In this review, we will be comparing Prime Wireless Pro and The Fives, two Powered Bookshelf speakers from SVS and Klipsch. 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 Klipsch The Fives first before getting into our more
detailed comparison.
| Key Specs | SVS Prime Wireless Pro | Klipsch The Fives |
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| Brand | SVS
United States · founded 1998 | Klipsch
United States · founded 1946 |
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| Design | 2-way | 2-way |
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| Built-in amplifier | 200-watt RMS | 160-watt RMS (320-watt peak) |
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| Tweeter | 1" Dome | 1" Tractrix Horn |
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| Woofer | 5.25" Polypropylen cone | 4.5" Fiber-composite |
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| Frequency response | 42-25k Hz | 50-25k Hz |
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| Max depth / sample rate | 24-bit / 192 kHz | 24-bit / 192 kHz |
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| Bluetooth | Built-in 5.0 | Built-in 5.0 |
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| App control | Yes | Yes |
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| Weight | 5.30kg / 11.7lbs | 4.85kg / 10.7lbs |
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| Dimensions (H x W x D) | 11.61" x 7.09" x 8.96"
295 x 180 x 228mm | 12.375" x 6.5" x 11.125"
314.3 x 165.1 x 282.6mm |
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The sections below take each area in turn: drivers, frequency response, physical size and what you get in the box.
Drivers
Both Prime Wireless Pro and The Fives are 2-way speakers.
SVS Prime Wireless ProKlipsch The Fives
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 |
Klipsch The Fives |
|
Driver Setup
|
2-way
|
2-way
|
|
Tweeter
|
1-inch
|
1-inch
|
|
Midrange
|
- |
- |
|
Woofer
|
1 x 5.25-inch
|
1 x 4.5-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 Fives features a 1" Titanium Tractrix Horn Tweeter and 1 x 4.5" Fiber-composite Woofer.
Frequency Response
Prime Wireless Pro has a frequency range of 42-25k Hz whereas The Fives has a frequency range of 50-25k 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 Fives'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
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 Wireless Pro and The Fives 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 Wireless Pro's and Klipsch The Fives'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 Klipsch The Fives has external dimensions of 314.3 x 165.1 x 282.6mm (12.375 x 6.5 x 11.125inch).
SVS Prime Wireless Pro is 19.3mm shorter and 54.6mm less deeper than Klipsch The Fives but it is also 14.9mm wider.
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 Klipsch The Fives is approximately 466.6cm2 / 72.3inch2. The Prime Wireless Pro requires 12% less surface area than The Fives 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 Klipsch The Fives weighs 4.85kg / 10.7lbs. This makes the Prime Wireless Pro 9% heavier than The Fives.
Here is a comparison of how Prime Wireless Pro and The Fives'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 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 Klipsch The Fives?
Here are the items that come with The Fives:
- Powered speaker (right)
- Passive speaker (left)
- 6-inch AC power cord
- 13-feet Proprietary speaker cable
- 58-inch HDMI cable
- 59-inch USB-A to USB-B cable
- Remote control
- 2 AAA batteries
- Instruction Booklet
- Need Help? card
 Woofer Size |
5.25 inches
vs
4.5 inches
|
Larger woofer |
|
Low Frequency Response |
42 Hz
vs
50 Hz
|
Generates deeper bass |
 Height |
295mm
vs
314mm
|
Easier to fit in smaller spaces |
 Base Surface Area |
410cm2
vs
466cm2
|
Takes less floor space |
 Price per pair* |
899USD
vs
969USD
|
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 |
 RCA Connection |
Yes
vs
No
|
Connection via RCA input |
 Phono Input |
Yes
vs
No
|
Connect your turntable directly |
| General |
SVS Prime Wireless Pro |
Klipsch The Fives |
| Brand |
SVS |
Klipsch |
| Speaker Type |
Powered Stereo Speakers |
Powered Stereo Speakers |
| Frequency Response |
42-25k Hz |
50-25k Hz |
Amplifier |
|
|
| Watts RMS (Continuous) |
200-watt RMS |
160-watt RMS |
| Watts Peak (Max) |
n/a |
320-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" |
4.5" |
| Woofer Composition |
Polypropylen cone |
Fiber-composite |
| Tweeter Size |
1" |
1" |
| Tweeter Type |
Dome |
Tractrix Horn |
| 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") |
165.1mm (6.5") |
| Depth |
228.0mm (9") |
282.6mm (11.1") |
| Weight |
5.30kg (11.7lbs) |
4.85kg (10.7lbs) |
| Enclosure |
Bass Reflex |
Bass Reflex |
| Finish |
n/a |
MDF with genuine wood veneer |
| Available Colors |
Piano Gloss Black,Piano Gloss White |
Black,Walnut |
| Mounting Bracket |
No |
No |
| Grille |
Yes |
Yes |
| Moisture Resistancy |
No |
No |
Connections |
|
|
| Aux Inputs |
3.5mm, RCA |
3.5mm |
| USB Port |
Service and Powering only |
USB-B |
| Phone Input |
No |
Yes |
| Subwoofer Output |
Wired |
mono-RCA |
| Digital Input |
Optical |
Optical, HDMI |
| HDMI Input |
ARC,eARC |
ARC |
| Headphone Jack |
No |
No |
| Ethernet Port |
Yes |
No |
Other |
|
|
| Parts Warranty |
2 Years |
1 Year |
| Labor Warranty |
2 Years |
1 Year |
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.
| Area | Better | Why |
|---|
| Bass | A | SVS Prime Wireless Pro digs deeper - 42Hz against 50Hz. A subwoofer would even that out. |
| Built-in power | A | SVS Prime Wireless Pro has the bigger amplifier (200W vs 160W RMS). |
| Connections | A | SVS Prime Wireless Pro adds Wi-Fi and streaming; Klipsch The Fives adds phono. |
| Size | depends | Similar cabinet size - neither is easier to fit. |
| Expandability | depends | SVS Prime Wireless Pro: a sub output; Klipsch The Fives: a sub output. SVS Prime Wireless Pro sits in a wider range (8 models), so a matched surround system is easier later. |
| Price | evenly matched | Much the same money ($899 vs $969 a pair). |
A SVS Prime Wireless Pro B Klipsch The Fives
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.