In this review, we will be comparing two different type of speakers by SVS. SVS Prime Wireless Pro is a Bookshelf speaker whereas the Prime Tower is a Floor-standing speaker.
Let's have a brief look at the main features
of SVS Prime Wireless Pro and SVS Prime Tower 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 Tower Key Specs
- 3-way Design
- 1" dome Tweeter
- 4.5" Midrange
- 2 x 6.5" Polypropylene Woofer
- 4.5" Midrange
- 30-25k Hz Frequency Response
- 87 dB Sensitivity
- Impedance: 8ohms
- Power Range:20-250watts
- Weight:18.23kg
- Dimensions (H x W x D): 931.0" x 8" x 11-11/16"( 931.0 x 204.0 x 297.0mm )
Prime Wireless Pro and Prime Tower 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 Tower 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
One of the fundamental differences between these two speakers is that Prime Wireless Pro is a 2-way design whereas the Prime Tower is a 3-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.
| Driver |
SVS Prime Wireless Pro |
SVS Prime Tower |
|
Driver Setup
|
2-way
|
3-way
|
|
Tweeter
|
1-inch
|
1-inch
|
|
Midrange
|
- |
1 x 4.5-inch |
|
Woofer
|
1 x 5.25-inch
|
2 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 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.
Frequency Response
Prime Wireless Pro has a frequency range of 42-25k Hz whereas Prime Tower has a frequency range of 30-25k 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.
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 Tower 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 Tower'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 Tower has external dimensions of 931.0 x 204.0 x 297.0mm ( 36-5/8 x 8 x 11-11/16inch) .
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.
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 Tower is approximately 605.9cm2 / 93.9inch2. The Prime Wireless Pro requires 32% less surface area than the Prime Tower 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 Tower?
Here are the items that come with the Prime Tower:
Floorstanding loudspeakerGrille (pre-installed)4 Elastomer isolation feet (pre-installed)4 Spike feet4 Nuts4 Protective discsOwners ManualSVS brochureOnline Product Registration Card