In this review, we will be comparing Prime Tower and F35, two Passive Floor-standing speakers from SVS and Revel. Let's have a brief look at the main features
of SVS Prime Tower and Revel Concerta2 F35 first before getting into our more
detailed comparison.
What size room are the SVS Prime Tower and Revel Concerta2 F35 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:
In the following sections, we will get into more detail in order to better understand how the SVS Prime Tower and Revel Concerta2 F35 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 Tower and F35 are 3-way speakers.
| Driver |
SVS Prime Tower |
Revel Concerta2 F35 |
|
Driver Setup
|
3-way
|
3-way
|
|
Tweeter
|
1-inch
|
1-inch
|
|
Midrange
|
1 x 4.5-inch |
1 x 5.25-inch |
|
Woofer
|
2 x 6.5-inch
|
2 x 5.25-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 F35 features a 1" aluminum dome with with proprietary acoustic lens and waveguide Tweeter , a 5.25" Midrange and 2 x 5.25" Anodized aluminum Woofer .
Frequency Response
Prime Tower has a frequency range of 30-25k Hz whereas F35 has a frequency range of 55- 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 F35'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 Floor-standing class in our database.
Low Frequency
Floor-standing Speakers
High Frequency
Floor-standing 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 Tower is a 8 ohms speaker compared to the F35 which has a nominal impedance of 6 ohms.
These two speakers also have different sensitivity levels. Prime Tower sensitivity is rated at 87 dB and the F35's is rated at 90 dB. This 3 dB difference makes the Revel Concerta2 F35 a more sensitive speaker compared to SVS Prime Tower, hence will play louder with the same amount of watts.
Sensitivity
Floor-standing Speakers
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 F35 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
Prime Tower features 5-Way post type posts and F35 has a 5-Way post type posts. None of these speakers feature bi-amping/bi-wiring.
SVS Prime Tower's 5-Way post terminals
Cabinet Type and Port Position
Both Prime Tower and F35 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 Revel Concerta2 F35'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 Revel Concerta2 F35 has external dimensions of 1026.0 x 216.0 x 313.0mm ( 40-3/8 x 8-1/2 x 12-5/16inch) .
Revel Concerta2 F35 is clearly the larger of the two speakers. Its body is 12mm wider, 95mm taller and 16mm deeper than SVS Prime Tower.
Below you can see the front view size comparison of SVS Prime Tower and Revel Concerta2 F35 in scale.
Comparison image of SVS Prime Tower and Revel Concerta2 F35 Size and External Dimensions
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 Revel Concerta2 F35 is approximately 676.1cm2 / 104.8inch2. The Prime Tower requires 10% less surface area than the F35 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 Revel Concerta2 F35 weighs 18.64kg / 41lbs. This makes the F35 2% heavier than the Prime Tower.
Here is a comparison of how Prime Tower and F35's weights compare with the average, max and min weights in Passive Floor-standing class.
Weight
All Floor-standing Speakers
What's in the Box of SVS Prime Tower?
Here are the items that are included inside the box of Prime Tower:
Floorstanding loudspeakerGrille (pre-installed)4 Elastomer isolation feet (pre-installed)4 Spike feet4 Nuts4 Protective discsOwners ManualSVS brochureOnline Product Registration Card
What's in the Box of Revel Concerta2 F35?
Here are the items that come with the F35:
Floorstanding loudspeakerGrille4 Spike feetOwners Manual
 Max Input Power |
250 watts
vs
180 watts
|
Handle more power from your amplifier |
 Nominal Impedance |
8 ohms
vs
6 ohms
|
Less selective with amplifiers |
 Woofer Size |
6.5 inches
vs
5.25 inches
|
Larger woofer |
| Low Frequency Response |
30 Hz
vs
55 Hz
|
Generates deeper bass |
 High Frequency Response |
25k Hz
vs
0k Hz
|
Generates higher frequency |
 Height |
931mm
vs
1026mm
|
Easier to fit in smaller spaces |
 Base Surface Area |
605cm2 (204x297mm)
vs
676cm2 (216x313mm)
|
Takes less floor space |
 Price per pair* |
1400USD
vs
1760USD
|
costs less (*prices may change depending on the seller, location and time) |
 Sensitivity |
90 dB
vs
87 dB
|
Play louder with same amount of amplification power |
| General |
SVS Prime Tower |
Revel Concerta2 F35 |
| Brand |
SVS |
Revel |
| Speaker Type |
Floor-standing speaker |
Floor-standing speaker |
| Power Range |
20-250 watts |
30-180 watts |
| Sensitivity |
87 dB |
90 dB |
| Impedance |
8 ohms |
6 ohms |
| Frequency Response |
30-25k Hz |
55- Hz |
Drivers |
|
|
| Woofer Quantity |
2 |
2 |
| Woofer Size |
6.5" |
5.25" |
| Woofer Composition |
Polypropylene |
Anodized aluminum |
| Woofer Surround Material |
Rubber |
Rubber |
| Tweeter Size |
1" |
1" |
| Tweeter Type |
dome |
dome with with proprietary acoustic lens and waveguide |
| Aimable Tweeter |
No |
No |
| Midrange Driver |
4.5" |
5.25" |
| Crossover Frequency |
350Hz and 2100Hz |
n/a |
| Firing Direction |
rear |
rear |
Physical Specs |
|
|
| Height |
931.0mm (36.7") |
1026.0mm (40.4") |
| Width |
204.0mm (8") |
216.0mm (8.5") |
| Depth |
297.0mm (11.7") |
313.0mm (12.3") |
| Weight |
18.23kg (40.1lbs) |
18.64kg (41lbs) |
| Enclosure |
Bass Reflex |
Bass Reflex |
| Finish |
MDF/Wood-grain vinyl |
Wood/Lacquer |
| Available Colors |
Black |
Gloss White |
| Grille |
Yes |
Yes |
| Moisture Resistancy |
No |
No |
Connections |
|
|
| Biamp Inputs |
No |
No |
Other |
|
|
| Parts Warranty |
5 Years |
5 Years |
| Labor Warranty |
5 Years |
5 Years |