Experts prefer SVS Ultra Bookshelf over Audioengine A5 Plus
On 2 Apr 2024 (24 days ago) we went through 80 Speakers expert endorsements .
Currently, SVS Ultra Bookshelf received 2 endorsements from hifioasis.com (23 Jan 2024) and The Master Switch (4 Oct 2023). Meanwhile, Audioengine A5 Plus did not receive any endorsements this month.
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Endorsement summary:
- On 23 Jan 2024 hifioasis.com ranked SVS Ultra Bookshelf as #6
Rank Speakers Comment ... ... ... #6 out of 6 SVS Ultra Bookshelf Best of the RestSource: www.hifioasis.com - On 4 Oct 2023 The Master Switch ranked SVS Ultra Bookshelf as #5
Rank Speakers Comment ... ... ... #5 out of 17 SVS Ultra Bookshelf Best of the Rest... ... ... Source: www.themasterswitch.com
Customers like SVS Ultra Bookshelf somewhat more
At ReviewFinder we prefer to focus on professional product reviews, because customer reviews can be disproportionately affected by unrelated factors such as delivery, specific seller listing problems, and, of course, fake reviews. With that said, below is the summary of consumer sentiment.
SVS Ultra Bookshelf
CS of 10 is similar to a 4.8 star review, CS of 0 is similar to a 2 star review.
SVS Ultra Bookshelf, the pricier option, tends to get more favorable reviews than Audioengine A5 Plus.
As can be seen in the chart above, median best-selling speakers receives a consumer score of 9.1 (great). SVS Ultra Bookshelf ranks higher than that and Audioengine A5 Plus ranks lower than that.
Audioengine A5 Plus |
In comparison:
8.8 Great
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SVS Ultra Bookshelf |
In comparison:
9.2 Amazing
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Median best-selling Speakers |
In comparison:
Q Acoustics Concept 20 ranks #60 out of 118. Very high levels of customer satisfaction. Go to rankings
9.1 Great
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Audioengine A5 Plus is more popular than SVS Ultra Bookshelf
It's fairly safe to say that Audioengine A5 Plus are more popular speakers than SVS Ultra Bookshelf, based on their 1,000+ reviews. Popularity is determined based on product sales. Note that older and cheaper products tend to sell more.
To consider
Table: Top compared alternatives for Audioengine A5 Plus and SVS Ultra Bookshelf | |||||
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Kef LS50 | $1539 |
In comparison:
9.3 Amazing
| 5 expert recommendations | Better Reviews | |
Q Acoustics 3020i | $404 |
In comparison:
8.8 Great
| 5 expert recommendations | ||
Klipsch RP-600M | $330 |
In comparison:
9.9 Amazing
| No expert recommendations | Cheaper More Popular Better Reviews | |
Kef Q150 | $350 |
In comparison:
9.6 Amazing
| 2 expert recommendations | Cheaper Better Reviews |
Rank | Change | Price | Speakers | hifioasis.com | What Hi-Fi | The Master Switch | Rolling Stone | Gear Patrol | T3 | Wirecutter | Pitchfork | ZD Net | SoundGuys |
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1 | - | $1539 | Kef LS50 | - | 1 | 3 | - | 2 | 7 | - | - | 4 | - |
2 | - | $404 | Q Acoustics 3020i | 5 | - | 4 | - | 9 | - | 2 | 7 | - | - |
3 | - | $700 | Elac Uni-Fi 2.0 | 1 | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - |
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4 | - | Check price | Bowers & Wilkins 606 S2 | - | - | 9 | - | 7 | 5 | - | - | 5 | - |
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Expert reviews [3]
- with a score: 1
- without a score: 2
Score distribution:
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60-80 | |
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0-20 |
Expert reviews [10]
- with a score: 4
- without a score: 6
Highest score by HomeTheater Review | 100 |
Average score based on 10 reviews | 94 |
Lowest score by Audioholics | 90 |
Score distribution:
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0-20 |
- PREMIUM SPEAKERS - The Audioengine A5+ speakers are the best choice for gaming, monitors, computers, record players, and more. These powered speakers are true plug and play connecting to stereo receivers, record players, amplifiers, and computers.
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- Reference bookshelf speakers with flawless tonal balance, stunning dynamics, unveiled highs and amazing low frequency extension. The Ultra Bookshelf speakers perform in the echelon of the world’s finest audiophile and home theater loudspeakers, yet cost a fraction of the price.
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Tweeters produce the highest frequencies in sound, typically anything above 2,000 Hz. Usually located at the top of the speaker, tweeters come in different shapes (detailed below) and sizes. Generally speaking, the size of the tweeter is not as important as the shape. But, for some guidance, consider that a larger tweeter (measured by diameter in inches or millimeters) will likely be louder and able to disperse sound over a larger area.
Speakers with midrange drivers (i.e., at least three-way speakers) have a distinct advantage over two-way speakers. Adding a midrange driver to the mix allows tweeters and woofers to focus on the sound waves they’re best equipped to produce—high tones and low tones respectively. More specific and focused drivers means more accurate, robust sound. Compared to the other drivers, midranges cover sounds, not surprisingly, in the middle of high/treble and low/bass tones. The human voice and most instruments fall into this range. For more sophisticated listeners, or for those who truly want the best sound reproduction, a midrange driver is crucial.
The woofer is the driver that is responsible for low frequency sounds and bass - crucial for well-rounded, booming sound. It is the biggest driver in size, and is usually shaped like a cone. When reviewing different bookshelf speakers, you will often see a measurement in the product name, starting as low as 4” and ranging to 6 ½” or more. This measurement refers to the diameter of the woofer. A general rule of thumb is a bigger woofer means louder, more powerful bass. But, as with any speaker metric, this number alone doesn’t describe the loudness of the speaker and should be taken into consideration with other measurements such as sensitivity, which describes the loudness of a speaker per watt.
- Speaker wire (16AWG)
- Detachable power cord
- Mini-jack audio cable
- RCA to RCA audio cable
- Custom built for every Audioengine model.
- Robust speaker construction.
- Video shielded drivers.
- Real black oak veneer, and gloss white piano, and gloss black finish options
- Elastomer stick-on bumper feet
- Cloth grille has pin or cup retention system
Audioengine A5 Plus are a very popular and one of the more expensive options. They're in the top 3 bestselling speakers and have dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as Audioengine HD4 or Edifier S1000MKII .
Audioengine A5 Plus were released in 2012. There are a lot of newer speakers on the market. Show newer Speakers
Audioengine A5 Plus are $139.01 more expensive than average speakers ($259.99).
SVS Ultra Bookshelf are a well-known and one of the most expensive options. They're in the top 3 bestselling speakers and have dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as Kanto TUK or Bowers & Wilkins Zeppelin .
SVS Ultra Bookshelf were released in 2013. There are a lot of newer speakers on the market. Show newer Speakers
SVS Ultra Bookshelf are $539.99 more expensive than average speakers ($259.99).