HOW GOOD IS A $1,000 HOME THEATER SYSTEM? | SVS Prime 5.1 Home Theater Surround Sound Review

[@mcottoncamaro]

I purchased this system a few months back (except mine has the 1000 pro sub) and this systems sounds great. I’m in a small room and this system is great. It get loud and clear and the sub hits extremely hard. Definitely recommend

[@MrJohnny333]

How small is your room?

[@OlguinInHD]

Bought this last year, plus the prime center. I love it. Huge upgrade from the crappy home-theater-in-a-box I had before. Now I have the bug though. Gotta get Atmos!!!

[@TwoGuyzTech]

Yeah it's amazing how good this system sounds! Thanks for watching😀

[@jlane7731]

I I have the klipsch 5.1 theater in a box I bought for $400 which sounds pretty good. Does this SVs system sound that much better for one to invest more? Thanks guys!

[@troyd.521]

@@jlane7731 what did you do me up doing? Upgrading or stick with the Klipsch? I’m considering a new system and was going to ho with Klipsch until I saw this video…

[@ulissepellegrino7175]

​@Troy D. I also have 5 prime satellites But with a bigger subwoofer the SB2000 pro and oh my God you won't regret it, no need of bookshelves or tower with it. This system is just amazing.

[@bgaviator]

How does the satellite speaker work as a center if you need to turn it on its side due to space constraints?

[@JC-bl9bo]

Another excellent review. I like SVS a lot, I have a PB1000 and its great. I received my RSL CG23's yesterday to complete my RS23 LCR and CG3 surrounds. Last down the road are two 10S subs because I want a full RSL HT. I ran Audyssey this morning and yeah I'm very happy. RSL is no joke, they know what they are doing. Anyway, another great review/video and great channel.

[@TwoGuyzTech]

Thank you very much for watching!! Great to hear that you like the PB-1000 and the RSLs. We're very happy with the quality of the products from both companies!

[@hi-fihaven2257]

Nice looking system! Love the gloss finishes. Great price tag! Nice work on the presentation.

[@TwoGuyzTech]

Hey man, thanks for watching! We think the gloss finishes look great too! 😀

[@TheLWebb100]

What's the sound profile of these for music?

[@jianliu7516]

Best review for SVS Satellite speakers.

[@TwoGuyzTech]

Thanks for watching and for the kind words!

[@SpecOfTech]

Hey guys, great video. This is one slick little setup for a thousand bucks. My friend is trying to build a budget system, I will have to keep this in mind for him, cheers guys!

[@TwoGuyzTech]

Thanks for watching Barrett! That's awesome - share the home theater love!! 😍 This really is a great system and would work perfect as a starter surround sound setup.

[@SpecOfTech]

@@TwoGuyzTech That's what I am thinking too, great way to get into a starter SVS subwoofer too.

[@bommareddybrijendrareddy9301]

How would it be like if we could replace the sb1000 sub with the Pb1000 pro for the same system? Would there be any noticeable difference to the bass output/impact quality during such movies? Please advise.

[@TwoGuyzTech]

Thanks for watching, we haven't tested the PB1000 Pro but it's ported so it should have more low-end, deep output at the expense of speed and articulation as you're comparing a ported sub to a sealed sub. Hope this helps!

[@bommareddybrijendrareddy9301]

@@TwoGuyzTech Thanks! I was wondering that it would be a better fit for a theater.

[@joelane4670]

I’m gonna upgrade from the 5.1 in a box Klipsch set up. Do you recommend getting a center prime speaker? And I’d like to use the prime satellites for Atmos as well what are your thoughts?. Thanks for your review as always it’s always very helpful

[@viperdriver89]

Very informative video as always Rob! 👌🏻

[@TwoGuyzTech]

Thank you so much!! Glad you enjoyed it 😀

[@trendyprojectors4743]

Well, I don't own this product but I can say it is a good system. It looks very clean. And, most of the reviews are positive! Therefore, it looks like a great product!

[@earlkalas9301]

How does this system compare to the equally priced RSL system???

[@TwoGuyzTech]

Hi and thanks for watching! We really liked both of these systems, but if we had to choose one over the other it would be SVS.

[@CarolinaSkol]

I have the PB 1000 it literally shakes the house i cant imaging the 12' you will not be disappointed with this system

[@TwoGuyzTech]

We absolutely agree!! SVS subs have some serious output for the money and size. PB 1000 was an excellent choice. Thanks for watching :)

[@okanemochi3867]

what is the size of the large box or shipping box?

[@lanceferrell8585]

Could you use one of the Costco receivers to push this system?

[@TwoGuyzTech]

Yep any one of the three Costco AVRs would be a great match to this system. Thanks for watching! :)

[@troyd.521]

@@TwoGuyzTech first, I just found your channel and it’s outstanding ! That being said, which 3 Costco receivers do you mean? Is the Denon 750H one of them? I’ve been eying the 760H and want to make sure it’s sufficient for this system.

[@glennchaffin8446]

I already have the SVS Ultra towers and Ultra Center for my front end but I have not bought a subwoofer or the rear channel and elevation speakers yet. I'm thinking of getting this 5.1 system for my first subwoofer and using the satellite speakers for the 2 rear channel speakers on stands with 2 more of them mounted high up and facing down for the elevation speakers. Not sure what to do with the 5th satellite though. I'm also looking at the SVS SP 1000 pro for my second sub to complete my system. The room is 12.5 feet by 20 feet. What are you thoughts and any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks

[@kman9387]

Hi there, I heard you mention your room size and openess of your living room. I was wondering how you would compare the sound to a larger set up in that room of yours. I currently have the Focal sib 5.1 set up and it fills my room with awesome sound but I sometimes feel like I need a larger center channel speaker, since they are the same size all the way around. I am using the Onkyo Rz820 to push my system.

[@TwoGuyzTech]

Thanks again for watching and apologies for such a late response! It definitely depends on the speaker you're talking about. In the end, what we notice with this system against something like the Aperion Audio Novus 5.1 system with the Novus 6T towers is the overall projection of the sound - bigger speakers (especially better, 3 way center channels) just have that ability to place sounds in the room and around you, rather than feeling like they can't make it very far away from the speakers. The smaller speakers still have TONS of detail and clarity - mostly thanks to the fact that you're using smaller drivers which will reproduce your midrange frequencies better - but you just won't get that super immersive, deep and wide soundstage when compared to a bigger set of speakers. You'll still get pulled into the content, but it's those types of refinement and additions to the sound and experience that separate the more affordable speakers from some of the best speakers. Hope this helps :)

[@kman9387]

@@TwoGuyzTech this is great information! I am currently using Focal sib 5.1 with 2 focal in ceiling speakers for Dolby Atmos driven by my Onkyo Rz820 and it sounds incredible. Since I have had this speaker setup for a couple of years I was not sure if continuing with small bookshelf speakers would be effective enough, I would love larger LCR speakers but my decor and having a fireplace in the middle of room does not leave the the ideal setting for tower speakers. My room is 20 x 20 and I am using the LG hu810p laser projector with a 108 inch screen that I am upgrading to a 120. If you go to my channel I have some clips showing my setup. Just didn't know if I was missing out on better audio. Thank you for your time and help sir!!

[@tomxiong9849]

Does it come with all the wires? If not, what wires do I need?

[@hunterlogan2913]

great review!!

[@TwoGuyzTech]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@Woofer-Man]

Nice review, are the svs pack dolby atmos speakers, which AV Receiver would you recommend to match it well & lastly for a great music lover, between this Svs prime pack & Klipsch Reference Cinema pack, which would you recommend most? Thanks!

[@TwoGuyzTech]

Hi and thanks for watching! The only thing that determines if a speaker is Dolby Atmos is the signal that's sent to it and its positioning, so just about any speaker can do Dolby Atmos. As far as the Klipsch speakers go we haven't had a chance to hear them so we can't really give an opinion. From looks of them the cabinets appear to be made out of plastic, compared to the SVS which are MDF. For receivers you can check out our reviews on Denon, Yamaha and Onkyo entry level receivers from Costco. If you have a larger budget than the three mentioned I would stick to brands like Marantz, Emotiva, Denon or Yamaha. Hope this helps!

[@Woofer-Man]

@@TwoGuyzTech Thanks for your prompt response, i appreciate!

[@sj460162]

Nice video. I just bought a Yamaha 2071 reciever and its incredible! I always wondered what a reciever that costs three times as much sounded like? I mean, is it 3 times better? One question I have is how important is it that the sub woofer points towards the listener?

[@TwoGuyzTech]

Placing the sub in the right position for the room is the most important step, once you find that you can experiment with cone direction.

[@sj460162]

@@TwoGuyzTech Thanks for the tip

[@Professor5180]

So just in terms of the prime satellite speaker vs the rslcg3 speaker which one is better?

[@TwoGuyzTech]

Thanks for watching! They're pretty close, but I'd say the biggest factor is that the RSL CG3/CG23 speakers sound 'bigger'/have more presence in the room. For the price, we would probably go with an RSL setup, but that is just our opinion :)

[@Professor5180]

@@TwoGuyzTechThe CG23 has two drivers. If it was just a two channel sound comparison of the rsl CG3 vs the svs prime satellite, which would you go with? Thx

[@TwoGuyzTech]

@@Professor5180 For us, it'd have to be the RSL speakers - the compression guide design does manage to deliver cleaner bass in our opinion, and they just seem to fill the room a little better - but again, it's a hard choice and you won't know until you get to hear both yourself and make that decision. Thanks again!! :)

[@victorvalenzuela6949]

Hello 👋🏼 I’m new to your channel and liking it.👍🏼. Question is there a big difference in the sound of these satellite speaker and the SVS Elevation’s I’m trying to talk myself into them? Which ones are better sounding anybody or are they the same? Thanks 🙏🏼👋🏼✌🏼

[@TwoGuyzTech]

Thanks for watching and for the kind words!! The sound of the Prime Elevations and the Prime Satellites is very similar. If you're only trying to do surround channels, we would recommend the satellites to save money. They blend perfectly so you can use them both in the same system if you want. Hope this helps!!

[@victorvalenzuela6949]

@@TwoGuyzTech Yes 👍🏼 thank you for your quick response. Satellite speaker 🔊 will work for me then. After all I’ve been using Bose Jewel cube speakers and I was happy with those. 🙏🏼👋🏼✌🏼 Update from two weeks ago. I received my Prime satellites front and rear and WOW!! The sounds I was missing big difference. Love it.. 👍🏼✌🏼🔊

[@mambru34771]

How would these compare to the klipsch reference theater from Costco i know different price point but for a budget is there much difference between them.

[@TwoGuyzTech]

We were really impressed with the SVS system, the only way to really know which is better is to audition both, you could get them both and keep the one you like best, this is a bit of a pain but you will know for sure you ended up with the best system between the two. Thanks for watching! 😀

[@mambru34771]

@@TwoGuyzTech thanks for the response I guess I will do that keep the videos coming

[@jbob2331]

@@TwoGuyzTech k

[@Jedi_Order81]

Great review. Do the satellites come with hardware to mount them on the wall?

[@TwoGuyzTech]

Thanks for watching! Right now SVS does not ship any mounting hardware with the Prime Satellites, but they should be compatible with pretty much any universal mount with a 1/4"-20 thread. 👍

[@Jedi_Order81]

@@TwoGuyzTech - Thank you very much

[@OlguinInHD]

They come with keyhole slots already mounted, and i think if you contact SVS they send out mounting hardware for free

[@Jedi_Order81]

@@OlguinInHD - Unfortunately SVS told me they don’t carry hardware for the Satellites. They recommended some aftermarket products to me

[@BsOnK1969]

Hello, I am new at AV devices. I just bought the Sony Strdn10180. I am wondering whats the capacity or how do I know which speaker will be fine to use? Regards

[@TwoGuyzTech]

Thanks for watching! For that receiver we would recommend the SVS Prime 5.1 system as they are compact speakers that are easy to drive & they should sound really good. We left links to this setup on SVS' website in the description of this video, so you can buy there and take advantage of their in-home trial period and return them at no cost if they don't work out.

[@BsOnK1969]

@@TwoGuyzTech awesome thanks

[@ThePolydeuces]

RSl CG3 vs this SVS kit? Thoughts?

[@TwoGuyzTech]

Thanks for watching! It's definitely a close match - they both sound great, but there are some things to keep in mind with either system; The RSL CG3 5.1 comes with a more 'proper' center channel speaker, but it does cost $80 more than the SVS system. On the other hand, we feel the SB-1000 sounds better than the RSL Speedwoofer 10S, but that does come down to personal preference (we like the sound of sealed subs more than ported subs). If you go with the SVS Piano Gloss Black system like we show here in our review, the price goes up to $1,199, but it does seem like a much more durable finish than the RSL piano gloss black, which comes standard on the RSL set. So it just comes down to which features you want more. We don't think you can go wrong with either system as far as sound quality, but it's worth taking advantage of the in-home trial periods of each system and returning the one you don't like! Hope you found this helpful - thanks for watching!

[@ThePolydeuces]

@@TwoGuyzTech Amazing. Thank you for the detailed answer!

[@tinman102253]

Thanks for the very informative review! Do you think you can review the Klipsch reference 5.1 from Costco? I was thinking about buying that system, but now I am wondering if I should spend the extra $500 for the svs.

[@jianliu7516]

SVS is much better quality speaker. I had Klipsch reference( $499) and Energy Take 5 satellite speakers( on sale for $299) before, they both are good, but I upgrade to SVS satellite speakers last year. I enjoyed the movies and music everyday while stay home due to laid off from work. I love SVS has much better quality and clear sound. and the basic wood color set match my tv stand. it looks very beautiful. I don't like piano black because very easy get dirty and finger print, but some people spend extra $100 for shining look. I connect it to my Onkyo receiver ($500 on sale from Amazon) and Blue-ray Player($49) with 4K HDMI cable($10). The sound is amazing good. Much better than my friend's Bose Satellite speakers he spent more than $3000. Plus my receiver has more function and inputs. He regret after listen my SVS. LOL.

[@troyd.521]

@@jianliu7516 what Onkyo receiver did you use with this setup? Also would the Klipsch reference setup be good enough for the average user that only occasionally watches movies or action shows that wood benefit from a high quality setup?

[@diovanealvesdemoura6370]

Visualmente o conjunto é bonito e pelo vídeo parece que tem um som agradável. Pena que um produto deste não chega no Brasil e se chegar deve ser o dobro do preço que custa nos EUA.

[@philipskinner9624]

great video

[@TwoGuyzTech]

Thank you! :)

[@Roof_Pizza]

A lot of people seem to be really happy with the subs quality and price but the satellites seem to be expensive at 100 bucks each. So much competition out there.

[@TwoGuyzTech]

Absolutely!! There are a lot of options out there but the SB-1000 does set this ahead of some other systems depending on the bass you like. Thanks for watching! :)

[@jasonm3871]

Bit more expensive, but wonder how this compares to the Starke Sound Echo.

[@TwoGuyzTech]

That's a great question! Unfortunately we haven't had the chance to review that system, but we will reach out to Stark Sound and see if they will send us one to review. Thanks for watching!😀

[@jasonm3871]

@@TwoGuyzTech I think it would be a great matchup between the two. If I had to guess (from hearing the SVS system, but not the Starke), I think the SVS would win in the low end (subs are their backbone). Although, the Starke sub is pretty neat (I once had an Aperion sub of similar design (one driver with two passive radiators), and it sounded huge for how small it was). Starke looks to be making some very nice higher end products, so I wonder if that trickles down to the Echo satellites.

[@JagadeeshPN]

How does these stack up against Klipsch reference theatre pack?

[@victorpulos823]

They are worth buying

[@TwoGuyzTech]

I agree! Thanks for watching!

[@ghostgutarist5234]

Sill i am looking for 999 and it never happens

[@benjielocs8825]

Nice top

[@Audfile]

You were amazed they could put a 12 into such a small box? Not a magic trick, they just used a sub-optimal enclosure for the driver to save money.

[@CoajaCristiandance]

conclusion 2000$. :))) in my country the minimum salary is 380$.

[@mahmudshafi1061]

I want Bangladesh

[@pogolas]

It looks like an advertisement more than a review.

[@Soyanation]

First

[@TwoGuyzTech]

Thanks as always!! 😂

[@stephennielsen2134]

SVS looks good on the outside but it’s what’s on the inside that counts. Very cheap crossovers. Poor quality wire and cheap caps. Not worth this price.

[@TwoGuyzTech]

Thanks for watching & for your feedback! We always try to judge products by the way they sound and the experience as an end-user. Most people don't find value in the internal components in a speaker (although we do!) and put sound quality first. We agree that this warrants further investigation - but they've proven to be great sounding speakers for the price in our time testing them.