In this review, we will be comparing Prime Wireless and Prime Wireless Pro, two Powered Bookshelf speakers by SVS. 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 and SVS Prime Wireless Pro first before getting into our more
detailed comparison.
| Key Specs | SVS Prime Wireless | SVS Prime Wireless Pro |
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| Brand | SVS
United States · founded 1998 | SVS
United States · founded 1998 |
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| Design | 2-way | 2-way |
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| Built-in amplifier | 200-watt RMS | 200-watt RMS |
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| Tweeter | 1" Dome | 1" Dome |
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| Woofer | 4.5" composite glass-fiber | 5.25" Polypropylen cone |
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| Frequency response | 52-25k Hz | 42-25k Hz |
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| Max depth / sample rate | 24-bit / 192 kHz | 24-bit / 192 kHz |
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| Bluetooth | Built-in 4.0 | Built-in 5.0 |
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| App control | Yes | Yes |
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| Weight | 3.96kg / 8.7lbs | 5.30kg / 11.7lbs |
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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 | 11.61" x 7.09" x 8.96"
295 x 180 x 228mm |
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Prime Wireless and Prime Wireless Pro 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.
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Drivers
Both Prime Wireless and Prime Wireless Pro are 2-way speakers.
SVS Prime WirelessSVS Prime Wireless Pro
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 Wireless Pro |
|
Driver Setup
|
2-way
|
2-way
|
|
Tweeter
|
1-inch
|
1-inch
|
|
Midrange
|
- |
- |
|
Woofer
|
1 x 4.5-inch
|
1 x 5.25-inch
|
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 Wireless Pro features a 1" aluminum Dome Tweeter and 1 x 5.25" Polypropylen cone Woofer with a Crossover frequency at 2000Hz.
Frequency Response
Prime Wireless has a frequency range of 52-25k Hz whereas Prime Wireless Pro has a frequency range of 42-25k 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 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 Wireless Pro 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 Wireless Pro'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 Wireless Pro has external dimensions of 295 x 180 x 228mm (11.61 x 7.09 x 8.96 inch).
SVS Prime Wireless Pro is clearly the larger of the two speakers. Its body is 25mm wider, 35mm taller and 7.3mm deeper than SVS Prime Wireless.
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 Wireless Pro is approximately 410.4cm2 / 63.6inch2. The Prime Wireless requires 17% less surface area than the Prime Wireless Pro 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 weighs 3.96kg / 8.7lbs and the SVS Prime Wireless Pro weighs 5.30kg / 11.7lbs. This makes the Prime Wireless Pro 34% heavier than the Prime Wireless.
Here is a comparison of how Prime Wireless and Prime Wireless Pro'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?
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 Wireless Pro?
Here are the items that come with the 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
 Height |
260mm
vs
295mm
|
Easier to fit in smaller spaces |
 Base Surface Area |
342cm2
vs
410cm2
|
Takes less floor space |
 Price per pair* |
449USD
vs
899USD
|
costs less (*prices may change depending on the seller, location and time) |
 Woofer Size |
5.25 inches
vs
4.5 inches
|
Larger woofer |
|
Low Frequency Response |
42 Hz
vs
52 Hz
|
Generates deeper bass |
 Handheld Remote |
Yes
vs
No
|
Control the speaker by the included RC |
 HDMI Input |
ARC,eARC
vs
No
|
Connect HDMI sources directly |
| General |
SVS Prime Wireless |
SVS Prime Wireless Pro |
| Brand |
SVS |
SVS |
| Speaker Type |
Powered Stereo Speakers |
Powered Stereo Speakers |
| Frequency Response |
52-25k Hz |
42-25k Hz |
Amplifier |
|
|
| Watts RMS (Continuous) |
200-watt RMS |
200-watt RMS |
| Max Bit Depth |
24-bit |
24-bit |
| Max Sample Rate |
192 kHz |
192 kHz |
Drivers |
|
|
| Woofer Quantity |
1 |
1 |
| Woofer Size |
4.5" |
5.25" |
| Woofer Composition |
composite glass-fiber |
Polypropylen cone |
| Tweeter Size |
1" |
1" |
| Tweeter Type |
Dome |
Dome |
| Aimable Tweeter |
No |
No |
| Midrange Driver |
No |
No |
| Crossover Frequency |
2000Hz |
2000Hz |
| Firing Direction |
rear |
rear |
Physical Specs |
|
|
| Height |
260.0mm (10.2") |
295.0mm (11.6") |
| Width |
155.0mm (6.1") |
180.0mm (7.1") |
| Depth |
220.7mm (8.7") |
228.0mm (9") |
| Weight |
3.96kg (8.7lbs) |
5.30kg (11.7lbs) |
| Enclosure |
Bass Reflex |
Bass Reflex |
| Available Colors |
Black |
Piano Gloss Black,Piano Gloss White |
| Mounting Bracket |
No |
No |
| Grille |
Yes |
Yes |
| Moisture Resistancy |
No |
No |
Connections |
|
|
| Aux Inputs |
3.5mm, RCA |
3.5mm, RCA |
| USB Port |
Service only |
Service and Powering only |
| Phone Input |
No |
No |
| Subwoofer Output |
Wired |
Wired |
| Digital Input |
Optical |
Optical |
| HDMI Input |
No |
ARC,eARC |
| Headphone Jack |
No |
No |
| Ethernet Port |
Yes |
Yes |
Other |
|
|
| Parts Warranty |
2 Years |
2 Years |
| Labor Warranty |
2 Years |
2 Years |
Siblings in SVS's Prime series, so they share a family sound. It comes down to size, output and price.
| Area | Better | Why |
|---|
| Bass | B | SVS Prime Wireless Pro digs deeper - 42Hz against 52Hz. |
| Built-in power | evenly matched | Similar onboard amplification (200W vs 200W RMS). |
| Connections | B | SVS Prime Wireless Pro adds HDMI. |
| Size | depends | SVS Prime Wireless is easier to place; SVS Prime Wireless Pro is bigger, which usually goes with fuller bass. Your room decides. |
| Expandability | depends | SVS Prime Wireless: a sub output; SVS Prime Wireless Pro: a sub output. |
| Price | A | SVS Prime Wireless is cheaper - $449 against $899, about 50% less; arguably a different class. |
A SVS Prime Wireless B SVS Prime Wireless Pro
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?
The usual trade-off: SVS Prime Wireless Pro measures better, SVS Prime Wireless costs about about 100% more% less. Whether that gap is worth the money is the call only you can make - and in a normal room it is often smaller than the numbers suggest. If a subwoofer is in your plans, the bass gap largely stops mattering - you would be crossing over above 52Hz anyway, which makes the cheaper SVS Prime Wireless much easier to justify. Think about the whole system, not just the speakers: the roughly $450 saved by taking the cheaper pair would buy a subwoofer or a better amplifier, and either usually does more for the sound than the difference between these two.
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.