In this review, we will be comparing Prime Wireless Pro and HD6, two Powered Bookshelf speakers from SVS and Audioengine. Being Powered speakers, they both have built-in amplifiers so you don't need an external power amp or an integrated amp to power them. Let's have a brief look at the main features
of SVS Prime Wireless Pro and Audioengine HD6 first before getting into our more
detailed comparison.
In the following sections, we will get into more detail in order to better understand how the SVS Prime Wireless Pro and Audioengine HD6 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 Wireless Pro and HD6 are 2-way speakers.
| Driver |
SVS Prime Wireless Pro |
Audioengine HD6 |
|
Driver Setup
|
2-way
|
2-way
|
|
Tweeter
|
1-inch
|
1-inch
|
|
Midrange
|
- |
- |
|
Woofer
|
1 x 5.25-inch
|
1 x 5.5-inch
|
Prime Wireless Pro features a 1" aluminum Dome Tweeter and 1 x 5.25" Polypropylen cone Woofer with a Crossover frequency at 2000Hz. On the other hand, the HD6 features a 1" Silk Soft-Dome Tweeter and 1 x 5.5" Kevlar Woofer .
Frequency Response
Prime Wireless Pro has a frequency range of 42-25k Hz whereas HD6 has a frequency range of 50-22k Hz. With a minimum frequency of 42Hz, the Prime Wireless Pro can go significantly deeper on the low side and provide stronger bass compared to the HD6's min frequency of 50Hz.
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 Bookshelf class in our database.
Low Frequency
Bookshelf Speakers
High Frequency
Bookshelf 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.
Cabinet Type and Port Position
Both Prime Wireless Pro and HD6 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 Wireless Pro's and Audioengine HD6's external dimensions. SVS Prime Wireless Pro has external dimensions of 295 x 180 x 228mm ( 11.61 x 7.09 x 8.96 inch) whereas Audioengine HD6 has external dimensions of 314.3 x 182.6 x 317.5mm ( 12.375 x 7.1875 x 12.5inch) .
Audioengine HD6 is clearly the larger of the two speakers. Its body is 2.6mm wider, 19.3mm taller and 89.5mm deeper than SVS Prime Wireless Pro.
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 Wireless Pro is approximately 414.0cm2 / 64.2inch2 and base area of the Audioengine HD6 is approximately 579.8cm2 / 89.9inch2. The Prime Wireless Pro requires 29% less surface area than the HD6 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 Wireless Pro weighs 5.30kg / 11.7lbs and the Audioengine HD6 weighs 5.50kg / 12.1lbs. This makes the HD6 4% heavier than the Prime Wireless Pro.
Here is a comparison of how Prime Wireless Pro and HD6's weights compare with the average, max and min weights in Powered Bookshelf class.
Weight
All Bookshelf Speakers
What's in the Box of SVS Prime Wireless Pro?
Here are the items that are included inside the box of Prime Wireless Pro:
Active wireless speaker6-feet AC power cordGrille (pre-installed)8 Self-adhesive feetActive-Passive Speaker Interconnect Cable: 3m / 10ftQuick Start GuideWarranty/Registration CardSVS brochureRemote
What's in the Box of Audioengine HD6?
Here are the items that come with the HD6:
Powered speaker Passive speaker 2 Grilles (pre-installed) 6-feet AC power cord Bluetooth antenna Remote control 13-feet Speaker cable (w/ banana connectors on each end) 6.5-feet Stereo minijack cable 2 Microfiber speaker bags MIcrofiber cable bag Quickstart Guide Product Line Brochure
 Low Frequency Response |
42 Hz
vs
50 Hz
|
Generates deeper bass |
 High Frequency Response |
25k Hz
vs
22k Hz
|
Generates higher frequency |
 App-Based Control |
Apple iOS, Android, Windows
vs
None
|
Control the speaker via an app |
 Height |
295mm
vs
314mm
|
Easier to fit in smaller spaces |
 Base Surface Area |
414cm2 (180x228mm)
vs
579cm2 (182x317mm)
|
Takes less floor space |
 Ethernet Connection |
Yes
vs
No
|
High quality streaming over Ethernet |
 USB Port |
Service and Powering only
vs
No
|
USB port adds flexibility |
 HDMI Input |
ARC,eARC
vs
No
|
Connect HDMI sources directly |
| Woofer Size |
5.5 inches
vs
5.25 inches
|
Larger woofer |
 Price per pair* |
699USD
vs
899USD
|
costs less (*prices may change depending on the seller, location and time) |
| General |
SVS Prime Wireless Pro |
Audioengine HD6 |
| Brand |
SVS |
Audioengine |
| Speaker Type |
Powered Stereo Speakers |
Powered Stereo Speakers |
| Frequency Response |
42-25k Hz |
50-22k Hz |
Amplifier |
|
|
| Watts RMS (Continuous) |
200-watt RMS |
100-watt RMS |
| Watts Peak (Max) |
n/a |
200-watt RMS |
| Max Bit Depth |
24-bit |
24-bit |
| Max Sample Rate |
192 kHz |
192 kHz |
Drivers |
|
|
| Woofer Quantity |
1 |
1 |
| Woofer Size |
5.25" |
5.5" |
| Woofer Composition |
Polypropylen cone |
Kevlar |
| Tweeter Size |
1" |
1" |
| Tweeter Type |
Dome |
Soft-Dome |
| Aimable Tweeter |
No |
No |
| Midrange Driver |
No |
No |
| Crossover Frequency |
2000Hz |
n/a |
| Firing Direction |
rear |
rear |
Physical Specs |
|
|
| Height |
295.0mm (11.6") |
314.3mm (12.4") |
| Width |
180.0mm (7.1") |
182.6mm (7.2") |
| Depth |
228.0mm (9") |
317.5mm (12.5") |
| Weight |
5.30kg (11.7lbs) |
5.50kg (12.1lbs) |
| Enclosure |
Bass Reflex |
Bass Reflex |
| Available Colors |
Piano Gloss Black,Piano Gloss White |
Black, Walnut, White, Cherry Wood |
| Mounting Bracket |
No |
No |
| Grille |
Yes |
Yes |
| Moisture Resistancy |
No |
No |
Connections |
|
|
| Aux Inputs |
3.5mm, RCA |
3.5mm, RCA |
| USB Port |
Service and Powering only |
No |
| Phone Input |
No |
No |
| Subwoofer Output |
Wired |
Wired |
| Digital Input |
Optical |
Optical |
| HDMI Input |
ARC,eARC |
No |
| Headphone Jack |
No |
No |
| Ethernet Port |
Yes |
No |
Other |
|
|
| Parts Warranty |
2 Years |
3 Years |
| Labor Warranty |
2 Years |
3 Years |