SVS Prime Elevation Speaker
The SVS Prime Elevation Speaker is a high-performance, ultra-flexible home theater loudspeaker built to solve real-world placement challenges while delivering true immersive audio. Acclaimed as one of the best Dolby Atmos speakers, it’s designed as a direct-radiating height effects speaker for Dolby Atmos®, DTS:X®, and Auro-3D®—so you get overhead effects without relying on “ceiling bounce” compromises or perfect room conditions. Thanks to its angled front baffle and included SVS Multi-Angle Wall Bracket (patent pending), Prime Elevation can mount to a wall or ceiling in multiple orientations and confidently pull duty as a height, surround, LCR, or even a creative specialty channel in rooms where traditional speaker placement isn’t possible. Premium driver engineering, a refined 2-way crossover, and a rigid, resonance-resistant cabinet combine for crisp dialog, precise imaging, and dynamically charged detail that makes movies, music, and gaming more convincing.
What It's Good At:
- Creating true, direct-radiating Dolby Atmos/DTS:X/Auro-3D height effects without “ceiling bounce” limitations
- Solving tough placement scenarios with a multi-position wall/ceiling mounting system and angled baffle
- Serving multiple roles (height, L/R, center, side/rear surround, LCR) in one speaker design
- Delivering clear, airy highs and articulate detail with an aluminum dome tweeter and optimized diffuser
- Producing clean, controlled midrange clarity and strong dynamics for dialog, effects, and music
- Blending seamlessly into premium rooms with multiple finish options and an adjustable/removable magnetic logo
SVS Prime Elevation Speaker Full Specifications:
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Type: Multi-purpose home theater speaker / height effects speaker
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Immersive audio compatibility (use case): Dolby Atmos®, DTS:X®, Auro-3D® (direct-radiating height effects)
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Tweeter: 1" aluminum dome tweeter
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Midrange driver: 4.5" midrange driver
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Woofer: N/A
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Frequency response / acoustic data (rated bandwidth): 55 Hz – 25 kHz (±3 dB)
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Nominal impedance: 8 ohms
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Sensitivity: 87 dB (2.83V @ 1 meter full-space, 300–3kHz)
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Recommended amplifier power: 20–150 watts
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Finish options: Black Ash, Piano Gloss Black, Piano Gloss White
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Binding posts: Single set of 5-way binding posts
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Port: 1" wide-flared rear-firing port
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Grille: Cloth grille with pin/cup retention system
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Logo: Magnetic SVS logo (removable and rotatable/orientable based on application)
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Feet: Elastomer stick-on bumper feet (adds 3mm to height)
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Mounting system: Unique SVS Multi-Angle Wall Bracket (patent pending) system allowing wall mounting in any of four positions
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Mount insert: Brass insert for mounting compatibility
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Universal mount thread: 1/4" brass insert for use with included SVS Multi-Angle Wall Bracket and other bracket mounting systems
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Cabinet dimensions: 9.25" (H) x 5.44" (W) x 7.88" (D)
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Overall dimensions (includes grille, binding posts, and bumper feet): 9.4" (H) x 5.44" (W) x 8.33" (D)
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Overall dimensions (includes grille and SVS Multi-Angle Wall Bracket): 9.25" (H) x 5.44" (W) x 8.98" (D)
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Shipped dimensions: 9.30" (H) x 12" (W) x 18" (D)
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Weight (unboxed): 7.8 lb
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Shipped weight: 20 lb
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1" Aluminum Dome Tweeter details:
- FEA-optimized diffuser for airy, unveiled presentation
- Aluminum dome for exceptional transient response
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4.5" Midrange Driver details:
- Polypropylene cone for excellent stiffness/mass ratio and pistonic behavior
- Aluminum shorting ring to reduce gap inductance, lower distortion, and enhance high-frequency response
- Cast ABS-fiberglass composite basket ensures precision component alignment and excellent thermal transfer
- Vented voice coil former minimizes air compression artifacts
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Crossover design: 2-way crossover
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Crossover components: Premium-grade capacitors, air-core inductors, heavy-trace printed circuit boards
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Crossover performance notes: Crossover network delivers outstanding phase coherency and time domain behavior
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Crossover point: Tweeter-to-woofer crossover at 2.5 kHz (12 dB/octave slopes)
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Cabinet / acoustic construction:
- Acoustically transparent and FEA optimized grilles minimize diffraction
- Chamfered front baffle and flush-mounted drivers reduce edge diffraction and improve off-axis high-frequency response
- FEA-optimized cabinet and extra thick MDF bracing eliminate resonances
- Angled baffle and optimized crossover combine for perfect acoustic performance at any position
SVS Prime Elevation Speaker Q&A:
- What is the SVS Prime Elevation Speaker designed to do?
- It’s designed as a direct-radiating height effects speaker for immersive surround formats (Dolby Atmos®, DTS:X®, Auro-3D®) and can also be used as an LCR or surround speaker when placement is challenging.
- Can it be mounted on a wall or ceiling?
- Yes. It includes an SVS Multi-Angle Wall Bracket (patent pending) that supports multiple mounting orientations, plus mounting insert options for broader bracket compatibility.
- Is this a “ceiling bounce” Atmos speaker?
- No. Prime Elevation is built to radiate sound directly toward the listening area for height effects, avoiding the limitations and room-dependency of ceiling-bounce approaches.
- What amplifiers/AVRs pair well with it?
- With an 8-ohm nominal impedance, 87 dB sensitivity, and a recommended 20–150 watts of amplifier power, it pairs well with most quality AV receivers and separate amplification.
- What are the key audio specs (frequency response and sensitivity)?
- It’s rated at 55 Hz–25 kHz (±3 dB) with 87 dB sensitivity (2.83V @ 1 meter, full-space, 300–3kHz).
- What drivers does it use?
- It features a 1" aluminum dome tweeter and a 4.5" midrange driver (no dedicated woofer listed), tuned through a 2-way crossover.
- How big is it and how much does it weigh?
- The cabinet is 9.25" (H) x 5.44" (W) x 7.88" (D), and it weighs 7.8 lb unboxed. Overall dimensions vary slightly depending on whether you include feet or the wall bracket.
- What finishes are available?
- It’s available in Black Ash, Piano Gloss Black, and Piano Gloss White to match different room aesthetics and theater builds.
SVS Prime Elevation Speaker Downloads:
Prime Elevation Speaker Owner's Manual
Prime Elevation Speaker Wall Mounting Template
Prime Elevation Ceiling Mount Kit Installation Guide
