Press Reviews

  • AV Nirvana Reviews the Ultra 7.0 Surround System

    "Every single Ultra Series speaker has the innate ability to step back and let the audio happen. And when played in unison, the experience is seamless. Sounds simply flowed, seemingly detached from specific channels. Notably, balance of dialog was excellent as voices shifted from the center channel to other speakers; changes in voice pitch and depth were undetectable and intelligibility remained excellent. Precision of sound was on full display, quenching my ears with a purity that – at times – didn’t sound real. Perfectly balanced system with absolute purity."
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  • Widescreen Review, Ultra Tower Surround System

    "While I enjoyed the performance of the Ultra system, I’m having a hard time grappling with how a $3700 loudspeaker system (not including subwoofer) could compete with another recent system with a retail price closer to $30,000. When I say compete, I mean by making it difficult to choose which loudspeakers you’d rather listen to for the next 5 or 10 years if price was no concern. There is an incredible psychological barrier to break down when you know one system is $30k or over while the other system you might consider is less than $4000. I can’t say if the Ultra system is worse, better, or equal-but-different compared to that hypothetical $30,000 system. But whatever the Ultra system is, it is not wildly outclassed by loudspeakers costing a lot more. Hearing the Ultra system really makes you question whether it is necessary to spend more, even if you could."
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  • Prime Tower Surround System named "Best Speaker System" by Digital Trends

    "For the perfect blend of price, performance, and gorgeously detailed sound for your home theater space, there is no better option than the SVS Prime Tower Surround system. An immersive listening experience that is second to none at this price."
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  • High Def Digest Reviews the Prime Bookshelf and Prime Center Loudspeakers

    "A marvel of sound design. These loudspeakers uncoil the sound, and reach well above their price point dynamically. Easy recommendations for the aspiring but sensible home theater speaker enthusiast."
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  • TharBamar Reviews the Ultra Tower Loudspeaker

    "Bass response is the best I have ever experienced in my system…scale was as big as listening to live concert, very well composed and naturally musical sound, even at 110db of loudness. Tremendous value and performance, SVS Ultra Towers are truly remarkable speakers."
  • HomeTheaterForum.com Reviews the Prime Tower Speaker

    "Enveloping and immersive, bass response was exceptional, all without the use of a subwoofer. The Prime Towers shined with great clarity and resonance. A great value for any home theater enthusiast!"
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  • Popzara Reviews the Prime Satellite 5.1 Speaker Package

    "The Prime Satellite 5.1 is a surround powerhouse. Obtuse, blunt, and enveloping where it counts. The Prime Satellites perform well above their own weight, almost like an acoustic sucker punch. The SB-1000 has a looming presence thanks to a seemingly limitless low-end that’s rich in detail. Editors Choice."
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  • Z Reviews - Review of the Ultra Bookshelf

    "The imaging and depth are astonishing even at high volume. Blows my mind. They have the Wow. Absolutely the best speakers I’ve heard. Period."

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  • Audiohead Reviews the Prime Tower

    "The Prime Tower brings a big package to the $1k game…If you want to hear every note, foot tap and breath, this is a speaker for you."
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  • SB13-Ultra awarded as Stereophile "Recommended Component"

    “In its price range, it’s the best subwoofer I’ve heard”.

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  • The Missing Remote Reviews Prime Tower Surround Package

    "It is far and away the best performing, and looking system at this price point, and likely even twice the amount…Well done SVS."

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  • The Missing Remote Reviews Prime Tower and Prime Tower 5.0 System

    "Not only do they present outstanding center imaging and an unwillingness to compromise either punch or clarity, they also subtly seduce listeners to keep turning up the volume. With each notch on the dial even sweeter than the last, the only limits I found were with my ears and marital tolerance; mostly the latter."

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  • High-Def Digest Reviews the Prime Satellite 5.1 Surround System

    "The SVS Prime Satellite 5.1 Surround System manages to be that rare bit of home theater kit that is suitable as both a first serious home theater purchase and as a quality upgrade."

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  • Audiofi.net - J LOH Reviews the Prime Bookshelf

    "SVS has come up with a winner here. In a world of rising costs, it is heartening to know that there is still great value available."
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  • Reference Home Theater - Chris Heinonen Reviews the Ultra Bookshelf

    “…the Ultra Bookshelf has no trouble filling a room. For $1,000 a pair it is a very impressive speaker, even when compared to those costing 50% more… Great bass, good depth to music, good soundstage, very nice build quality.”
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  • Home Theater Shack Reviews the Prime Satellite 5.1 System

    "The primary question I had, is this a music or HT system? Turns out, it is both… high value, zero risk…Prime punches well above its weight class. I'll go so far as to say that the Prime Satellite defines its class."
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  • AVSForum.com Reviews the Prime Bookshelf 5.1 Surround System

    "SVS Prime Bookshelf speakers are destined to become classics—that's how good they are… I found myself in awe of how transparent these speakers sounded."
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  • Hi Res Audio Central - Ron Goldberg Reviews the Ultra Tower

    "Hats off to the SVS crew for introducing what may turn out to be a classic loudspeaker model, and making it easy to own…the Ultra Towers are among the best values I’ve heard at this price point."
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  • AVForums - Mark Henninger Reviews the Prime Satellite 5.1 System

    "The SVS Prime Satellites rocked the house. They are some of the best-sounding affordable small speakers I've heard. In fact, I found myself preferring their precision to the sound coming from considerably pricier tower speakers…Simply put, the Prime Satellites performed spectacularly!"
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  • Sound Stage - Vince Hanada Reviews the Prime Tower

    "It’s amazing what $999.98 can buy. The SVS Prime Tower might make you wonder why you'd ever need to spend more!"
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