In this review, we will be comparing two different types of speakers by SVS. SVS Prime Tower is a Floor-standing speaker whereas the Prime Wireless Pro is a Bookshelf speaker.
Let's have a brief look at the main features
of SVS Prime Tower and SVS Prime Wireless Pro first before getting into our more
detailed comparison.
| Key Specs | SVS Prime Tower | SVS Prime Wireless Pro |
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| Brand | SVS
United States · founded 1998 | SVS
United States · founded 1998 |
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| Design | 3-way | 2-way |
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| Built-in amplifier | — | 200-watt RMS |
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| Tweeter | 1" dome | 1" Dome |
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| Midrange | 4.5" | — |
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| Woofer | 2 x 6.5" Polypropylene | 5.25" Polypropylen cone |
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| Frequency response | 30-25k Hz | 42-25k Hz |
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| Sensitivity | 87 dB | — |
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| Impedance | 8 ohms | — |
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| Power range | 20-250 watts | — |
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| Max depth / sample rate | — | 24-bit / 192 kHz |
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| Bluetooth | — | Built-in 5.0 |
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| App control | — | Yes |
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| Weight | 18.23kg / 40.1lbs | 5.30kg / 11.7lbs |
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| Dimensions (H x W x D) | 36-5/8" x 8" x 11-11/16"
931.0 x 204.0 x 297.0mm | 11.61" x 7.09" x 8.96"
295 x 180 x 228mm |
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Prime Tower and Prime Wireless Pro are members of SVS's Prime series of speakers. Below you can find the loudspeakers from this series.
The sections below take each area in turn: drivers, frequency response, physical size and what you get in the box.
Drivers
One of the fundamental differences between these two speakers is that Prime Tower is a 3-way design whereas the Prime Wireless Pro 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.
SVS Prime TowerSVS Prime Wireless Pro
TweeterMidrangeWoofer
Front view, drawn to scale - cabinets and drivers share one scale, so sizes are directly comparable. Hover a driver for its size.
| Driver |
SVS Prime Tower |
SVS Prime Wireless Pro |
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Driver Setup
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3-way
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2-way
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Tweeter
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1-inch
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1-inch
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Midrange
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1 x 4.5-inch |
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Woofer
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2 x 6.5-inch
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1 x 5.25-inch
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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 Prime Wireless Pro features a 1" aluminum Dome Tweeter and 1 x 5.25" Polypropylen cone Woofer with a Crossover frequency at 2000Hz.
Frequency Response
Prime Tower has a frequency range of 30-25k Hz whereas Prime Wireless Pro has a frequency range of 42-25k 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 Prime Wireless Pro's min frequency of 42Hz.
The graph below depicts how these two speakers compare with the max, min and average Low Frequency values of other speakers in the Floor-standing class in our database.
Low Frequency
Floor-standing Speakers
Neither pair reaches down to 20Hz, the usual definition of full-range, which is normal for speakers of this size. If you want the bottom octave for movies or bass-heavy music, add a subwoofer to whichever you choose. Visit our Powered Subwoofers section to find out more about the available options.
Cabinet Type and Port Position
Both Prime Tower and Prime Wireless Pro 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
The size of a speaker can sometimes be 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 SVS Prime Wireless Pro'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 SVS Prime Wireless Pro has external dimensions of 295 x 180 x 228mm (11.61 x 7.09 x 8.96 inch).
SVS Prime Tower is clearly the larger of the two speakers. Its body is 24mm wider, 636mm taller and 69mm deeper than SVS Prime Wireless Pro.
Size, drawn to scale
Both speakers and both views share one scale, so everything here is directly comparable. Hover a box for its dimensions.
One scale for both, standing on the same surface and pushed back to the same wall, so the deeper one visibly sticks out further.
SVS Prime Tower needs about 48% more floor or shelf area. SVS Prime Tower is 69mm deeper, so it stands that much further out from the wall. SVS Prime Tower is 636mm 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 Tower is approximately 605.9cm2 / 93.9inch2 and base area of the SVS Prime Wireless Pro is approximately 410.4cm2 / 63.6inch2. The Prime Tower requires 48% more surface area than the Prime Wireless Pro which gives it a small disadvantage on placement in tight spaces.
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 SVS Prime Wireless Pro?
Here are the items that come with the Prime Wireless Pro:
- Active wireless speaker
- 6-feet AC power cord
- Grille (pre-installed)
- 8 Self-adhesive feet
- Active-Passive Speaker Interconnect Cable: 3m / 10ft
- Quick Start Guide
- Warranty/Registration Card
- SVS brochure
- Remote