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Experts recommend SVS Ultra Tower more than Pioneer SP-FS52
As of 2 Apr 2024, experts prefer SVS Ultra Tower over Pioneer SP-FS52, but both Speakers have solid expert endorsements.
As per this month's meta ranking, SVS Ultra Tower received 2 recommendations: from The Sound Junky and ZD Net (1 Jun 2023). Pioneer SP-FS52 was also endorsed 2 times: by Music Critic (7 Jan 2023) and Gadget Review (14 Nov 2023). However, experts generally ranked Pioneer SP-FS52 lower than SVS Ultra Tower in their articles, which caused it to rank lower in ReviewFinder ranking.
| Rank | Change | Price | Speakers | ABT  | BestReviews  | The Sound Junky  | Popular Mechanics  | Music Critic  | The Master Switch  | ZD Net  | What Hi-Fi  | Gadget Review  | stereocheck.com  |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | - | $1000 |  SVS Ultra Tower | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - |
| 8 | - | Check price |  Pioneer SP-FS52 | - | - | - | - | 2 | - | - | - | 6 | - |
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Endorsement summary:
- On 7 Jan 2023 Music Critic ranked Pioneer SP-FS52 as #2
Rank Speakers Comment ... ... ... #2 out of 10 Pioneer SP-FS52 Editor's Pick... ... ... Source: musiccritic.com - On 14 Nov 2023 Gadget Review ranked Pioneer SP-FS52 as #6
Rank Speakers Comment ... ... ... #6 out of 7 Pioneer SP-FS52 Best for Versatility... ... ... Source: www.gadgetreview.com - The Sound Junky ranked SVS Ultra Tower as #1
Rank Speakers Comment #1 out of 9 SVS Ultra Tower Best Overall... ... ... Source: www.thesoundjunky.com - On 1 Jun 2023 ZD Net ranked SVS Ultra Tower as #1
Rank Speakers Comment #1 out of 5 SVS Ultra Tower Best floor-standing speaker overall... ... ... Source: www.zdnet.com
After counting and adding up the 82 expert endorsements of the April rankings, SVS Ultra Tower outranks Pioneer SP-FS52. This is not to say that Pioneer SP-FS52 is a bad option. Like SVS Ultra Tower, it is recommended by experts, but less.
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Pioneer SP-FS52 
SVS Ultra Tower 
As can be seen below, SVS Ultra Tower outranks Pioneer SP-FS52 by 6 positions. This indicates that, as of 2 Apr 2024, SVS Ultra Tower is more critically acclaimed than Pioneer SP-FS52.
| Rank | Change | Price | Speakers | ABT | BestReviews | The Sound Junky | Popular Mechanics | Music Critic | The Master Switch | ZD Net | What Hi-Fi | Gadget Review | stereocheck.com |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | - | $228 |  Sony SSCS3 | - | 3 | - | 2 | - | 2 | 5 | - | 5 | - |
| 2 | - | $1000 | SVS Ultra Tower | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - |
| 3 | - | $160 |  Dayton Audio T652 | - | 2 | - | - | 4 | 9 | - | - | 7 | - |
| 4 | - | $1499 |  Q Acoustics 5040 | - | - | - | 5 | - | - | - | 1 | - | - |
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Expert reviews [15]
Total expert reviews: 15
- with a score: 5
- without a score: 10
| Highest score by Old Time Music | 92 |
| Average score based on 15 reviews | 82 |
| Lowest score by TopTenReviews | 70 |
Score distribution:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
| 0-20 |
Expert reviews [6]
Total expert reviews: 6
- with a score: 0
- without a score: 6
From Seller:
- ANDREW JONES. From speaker designer Andrew Jones comes a collection of speakers that bring professional-quality sound to your living room. These highly-acclaimed bookshelf loudspeakers deliver on sound, creating an immersive listening experience.
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From Seller:
- Standing toe-to-toe with the finest speakers in the world, the flagship SVS Ultra Tower is a reference floorstanding speaker built without compromise for the most discerning audio fans. Dual opposing 8-inch woofers command a room with deep, articulate bass while the innovative driver design, premium materials and optimized cabinet geometry combine to convey incredible resolution, absolute transparency, and crisp, powerful dynamics.
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Andrew Jones SP-FS52 Floorstand Speakers
Review by pioneerelectronics
Very popular! 109K views!
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Polk Audio T50 vs Pioneer SP-FS52
Review by Gary Linkevich
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Pioneer SP-FS52, Best budget floor standing speaker - Review
Review by Hometheater Enthusiast
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How good are the SVS Ultra Tower & Center channel speakers, really?
Review by Tha_VillaMan
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SVS Ultra Tower Speakers - First Audio Demo
Review by Youthman
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SVS Ultra Tower Speakers Music Demo | Put on your best headphones
Review by Tha_VillaMan
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Official Urls:
EAN Numbers: 0012562906102, 0033586858857, 0714497982724, 0796327938125
UPC Numbers: 012562906102, 033586858857, 714497982724, 796327938125
Model Numbers: SP-FS52
Official Urls:
EAN Numbers: 0850071005134, 0850071005141, 0851888000367, 0851888000374, 0851888001487, 0851888001494
UPC Numbers: 850071005134, 850071005141, 851888000367, 851888000374, 851888001487, 851888001494
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
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
40 Hz-20 kHz
28 Hz-32 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
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
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
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Piano gloss black
Dimensions
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Weight
25 lbs
75 lbs
Tweeters
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
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
Dome
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
High Efficiency Soft Dome tweeter
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
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
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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Aluminum shorting rings
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
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
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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Remote Control
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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
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
Additional Details
Additional Features
Any other features included.
- Gold-plated connectors
- Taller speakers
- Dual gold-plated 5-way binding posts
- Elastomer screw-in feet - adjustable for level
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Pioneer SP-FS52 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 MartinLogan Motion 40 or Dali Spektor 6 .
Pioneer SP-FS52 are $100.99 more expensive than average speakers ($499).
SVS Ultra Tower are a popular option at the top of the price range. They're in the top 3 bestselling speakers and have quite a few popular alternatives in the same price range, such as Jamo S809 or Fluance Signature Hi-Fi .
SVS Ultra Tower are $1499 more expensive than the average speakers ($499).
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