10 more thoughts on the SVS PRIME WIRELESS PRO ✍🏻 ('Dear John')

[@herosquadlivemusic4815]

The "thoughts" videos are like the acoustic version, love it.

[@DarkoAudio]

ha! I like that analogy. 😊

[@skrem23]

"Darko Unplugged."

[@jamesferrell497]

I enjoy the information. Doesn't matter the length of the videos or your opinion , mine may be and often is different. What matters and what I enjoy is your presentation of the products/technology, and that the topic is covered enough for me to decide to investigate further in my personal audio journey. Even when I am not particularly interested in altering my audio behavior with topics discussed I nevertheless enjoy them.... never miss a video

[@monkililiki]

Yeah, I agree. If the video would be too long there is a function in KZbin called "Pause" that most viewers would know how to use. 😊

[@jimfarrell4635]

Hey James... that's identity theft. Almost. Just as well you can't spell.

[@Brett1334]

The longer the videos the better!

[@fist003]

well maybe can do Shorts for a summary/pro/cons of the reviewed speakers

[@adrianinnavan3910]

I'm sure that a fair amount of restraint was called for in the making of this video. I think you got it just right, addressing some comments with the correct degree of 'politeness' and assertiveness. Good one.

[@TheDealer1228]

Agreed. Some of the comments were dripping with rudeness/entitlement.

[@techmed-rainer]

Dear John, ... I like this new kind of approach.

[@mattwatson3721]

These “thoughts” videos are great follow ups. I like your longer 20-30 minute videos. Some products require more time to cover features, use cases, etc. I don’t always like the music you cover in them, but I do appreciate that you include them as they help to broaden my experience.

[@dicmccoy]

There's just no pleasing all audiophiles. We're impatient, demanding, finicky, and when we don't get our way, we'll let everyone around us know. We're children in an adults body. Fantastic video.

[@densyoh]

and you’re overthinkers😅✌🏼

[@rafaelruiz-tagle358]

Don't listen to that jerk who wants shorter reviews. You have me and another 240,000+ subscribers who thinks you do it perfectly. I want detail in the reviews and that's what I love about your channel. So keep up the good work!

[@DrFeelGoodKali]

Great Video... too bad it was so short :) Thank you for your hard work in putting out these videos. Cheers John!

[@Hush99]

I appreciate the long form videos. Some products deserve it.

[@SgtBotBot]

Thanks for another video John, I like the format. Glad you're taking the comments section for what it has to offer and not sweating the less savoury elements.

[@Krell666]

Liking these follow up videos a lot. I really like your long videos; I make a coffee, sit with anticipation and thoroughly enjoy. Regardless of the product or your opinion they are always informative and entertaining. Thanks!

[@audiokat70]

I enjoy the thoroughness of your videos and I often dont even notice if they are short or long. Thank you!

[@TheIpadfanatic]

Hello John. I sincerely appreciate the comment engagement. The trolls want their moment in the spotlight. If it were me, I would starve them of any oxygen and not entertain or engage their diatribes in any way. Your videos are just the right length and have always been genuine and thoughtful. Don't change a thing. Take care!

[@davidkalil5698]

Thanks for the shout out, John!

[@josexavierjr.5633]

Great video! I like to hear responses to comments from time to time, because it shows all of us that you do pay attention to your audience. You have a great sense of humor, and your attitude towards Hi-Fi continues to be good as well; you add a different perspective that I sometimes wouldn't think of. Thanks!!

[@ss4717]

This was perfect. Don't change

[@a.h.d.h.2803]

I have no trouble with my attention span. I think you do a very good job to complete a, more or less, 'full' review in about 20 minutes. In this raging world where superficiality increases on behalf of the need of entertainment to avoid the deeply felt boredom, watching your video's are moments of tranquillity, focus and pleasure to me, anyway. Keep it up John.

[@decaf77]

For me I appreciate John’s preference for the long thorough video format. Actually wish there were more comparisons. Great video as always. Really like the follow up videos.

[@johnnixon2504]

Good stuff. I really like these response videos. They inject fantastic amounts of personality into your channel.

[@bartbarelds8454]

Love this video! Thnx John!

[@petet5401]

I like this questions and answers bit! Please keep it up......good health to you as well!

[@tedjensen8841]

The length of your videos works for me. There is a lot of information to cover, and I do appreciate your succinct style of presenting it.

[@TheDealer1228]

The person who complained about the length of your videos is bananas. Your 20-25 minute videos are perfect when eating lunch or dinner. Anyone who can't appreciate your b-roll or your musical tangents/anecdotes is no friend of mine.

[@niceday3]

I really like this style of video, really interesting. Keep up the longer ones too.

[@Glaubwuerdigkeit]

Hi John! I think the length of the Videos is just right. They fit perfectly in my Lunchbreak. ;)

[@felipedantas4666]

To me (newbie), the value of these products are pretty much amp/speaker synergy to people who are mainly digital/streaming and/or would end up using them for secondary listening rooms and/or, finally, for those entering the rabbit hole of hi-fi. Other than that, adding sources etc would only change where these sources are connected. Cables, by definition would be the same, unless ou area also going "fully not integrated" and therefore having to factor in interconnects etc. Great approach addressing the comments.

[@dougg1075]

Great idea these “ my thoughts” videos.

[@radicalgambino2959]

I really love your videos because if you are new to hifi or even if you are not you give people a lot to think about in terms of pros and cons of each system and help people think about if the system is right for them.

[@javierjones]

good questions and even better answers. Thank you John. Terrific channel.

[@bbb-ri4vs]

Love your content John...the longer the better!

[@roddyjie7759]

I like your comprehensive review! Your info matters to even think of the products that could matter to a person. If the person wanted to know how it sounds for their need. Just go to the store and try it out. And if it works for your room acoustics. Then you will be happy! if not go to the store for someting else. But you (Darko) help sift trough a lot. Keep up the good work! And if the person think the video is too long. You can always crank up the speed with the option of your KZbin page! Ore you can manually skip! Info is the key for understanding a product!

[@zackthomas7244]

New subscriber. Found you through your dongle review. Really enjoying the concise but well explained style you have. It’s helping to make sense of the more confusing details surrounding this topic. Well done.

[@bamber2000]

Hi John. I like that you do: carry on! I have a separates system comprising streaming DAC/pre-amp, analogue crossover, sub, analogue power amp and speakers. I also have a Sonos system for casual listening around the house with eight zones including one zone in the main listening room that feeds into the DAC/pre for casual listening. Sonos is very important to me for multi-room, and for integration with BBC Sounds, a podcast service (Pocketcast), and Tidal. The streaming loudspeakers that you’ve been reviewing are interesting products and some appear to deliver very good sound, but you rarely have anything to say about integration with a multi-room system. Multi-room music or speech is such a huge benefit of modern audio systems that I wish you would say something about it when you review ‘future-fi’, ‘wireless’ speakers.

[@shanestephenson8423]

Great wrap up as usual John, I'm liking this let's call it tidying up loose ends video format.👍🎧😁

[@Paul-RSA]

The videos are not too long, if anything they're too short haha! Great channel.

[@spandel100]

Your attitude is good and your reviews thorough John.Nothing negative to say here.Take care.

[@gerrycurrie4288]

It's good to hear your take on the feedback your reviews generate...I enjoy the sense of humour too. I recently added a sub to my front room system and it seemed to make the bookshelf speakers sound clearer, irrespective of the added bass? (Bluesound power node, Wharfedale 9.1s and SW150 sub) - I really think there is "something" in the low pass/high pass arrangements you talk about.

[@shapeshifterboogie9853]

Hi John, keep the thorough reviews coming. As a person with ADHD attention span is an issue. However, I find that with people like yourself who bring the content in a way that is easy to digest, a bit tongue in cheek (read: not taking it too seriously) I can easily watch the whole video in one go. Remember folks there is a pauze button. Pauze have a brew and come back and resume playback. As for the wire issue, I run a pair of Adam Audio A7X attached to a SPL Director MK2. Having the cables all attached to a single device does make it slightly easier to hide the cables, as the separates can be put into a cabinet/closet/hifi-rack, which with speakers is going to be slightly more difficult. Keep up the good work!

[@davea3791]

Stay with your current length reviews. The info shared and your perspective are valued.

[@TheVexed1984]

Dear John, your videos are my favourite hifi related content. I would like it if they were an hour long.

[@matthewfrazee3352]

Check out his podcasts.

[@slicklace]

Love your content!

[@RJ_Chicago]

John, I agree that the SVS and Sonos is a reasonable comparison. I want to point something out. I have TVs in three different rooms in my house. I have chosen to put my money into a high end 2.2 channel hifi system in my listening room. But I have put Sonos gear in two of the other rooms with TVs because it was a quick and easy to setup solution for HT without breaking the bank, relatively speaking. Additionally, Sonos gear is also designed with decor in mind so that is a plus. The SVS and other higher end audio gear, generally is not. But that is in the eye of the beholder. The other tv room has a Naim UnitiStar, a pair of Zu Omen Dirty Weekend speakers and an Emotiva subwoofer. Making the above setups this way, I have prioritized my listening room gear for the greatest expenditures, because to me, per my priorities, HT doesn’t require this type of money, because to me, HT is not critical listening. So Sonos has value, in that it is decor friendly, sounds good, is easy to setup, makes for acceptable HT setups and allows for serious expenditures elsewhere for no unreasonable sacrifices. Others may disagree with these thoughts. But this is the strategy that has worked for me. Thanks.

[@CraigFels]

Keep it up. I enjoy both the review videos and follow up Dear John videos. I don’t think a 20-25 minute video is too long. Regarding the Sonos comparison: these speakers also support Airplay 2 which is has multi room support. They can be played in sync with any other Airplay 2 device, making all Airplay 2 speakers/receivers/amps viable alternatives to Sonos.

[@pwhittak88]

I love the longer videos don’t change

[@greggles69]

Great follow up review. I must contradict you in one area. I use a Linn Selekt DSM all in one streamer/ amp feeding two internal stereo amplifier modules, each with their own Katalyst DAC . The Selekt uses Linn's Active Exakt technology to split the crossover frequencies in DSP and thus feed a "passive" unpowered speaker, actively (although one has to bypass the speaker's passive crossover). My speakers of choice is the Kudos Titan 505, which simplifies this, by incorporating external crossover jumpers on the rear.

[@Vandophoto]

Love this type of video's! If only SVS would give us an actual launch date on this and the accompanying Soundbase. They've been teasing it since January

[@NBPT428]

I enjoyed this video very much because you took several approaches from our comments and compared them to using/setting up the SVS Prime Wireless Pro. I understand the reasons you gave for the cable spaghetti coming out of the SVS wireless but still think it's a bit silly for any company to label that solution "Wireless". It is what it is, love your videos and perhaps some day there will be a totally wireless option for all of us to debate.

[@krom447]

HDMI (Arc)- RCA converter cost about 15 euro and allow to change volume too. I tested one. It is option for devices with no HDMI.

[@beetooex]

Are there any 15 euro DACs of sufficient quality to be appropriate for a hi-fi system?

[@neilfox4626]

True wireless is available! Brands like DALI have a wireless hub for physical connections so the speakers only have the power cord.

[@pudedward6826]

Hi John, I really enjoyed this video, and think this is a format you should do again. Following up on "main" reviews, and discussing comments is a great idea, thanks. 👍

[@timphillips3873]

If only they made these in a walnut or wood finish. Spotify Connect works really well on my Play 5 and also integrated via voice control through Alexa. It's a great fit for casual listening for the entire family.

[@ianmcmillan1333]

Surely anyone who is still asking you for comparisons is just taking the piss now 🤣? Loving these new response videos btw.

[@Drackleyrva]

Great video John! And you nailed it in 15 mins. LOL :)

[@kristophergurley585]

I love all the vids no matter the length. Props to you and Olaf for always coming through with a quality production. I would be very interested in a comparison in between a streaming active system and a more “traditional” system that consists of separate components but come in at the same price with the same basic features. For instance, many of the larger hifi companies offer stereo receivers with hdmi earc and limited streaming capabilities(Marantz NR1200 or Onkyo TX-8270 for example). Even a Bluesound Power Node and some passive speakers would make a minimal footprint complete streaming solution. What I’m interested in is can better flexibility, sound, looks, and or convenience be had from either a full streaming active loudspeaker system or from one cobbled together from separate components. I think it would make for an interesting topic.

[@baronvonaux8294]

I actually like the longer videos and detailed review and analysis John. I always watch till the end!

[@jfh4270]

Dear John - that was a useful video, and I appreciate the darko responses to comments, it's like a little bit of chili and salt in your chocolate!

[@fastfastsam]

I'm fine with the length of your videos, don't change. I run them in the background and glance over when wanted or needed. Maybe make a summary cut for those who can't spare that length of time or who don't run videos in the background.

[@o0divinity0o]

Really like these videos! Regarding the cable vomit that usually follows wireless speakers. I think the most future-fi solution is having a box with all the connections that communicates with the speakers wirelessly. Like the Dali sound hub, Dynaudio Xeo link and so on.

[@jimfarrell4635]

For those who complain about the videos being too long, you should try the podcast. Boy, does he bang on and on and on..... Kidding, of course. Frankly I would watch even longer videos. Three hours on the best Red Hot Chilli Peppers albums of the last 30 years, perhaps

[@moothacow]

As soon as you mentioned 'what abouts' I had Ian Durys 'Reasons to be cheerful' stuck in my head.

[@sixergixer]

Loving that Ghostly tee! Ghostly International was one of my first label crushes when I was really diving into electronic music full force.

[@noname-em9xx]

I really like these videos, Q&A sessions are important in my opinion. These types of speakers are of interest to me in my TV room, but I don't have the space for speaker stands, really I need a soundbar. I'm looking at the Bluesound Pulse Soundbar+ in comparison since it's tidy and compact, but I don't love the soundbar aspect. I find it tough to decide on a purchase as there is always something else to consider, and your channel (in the best way possible, only good things) helps drive my analysis paralysis.

[@vaggelix]

Hello John, Ι was also one who would love it if you could review the Edifier S3000pro since then I'd have a clear comparison of everything else you've reviewed to something I own and listen to everyday. I believe you'd love the fact that they communicate wirelessly with each other, so no umbilical cable, and that they have a very exciting sound. Having watched a fair amount of your reviews though I believe you wouldn't like their treble (a bit fatiguing), and wouldn't care much for their look. So you just do your thing, and please keep talking about music along with everything else. Sorry for the wordy comment, your videos are long enough, and surprisingly not boring for videos of a bloke sitting and talking about something for half an hour. Keep it up!

[@rakeshs1291]

Great follow up video, John. I wish more reviewer did this. For me having multiple wires hanging behind a speaker kind of defeats the purpose of these speakers that are meant to be lifestyle friendly. One speaker that I have been interested in that is close to what I believe wireless speakers ought to be are the B&W Formation Duo. They offer true Wi-Fi with just the power cables running behind them with an external box to handle any analog connections that streams wirelessly to the speakers. One thing I wish they add would an HDMI arc input to the external box that will make this an ideal product. Do you have any thought on this and if you plan on reviewing these speaker? I have heard them in-person and was left impressed. Few reviews that are out there, have raved about their sonic performance.

[@MrSatyre1]

Great review, as always. Hope you'll be able to review the Dynaudio wireless Focus series and let us know how they compare to the KEFs.

[@pauldavis5967]

I think the speakers behind John are the Dynaudio Focus 30

[@MrSatyre1]

​@@pauldavis5967 They do look like 'em, don't they!

[@HeavyBeats24]

I would love to hear your thoughts on the Jbl 4305p. Your deep dives are the best. Thanks!

[@griff8169]

John, Make your videos longer lol. I appreciate your approach to all things hi fi. Being in my mid 50’s, I fall into staunchly old school subscribers. Although I may never go wireless, I do agree active loudspeakers are indeed the future & rapidly becoming the here & now. I also enjoy discovering quality future fi products you review. Thanks

[@GertSterner]

Thank you for explaining, that it is the price that determines, whether cables go into one or both wireless speakers. I've heard the Buchardt A500, A500 Signature Edition and A700, all of which have a small box, that sends the sound wirelessly to the speakers, via wisa. I think it is the same with the new Dynaudio Focus series. That is more like actual wireless to me. Only the power cord is plugged in.

[@mcmolony]

I loved the discussion on the Sonos comparison. I see where John and Fabian are both coming from. The SVS product is very similar to any Sonos standalone wireless speaker pair, or sound bar when considering HDMI ARC implementation. The SVS providing more of a Hi-Fi implementation. I agree that the SVS is “Super Sonos” from that aspect for all the reasons John has discussed. However, if your goal is like mine, stable and reliable whole home wireless audio at the expense of true Hi-Fi performance, there really is no decent alternative to Sonos, despite the claims of Play-Fi, HEOS, etc. Sonos is simply dead reliable when scaling up to multiple rooms. So I see Fabian’s point here. And back to John’s point, because of Sonos’s shortfall to SVS as a true Hi-Fi replacement, I do keep my Marantz/Tannoy rig for serious intentional listening, and it is tied into the Sonos system via a Port for continuity purposes in the home. In short, if stable whole home wireless audio were not a consideration for me, the SVS would be the better all-in-one purchase when compared to Sonos as the SVS feature set supersedes what Sonos offers.

[@stevenock2722]

Agree with you that this product compares well with Sonos offerings. I’m thinking of switching to the SVS from a Sonos amp+Vandersteen bookshelves. The Sonos amp is garbling tv show dialog. SVS option lets me ditch another black box from my current setup. Always nice in the “lifestyle leaning” living room.

[@MrDanofthewest]

I would try these with your preferred source content and input source. I really like these speakers for native two channel content but anytime I listen to compressed streaming multi channel native - in its two channel output. The volume has to be cranked up. I'm not sure if this is a function of how the audio is mastered or something else?

[@TheWkd111]

I agree with the others that the length is not a problem, I enjoy sitting down and just listening to you ramble at times, if all you did was ramble off a bunch of specs and facts I would not be interested. The presentation adds to the thought you have given to your statements and I love the podcasts you do as well and they are by no means short. As for the person who doesn't see the comparison with Sonos and BluOS, I think they are comparing the apps not the hardware and in your case it is hardware and high level function of the apps.. I think that the "Future-fi" segment is one of the more rapidly changing areas when it comes to hi-fidelity and the applications may become more and more important in the future, to the point where large companies known for fidelity really start to invest in the software development... maybe??

[@coreyshields5941]

I like the video length.

[@careymacisaac9165]

your length of videos are fine

[@budgetaudiophilelife-long5461]

🤗👍JOHN,WE LOVE 💚😎…WHAT YOU ARE DOING,WHY YOU’RE DOING IT …WE KNOW YOU ARE NOT GOING TO PLEASE EVERYONE…so keep doing it and hopefully you will know that we want to keep learning 🧐💚all we can …THANK YOU FOR ALL YOUR HARD WORK 😓 appreciated by most 💚💚💚

[@LeandroJack]

I wonder how the SVS' stack up against the Vanatoo T1 Encore + & the Kanto TUK. All three I'm considering. Great video

[@danieladashek5816]

Put an order in for an Arc to go with a new TV. Wasn’t thrilled about the cost to add a sub which seems important to get tv and music listening enjoyment. This helped me understand an alternative.

[@Vandophoto]

Actually the SVS has 2 "multiroom" platforms built in. Both in Google (chromecast built in) and DTS Play-fi you can create rooms, combine speakers, play across zones... Double Sonos! ;-)

[@thewaygokid3135]

If you want a faster video play it @ 2x speed ;)

[@nilswetzel6830]

Hi Darko, I have to thank you for your great work! I would call myself a Sonos victim (self accused) and was always looking for a replacement/level up… My Setup are the Yamaha HS80m and a Sonos Connect (only S1 compatible)- nothing fancy. I’m considering to get the setup you are referring in this video and the Sub SVS 3000 micro but no chance to get the speakers in Germany… Am I doomed with my setup? And yes - I can’t accept in my head a soundbar- I’m fine with stereo and no wannabe Dolby athmos no one believes in anyway comin out of one single element … or the cinemas are wasting a lot of money 😉

[@juanfreile6662]

My speaker pair cost less than $600, are fully wireless (except DC plugs), have streaming with a gapless service, lossless (or CD quality with Dolby Atmos), software room correction and connected to tv via Apple TV since they are Apple Home Pods

[@dal2258]

I'm already looking forward to the review of the Dynaudio Focus 30 and the comparison with the KEF LS60 😀

[@Eschew_Obfuscation]

I prefer your longer videos. I geek out on the info and insights. Please don’t waste your time on acknowledging the trolls’ comments. They are energy vampires. Peace!

[@ggdfggdfgdffgfddg34]

edifier s3000 pro waiting for review! But definitely active acoustics Airpulse A300pro simply won't leave any active acoustics a chance for their money!

[@dominikalbers6983]

Yeah i like to get as much information i can get in one Video by a guy that i enjoy to listen to. Doesn't really matter how long the video is. An for people who want to take a shortcut can do so with the timestemps.

[@suryadnb]

I think your videos are the perfect length. Detailed but you don't repeat yourself.

[@sebastianalex7900]

Love your videos John. Would love to see in this “affordable wireless speakers ground” a comparison between the BlueSound Pulse and Sonos Five. Cheers!

[@bonusbeat]

John, it's your channel, do what you want and don't do what you don't want to. Dadadada.. sod them all.

[@bassandtrebleclef]

For the bloke who said your videos should be 5 minutes long, there's great news!!! There's a slider that allows ffw transport control at the bottom of the video. You're welcome!

[@miloshZh]

We enjoy your long videos. Probably for the same reason why people enjoy James Hoffman videos also. Sure, we also love hi-fi and coffee.

[@pb24dagrk]

The videos should be as long as they need to in order to be thorough and complete (and worthwhile). Don't change because of that "one guy".

[@geraldmcmullon2465]

The SVS Prime wireless Pro has a powered speaker and a passive speaker with 4x 50W amplifiers. Does it have active crossovers or are "precision tuned electronic crossover" passive cross overs? Some DSP active speakers do have a cable between a primary and secondary where the secondary has amplifier but only input from the primary e.g. Linn Series 3 but most with a cable link are powered speakers without an active cross over. Will speakers with HDMI ARC inputs work from the HDMI out of a laptop or desktop computer?

[@GertSterner]

In your Buchardt S400 MKII video, I saw that you had a Lyngdorf TDAI-3400. Is there a review coming of the 3400?

[@willobst2772]

I really understand why people buy Sonos or those SVS: Last 2 days I set up a Raspi streamer… so far so good - it works, BUT: There is one thing most streaming solutions don’t get done as convenient as Sonos: The power on/off. When having a streaming device I don’t want to care about any powering on / off. This is a thing Sonos does great (frankly only tested with IKEA Symphonisk). I guess this will be the reason why I won’t buy any dedicated devices (although I’m so in love with Dali passive speakers).

[@redline624]

I bought tSVS Prime wireless + SVS 3000 Micro after watching your review Mr. Darko, they should be here tomorrow. I currently have KEF LSX with KEF's Micro Sub as well as LS 50's with help of Technics SU-700(one of my hard wire set up), and finally one of the newest members JBL 4305P. I wanted to due a raw pepsi challenge with these set ups side by side. Not so technical but just to see which set up is the most enjoyable to listen. I would appreciate any advise or recommendations for set up. I'm just an amature audiophile, music lover.

[@gga6279]

Please share your impressions!

[@OmairKhan]

Yes, please share your experience comparing the speakers

[@lewismenzies161]

I get the Super Sonos comment. I have a pair of Sonos Fives and these are used for TV use via a DAC. I wish they had HDMI.

[@peterbriggs2771]

Informative, comparison to sonus on the button.👍😎

[@natfancy]

Does anyone know when they are being released in the UK? Are they an updated version of the SVS Prime Wireless currently available? Thanks.

[@arrakian]

Hey, Jon. Please don’t listen to that Nicklas guy concerning the length of your videos. I like the fact that they are long. That means you went into detail and subsequently, gave more information than most of these other reviewers😊. Please continue.

[@Nigel-nar53]

I've got the Edifier S3000 pro's no they're not streamers but they do sound superb for their price point, However I am tempted by the SVS's along with a sub, sadly the Edifier's don't have a sub output which I wish I had thought through before I bought them. Keep up the good work. Cheers.... 👍

[@pauldavis5967]

I hope those speakers behind you are the Dynaudio Focus 30. A comparison vs Kef LS60 would be handy