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SVS Prime Wireless Pro vs Kanto TUK Comparison

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SVS Prime Wireless Pro

Powered Bookshelf | 42-25k Hz

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Kanto TUK

Powered Bookshelf | 50-20k Hz

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SVS Prime Wireless Pro vs Kanto TUK Speaker Comparison

In this review, we will be comparing Prime Wireless Pro and TUK, two Powered Bookshelf speakers from SVS and Kanto. 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 Kanto TUK first before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Key SpecsSVS Prime Wireless ProKanto TUK
BrandSVS
United States · founded 1998
Kanto
Canada · founded 2007
Design2-way2-way
Built-in amplifier200-watt RMS130-watt RMS (260-watt peak)
Tweeter1" Dome1.0625 x 1.375" AMT
Woofer5.25" Polypropylen cone5.25" Aluminum
Frequency response42-25k Hz50-20k Hz
Max depth / sample rate24-bit / 192 kHz24-bit / 96 kHz
BluetoothBuilt-in 5.0Built-in 4.2
App controlYes—
Weight5.30kg / 11.7lbs4.50kg / 9.9lbs
Dimensions (H x W x D)11.61" x 7.09" x 8.96"
295 x 180 x 228mm
10.9" x 7.06" x 10.9"
277.8 x 179.4 x 276.2mm

The sections below take each area in turn: drivers, frequency response, physical size and what you get in the box.


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Drivers

Both Prime Wireless Pro and TUK are 2-way speakers.

Tweeter - 1 inchWoofer - 5.25 inch
SVS Prime Wireless Pro
Woofer - 5.25 inch
Kanto TUK

TweeterWoofer

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 Wireless Pro Kanto TUK
Driver Setup 2-way 2-way
Tweeter 1-inch 1.0625 x 1.375-inch
Midrange - -
Woofer 1 x 5.25-inch 1 x 5.25-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 TUK features a 1.0625 x 1.375" Folded ribbon AMT Tweeter and 1 x 5.25" Aluminum Woofer.

Frequency Response

Prime Wireless Pro has a frequency range of 42-25k Hz whereas TUK has a frequency range of 50-20k 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 TUK's min frequency of 50Hz.

The graph below depicts how these two speakers compare with the max, min and average Low Frequency values of other speakers in the Bookshelf class in our database.

Low Frequency

Bookshelf Speakers

Prime Wireless Pro
TUK
Min
Average
Median

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.

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 Wireless Pro's and Kanto TUK'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 Kanto TUK has external dimensions of 277.8 x 179.4 x 276.2mm (10.9 x 7.06 x 10.9inch).

Kanto TUK is 0.59999999999999mm narrower and 17.2mm shorter than SVS Prime Wireless Pro but it is also 48.2mm deeper.

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 410.4cm2 / 63.6inch2 and base area of the Kanto TUK is approximately 495.5cm2 / 76.8inch2. The Prime Wireless Pro requires 17% less surface area than the TUK 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 Kanto TUK weighs 4.50kg / 9.9lbs. This makes the Prime Wireless Pro 18% heavier than the TUK.

Here is a comparison of how Prime Wireless Pro and TUK's weights compare with the average, max and min weights in Powered Bookshelf class.

Weight
All Bookshelf Speakers
SVS Prime Wireless Pro
Kanto TUK
Min
Average
Max

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 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

What's in the Box of Kanto TUK?

Here are the items that come with the TUK:
  • Remote with Batteries
  • 2 x Magnetic Grilles
  • Power Cord
  • Speaker Wire with Banana plugs (15 ft)
  • 3.5mm to RCA Cable (6 ft)
  • USB Cable
  • 8 x Rubber Feet
  • Manual


Reasons to choose SVS Prime Wireless Pro over Kanto TUK

Low Frequency Response 42 Hz vs 50 Hz Generates deeper bass
High Frequency Response 25k Hz vs 20k Hz Generates higher frequency
App-Based Control Apple iOS, Android, Windows vs None Control the speaker via an app
Base Surface Area 410cm2 vs 495cm2 Takes less floor space
Price per pair* 899USD vs 900USD costs less (*prices may change depending on the seller, location and time)
Ethernet Connection Yes vs No High quality streaming over Ethernet
USB Port Service and Powering only vs No USB port adds flexibility
3.5mm Connection Yes vs No Connection via 3.5mm AUX input
RCA Connection Yes vs No Connection via RCA input
HDMI Input ARC,eARC vs No Connect HDMI sources directly

Reasons to choose Kanto TUK over SVS Prime Wireless Pro

Height 277mm vs 295mm Easier to fit in smaller spaces
Phono Input Yes vs No Connect your turntable directly
Headphone Output 3.5mm vs No Connect your headphone

SVS Prime Wireless Pro vs Kanto TUK Specs Table

Detailed comparison of specifications
General SVS Prime Wireless Pro Kanto TUK
Brand SVS Kanto
Speaker Type Powered Stereo Speakers Powered Stereo Speakers
Frequency Response 42-25k Hz 50-20k Hz
Amplifier
Watts RMS (Continuous) 200-watt RMS 130-watt RMS
Watts Peak (Max) n/a 260-watt RMS
Max Bit Depth 24-bit 24-bit
Max Sample Rate 192 kHz 96 kHz
Drivers
Woofer Quantity 1 1
Woofer Size 5.25" 5.25"
Woofer Composition Polypropylen cone Aluminum
Tweeter Size 1" 1.0625 x 1.375"
Tweeter Type Dome AMT
Aimable Tweeter No No
Midrange Driver No No
Crossover Frequency 2000Hz n/a
Firing Direction rear n/a
Physical Specs
Height 295.0mm (11.6") 277.8mm (10.9")
Width 180.0mm (7.1") 179.4mm (7.1")
Depth 228.0mm (9") 276.2mm (10.9")
Weight 5.30kg (11.7lbs) 4.50kg (9.9lbs)
Enclosure Bass Reflex bass reflex
Available Colors Piano Gloss Black,Piano Gloss White n/a
Mounting Bracket No No
Grille Yes Yes
Moisture Resistancy No No
Connections
Aux Inputs 3.5mm, RCA RCA
USB Port Service and Powering only USB-B
Phone Input No Yes
Subwoofer Output Wired Wired
Digital Input Optical Optical
HDMI Input ARC,eARC No
Headphone Jack No 3.5mm
Ethernet Port Yes No
Other
Parts Warranty 2 Years 2 Years
Labor Warranty 2 Years 2 Years

Verdict

No single best speaker here - they are built to different priorities, and the right one depends on your room, your sources and what you listen to.

AreaBetterWhy
BassASVS Prime Wireless Pro digs deeper - 42Hz against 50Hz. A subwoofer would even that out.
Built-in powerASVS Prime Wireless Pro has the bigger amplifier (200W vs 130W RMS).
ConnectionsASVS Prime Wireless Pro adds Wi-Fi, streaming and HDMI; Kanto TUK adds phono.
SizedependsSimilar cabinet size - neither is easier to fit.
ExpandabilitydependsSVS Prime Wireless Pro: a sub output; Kanto TUK: a sub output.
Priceevenly matchedMuch the same money ($899 vs $900 a pair).

A SVS Prime Wireless Pro  B Kanto TUK
depends neither is better in the abstract - it turns on your room, your system or how you will use them. Only specs published for both speakers are judged; anything missing on either side is left out rather than guessed.

Which should you choose?

SVS Prime Wireless Pro has the edge on paper, though the margin is not large. The rows marked "depends" may matter more to you than the score does. If a subwoofer is in your plans, the bass gap largely stops mattering - you would be crossing over above 50Hz anyway, so judge these on the other rows instead.

And remember what a spec sheet cannot show: how each looks in your room and whether the finish suits it, what dealer support and warranty are like where you live, and how they actually sound to you. If you can hear them first - ideally with your own music - that will tell you more than any number above.


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