In this review, we will be comparing The Sevens and Prime Wireless Pro, two Powered Bookshelf speakers from Klipsch 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 Klipsch The Sevens and SVS Prime Wireless Pro first before getting into our more
detailed comparison.
| Key Specs | Klipsch The Sevens | SVS Prime Wireless Pro |
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| Brand | Klipsch
United States · founded 1946 | SVS
United States · founded 1998 |
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| Design | 2-way | 2-way |
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| Built-in amplifier | 200-watt RMS (400-watt peak) | 200-watt RMS |
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| Tweeter | 1" Tractrix Horn | 1" Dome |
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| Woofer | 6.5" Fiber-composite | 5.25" Polypropylen cone |
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| Frequency response | 39-25k Hz | 42-25k Hz |
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| Max depth / sample rate | 24-bit / 192 kHz | 24-bit / 192 kHz |
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| Bluetooth | Built-in 5.0 | Built-in 5.0 |
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| App control | Yes | Yes |
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| Weight | 9.03kg / 19.9lbs | 5.30kg / 11.7lbs |
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| Dimensions (H x W x D) | 16.375" x 8.125" x 13.1875"
416.0 x 207.0 x 335.0mm | 11.61" x 7.09" x 8.96"
295 x 180 x 228mm |
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The sections below take each area in turn: drivers, frequency response, physical size and what you get in the box.
Drivers
Both The Sevens and Prime Wireless Pro are 2-way speakers.
Klipsch The SevensSVS Prime Wireless Pro
TweeterWoofer
Front view, drawn to scale - cabinets and drivers share one scale, so sizes are directly comparable. Hover a driver for its size.
| Driver |
Klipsch The Sevens |
SVS Prime Wireless Pro |
|
Driver Setup
|
2-way
|
2-way
|
|
Tweeter
|
1-inch
|
1-inch
|
|
Midrange
|
- |
- |
|
Woofer
|
1 x 6.5-inch
|
1 x 5.25-inch
|
The Sevens features a 1" Titanium Tractrix Horn Tweeter and 1 x 6.5" Fiber-composite 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
The Sevens has a frequency range of 39-25k Hz whereas Prime Wireless Pro has a frequency range of 42-25k Hz. With a minimum frequency of 39Hz, The Sevens can go slightly deeper then the Prime Wireless Pro's min frequency of 42Hz.
The graph below depicts how these two speakers compare with the max, min and average Low Frequency values of other speakers in the Bookshelf class in our database.
Low Frequency
Bookshelf Speakers
Neither pair reaches down to 20Hz, the usual definition of full-range, which is normal for speakers of this size. If you want the bottom octave for movies or bass-heavy music, add a subwoofer to whichever you choose. Visit our Powered Subwoofers section to find out more about the available options.
Cabinet Type and Port Position
Both The Sevens 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
The size of a speaker can sometimes be an important decision factor due to space constraints or in some cases purely for esthetic reasons. In this section, we are going to compare Klipsch The Sevens's and SVS Prime Wireless Pro's external dimensions. Klipsch The Sevens has external dimensions of 416.0 x 207.0 x 335.0mm (16.375inch x 8.125inch x 13.1875inch) whereas SVS Prime Wireless Pro has external dimensions of 295 x 180 x 228mm (11.61 x 7.09 x 8.96 inch).
Klipsch The Sevens is clearly the larger of the two speakers. Its body is 27mm wider, 121mm taller and 107mm deeper than SVS Prime Wireless Pro.
Size, drawn to scale
Both speakers and both views share one scale, so everything here is directly comparable. Hover a box for its dimensions.
One scale for both, standing on the same surface and pushed back to the same wall, so the deeper one visibly sticks out further.
Klipsch The Sevens needs about 69% more floor or shelf area. Klipsch The Sevens is 107mm deeper, so it stands that much further out from the wall. Klipsch The Sevens is 121mm 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 Klipsch The Sevens is approximately 693.5cm2 / 107.5inch2 and base area of the SVS Prime Wireless Pro is approximately 410.4cm2 / 63.6inch2. The Sevens requires 69% 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 Klipsch The Sevens weighs 9.03kg / 19.9lbs and the SVS Prime Wireless Pro weighs 5.30kg / 11.7lbs. This makes The Sevens 70% heavier than the Prime Wireless Pro.
Here is a comparison of how The Sevens and Prime Wireless Pro's weights compare with the average, max and min weights in Powered Bookshelf class.
Weight
All Bookshelf Speakers
What's in the Box of Klipsch The Sevens?
Here are the items that are included inside the box of The Sevens:
- Powered speaker (Primary)
- Passive speaker (Secondary)
- 2 Grilles (pre-installed)
- 6.5-feet AC power cord
- 13-feet Proprietary speaker cable
- 6.5-feet Proprietary extension cable
- 58-inch HDMI cable
- 5-feet USB-B to USB-A cable
- Remote control
- 2 AAA batteries
- Instruction Booklet
- Need Help? Card
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
 Woofer Size |
6.5 inches
vs
5.25 inches
|
Larger woofer |
|
Low Frequency Response |
39 Hz
vs
42 Hz
|
Generates deeper bass |
 Phono Input |
Yes
vs
No
|
Connect your turntable directly |
 Height |
295mm
vs
416mm
|
Easier to fit in smaller spaces |
 Base Surface Area |
410cm2
vs
693cm2
|
Takes less floor space |
 Price per pair* |
899USD
vs
1299USD
|
costs less (*prices may change depending on the seller, location and time) |
 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 |
| General |
Klipsch The Sevens |
SVS Prime Wireless Pro |
| Brand |
Klipsch |
SVS |
| Speaker Type |
Powered Stereo Speakers |
Powered Stereo Speakers |
| Frequency Response |
39-25k Hz |
42-25k Hz |
Amplifier |
|
|
| Watts RMS (Continuous) |
200-watt RMS |
200-watt RMS |
| Watts Peak (Max) |
400-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 |
6.5" |
5.25" |
| Woofer Composition |
Fiber-composite |
Polypropylen cone |
| Tweeter Size |
1" |
1" |
| Tweeter Type |
Tractrix Horn |
Dome |
| Aimable Tweeter |
No |
No |
| Midrange Driver |
No |
No |
| Crossover Frequency |
n/a |
2000Hz |
| Firing Direction |
rear |
rear |
Physical Specs |
|
|
| Height |
416.0mm (16.4") |
295.0mm (11.6") |
| Width |
207.0mm (8.1") |
180.0mm (7.1") |
| Depth |
335.0mm (13.2") |
228.0mm (9") |
| Weight |
9.03kg (19.9lbs) |
5.30kg (11.7lbs) |
| Enclosure |
Bass Reflex |
Bass Reflex |
| Finish |
MDF with genuine wood veneer |
n/a |
| Available Colors |
Black,Walnut |
Piano Gloss Black,Piano Gloss White |
| Mounting Bracket |
No |
No |
| Grille |
Yes |
Yes |
| Moisture Resistancy |
No |
No |
Connections |
|
|
| Aux Inputs |
3.5mm |
3.5mm, RCA |
| USB Port |
USB-B |
Service and Powering only |
| Phone Input |
Yes |
No |
| Subwoofer Output |
mono-RCA |
Wired |
| Digital Input |
Optical, HDMI |
Optical |
| HDMI Input |
ARC |
ARC,eARC |
| Headphone Jack |
No |
No |
| Ethernet Port |
No |
Yes |
Other |
|
|
| Parts Warranty |
1 Year |
2 Years |
| Labor Warranty |
1 Year |
2 Years |
No single best speaker here - they are built to different priorities, and the right one depends on your room, your sources and what you listen to.
| Area | Better | Why |
|---|
| Bass | A | Klipsch The Sevens digs deeper - 39Hz against 42Hz. A subwoofer would even that out. |
| Built-in power | evenly matched | Similar onboard amplification (200W vs 200W RMS). |
| Connections | B | Klipsch The Sevens adds phono; SVS Prime Wireless Pro adds Wi-Fi and streaming. |
| Size | depends | SVS Prime Wireless Pro is easier to place; Klipsch The Sevens is bigger, which usually goes with fuller bass. Your room decides. |
| Expandability | depends | Klipsch The Sevens: a sub output; SVS Prime Wireless Pro: a sub output. SVS Prime Wireless Pro sits in a wider range (8 models), so a matched surround system is easier later. |
| Price | B | SVS Prime Wireless Pro is cheaper - $899 against $1,299, about 31% less. |
A Klipsch The Sevens B SVS Prime Wireless Pro
depends neither is better in the abstract - it turns on your room, your system or how you will use them. Only specs published for both speakers are judged; anything missing on either side is left out rather than guessed.
Which should you choose?
Neither runs away with it - they trade advantages. Let the "depends" rows and your own room settle it. In a large or open-plan room, Klipsch The Sevens has the cabinet volume to fill it more easily; in a small room, near a wall or at desk distance, SVS Prime Wireless Pro is the easier speaker to get right. Think about the whole system, not just the speakers: the roughly $400 saved by taking the cheaper pair would buy a subwoofer or a better amplifier, and either usually does more for the sound than the difference between these two.
And remember what a spec sheet cannot show: how each looks in your room and whether the finish suits it, what dealer support and warranty are like where you live, and how they actually sound to you. If you can hear them first - ideally with your own music - that will tell you more than any number above.