connections
    Aux Inputs RCA,3.5mm 3.5mm, RCA
    USB Port No Service and Powering only
    Phone Input No No
    Subwoofer Output Stereo RCA Wired
    Digital Input Optical Optical
    HDMI Input No ARC,eARC
    Headphone Jack No No
    Ethernet Port No Yes
    Other
    Parts Warranty 3 Years 2 Years
    Labor Warranty 3 Years 2 Years

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