In this review, we will be comparing two different types of speakers by SVS. SVS Prime Wireless is a Bookshelf speaker whereas the Prime Center is a Center Channel speaker.
Let's have a brief look at the main features
of SVS Prime Wireless and SVS Prime Center first before getting into our more
detailed comparison.
| Key Specs | SVS Prime Wireless | SVS Prime Center |
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| Brand | SVS
United States · founded 1998 | SVS
United States · founded 1998 |
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| Design | 2-way | 3-way |
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| Built-in amplifier | 200-watt RMS | — |
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| Tweeter | 1" Dome | 1" dome |
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| Midrange | — | 3-1/2" |
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| Woofer | 4.5" composite glass-fiber | 2 x 5.25" polypropylene |
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| Frequency response | 52-25k Hz | 48-25k Hz |
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| Sensitivity | — | 86 dB |
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| Impedance | — | 8 ohms |
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| Power range | — | 20-200 watts |
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| Max depth / sample rate | 24-bit / 192 kHz | — |
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| Bluetooth | Built-in 4.0 | — |
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| App control | Yes | — |
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| Weight | 3.96kg / 8.7lbs | 9.18kg / 20.2lbs |
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| Dimensions (H x W x D) | 10.3125" x 6.125" x 8.6875"
260 x 155 x 220.7 mm | 7-11/16" x 18-11/16" x 9-1/8"
196.0 x 475.0 x 232.0mm |
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Prime Wireless and Prime Center 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"
|
The sections below take each area in turn: drivers, frequency response, physical size and what you get in the box.
Drivers
One of the fundamental differences between these two speakers is that Prime Wireless is a 2-way design whereas the Prime Center 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.
SVS Prime WirelessSVS Prime Center
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 |
SVS Prime Center |
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Driver Setup
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2-way
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3-way
|
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Tweeter
|
1-inch
|
1-inch
|
|
Midrange
|
- |
1 x 3-1/2-inch |
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Woofer
|
1 x 4.5-inch
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2 x 5.25-inch
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Prime Wireless features a 1" aluminum Dome Tweeter and 1 x 4.5" composite glass-fiber Woofer with a Crossover frequency at 2000Hz. On the other hand, the Prime Center features a 1" aluminum dome Tweeter, a 3-1/2" Midrange and 2 x 5.25" polypropylene Woofer with a Crossover frequency at 350Hz and 2400Hz.
Frequency Response
Prime Wireless has a frequency range of 52-25k Hz whereas Prime Center has a frequency range of 48-25k Hz. With a minimum frequency of 48Hz, the Prime Center can go slightly deeper then the Prime Wireless's min frequency of 52Hz.
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 and Prime Center 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's and SVS Prime Center's external dimensions. SVS Prime Wireless has external dimensions of 260 x 155 x 220.7 mm (10.3125 x 6.125 x 8.6875 inch) whereas SVS Prime Center has external dimensions of 196.0 x 475.0 x 232.0mm (7-11/16 x 18-11/16 x 9-1/8inch).
SVS Prime Wireless is 320mm narrower and 11.3mm less deeper than SVS Prime Center but it is also 64mm taller.
Size, drawn to scale
Both speakers and both views share one scale, so everything here is directly comparable. Hover a box for its dimensions.
One scale for both, standing on the same surface and pushed back to the same wall, so the deeper one visibly sticks out further.
SVS Prime Center needs about 222% more floor or shelf area. SVS Prime Wireless is 64mm taller.
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 is approximately 342.1cm2 / 53.0inch2 and base area of the SVS Prime Center is approximately 1102.0cm2 / 170.8inch2. The Prime Wireless requires 69% less surface area than the Prime Center which gives it a small advantage on placement in tight spaces.
What's in the Box of SVS Prime Wireless?
Here are the items that are included inside the box of Prime Wireless:
- Active wireless speaker
- 6-feet AC power cord
- Grille (pre-installed)
- 4 Self-adhesive feet
- Quick Start Guide
- Warranty/Registration Card
- SVS brochure
What's in the Box of SVS Prime Center?
Here are the items that come with the Prime Center:
- Center channel loudspeaker
- Grille (pre-installed)
- 4 Self-adhesive rubber bumpers
- Owners Manual
- SVS brochure
- Online Product Registration Card