Prime Pinnacle, Your Next SVS Upgrade! Best SVS Floor Standing Speakers?
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- Опубліковано 3 вер 2020
- OSD - technodad.biz/OSD Let's check out SVS's BEST floor-standing speaker, the Prime Pinnacle. Do you think they stack up to the SVS Ultra Towers? Let me know in the comments below, and Contact me for pricing and availability - technodad@dreamediaav.com
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Channa, really appreciate your in depth analysis with so much content examining different frequencies of sound with description of your experience. We have the these SVS Prime Pinnacles as front L & R in our 7.2.4 Home Theater (15’ x 30’ x 8’, 3600 cu ft). We have dual SVS PB-4000 Subs. The front sound stage is on one of the 15’ walls. We struggled with these for front L & R vs the Ultras, but like you picked these because of too much crowding if used the Ultras with Side Firing 8” woofers. Our Center is the SVS Ultra, Side surrounds are SVS Ultra surround, Backs are Cambridge Soundworks S300 surrounds. ATMOS are 4ea Polk Atrium6. Power Amp is Emotiva XPA-9 Gen3. Your review helps us breath a sigh of relief that we made a good choice!
Question regarding Timber Matching our use of the four Polk Atrium6 for the ATMOS. Originally we had smaller ATMOS, Polk Atrium4, speakers too far away from the prime listening area (part of an older front height arrangement) and not aimed directly at the listening area, but the timber matching seemed good. Now, after studying the Dolby setup diagrams carefully, the Atrium6’s are close around the listening area and, are ceiling mounted with one large lag bolt (this makes it easy to sparkle one hole and to move to a different location if necessary). This and the Polk Atrium mount system gives a full gimbal mount that allows pointing the ATMOS speakers directly at the listening area. This finally gave us great sound ATMOS coverage. The Polk Atrium6 are ported enclosures. To study Timber Matching we set the Processor sound field to Multi-Channel Stereo and play mainly vocals, and go around to each speaker in the system and put our face close to each speaker and listen to sound quality for differences. We also listen at different distances and between speakers. We are convinced our Timber Matching is good, but we are just guessing about how to evaluate Timber Matching.
Any techniques to evaluate Timber Matching, suggestions, or comments would be great help. Looking close at the SVS Prime Elevation for ATMOS, but hard for us to aim them “directly” at the listening area (we have to be on the ceiling close to the walls for ATMOS), and it seems like the Polks are doing a good job . Thanks for your work; we really enjoy learning from you and your channel!
Great video, I made the switch to SVS a few months ago with the Ultra bookshelves and center channel. That Ultra center channel is what made me switch over to them. When I get a bigger place I will make the move to the pinnacles. I agree with the power I'm using an Anthem AVM60 with an Emotiva 9 channel amp and the sound is incredible!!!
Yes Daryl, I also loved the Ultra Center and Ultra Books when I had them in for review, and yes, power amp is a good idea.
I got some Ultra bookshelves in the outlet store sale last week, and am very happy. They were both marked as blemished, but I could only find a couple almost invisible scratches on the top of one speaker. The other was just a return and looked new (found RMA in box). I'm super happy with them, and saved $400 on the pair.
Great looking speakers man! I love the driver array.
Pretty cool!!
I run a 4.2 SVS Music Only System. Prime Pinnacles, Ultra Bookshelves and dual SB-3000’s. They are crystal clear and handle the different music genres.
That looks so amazing bro!!! Greetings from Peru!!!
Peru!!!
@@TechnoDad Yes sir, Lima - Peru!!!
Great review 👍
Thank you!
I'm a loudspeaker technician and I use that Daft Punk track all the time for testing. Their mastering is world class. 5:46 - Nice driver shot!
Yup! Great track! Thanks, I felt I wanted to mess around a bit with my camera.
Their production & mastering is very sharp & thick.
great video once again
Thank you!
Very happy with the Pinnacles. I am very impressed with SVS
Agreed, Batman!
That B-roll is straight up sexy... These look like great speakers for the money. Great video bud!
Thanks Kyle!!! Took a lot of time to setup but it was super fun to edit.
Would love to compare this against the other 2 direct retailers Monoprice THX towers and Emotiva towers. Maybe I’m getting old and lazy but sound bar plus subs are beginning to look better and better
Yeah, in this price range there are a lot of other speaker brands. You could even get B&Ws for $200 more. It’s definitely a tough space. There are still so many better options than just the soundbar and sub. Check out the Klipsch Theater Pack. You can get that for $450. Get two of those and a 9 channel AVR and you’ve got 5.2.4 Dolby Atmos for $2k.
Which soundbars? I don't think I'd ever go that way... BUT my experience with soundbars is really minimal.
I bought the OSD Black Theatro X11. Al can say is damn! Amazon price is less than half the original price. $3300. But!! It is a beast. The crate it comes in adds 50lbs.
I have a set of Polk RtiA9's and a CsiA6 for the LCR. I've always wondered if it would be worth upgrading to these or not. Sucks checking them out and comparing isnt easier
Demo’d these alongside the Ultra towers at NFM a few months ago. I thought the Pinnacles were amazing. The imaging and clarity were phenomenal. Paired with a PB3000 and it was game over.
So you think they won over the Ultra towers?
Adam Jannetta Depends on the application. For a living room setup, Pinnacles for sure. For a dedicated room, probably the Ultra towers
@@mack4477 Nice 👌🏼 Are you using a power amp with them?
went to NFM and they did an injustice to all the speakers they have sitting out in the showroom. Can only listen to music, they have a cheap avr receiver and they won't turn up the volume loud at all.
Hi Chana,
Just wanted to ask if you have a choice between the klipsch RP 8000 vs Svs Prime pinnacles which would you prefer? I have not heard both and don’t know what to get so I need your advice. I’m doing my basement and planning a 5.1.4 set up. Keep up the great work that you do thanks.
Thank you for your review these speakers are awsome!!!!Do you know if they are made in US or China?
Hi Techno dad very nice review lately I’ve been thinking to buy the pinnacle and the ultra center is it okay to mix them with the klipsch surround sound RP-250s? I already have the rp 8000f!
Love my SVS subs! Haven't had the pleasure of hearing any of their towers. From what you've tested, which towers would you place just above, and just below these towers; in your opinion? *Side Bar* your playlist had 'Think' by Kaleida; a well produced song (missed by many). Synth based but a fav of mine when critiquing. Overall, I enjoyed the review & personal insights!
Very good video. I have a pair of older Snell Xa7 speakers with built in subs. They are nice sounding but after 20 years a little long in the tooth. I also have a nice M&K 12cinch side firing sub. all this in in a moderately size basement . I am thinking of replacing the snell'ssmaller tower and just using the single power amp. I am the furthest thing from a bass head but I love to hear, cello, bass guitar,s, and bid find;es with precision and definition. I have a 7 channel 200 wpmpower amp. How do you think these speakers would fit my needs. thanks in advance and keep up the good work.
Once keep an eye on Arendal speakers too.
I can appreciate the decent sound performance.. - never heard them .. but I wish the tweeter was up top.
Initially, I had the same thoughts but when I sit down, the tweeter is perfectly at ear level. Very interesting!!
I listened in detail to the Martin Logan ESL-X speakers and they are simply mind blowing. Knowing that the SVS pinnacle's are not a electrostatic speaker how do they sound in comparison? To me the ESL-X's sound like the band is playing in front of you and I believe you said the SVS pinnacle's had a better sound stage. Can you elaborate? Also, could you give a couple of examples of other speakers in this price range that you tested and how they compare? Dig your channel..
Hey Techno Dad. Would I need a power amp if I'm just using my FL, FR and center channel? I'm currently using them with my Denon avr. Have a good one buddy.
Great video!! Though I personally think if you're not listening at THX reference levels, the prime bookshelves are a worthy consideration in small to mid size rooms.
Good point!
So glad I lost a bundle in the stock market yesterday or I would probably start thinking about putting my LSIM Polks on sale. They are great but a bit large for my condo. Why did I look at this review!!
Sorry to hear that, Matt!
Hi Channa, great video as usual And love your channel! You got me into upping my standards when it comes to listening to music and movies.
I’m hoping to do a dedicated home theatre/music listening room in my basement. I’ll be done in a month with renovations and really need your expert advice with the gear I’m hoping to purchase. Is there an Email I can reach you at??? Thanks and keep up the great work.
Hi! Email at are TechnoDad55 at gmail dot com
Wasss up. What’s your thoughts 💭 on Emotiva T2+ ? I’m powering my front stage with outlaw5000. My front consisted of paradigm monitor 9v6/CC290.
I love my prime pinnacle!!
Nice!
I currently have a set of Klipsch rp6000f and they feel like something is missing. Thinking about upgrading to these. But maybe it's my Denon x2400h as well? I need advice
Hey techno dad can you tell me which one would you prefer between svs prime b&w 606 and Dali Oberon 3 for both music n movies
Great review man. What do you think about it in comparison to the ultra bookshelves that you reviewed before.
These definitely have more bass. They have three times the surface area for bass duties, and these are three way design as opposed to a two way design.
@@TechnoDad I have the ultra bookshelves do you think it's worth it to upgrade to the pinnacles for the front stage? I have the pb 2000 for bass.
What center channel did you use for home theater testing?
I had them very nice speaker put some external power to um outstanding......
Agreed!
Channa, Nice review, thanks! How do you think these would compare to something like the Elac unifi towers?
These would have more bass than the ELAC Uni-Fi towers.
@@TechnoDad Thank you! Does one stand out more than the other to you in such a comparison? If you were to pick one.... :)
Sorry I am so late. As long as you have a capable subwoofer the Pinnacle speakers will take of everything above 80hz. They are beautiful speakers and are very dynamic and pair nicely with the SVS Ultra center.
What's up Tristan?! I ran them full range and turned off the subs. In the multi channel review, I set the crossover to 40Hz on the Prime Pinnacle to get more out of them. And just a reminder, the Daily HiFi Podcast this week is Tuesday at 4pm PST!
Awesome review!! Prime pinnacle or Klipsch rp8000f?
Honestly, I would go with the Prime Pinnacle as they are smaller than those specific Klipsch.
Hello Techo Dad,
I plan to buy a pair of SVS Prime Pinnacle floor standing speakers, a pair of SVS SB-1000. I'm undecided whether to buy the Prime Center or the Ultra Center; which would you recommend?
Get Ultra Center if budget allows. I have Prime Pinnacle (L/R), Ultra Center (C), Ultra Bookshelf (SL/SR), SB3000 (x2), Prime Elevations (x2) and A8H. Great sounding system.
Which one would you choose,prime pinnacle or motion 40’s. Thanks for your videos!
Hi! I haven't heard the Motion 40s, so I can't really say with certainty.
@@TechnoDad i heard a lot of good things about the motion 40’s,maybe you can review them. Thanks for replying!
Are these SVS pinnacle 5.1 series leaps and bounds better than Klipsch Reference?
Would you consider reviewing kef q series towers?
If KEF were to send me a pair, I totally would!
I know this is late but i want to upgrade my system at home! Thinking about Svs prime pinnacle with Svs ultra center and Svs ultra surround also Svs sb 3000. What do you think about that? :) / cheers from Sweden
You are awesome!
That's a great combo that's what I'm running. Make sure you grab Mini DSP 2x4 HD/Umik-1 to dial subs in. Made a huge difference in my system. My dual SB3000s gain so much output with time alignment without doing much work. Also got a nice flat response, so I could add DEQ or my custom house curve. Not to mention consistent bass response across multiple seats within 4db. 👌
That’s exactly what I plan on going with👍🏻
How does it is compared to Polk Legend L600?
How do you feel about a Prime Pinnacle Floor as a center speaker? Having all 3 speakers the same. Love to hear your opinion. Love your videos. Thank you.
If you have the space, I think it would work very well!
@@TechnoDad Thank you, I really appreciate getting back to me. Have a Great Holiday. Again Great videos.
you test the dunkirk scene when the planes show up :)
Oh man, that scene was nuts!! I only have it on streaming and it was still crazy.
@@TechnoDad i love it pushing tha bass awesome, hey technodad i was listeing to Eagle live mtv you always mention omg !!! the sound stage .
Man I'm building my system right now but I already bought the rp-450c. Everything else is Polk Audio except for my Prime elevation for Atmos. I was going to go all Klipsch on the ground . But? Lol I got to think about this one
Hi Roy! Yeah, that's a tough one man. I had the RP450C a few years ago, great center channel but you would want to get Klipsch left and right, or sell it off and go SVS.
Exact same problem. Just couple of month back got RP450c. Now want to upgrade LR Wharfedale 220 bookshelfs. Want all round sound not V shape. Considering Wharfedale Evo 4.3. But not yet available in India. Evo 4.4 and also Pinnacle out of budget and dont require that in my Midsize living room of 19 x 9 x 9. I have Svs PB100 sub.
Can you please help me. I don’t know much about home theater. I have a Polk Audio RTI A9 and connected to Denon AVR 4520ci. But only the high frequency works but not the low frequency. Thank you!
Hi! I'm not sure what's happening there. Please email so you can send me some pictures - technodad55 at gmail dot com.
I'm looking to upgrade my receiver but I don't want to get external power amp is there an AV receiver out there that can have just as good as Clarity is to separates I was kind of looking at the Marantz 7015 or the 8015
Hi! Depends on how many channels you want to run. The SR7015 will power 9 channels and the SR8015 will power 11. I might be able to get you a deal on the SR7015, email me - TechnoDad55 at gmail dot com
Have the Pinnacles for front L/F.Ultra center and Prime Towers for my rears.I love them.
Nice!!
I have been looking at changing out my klipsch setup or just upgrade my r82f to a rp series,how does svs compare to klipsch? Also just sold osd amp when i upgraded to emo. Decent amp imo Thanks
Not sure Craig. If you like the Klipsch horn sound, it’s definitely different than the SVS.
@@TechnoDad thanks for the reply ,just went and demo the b andw 704 s2 and im liking them alot , any advice on these
How does this compare to Klipsch rp 8000f ii?
Prime bookshelves + 2 sb-3000 or 1 sb-3000 + Pinnacles?
Great review! I've been going back and forth between these and the Ultra towers for LCR in my upcoming theater. Most of what I read points to the Ultra towers as still the champions if you have the room for them. Would you agree Channa?
Hi Adam! I think a dedicated theater environment you might want to go Ultra Towers. However, if you are going to use subwoofers or multiple subwoofers, you may not need to have the side firing 8" woofers of the Ultras as they won't be used much.
Hi dude can you recommend me to go with SVS prime pinnacle or klipsch 8000f to set up my new home theater 5.2.4
Hi! Depends on what you are using to power the speakers. AVR or AVR + amplifier?
@@TechnoDad I'm going with denon x 3700 H
Hi channa, how did they compare to your Martin Logans?
The MLs have more bass, the mids and highs have a more delicate quality due to the electromagnetic film in the MLs as opposed to the aluminum dome tweeter in the SVS. I wouldn’t trade out the MLs as they are awesome! I do like the physical size of these SVS speakers and the sound they produce.
Techno Dad Thx Channa
You still use ? Would you go with these or ultra bookshelves?
No, I returned these back to SVS. I would go with these towers over the Ultra Books.
@@TechnoDad What are you using now
Hi Sir I want to Make 7.2.4 Dolby Atmos Home Theatre Please give me your Suggestions About AVrs and Speakers Which Company I should use and Sub Woofer also.
I hope you will reply as soon as possible.
With Warm Regards.
Manish from India
Hi! Email me - technodad55 at gmail dot com.
Shame the outlet sales are on for the US.
Yeah, that definitely sucks!
How do these go up against ultra bookshelf speakers
I like these better.
@@TechnoDadok , thanks for the reply back
Ultra Towers ftw
woot!!!
How would you compare these to kef q750/950?
Hi! I haven’t heard the Kef
@@TechnoDad that’s fine, I’ll do that for you xD just selling pinnacles away
@@TechnoDadok, sold pinnacles and went with kef R11. Diffrent lvl for me😅 should you do review of them as there is not a lot about kef speakers.
I have the Denon AVR-S750H. How do you access the tone controls?? I've never been able to figure it out!!
Option button on remote.
@@TechnoDad Thanks so much!!!
The manual is always a good thing to read
@@shaundavidssd They don't come with manuals! You have to look it up online! And it's 365 pages long!! I live in a country that charges you buy the minute for online usage. Do you think I am going to pay that?? I'm 70 years old and have been into stereos before you were born! I KNOW to read the manual - if there was one!
I don't know who gave me a thumbs down - but that was mean - I'm just stating my experience!
Nice..
Note , your voice sounds kind of digital ..seems like you have a new audio setup, just fyi
Not as clear as usual
/j
Yeah, the audio recorded had corrupted a file. So I had to use the internal camera audio which I haven't done in years.
Dang that sucks bro. I know how it is.
svs ftw
Boom!!!
Prime or Klipsh Reference?
Depends on the models...
Sir please
You’re next, svs upgrade. Or, your next svs upgrade. Sorry i couldn’t
Fixed!! Thank you!! I finished editing at 5 am and sometimes I’m just not sharp at that time.
Techno Dad i feel you man, everyone has such moments. it isn’t criticism, video was great:)
I really think people just click to push "thumbs down"
LOL! If I don't have any haters, I'm doing something wrong!
Bro, your vocals are not usual...
Yeah, the audio recorded had corrupted a file. So I had to use the internal camera audio which I haven't done in years.
@@TechnoDad oh god that's hard time..
Any way, we are with you... Keep rocking
❤️
We're getting spoiled with the SM7B!
no biamp :-(
Yeah, I guess that's the downside...
Did you play wap?
Ok joking aside it seems like SVS has replaced Cerwin Vega as the thump lovers choice.
LOL! No, Get up 10...and yeah, it could be looking that way.
Nice speakers but with todays prices no thanks. $900 when they were originally $800 and the ultras were $1000 and now $1300 🤣🤣🤣
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SVS only has decent subs. Their speakers are terrible so please don’t misguide people. Also words like “awesome” “fantastic” great” don’t mean anything. I’ve heard these speakers and they have no bass at all, you need a sub, on top of that the highs are extremely screechy and cheap sounding. This is not a review..... you sound like a paid commercial
Congratulations you just described Klipsch. For home theater you need a sub regardless of what speakers you have hotdog.