SVS Prime Satellite 5.1

100% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

The SVS is a nicely styled, compact 5.1 system which offers great build quality. The 12-inch subwoofer puts out tight yet plentiful bass. The system's sound was characterized by excellent integration between all of the satellites and powerful punch on...

It can sound a little too cold and bright with music; dialing in proper sat-sub blend can be a chore.

The sleek, compact SVS Prime Satellite 5.1 System sounds tremendous with movies, thanks in large part to its potent subwoofer, but lacks warmth with music.

Like many of you, I'm often annoyed when non-audiophile friends reply with the common "Oh, you mean like Bose?" when I talk about my interest in high-end audio. But what's more frustrating is not being able to provide said non-audiophile with an...

Swapping the SB-1000 for a larger, more powerful subwoofer elevates the overall performance of the Satellites. The little Primes reward subwoofer upgrades, and in my opinion, they rival the sound of $1000+/pair tower speakers. Right now—as I write...

Honest, accurate, full-range sound Painless sub/sat blending Cheap!

Won’t match ultimate volume level of larger, more costly systems

If your criterion is un-hyped reproduction, SVS’s Prime Satellite 5.1 system is as good as it gets for $1,000.

Incredibly exciting and powerful sound ; Impressive subwoofer ; Excellent finish and build

Needs the sub to work in stereo ; Limited notional sensitivity ; Works best with a little volume behind it.

Coming right after a truly incredible set of budget speakers in the form of the Q Acoustics, the slightly more expensive SVS system has its work cut out. It is a tribute therefore to how well sorted the Prime is that it both holds its own and- in my...