SVS Prime Satellite 5.1 System review: Small speakers plus big sub equals theatrical thump
Often when buying a home cinema system you'll have to work out whether to ultimately choose style or performance. Both options come with their own compromises. Style-first systems may blend with your decor but lack the physical size needed for decent sound quality. When performance is the ultimate goal you may with massive hulking speaker boxes placed throughout your room.
The sleek, compact SVS Prime Satellite 5.1 System sounds tremendous with movies, thanks in large part to its potent subwoofer, but lacks warmth with music.
The SVS is a nicely styled, compact 5.1 system which offers great build quality; The 12-inch subwoofer puts out tight yet plentiful bass; The system's sound was characterized by excellent integration between all of the satellites and powerful punch on blockbuster soundtracks.
It can sound a little too cold and bright with music; dialing in proper sat-sub blend can be a chore.