In this review, we will be comparing Prime Wireless Pro and Prime Bookshelf, two Bookshelf speakers by SVS The main difference between these two speakers is that the SVS Prime Wireless Pro is a Powered speaker which means that it has a built-in amplifier inside the speaker body so you don't need an external power amp or an integrated amp whereas the SVS Prime Bookshelf is a Passive speaker so has to be matched with an amplifier to get any sound from it.
Let's have a brief look at the main features
of SVS Prime Wireless Pro and SVS Prime Bookshelf first before getting into our more
detailed comparison.
SVS Prime Wireless Pro Key Specs
- 2-way Design
- 200-watt RMS Integrated Amplifier
- 1" Dome Tweeter
- 5.25" Polypropylen cone Woofer
- 42-25k Hz Frequency Response
- 24-bit Max Depth / 192 kHz Max Sample Rate
- Built-in 5.0 Bluetooth
- App Control Feature
- Weight:5.30kg
- Dimensions (H x W x D): 295.0" x 7.09" x 8.96"( 295 x 180 x 228mm )
SVS Prime Bookshelf Key Specs
- 2-way Design
- 1" Hard-Dome Tweeter
- 6.5" Woofer
- 48-25k Hz Frequency Response
- 87 dB Sensitivity
- Impedance: 8ohms
- Power Range:25-150watts
- Weight:7.03kg
- Dimensions (H x W x D): 337.8" x 8.0" x 10.2"( 337.8 x 203.2 x 261.6mm )
Prime Wireless Pro and Prime Bookshelf are members of SVS's Prime series of speakers. Below you can find the loudspeakers from this series.
SVS Prime Series
History
|
Model |
Body |
Frequency |
Watts RMS | Max Depth / Sample Rate | Woofer |
 |
SVS Prime Wireless Pro
|
Bookshelf |
42-25k Hz |
200-watt | 24-bit/192 kHzΩ |
1 x 5.25"
|
 |
SVS Prime Wireless
|
Bookshelf |
52-25k Hz |
200-watt | 24-bit/192 kHzΩ |
1 x 4.5"
|
In the following sections, we will get into more detail in order to better understand how the SVS Prime Wireless Pro and SVS Prime Bookshelf 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 Prime Bookshelf are 2-way speakers.
| Driver |
SVS Prime Wireless Pro |
SVS Prime Bookshelf |
|
Driver Setup
|
2-way
|
2-way
|
|
Tweeter
|
1-inch
|
1-inch
|
|
Midrange
|
- |
- |
|
Woofer
|
1 x 5.25-inch
|
1 x 6.5-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 Prime Bookshelf features a 1" aluminum Hard-Dome Tweeter and 1 x 6.5" Woofer with a Crossover frequency at 2300Hz.
Frequency Response
Prime Wireless Pro has a frequency range of 42-25k Hz whereas Prime Bookshelf has a frequency range of 48-25k 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 Prime Bookshelf's min frequency of 48Hz.
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 Prime Bookshelf 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 SVS Prime Bookshelf'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 SVS Prime Bookshelf has external dimensions of 337.8 x 203.2 x 261.6mm ( 13.2 x 8.0 x 10.2inch) .
SVS Prime Bookshelf is clearly the larger of the two speakers. Its body is 23.2mm wider, 42.8mm taller and 33.6mm 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 SVS Prime Bookshelf is approximately 531.6cm2 / 82.4inch2. The Prime Wireless Pro requires 22% less surface area than the Prime Bookshelf which gives it a small advantage on placement in tight spaces.
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 SVS Prime Bookshelf?
Here are the items that come with the Prime Bookshelf:
2 Bookshelf loudspeakers 2 Grilles (pre-installed) 8 Self-adhesive rubber bumpers Owners Manual SVS brochure Online Product Registration Card