In this review, we will be comparing two different type of speakers by SVS. SVS Prime Elevation is a Surround speaker whereas the Prime Satellite is a Bookshelf speaker.
Let's have a brief look at the main features
of SVS Prime Elevation and SVS Prime Satellite 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 Satellite Key Specs
- 2-way Design
- 1" Hard-Dome Tweeter
- 4.5" Polypropylene Woofer
- 69-25k Hz Frequency Response
- 85 dB Sensitivity
- Impedance: 8ohms
- Power Range:20-150watts
- Weight:3.00kg
- Dimensions (H x W x D): 224.0" x 4-15/16" x 6-3/8"( 224.0 x 126.0 x 162.0mm )
Prime Elevation and Prime Satellite 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 Satellite 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
Both Prime Elevation and Prime Satellite are 2-way speakers.
| Driver |
SVS Prime Elevation |
SVS Prime Satellite |
|
Driver Setup
|
2-way
|
2-way
|
|
Tweeter
|
1.0-inch
|
1-inch
|
|
Midrange
|
- |
- |
|
Woofer
|
1 x 4.5-inch
|
1 x 4.5-inch
|
Prime Elevation features a 1.0" Hard-Dome Tweeter and 1 x 4.5" Woofer . On the other hand, the Prime Satellite features a 1" aluminum Hard-Dome Tweeter and 1 x 4.5" Polypropylene Woofer .
Frequency Response
Prime Elevation has a frequency range of 55-25k Hz whereas Prime Satellite has a frequency range of 69-25k Hz. With a minimum frequency of 55Hz, the Prime Elevation can go significantly deeper on the low side and provide stronger bass compared to the Prime Satellite's min frequency of 69Hz.
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 Satellite 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 Satellite's is at 85 dB. This 2 dB difference makes the SVS Prime Elevation a more sensitive speaker compared to SVS Prime Satellite, 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 Satellite has a 5-Way post type posts. None of these speakers feature bi-amping/bi-wiring.
SVS Prime Satellite'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 Satellite's external dimensions. SVS Prime Elevation has external dimensions of ( ) whereas SVS Prime Satellite has external dimensions of 224.0 x 126.0 x 162.0mm ( 28-32inch x 4-15/16inch x 6-3/8inch ) .
SVS Prime Satellite is clearly the larger of the two speakers. Its body is 126mm wider, 224mm taller and 162mm deeper than SVS Prime Elevation.
What's in the Box of SVS Prime Satellite?
Here are the items that come with the Prime Satellite:
2 Satellite loudspeakers2 Grilles (pre-installed)8 Self-adhesive rubber bumpersOwners ManualSVS brochureOnline Product Registration Card