SVS Prime Series Speakers - Review

To my delight, high-value speakers that deliver quality sound at a price most folks can live with are getting easier and easier to come by. But then there are some speakers that blow the whole notion of "bang for your buck" wide open. Golden Ear Technology's speakers do that, and so do SVS' wares -- big time.
Last year we were treated to the aptly-named SVS Ultra series. Everything about them was "ultra" -- ultra-beautiful finish, ultra-great sound, and ultra-big footprint. In fact, that was the series' only real knock: the speakers were just too big for some folks. Fortunately, the SVS Prime series was developed to deliver the same kind of robust, lively sound the Ultra series delivered, but in an much less imposing package.
It's hard to imagine a scenario in which one SVS Prime speaker or another wouldn't be suitable. From tiny satellites (with surprisingly satisfying sound) to dangerously big-sounding bookshelf speakers, right up to a modestly-sized floorstanding model, SVS has to created a a buffet of options to satisfy nearly any kind of home theater hunger.
What makes the Prime series really special, however, is their musicality. Whether using the 3-way floorstanding speaker or the two-bookshelf speaker in a two-channel stereo music scenario, the result is a rich, invigorating presentation, with authentic vocals, plenty of detail in the upper midrange and treble, and bass that will surprise the hell out of you.
We have yet to give the center channel a thorough test drive, but if the center channel is built anything like the rest of the series, movie dialog is going to sound crystal clear and hyper realistic. Check back for our full review to learn more.

[@thomasfox8027]

Gave this a thumbs up (mostly because I can't bring myself to give a thumbs down to anything involving SVS, but I digress) although I feel like I have to say that its the Ultra series, not "Ultimate" and they give a 45 day in home trial, not 30. Hate to be " that guy" but I felt it was worth mentioning. Carry on. :~)

[@hammer627]

Sorry dude but, if ur gonna call it out make sure u know what the speakers are! They are the prime series speakers not the ultras. The prime bookshelves have flat sides on the woofers while the ultra bookshelves have circular rings around them. On the other hand u r right about the 45 day n home trial. By the way I enjoy my svs subs!!!

[@onerouscodger6777]

@@hammer627 sorry dude if you're going to try call him out maybe make sure you're correct. He was referring to what he spoke about during the video not the speakers he's reviewing.

[@jody024]

not once did you mention the RMS Wattage of the speakers or the Sub, nor did you show the back to show what kind of wiring is possible with these speakers (bi amp/bi wire etc etc), i expected more of this video

[@LaserLuther]

Its the ultra series not the ultimate series.

[@HomeTheatre101]

I noticed that also.

[@pttsjsph0]

45 day return policy. Not 30 lol

[@darrelltuttle8298]

I have a set of these speakers. I love them, although they are not biwire or biamp. They sound great. They have a 45 day in home trial, if you're not satisfied...send them back no questions asked.

[@kevinp.2683]

what brand stand is the bookshelf's speakers on

[@kevinp.2683]

what brand stands are those?

[@Pscans1234]

Would my Onkyo A-9050 pair with these speakers?

[@jedknutson8373]

talk about not doing your homework.....gees...

[@hammer627]

Sorry folks it show the svs prime series line up!

[@JASONXMARIELA]

worst review ever...

[@kingtrance6826]

NO