SVS Prime Bookshelf Speakers - Pair

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Model: PRMSHLFBLK UPC: 850071005387 Item: 1586


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World-Class Performance, Compact Form

Designed for two-channel purists and home theater fans alike, there simply isn't a finer bookshelf monitor available at even twice the price. Equally adept up front in home theater or 2-channel settings, or even as a surround speaker. No matter what your listening preference, the Prime Bookshelf Speakers are the most flexible performers in the Prime speaker line. The handsome styling and high-end finishes result in a premium look that inspires pride, even before you've hit the power button. Matched with both the Prime and Ultra Center, Prime Satellites, and SVS subwoofers, the Prime Bookshelf Speakers can be the cornerstone or a stunning supportive element to any audio system

SVS Drivers Extreme Performance and Uncompromised Fidelity

The proprietary SVS drivers utilize the finest materials and design features to ensure the highest sound quality and performance. The Prime Bookshelf driver array features a 1” aluminum dome tweeter and a 6.5" woofer.

1” Aluminum Dome Tweeter

Light, efficient, and rigid, providing high SPL (Sound Pressure Level) with minimal distortion and the sense of utter transparency, 1" aluminum dome tweeter deploys a Finite-Element-Analysis (FEA) optimized diffuser to ensure it only has the perfect on-axis and off-axis frequency response. That way, everyone in your listening room gets the best performance. Likewise, since these design traits are also found in the SVS Prime and Ultra speakers, both product lines can blend well with one another while offering that SVS hallmark ‘airy’ presentation and incredibly unveiled highs.

6.5” Woofer

SVS built their groundbreaking new 6.5” bass woofer on an all-new cast ABS-fiberglass composite basket for precise component alignment and an inert frame without resonances or added harmonics. Like all of the other drivers in the Prime family, the polypropylene cone is light and rigid to give a flat frequency response and the SPL necessary to keep up with the other drivers. Like all of the other woofers in the Prime and Ultra series, the 6.5” woofer uses aluminum shorting rings for reduced distortion, and a vented voice coil former to keep the motor assembly cool during high SPL playback. For perfect bass extension, the cabinet is rear ported and tuned perfectly for the 6.5” woofer.

SoundMatch Crossover Intelligently Designed for Your Listening Room

SVS's exclusive SoundMatch crossover sports premium-grade capacitors, air-core inductors, and heavy-trace printed circuit boards. All these high-quality components yield lower distortion, tighter tolerances, better heat dissipation, and all around better sound. The 2-way crossover is uniquely tuned so each driver can blend perfectly with each other while offering the best on and off-axis response, while maintaining phase coherency and razor-sharp time domain behavior.

Specifications

Specifications (Per Speaker)

  • Dimensions (H x W x D): 13.2" x 8" x 9.4"
  • Weight: 15.5 lbs.
  • Tweeter: 1"
  • Woofer: 6.5"
  • Frequency response: 48 - 25Hz ± 3dB
  • Port: 1.7" wide-flared
  • Tweeter-to-woofer crossover: 2.3kHz (12 dB/octave slopes)
  • Rated bandwidth: 48Hz - 25kHz (±3dB)
  • Nominal impedance 8 ohms
  • Sensitivity: 87dB (2.83V @ 1 meter full-space, 300-3kHz)
  • Recommended amplifier power: 20 - 150 watts

 

 

What's in the Box

What's in the Box:

  • Prime Bookshelf Speakers (Pair)

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Customer Reviews for SVS Prime Bookshelf Speakers - Pair

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Rated 5 out of 5
Powerful little speakers!
I use them for my 2.1 set up for music and movies. Paired with the 3000 Micro subwoofer it's everything I need for my small viewing/listening room.
March 16, 2023
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Rated 5 out of 5
Great product, sound and cost
I am very pleased with my purchase of the Prime bookself speaker system. I purchased these with the additional of the sub woofer (great also). Greatr detail and a sub woofer that delivers a lot of accurate lows in a small footprint
February 25, 2023
Originally posted at
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Rated 5 out of 5
Nicely done (Prime Bookshelf Speakers)
I made the mistake of thinking I ordered a pair instead of paying attention the speaker was sold as "each" not as a "pair". So unlike me pay attention to your purchase. With that being said, I immediately ordered the other speaker! (nice touch with the t shirt)! While I had the one speaker I hooked it up and gave it a listen. First time considering SVS. I did my homework and settled on these gems. The sound of the one speaker totally blew me away. They weren't even past "break in mode" and the bass was thick and meaty. The highs were crisp, clean and distinct. I use a Emotiva BasX a2 for adding juice in the speakers were I need it. Didn't need it at all with the Primes. I found myself adjusting the sound thru my Denon DRA 800h to scale it back alittle as the speakers are packed with power on there own. I'm not exactly a audiophile but I like good sound reproduction and a good listening experience when I play my music. These speakers are my fronts and excel! I smile every time I hear a sound, beat, instrument or vocal I didn't hear prior because of a lessened speaker that didn't produce. I'm glad I found these gems and over time they will even sound better. Thanks SVS for a quality product!
May 12, 2022
Originally posted at
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Rated 5 out of 5
Nicely done (Prime Bookshelf Speakers)
I made the mistake of thinking I ordered a pair instead of paying attention the speaker was sold as "each" not as a "pair". So unlike me pay attention to your purchase. With that being said, I immediately ordered the other speaker! (nice touch with the t shirt)! While I had the one speaker I hooked it up and gave it a listen. First time considering SVS. I did my homework and settled on these gems. The sound of the one speaker totally blew me away. They weren't even past "break in mode" and the bass was thick and meaty. The highs were crisp, clean and distinct. I use a Emotiva BasX a2 for adding juice in the speakers were I need it. Didn't need it at all with the Primes. I found myself adjusting the sound thru my Denon DRA 800h to scale it back alittle as the speakers are packed with power on there own. I'm not exactly a audiophile but I like good sound reproduction and a good listening experience when I play my music. These speakers are my fronts and excel! I smile every time I hear a sound, beat, instrument or vocal I didn't hear prior because of a lessened speaker that didn't produce. I'm glad I found these gems and over time they will even sound better. Thanks SVS for a quality product!
May 12, 2022
Originally posted at
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Rated 5 out of 5
Great bookshelf speaker set
Still in the burn in period , but these really added what my current set up was missing. I will be purchasing another set for zone b . I can’t believe the total sound and output these have .
April 19, 2022
Originally posted at
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Rated 5 out of 5
Great bookshelf speaker set
Still in the burn in period , but these really added what my current set up was missing. I will be purchasing another set for zone b . I can’t believe the total sound and output these have .
April 19, 2022
Originally posted at
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Rated 5 out of 5
Is my subwoofer on?
Surprise at the bass!
January 19, 2022
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Rated 5 out of 5
I have a 5.1.4 SVS
I have a 5.1.4 SVS surround sound system with Ultra front, Ultra center, Prime surrounds, and a PB-3000. The sound from these speakers blows me away. I couldn't be happier and would recommend these speakers to anyone. I have yet to find a fault with them! Thank you SVS for making my family's home theater dreams a reality!
September 2, 2021
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Rated 5 out of 5
Sounds great! Worth the money!
These are so powerful by themselves! I kind of wished I had purchased 2 more of these for the surround rear 5.1 setup rather than satellites combination. Definitely splurge and get the bookshelves if you can.
July 13, 2021
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Rated 3 out of 5
Different sound
First of all I wanted to say that I'm not too keen on the design itself the way they taper towards the top I didn't realize that when I was looking at them online it takes some getting used to I'm used to just a square box overall I have a set of Kefs and a set of Focal . The sound is different on the SVS primes The mid range is a little bit more than I like and I thought they sounded sort of hollow, but I'm getting used to them so I'll probably end up keeping them I'll just use them as fronts on my surround
June 2, 2021
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Why did you choose this?
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Got these for my second listening area. Have all SVS Ultra on my Atmos setup and love their performance.
Jose S on Jun 24, 2021
Got these for my second listening area. Have all SVS Ultra on my Atmos setup and love their performance.
Jose S on Jun 24, 2021
Whats the Difference between the prime bookshelf in the ultimate bookshelf speakers?
A shopper on Mar 20, 2021
  Thanks for your inquiry. On paper the differences are subtle: Ultra has wider frequency response, lower crossover point, and bi-amp and bi-wire capability. Upon listening the Ultra has smoother mid frequencies and improved sound stage. The ability to bi-wire is a plus.
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