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SVS Prime Tower vs Paradigm 700F Comparison

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SVS Prime Tower

Passive Floor-standing | 30-25k Hz

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SVS Prime Tower vs Paradigm 700F Speaker Comparison

In this review, we will be comparing Prime Tower and 700F, two Passive Floor-standing speakers from SVS and Paradigm.

Let's have a brief look at the main features of SVS Prime Tower and Paradigm 700F first before getting into our more detailed comparison.

SVS Prime Tower Key Specs

  • 3-way Design
  • 1" dome Tweeter
  • 4.5" Midrange
  • 2 x 6.5" Polypropylene Woofer
  • 30-25k Hz Frequency Response
  • 87 dB Sensitivity
  • Impedance: 8ohms
  • Power Range:20-250watts
  • Weight:18.23kg
  • Dimensions (H x W x D): 931.0" x 8" x 11-11/16"( 931.0 x 204.0 x 297.0mm )

Paradigm 700F Key Specs

  • 3-way Design
  • 1" Tweeter
  • 5.5" Midrange
  • 2 x 5.5" Carbon-Infused Polypropylene Woofer
  • 5.5" Midrange
  • 45-25k Hz Frequency Response
  • 91 dB Sensitivity
  • Impedance: 8ohms
  • Power Range:15-180watts
  • Weight:21.91kg
  • Dimensions (H x W x D): 1018.0" x 8-7/16" x 12-7/8"( 1018.0 x 215.0 x 328.0mm )

What size room are the SVS Prime Tower and Paradigm 700F speakers good for?

The size of the room in which you are planning to use these loudspeakers is an important decision factor. Here we have compared their suitability to various sizes of environments considering their size and max power parameters:

Listening Environment* SVS Prime Tower Paradigm 700F
Near-field Bad Bad
Small Room Poor Poor
Mid-size Room Average Good
Large Room Good Good
Very Large Room Average Poor

(* Approximate Room sizes: Small < 100sq. ft / 9 m2, Mid-size: 100-220 sq. ft / 9-20 m2, Large 220-400 sq. ft / 20-36 m2, Very Large: > 400 sq. ft / 36 m2. Average Floor Height: 9" / 2.7m. Typical room sizes differ from country to country, and the actual listening experience changes depending on floor height, room shape, surface materials, listening position, speaker locations, etc.)

In the following sections, we will get into more detail in order to better understand how the SVS Prime Tower and Paradigm 700F 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 Prime Tower and 700F are 3-way speakers.

Driver SVS Prime Tower Paradigm 700F
Driver Setup 3-way 3-way
Tweeter 1-inch 1-inch
Midrange 1 x 4.5-inch 1 x 5.5-inch
Woofer 2 x 6.5-inch 2 x 5.5-inch

Prime Tower features a 1" aluminum dome Tweeter , a 4.5" Midrange and 2 x 6.5" Polypropylene Woofer with a Crossover frequency at 350Hz and 2100Hz. On the other hand, the 700F features a 1" Tweeter , a 5.5" Midrange and 2 x 5.5" Carbon-Infused Polypropylene Woofer .

Frequency Response

Prime Tower has a frequency range of 30-25k Hz whereas 700F has a frequency range of 45-25k Hz. With a minimum frequency of 30Hz, the Prime Tower can go significantly deeper on the low side and provide stronger bass compared to the 700F's min frequency of 45Hz.

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 Floor-standing class in our database.

Low Frequency

Floor-standing Speakers

Prime Tower
700F
Min
Average
Max
High Frequency

Floor-standing Speakers

SVS Prime Tower
Paradigm 700F
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.

Impedance and Sensitivity

Prime Tower and 700F have the same Impedance of 8 ohms but where they differ is the sensitivity levels. Prime Tower sensitivity is rated at 87 dB and the 700F's is at 91 dB. This 4 dB difference makes the Paradigm 700F a more sensitive speaker compared to SVS Prime Tower, hence will play louder with the same amount of watts.

Sensitivity

Floor-standing Speakers

Prime Tower
700F
Min
Average
Max

Power Range

Power range is the range of input power in watts RMS that a loudspeaker is designed to handle. While using an amplifier within this range ensures the nominal performance , inputting a power that is higher than the max wattage can result in a damaged speaker.

Prime Tower can handle a max power of 250 watts RMS from the amp the whereas 700F has a max power handling value of 180 watts RMS, 70 watts less than the Prime Tower.

Keep in mind that a higher max power handling value doesn't necessarily make that a louder speaker compared to a lower max handling speaker. Loudness or the sound level is also impacted by parameters such as Impedance, sensitivity and system efficiencies.

Input Type and Bi-Amping / Bi-Wiring

700F features Posts posts which make bi-amping or bi-wiring possible. Prime Tower has a 5-Way post which doesn't feature bi-amping/bi-wiring.

SVS Prime Tower Terminals
SVS Prime Tower's 5-Way post terminals

Paradigm 700FPosts Terminals
Paradigm 700F's Posts terminals allows Bi-amping or bi-wiring

Cabinet Type and Port Position

Both Prime Tower and 700F 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 Tower's and Paradigm 700F's external dimensions. SVS Prime Tower has external dimensions of 931.0 x 204.0 x 297.0mm ( 36-5/8 x 8 x 11-11/16inch) whereas Paradigm 700F has external dimensions of 1018.0 x 215.0 x 328.0mm ( 40-1/16 x 8-7/16 x 12-7/8inch) .

Paradigm 700F is clearly the larger of the two speakers. Its body is 11mm wider, 87mm taller and 31mm deeper than SVS Prime Tower.

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 Tower is approximately 605.9cm2 / 93.9inch2 and base area of the Paradigm 700F is approximately 705.2cm2 / 109.3inch2. The Prime Tower requires 14% less surface area than the 700F which gives it a small advantage 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 SVS Prime Tower weighs 18.23kg / 40.1lbs and the Paradigm 700F weighs 21.91kg / 48.2lbs. This makes the 700F 20% heavier than the Prime Tower.

Here is a comparison of how Prime Tower and 700F's weights compare with the average, max and min weights in Passive Floor-standing class.

Weight
All Floor-standing Speakers
SVS Prime Tower
Paradigm 700F
Min
Average
Max

What's in the Box of SVS Prime Tower?

Here are the items that are included inside the box of Prime Tower:
  • Floorstanding loudspeaker
  • Grille (pre-installed)
  • 4 Elastomer isolation feet (pre-installed)
  • 4 Spike feet
  • 4 Nuts
  • 4 Protective discs
  • Owners Manual
  • SVS brochure
  • Online Product Registration Card
  • What's in the Box of Paradigm 700F?

    Here are the items that come with the 700F:
  • Floorstanding loudspeaker Grille 4 Rubber feet 4 Spike feet 4 Hex-nuts 2 Binding-post jumpers (pre-installed) Owner's Manual Online Registration Card Unboxing Instructions

  • Reasons to choose SVS Prime Tower over Paradigm Premier 700F
    Max Input Power 250 watts vs 180 watts Handle more power from your amplifier
    Woofer Size 6.5 inches vs 5.5 inches Larger woofer
    Low Frequency Response 30 Hz vs 45 Hz Generates deeper bass
    Height 931mm vs 1018mm Easier to fit in smaller spaces
    Base Surface Area 605cm2 vs 705cm2 Takes less floor space
    Price per pair* 1400USD vs 1700USD costs less (*prices may change depending on the seller, location and time)

    Reasons to choose Paradigm Premier 700F over SVS Prime Tower

    Sensitivity 91 dB vs 87 dB Play louder with same amount of amplification power
    Bi-Amping and Bi-Wiring Yes vs No Allows bi-amping and bi-wiring connections
    SVS Prime Tower vs Paradigm 700F Specs Table
    Detailed comparison of specifications
    General SVS Prime Tower Paradigm Premier 700F
    Brand SVS Paradigm
    Speaker Type Floor-standing speaker Floor-standing speaker
    Power Range 20-250 watts 15-180 watts
    Sensitivity 87 dB 91 dB
    Impedance 8 ohms 8 ohms
    Frequency Response 30-25k Hz 45-25k Hz
    Drivers
    Woofer Quantity 2 2
    Woofer Size 6.5" 5.5"
    Woofer Composition Polypropylene Carbon-Infused Polypropylene
    Woofer Surround Material Rubber Rubber
    Tweeter Size 1" 1"
    Tweeter Type dome n/a
    Aimable Tweeter No No
    Midrange Driver 4.5" 5.5"
    Crossover Frequency 350Hz and 2100Hz n/a
    Firing Direction rear rear
    Physical Specs
    Height 931.0mm (36.7") 1018.0mm (40.1")
    Width 204.0mm (8") 215.0mm (8.5")
    Depth 297.0mm (11.7") 328.0mm (12.9")
    Weight 18.23kg (40.1lbs) 21.91kg (48.2lbs)
    Enclosure Bass Reflex Bass Reflex
    Finish MDF/Wood-grain vinyl MDF/Lacquer
    Available Colors Black Gloss Black
    Grille Yes Yes
    Moisture Resistancy No No
    Connections
    Biamp Inputs No Yes
    Other
    Parts Warranty 5 Years 5 Years
    Labor Warranty 5 Years 5 Years

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