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 is the most flexible performer 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 Bookshelves can be the cornerstone or a stunning supportive element to any audio system.

In a 2-channel setting, Prime Bookshelf delivers a full and rich stand-alone audio experience with a 6.25” woofer for deep and articulate bass and a 1” aluminium dome tweeter for air presentation and unrivalled highs —true to the legacy of high-end, 2-way monitors. Stereo purists will rejoice at the amazing imaging, soundstage and fidelity delivered by the Prime Bookshelf. Whether you’re kicking back Saturday evening with a single malt and Dylan, or enjoying freshly ground coffee Sunday morning with Brubeck – the Prime Bookshelf has it covered.

Features

• Black ash and piano gloss black finish options

• 1.7” wide-flared rear-firing port

• Cloth grille with pin/cup retention system

• 1" tweeter features FEA-optimised diffuser and aluminium dome

• 6.5" woofer features polypropylene cone, aluminium shorting ring, cast ABS-fiberglass composite basket and vented voice coil former

• 2-way crossover with premium-grade capacitors, air-core inductors and heavy-trace

• printed circuit boards

• Crossover network delivers outstanding phase coherency and time domain behaviour

• Acoustically transparent and FEA optimised grilles minimise diffraction

• FEA-optimized cabinet and bracing eliminates resonances

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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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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The Prime Bookshelf Reviewed by AVTechReviews

 

"SVS may have done too good a job with the Primes… These speakers have a presence about them both visually and sonically that stops you in your tracks… For $249 each, you’ll be hard pressed to find a better sounding set of bookshelf speakers."

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The Poor Audiophile Reviews the Prime Bookshelf

 

"Thanks to SVS, gone are the days where you need to have a six figure audio system to be the envy of your friends and neighbors… a real price-performance achievement."

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AVTechReviews - Chris Murray Reviews the Prime Series Speakers

 

"… have a surprisingly big sound… flawless in its performance…get a audiophile grade home theater system at a fraction of the cost."

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The Poor Audiophile - SVS Launches Prime Series Speaker Family: An Array of Speakers From Tower to Satellite

 

"The Prime Center is a three-way design. I was happy to hear that SVS went with this design choice as it addresses the off-axis issues that are common to the two-way design short-cuts manufacturers sometimes take to keep prices down. At this price point, its refreshing to see that SVS chose to go with a three-way design."

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Prime Series Speakers Receive Digital Trends Editors Choice Award

 

"With effortless performance, elegant design, and striking value, SVS’ Prime Series hits the ultimate sweet spot in the audiophile segment."

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