In this review, we will be comparing two different type of speakers by SVS. SVS Prime Center is a Center Channel speaker whereas the Prime Wireless is a Bookshelf speaker.
Let's have a brief look at the main features
of SVS Prime Center and SVS Prime Wireless first before getting into our more
detailed comparison.
SVS Prime Center Key Specs
- 3-way Design
- 1" dome Tweeter
- 3-1/2" Midrange
- 2 x 5.25" polypropylene Woofer
- 48-25k Hz Frequency Response
- 86 dB Sensitivity
- Impedance: 8ohms
- Power Range:20-200watts
- Weight:9.18kg
- Dimensions (H x W x D): 196.0" x 18-11/16" x 9-1/8"( 196.0 x 475.0 x 232.0mm )
SVS Prime Wireless Key Specs
- 2-way Design
- 200-watt RMS Integrated Amplifier
- 1" Dome Tweeter
- 4.5" composite glass-fiber Woofer
- 52-25k Hz Frequency Response
- 24-bit Max Depth / 192 kHz Max Sample Rate
- Built-in 4.0 Bluetooth
- App Control Feature
- Weight:3.96kg
- Dimensions (H x W x D): 260.0" x 6.125" x 8.6875"( 260.0 x 155.0 x 160.0mm )
Prime Center and Prime Wireless are members of SVS's Prime series of speakers. Below you can find the loudspeakers from this series.
In the following sections, we will get into more detail in order to better understand how the SVS Prime Center and SVS Prime Wireless compare and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one of these loudspeakers is the better choice for you.
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Drivers
One of the fundamental differences between these two speakers is that Prime Center is a 3-way design whereas the Prime Wireless is a 2-way speaker. 3-way designs utilize a midrange driver in addition to the tweeter and woofer on 2-way designs. Designing a crossover for a 3-way speaker is a complicated process and generally increases the overall cost of the speaker.
| Driver |
SVS Prime Center |
SVS Prime Wireless |
|
Driver Setup
|
3-way
|
2-way
|
|
Tweeter
|
1-inch
|
1-inch
|
|
Midrange
|
1 x 3-1/2-inch |
- |
|
Woofer
|
2 x 5.25-inch
|
1 x 4.5-inch
|
Prime Center features a 1" aluminum dome Tweeter , a 3-1/2" Midrange and 2 x 5.25" polypropylene Woofer with a Crossover frequency at 350Hz and 2400Hz. On the other hand, the Prime Wireless features a 1" aluminum Dome Tweeter and 1 x 4.5" composite glass-fiber Woofer with a Crossover frequency at 2000Hz.
Frequency Response
Prime Center has a frequency range of 48-25k Hz whereas Prime Wireless has a frequency range of 52-25k Hz. With a minimum frequency of 48Hz, the Prime Center can go slightly deeper then the Prime Wireless's min frequency of 52Hz.
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 Center Channel class in our database.
Low Frequency
Center Channel Speakers
High Frequency
Center Channel Speakers
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 Prime Center and Prime Wireless 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 SVS Prime Center's and SVS Prime Wireless's external dimensions. SVS Prime Center has external dimensions of 196.0 x 475.0 x 232.0mm ( 7-11/16 x 18-11/16 x 9-1/8inch) whereas SVS Prime Wireless has external dimensions of 260.0 x 155.0 x 160.0mm ( 10.3125 x 6.125 x 8.6875inch) .
SVS Prime Wireless is 320mm narrower and 72mm less deeper than SVS Prime Center but it is also 64mm 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 SVS Prime Center is approximately 1102.0cm2 / 170.8inch2 and base area of the SVS Prime Wireless is approximately 248.0cm2 / 38.4inch2. The Prime Center requires 344% more surface area than the Prime Wireless which gives it a small disadvantage on placement in tight spaces.
What's in the Box of SVS Prime Center?
Here are the items that are included inside the box of Prime Center:
Center channel loudspeakerGrille (pre-installed)4 Self-adhesive rubber bumpersOwners ManualSVS brochureOnline Product Registration Card
What's in the Box of SVS Prime Wireless?
Here are the items that come with the Prime Wireless:
Active wireless speaker6-feet AC power cordGrille (pre-installed)4 Self-adhesive feetQuick Start GuideWarranty/Registration CardSVS brochure