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SVS Prime Center Speaker - Premium Black Ash

The SVS Prime Center Speaker in Premium Black Ash is a top-of-the-line center speaker that delivers clear and natural dialogue across a broad soundstage. With its 1 inch aluminum…

Brand: SVSModel: ‎PRMCNTRBLKPrice reference: $399.00Rating: 4.6/5 from 120 reviews

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The SVS Prime Center Speaker is a great addition to any home theater system, delivering clear and natural dialogue across a broad soundstage. The 1 inch aluminum dome tweeter, dedicated and independently sealed 3.5 inch midrange driver, and dual 5.25 inch woofers provide a true three-way design that is a rarity for center channel speakers in their price class. The voicing is neutral and natural, bringing dialogue and vocals forward just enough to be clear and intelligible. The precision machined front-baffle chamfers were carefully engineered to reduce tweeter diffraction artifacts, while the rest of the cabinet was designed to eliminate resonances for an honest, neutral and uncolored sound. The FEA optimized diffuser ensures only the perfect on-axis and off-axis frequency response. The SoundMatch crossover sports premium-grade capacitors, air-core inductors, and heavy-trace printed circuit boards for lower distortion, tighter tolerances, better heat dissipation, and all around better sound. The Prime Center is a great value for the price, and SVS customer service is top-notch. However, the midrange driver can be very "bright" and may require turning the level down at the receiver. The rear port limits placement options.

Pros:
- Great build quality
- Excellent highs with clear voices and reproduction of higher frequency sounds
- Well-constructed with a flawless finish
- Amazing company with great customer service
- Handles large listening areas effortlessly
- Great value for the price

Cons:
- Midrange driver can be very "bright" and may require turning the level down at the receiver
- Rear port limits placement options

As an AI product expert, I would recommend the SVS Prime Center Speaker for those looking for a high-quality center channel speaker at a reasonable price point. It offers excellent sound quality and a sleek design, making it a great addition to any home theater system. However, it is important to keep in mind the potential issue with the midrange driver being too bright and the placement limitations due to the rear port.

FAQ

Q: Is there an HDMI port on the SVS Prime Center Speaker?
A: No, there is no HDMI port on the SVS Prime Center Speaker. The best way to improve the sound of any TV is by adding a soundbar or a multi-channel Audio Video receiver and multiple connected speakers.

Q: What is the manufacturing location and manufacturing date of the SVS Prime Center Speaker?
A: The manufacturer of the SVS Prime Center Speaker is SVS from Ohio.

Q: Is the SVS Prime Center Speaker better than Definitive Technology Procenter 2000?
A: The SVS Prime Center Speaker is excellent for home theater and blends well with other brands of loudspeakers. It has surprising output levels with modest receivers and startling output levels with high power standalone amplifiers. While we cannot compare it to Definitive Technology Procenter 2000 as we have not auditioned it, we can say that the SVS Prime Center Speaker is a great choice for center channel speakers.

Q: Can the SVS Prime Center Speaker be wall mounted?
A: The cabinet has no wall mounting clips on the rear, and the rear of the cabinet has two bass reflex ports that should not be obstructed. However, you can place the speaker on a shelf that is mounted to the wall as long as the speaker has at least 1" to 2" space behind it so that the reflex ports are not obstructed.

Q: Is the SVS Prime Center Speaker THX certified?
A: No, the SVS Prime Center Speaker is not THX certified, but it is compatible with THX certified home theater speakers.

Q: How sensitive is the SVS Prime Center Speaker?
A: The rated sensitivity of the SVS Prime Center Speaker is 86dB, which gets plenty loud and sounds great with a basic 100W Onkyo A/V receiver.

Q: Will the SVS Prime Center Speaker work well with JBL Studio 530?
A: The rated sensitivity of both the JBL Studio 530 and SVS Prime Center Speaker is 86dB, so they should play at about the same volume.

Overall, the SVS Prime Center Speaker is a great addition to any home theater setup. It has a solid build quality, excellent highs with clear voices, and reproduction of higher frequency sounds. While the midrange driver can be a bit too bright, it warms up over time and is more capable of hitting clear highs and mid-range sounds compared to other center channel speakers.

Specifications

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BrandSVS
Model Number‎PRMCNTRBLK
CategoryElectronics > Home Audio > Speakers > Center-Channel Speakers
Weight‎20 pounds
Dimensions‎18.6 x 9.2 x 7 inches
First AvailableNovember 6, 2014
Item Weight‎20 pounds
Product Dimensions‎18.6 x 9.2 x 7 inches
Item model number‎PRMCNTRBLK
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer‎No
ASINB00PASUGTC
Customer Reviews4.6 out of 5 stars 120 ratings 4.6 out of 5 stars
Best Sellers Rank#67,575 in Electronics
Date First AvailableNovember 6, 2014
Model NamePrime Center
Speaker TypeCenter Channel Speakers
Recommended Uses For ProductMusic,Movies
Subwoofer Diameter5.25 Inches