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What reviewers think
Bloggers and YouTubers have tried this product—so we've summarized their strongest opinions below. Links to full reviews follow.
Product Strengths
- Awesome gloss finish makes it look more expensive
- Integrates a little bit better with a subwoofer
- A little bit better sound quality in terms of resolution, especially in the high end, and a little bit of a wider sound stage
- More efficient than the Micas and has a bit easier time playing louder in a larger space than the Micas do
- Built in keyhole mount
Product Considerations
- Absolutely require a subwoofer, or else the user may be unhappy
- Heavier speakers so you might want to find a stud before mounting them
- The gloss finish version is significantly more expensive than its competitor
Comparisons (according to reviewers)
- SVS Prime Satellites offer about 20-25% better sound quality compared to Mica 000s
- SVS Prime Satellites are more efficient compared to Mica 000s
- SVS Prime Satellites have a wider sound stage compared to Mica 000s
- Sound signature is very similar between the two, both on the brighter side of neutral, but the SVSs are a little bit more brighter and a little bit forward
Takeaway: The Prime Satellites offer a gloss finish and improved sound quality, especially in the high end, when paired with a subwoofer. They are also more efficient and have a wider soundstage compared to some alternatives, making them a good choice if aesthetics and performance are important.
What are hifi reviews useful for? (1) Identifying products you should demo in person at a dealer. (2) Learning which products reviewers unanimously praise as the best they've heard (this means they probably are legitimately great). (3) Identifying a product's attributes that satisfy your idiosyncratic needs and tastes. Beyond that, we often discount what reviewers say because they heap praise on most products—and are often apprehensive about publishing strong criticism or comparisons between products. Further, they seldom have more than a few products on-hand, often relying on their memories to compare past products. Always listen for yourself.
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Manufacturer details
Features
Specifications
- Cabinet Dimensions: 8.75" (H) X 4.9" (W) X 6" (D)
- Overall Dimensions: 8.85" (H) X 4.9" (W) X 6.3" (D) (includes grille and bumper feet)
- Weight Unboxed: 6.5 pounds
- Port: 1" wide-flared rear-firing
- Binding Posts: Single set of 5-way
Description
Unleash home cinema surround sound in any small to medium size room with the compact and versatile Prime Satellite 5.1 Surround Sound System.
Immersive 5.1 Surround Sound for the Price of a Soundbar Unleash home cinema surround sound in any small to medium size room with the compact and versatile Prime Satellite 5.1 Surround Sound System. Small Speakers, Huge Sound Redefining performance in the compact speaker category, SVS Prime Satellite fits nearly anywhere and fills a space with immersive home theater surround sound. Easy to mount on a wall or place on furniture, it’s the biggest sounding small speaker available. Immersive, Breathtaking Bass Unleash room-shaking output you can feel with deep bass extension down to 20Hz. Featuring a 12-inch high-excursion driver, 325 watts RMS, 850+ watts peak amplifier, and the SVS subwoofer control smartphone app, SB-1000 Pro subwoofer is the ticket to thrilling and immersive home audio experiences.
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Brand highlights
Taking a step back to look at reviewers' thoughts of the brand's entire lineup—not just this product—what stands out most is the following:
- SVS subwoofers often integrate sophisticated DSP (Digital Signal Processing) engines, accessible via a user-friendly smartphone app, allowing for precise adjustments to parameters like crossover frequencies, parametric EQ, and room gain compensation.
- They prioritize the design of the woofer itself, often using lightweight yet rigid materials like aluminum or composite cones paired with powerful motor assemblies for exceptional excursion and controlled bass reproduction.
- The brand offers different enclosure designs, such as sealed, ported, and cylindrical, to accommodate various room sizes, aesthetic preferences, and sonic goals.
- SVS consistently earns high praise for the quality and responsiveness of its customer service, which includes generous trial periods, warranties, and upgrade policies, fostering a customer-centric experience.
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Founding Year
1998
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SVS is a hifi brand known for its subwoofers that feature dual 8-inch voice coils and 17-inch drivers, delivering deep bass with precise control through their force-balanced woofer array design. Their Ultra Evolution series uses diamond-coated aluminum dome tweeters and acoustically centered time alignment cabinet architecture to ensure all sound reaches listeners' ears simultaneously for a coherent soundstage.
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