In this review, we will be comparing two different type of speakers by SVS. SVS Prime Elevation is a Surround speaker whereas the Prime Center is a Center Channel speaker.
Let's have a brief look at the main features
of SVS Prime Elevation and SVS Prime Center first before getting into our more
detailed comparison.
SVS Prime Elevation Key Specs
- 2-way Design
- 1.0" Hard-Dome Tweeter
- 4.5" Woofer
- 55-25k Hz Frequency Response
- 87 dB Sensitivity
- Impedance: 8ohms
- Weight:kg
- Dimensions (H x W x D): " x 5-1/2" x 7-7/8"
SVS Prime Center Key Specs
- 3-way Design
- 1" dome Tweeter
- 3-1/2" Midrange
- 2 x 5.25" polypropylene Woofer
- 3-1/2" Midrange
- 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 )
Prime Elevation and Prime Center 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 Elevation and SVS Prime Center 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 Elevation is a 2-way design whereas the Prime Center is a 3-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 Elevation |
SVS Prime Center |
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Driver Setup
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2-way
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3-way
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Tweeter
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1.0-inch
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1-inch
|
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Midrange
|
- |
1 x 3-1/2-inch |
|
Woofer
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1 x 4.5-inch
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2 x 5.25-inch
|
Prime Elevation features a 1.0" Hard-Dome Tweeter and 1 x 4.5" Woofer . On the other hand, the 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.
Frequency Response
Prime Elevation has a frequency range of 55-25k Hz whereas Prime Center has a frequency range of 48-25k Hz. With a minimum frequency of 48Hz, the Prime Center can go significantly deeper on the low side and provide stronger bass compared to the Prime Elevation'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 Surround class in our database.
Low Frequency
Surround Speakers
High Frequency
Surround 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.
Impedance and Sensitivity
Prime Elevation and Prime Center have the same Impedance of 8 ohms but where they differ is the sensitivity levels. Prime Elevation sensitivity is rated at 87 dB and the Prime Center's is at 86 dB. This 1 dB difference makes the SVS Prime Elevation a more sensitive speaker compared to SVS Prime Center, hence will play louder with the same amount of watts.
Sensitivity
Surround Speakers
Input Type and Bi-Amping / Bi-Wiring
Prime Elevation features 5-Way post type posts and Prime Center has a 5-Way post type posts. None of these speakers feature bi-amping/bi-wiring.
SVS Prime Center's 5-Way post terminals
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 Elevation's and SVS Prime Center's external dimensions. SVS Prime Elevation has external dimensions of ( ) whereas 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) .
SVS Prime Center is clearly the larger of the two speakers. Its body is 475mm wider, 196mm taller and 232mm deeper than SVS Prime Elevation.
What's in the Box of SVS Prime Center?
Here are the items that come with the Prime Center:
Center channel loudspeakerGrille (pre-installed)4 Self-adhesive rubber bumpersOwners ManualSVS brochureOnline Product Registration Card