Comparing SVS Prime Pinnacle and SVS Ultra Tower
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Experts recommend SVS Prime Pinnacle more than SVS Ultra Tower
As of 4 Jan 2023, experts prefer SVS Prime Pinnacle over SVS Ultra Tower, but both Speakers have solid expert endorsements.
As per this month's meta ranking, SVS Prime Pinnacle received 3 recommendations: from KBonet (15 Nov 2022), Old Time Music (19 Dec 2022) and The Master Switch (19 Jan 2022). By contrast, SVS Ultra Tower received only 1 recommendation from The Sound Junky (27 Jan 2022).
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Endorsement summary:
- On 15 Nov 2022
KBonet ranked SVS Prime Pinnacle as #3 Rank Speakers ... ... #3 out of 10 SVS Prime Pinnacle ... ... Source: kbonet.com - On 19 Dec 2022
Old Time Music ranked SVS Prime Pinnacle as #2 Rank Speakers ... ... #2 out of 10 SVS Prime Pinnacle ... ... Source: oldtimemusic.com - On 19 Jan 2022
The Master Switch ranked SVS Prime Pinnacle as #1 Rank Speakers Comment #1 out of 19 SVS Prime Pinnacle Best Overall Floorstanding Speakers... ... ... Source: www.themasterswitch.com - On 27 Jan 2022
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
Verdict
After counting and adding up the 93 expert endorsements of the January rankings, SVS Prime Pinnacle outranks SVS Ultra Tower. This is not to say that SVS Ultra Tower is a bad option. Like SVS Prime Pinnacle, it is recommended by experts, but less.
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SVS Prime Pinnacle 
SVS Ultra Tower Customers like SVS Prime Pinnacle 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 Prime Pinnacle
SVS Ultra Tower
SVS Ultra Tower
Consumer score (CS) is a normalized computed representation of customers' sentiment towards a product.
CS of 10 is similar to a 4.8 star review, CS of 0 is similar to a 2 star review.
CS of 10 is similar to a 4.8 star review, CS of 0 is similar to a 2 star review.
SVS Prime Pinnacle, the pricier option, tends to get more favorable reviews than SVS Ultra Tower.
As can be seen in the chart above, median best-selling speakers receives a consumer score of 9.1 (great). Both SVS Prime Pinnacle and SVS Ultra Tower receive customer reviews that average out above that median threshold.
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| SVS Ultra Tower | |
| Median best-selling Speakers |
SVS Ultra Tower is more popular than SVS Prime Pinnacle
It's fairly safe to say that SVS Ultra Tower are more popular speakers than SVS Prime Pinnacle, based on their 30+ reviews. Popularity is determined based on product sales. Note that older and cheaper products tend to sell more.
To consider
Customers who view SVS Prime Pinnacle and Ultra Tower often consider Dali Oberon 5, a more popular, pricier option with better reviews.
| Table: Top compared alternatives for SVS Prime Pinnacle and Ultra Tower | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Dali Oberon 5 | $1499 |
 10.0 Amazing
| 3 expert recommendations | More Popular Better Reviews |
 | SVS Prime Pinnacle | $1798 | 3 expert recommendations | ||
 | Polk Audio LSiM 705 | $1500 | No expert recommendations | More Popular | |
 | Klipsch RP-6000F | $449 | No expert recommendations | Cheaper More Popular Better Reviews | |
As can be seen below, SVS Prime Pinnacle is mentioned by key experts in Jan 2023, while SVS Ultra Tower is not.
| Rank | Change | Price | Speakers | The Sound Junky | What Hi-Fi  | Gadget Review  | Music Critic  | Lifewire  | KBonet | Popular Mechanics  |
Bob Vila  | Old Time Music | The Master Switch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | - | $199 |  Polk Audio T50 | 8 | - | 2 | - | 1 | - | - | 2 | - | - |
| 2 | - | Check price |  Q Acoustics 3050i | - | 7 | - | - | - | 9 | - | 6 | 7 | 4 |
| 3 | - | $1798 |  SVS Prime Pinnacle | - | - | - | - | - | 3 | - | - | 2 | 1 |
| 4 | - | $699 |  Klipsch RP-8000F | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | 1 | - |
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Expert reviews [12]
Total expert reviews: 12
- with a score: 0
- without a score: 12
Expert reviews [15]
Total expert reviews: 15
- with a score: 2
- without a score: 13
| Highest score by Digital Trends | 100 |
| Average score based on 15 reviews | 80 |
| Lowest score by What Hi-Fi | 60 |
Score distribution:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
| 0-20 |
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From Seller:
- (2) Prime Pinnacle Floorstanding Speaker - Each (Black Ash)
- Smooth crisp and refined sound without sacrificing effortless bass and jaw-dropping impact
- 1" aluminum dome tweeter
- 5.25" midrange driver
- Triple 6.5" woofer
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From Seller:
- Vented voice coil former to minimize air compression artifacts at high drive levels
- Heavy-duty voice coil for enhanced power handling and thermal management
- Vented voice coil former to minimize air compression artifacts at high drive levels
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Official Urls:
EAN Numbers: 0645759413444
UPC Numbers: 645759413444
Model Numbers: PRMPINBAPR
Official Urls:
EAN Numbers: 0850071005134, 0850071005141, 0851888000367, 0851888000374, 0851888001487, 0851888001494
UPC Numbers: 850071005134, 850071005141, 851888000367, 851888000374, 851888001487, 851888001494
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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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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
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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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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
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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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Piano gloss black
Dimensions
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Weight
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75 lbs
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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
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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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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
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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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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
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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
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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
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Additional Details
Additional Features
Any other features included.
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- Dual gold-plated 5-way binding posts
- Elastomer screw-in feet - adjustable for level
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SVS Prime Pinnacle are a popular 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 Yamaha NS-F901 or Klipsch RF-7 III .
SVS Prime Pinnacle are $1349 more expensive than average speakers ($449).
SVS Ultra Tower are a popular option at the top of the price range. They're in the top 3 bestselling speakers and have a couple of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as Klipsch RF-7 II or Polk Audio LSiM 705 .
SVS Ultra Tower are $2149 more expensive than the average speakers ($449).
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