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Experts prefer SVS Prime Tower over Emotiva Airmotiv T1

On 6 Jan 2025 (5 days ago) we went through 80 Speakers expert endorsements .

Currently, SVS Prime Tower received 2 endorsements from Popular Mechanics (23 Sep 2023) and World Wide Stereo (10 Sep 2024). Meanwhile, Emotiva Airmotiv T1 did not receive any endorsements this month.

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ABT
BestReviews
What Hi-Fi
ZD Net
The Master Switch
Music Critic
Popular Mechanics
The Sound Junky
Gadget Review
World Wide Stereo
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SVS Prime Tower
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Emotiva Airmotiv T1
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Endorsement summary:

  • On 23 Sep 2023 Popular Mechanics ranked SVS Prime Tower as #1
    Rank Speakers Comment
    #1 out of 8 SVS Prime Tower
    Best Overall
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  • On 10 Sep 2024 World Wide Stereo ranked SVS Prime Tower as #1
    Rank Speakers Comment
    #1 out of 6 SVS Prime Tower
    The Best Home Theater Floorstanding Speakers
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MetaRanking Common points from expert reviews summarized.
As can be seen below, SVS Prime Tower is mentioned by key experts in Jan 2025, while Emotiva Airmotiv T1 is not.
Rank Change Price Speakers
ABT
BestReviews
What Hi-Fi
ZD Net
The Master Switch
Music Critic
Popular Mechanics
The Sound Junky
Gadget Review
World Wide Stereo
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Sony SSCS3
The Sony SSCS3 floor-standing speakers offer decent sound quality, strong imaging, and respectable bass for a small tower speaker, making them a great budget-friendly option for music and movie enthusiasts.
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SVS Ultra Tower
The SVS Ultra Tower speakers offer exceptional sound quality, sleek design, and compatibility with various audio systems, making them a top choice for audiophiles and home theater enthusiasts.
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SVS Prime Tower
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Dayton Audio T652
The Dayton Audio T652 tower speakers are a budget-friendly and versatile option for those looking for clear and dynamic audio reproduction with a sleek and modern design.
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Expert Reviews There are people on the Internet whose job is to review products. Below are their opinions.
No expert reviews linked yet for Emotiva Airmotiv T1.

Expert reviews [11]

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Total expert reviews: 11
  • with a score: 2
  • without a score: 9
Highest score by Digital Trends
90
Average score based on 11 reviews
85
Lowest score by ReferenceHomeTheater
80

Score distribution:

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For a lot of people, spending $1,000 per pair on speakers sounds crazy; but, for audiophiles, the Prime Tower is a budget speaker. Among the speakers I've heard in its price range, it probably has the most potent combination of very low sonic coloration (i.e., natural sound), impressive dynamics, and bass performance that makes a subwoofer optional. I can't say it'd be my top pick for an audiophile who wants a dazzling, enveloping soundstage, but for mainstream music listening and home theater, it's one of the best buys going.
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From Seller:
  • Superb sound quality that lets you hear every nuance of detail in your favorite piece of music, without the slightest hint of harshness or fatigue.
  • Advanced Air folded ribbon high-frequency driver for precise high-frequency reproduction, carefully designed woven fiber midrange for uncolored sound, and advanced low-frequency drivers.
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From Seller:
  • The Prime Tower is a reference-grade loudspeaker with pinpoint accuracy, exceptional tonal balance, effortless bass response and all the qualities of the best high-end floorstanding speakers available. A stunning achievement for two-channel audiophile or surround sound home theater systems alike, especially considering the performance value.
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Video Reviews Most popular unboxing/review videos.
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SVS Prime Tower Speakers Sound Demo, Rock
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The best speaker you didn't know about: The SVS Prime Tower.
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General Info
Number of Speakers How many speakers come in the package?
2 Speaker(s)
2 Speaker(s)
Sound Quality
Speaker Design Speaker design is a term used to describe the number drivers in the speaker. Drivers are the cones that actually create sound. These cones come in three types: tweeters, midranges (sometimes called mi ... Show more
Three-Way
Other
3.5 way
Sensitivity Measured in decibels, or dB, sensitivity measures a speaker’s ability to convert power to volume. Lower sensitivity speakers require more power from the amplifier to achieve higher volumes. Higher sen ... Show more
12 dB
87 dB
Crossover Network The crossover is the component of the speaker that interprets incoming audio sounds and directs frequencies to the correct part of the speaker—low frequency sounds to the woofer, high frequency sounds ... Show more
Precision crossovers to deliver audiophile quality sound
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Frequency Response Range Given as a range in Hertz (Hz), frequency response is a measurement of the range of sound a speaker can reproduce. For reference, the human ear can hear a frequency range of 20 Hz to 20,000 Hz (shorte ... Show more
37 Hz – 28 kHz
30 Hz-25 kHz
Impedance Impedance is a key electrical measurement, provided in ohms. This number describes the electrical resistance provided by the speaker to the power signal sent by your amplifier. A common analogy used f ... Show more
4 Ohms
8 Ohms
Maximum Power Handling Power handling, or peak power, is the highest wattage a speaker can accept from an amplifier before it burns out or becomes damaged. This number is given in watts. It’s recorded by measuring how loud ... Show more
150 Watts
250 Watts
Physical Features
Enclosure Type The type of enclosure, or cabinet, plays a key role in determining the focus of your sound. Do you prefer accurate bass or loud, “boomy” bass? There are three types of enclosures to consider when purc ... Show more
Bass Reflex
Bass Reflex
Enclosure Material The material used to make the speaker enclosure, also called baffle, plays a big part in the sound quality of the speaker. The best materials are stiff and resistant to extra vibrations (which would c ... Show more
Medium Density Fiberboard (MDF)
Medium Density Fiberboard (MDF)
Finish The type of finish describes the material used on the exterior surface of the cabinet. There is no recommended material; it is purely aesthetic and dependent on your tastes and style. The most importa ... Show more
Black lacquer satin finish
Premium black ash
Dimensions
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Weight

88 lbs
 

40 lbs
 
Type of Feet Consider the type of feet accessories that come with the speaker based on where the speaker will be located. The “feet” are the supports that go on the bottom of the speaker to hold it in place. For c ... Show more
Other
Spiked footers or rubber feet
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Tweeters
Number of Tweeters
1 Tweeter(s)
1 Tweeter(s)
Tweeter Size 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 and sizes. Generally speaking, the si ... Show more
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1 inches
Tweeter Type For the true audiophile, choosing the right tweeter shape is key to getting the best out of your speaker. Different tweeter styles distribute sound more effectively throughout the room, and because hi ... Show more
Other
Folded
Dome
Tweeter Composition In addition to the shape of the tweeter, the material has a big impact on the type of sound emitted. The two most popular materials are metals (aluminum, titanium, beryllium etc.) and soft textiles (s ... Show more
Airmotiv folded ribbon tweeter
Aluminum Dome Tweeter
Mids
Number of Midranges
1 Mid(s)
1 Mid(s)
Midrange Size 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 soun ... Show more
5.2 inches
4.5 inches
Woofers
Number of Woofers
1 Woofer(s)
2 Woofer(s)
Woofer Size A critical element of a floor standing speaker is its woofer. This is the driver responsible for low frequency sounds and bass. It is the biggest driver in size and is usually shaped like a cone. When ... Show more
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6.5 inches
Woofer Composition Woofers are built with a variety of materials, such as paper, plastic, polypropylene, Kevlar, or metal. Some are even made with more unique materials like wood. They key to quality in a woofer materia ... Show more
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Tapered woofer array
Powered Subwoofer Some floor standing speakers contain a built-in powered subwoofer as part of the overall speaker design. Typically when you’re building a home theater system, the subwoofer is purchased as a separate ... Show more
Yes
Yes
Connections and Controls
Receiver Inputs The type of connectors or terminals on the speaker determine how you connect the speaker to your receiver. There are two main types: spring clips and binding posts. Spring Clips: Spring clips are desi ... Show more
Speaker wire
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Banana Plug Compatible Banana plugs are a type of connector for speaker wire. They are often regarded as more beneficial than bare wire, which can fray and degrade over time. Banana plugs allow you to insert the bare wire i ... Show more
No
No
Inputs Some speakers have other inputs in addition to the binding posts or terminals. This may include HDMI, auxiliary jack, and/or optical inputs. An example of how this may be beneficial is the auxiliary c ... Show more
Speaker wire
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Bi Amp/Bi Wire Capable For the more sophisticated listener, you may want to bi-wire or bi-amp your speakers. For bi-wiring: If the speaker has dual binding posts or terminals, you may be able to use two wires to connect to ... Show more
Yes
No
Remote Control Does the speaker come with a remote?
No
No
Wireless Connections
Bluetooth Enabled Speakers with built-in Bluetooth allow you to stream audio content directly from a device (e.g., smartphone, tablet, laptop) on the speakers. This feature behaves just like any other Bluetooth-enabled ... Show more
No
No
Wireless Connectivity Some floor standing speakers may come with the option to connect to your TV wirelessly or via your Wi-Fi network. The benefit to this set up is the absence of wires, which makes setup simple and clean ... Show more
No
No
Additional Details
Additional Features Any other features included.
  • : Three-way floor-standing tower loudspeaker
  • Advanced Air folded ribbon high-frequency driver for accurate high-frequency reproduction.
  • FEA-optimized cabinet
  • Separate sealed midrange enclosure

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