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.
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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3 | - | $599 | SVS Prime Tower | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | 1 |
N/A | N/A | Check price | 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... ... ... Source: www.popularmechanics.com - 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... ... ... Source: www.worldwidestereo.com
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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1 | - | $228 | 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. | - | 3 | - | 5 | 2 | - | 2 | - | 5 | - |
2 | - | $1000 | 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. | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | 1 | - | - |
3 | - | $599 | SVS Prime Tower | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | 1 |
4 | - | Check price | 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. | - | 2 | - | - | 9 | 4 | - | - | 7 | - |
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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 |
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- 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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- 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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- : 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