Experts prefer SVS Prime Tower over KEF Q750
On 6 Jan 2025 (3 months 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, KEF Q750 did not receive any endorsements this month.
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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
As can be seen below, SVS Prime Tower is mentioned by key experts in Jan 2025, while KEF Q750 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 [8]
Total expert reviews: 8
- with a score: 1
- without a score: 7
| Highest score by AVForums | 80 |
| Average score based on 8 reviews | 80 |
| Lowest score by AVForums | 80 |
Score distribution:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
| 0-20 |
The KEF Q750 speakers are a revamped version of the Q-Series speakers, featuring enhancements to the tweeter loading tube and mid-range cone. While they offer a nicely balanced sound with a reasonable sense of scale and dynamics, they fall short compared to competitors in terms of crisp top end and rich tone.
+ pros
- The Q750 speakers have a nicely balanced sound with a reasonable sense of scale and dynamics.
- The bass is controlled and focused, providing a punchy sound.
- The mid-range integrates nicely without becoming fuzzy or unclear.
- The speakers have a stylish and understated design.
- cons
- The Q750 speakers lack a crisp top end and rich tone compared to their competitors, such as the Monitor Audio Silver 300.
- The speakers may not provide the snappy top end and vibrant energy that some listeners may be looking for.
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Expert reviews [11]
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:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
| 0-20 |
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:
- Product 1: KEF Q750 floor standing speaker (each, Black)
- Product 1: The Q750 contains an enhanced Unit-Q driver Array designed to smooth out treble frequencies, and reimagined crossovers to provide cleaner and more accurate bass.
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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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General Info
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Premium black ash
Dimensions
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Weight
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40 lbs
Tweeters
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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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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
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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
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Aluminum Dome Tweeter
Mids
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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
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Woofers
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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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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
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Connections and Controls
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
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Remote Control
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Wireless Connections
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Additional Features
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- FEA-optimized cabinet
- Separate sealed midrange enclosure