Not Bad At All
Crutchfield customer from Danville, VA on 3/26/2021
Very clear dialogue. Slightly on the bright side compared to my Polks but generally meshes well. Avoids the harshness that is characteristic of many Klipsch speakers. Possibly among the best center channel speakers at this price point. So far it's a keeper. Arrived with a small defect in the cloth cover but Crutchfield offered an accommodation. I deducted one star for build quality issue.
Pros: Clear dialogue
Cons: Slightly bright; cloth cover defect.
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Great mid-size center speaker
Crutchfield customer from Ossining, NY on 3/21/2021
Fantastic center speaker for a mid-size 5.1 setup. I have a pair of svs prime bookshelf speakers for the L-R and svs satellite speakers for the surrounds. All through a denon digital receiver.
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Center Speaker, Receiver, Floor Speaker
Crutchfield customer from Greenville, SC on 2/6/2021
Wow !! The sound of this center speaker quality build Crutchfield you did it again , I do not buy any electronic equipment for my home it has to come from Crutchfield The website is awesome it explains and goes into detail about each product u sell and the simplicity is awesome. The prices are great will continue to buy from u guys , Keep doing what u do , Great
Pros: Awesome sound
Cons: None


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High quality sound !!!
Crutchfield customer from Lancaster, SC on 1/1/2021
Upgrading my speaker system to SVS from an old Energy Micro 5.1system and the new sound is mind blowing!!!
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SVS Prime Center
Crutchfield customer from Mountain Home, AR on 12/28/2020
It's large, heavy, & spectacular. This center channel speaker has solved my issues with muffled dialogue. Music DVDs come to life with it's full range ability. LOVE IT. LOVE CRUTCHFIELD
Pros: CLEAR. FULL RANGE SOUND
Cons: LARGE & HEAVY. Which is why it performs.
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SVS Prime Home theatre system
Crutchfield customer from Delaware, OH on 12/21/2020
I decided 2020 was the year to upgrade my home theatre experience. I had not made an upgrade in 17 years having been happy enough with a Polk 5.1 system w Yamaha AVR and 50" TV. Not high end by any means but serviceable. With a $3500 Budget and after a lot of research I decided on a SVS system - Prime Bookshelf, Prime Center, Prime Elevation, SB 1000 and a pair of Bose 300 for rear. I won the Bose a year ago and thought they would do for rear surrounds. Coupled this w a 60" Samsung TV and Onkyo TN-NR696 AVR. The physical setup/cableing was not too difficult. It took a while to dial in the Onkyo after a firmware update. Finally complete I put it through its paces. The sound clarity and accuracy is amazing to my ears. The Center channel has alleviated my difficulty w hearing dialogue during movie action scenes, the Atmos sound effects is incredible, movie sound effects coming from all over the room, the bass is strong and not booming. Its a great home theatre experience. I also enjoy Jazz and Classical music. Listening in 2 channel stereo mode I find the SVS to be pretty good. The highs are a little harsh but I think after time that will improve. I have a 2 channel audiophile grade HK amp and RBH speaker system for listening to vinyl that I like a little more. I don't think I could be happier for the money spent for a home theatre. Crutchfield s rep was helpful for the purchase & the help desk walked me through a configuration problem on a Sat eve !
Pros: Crutchfield sales and help desk
Cons: Onkyo firmware updates PIA..
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SVS Prime Center Speaker
Keith from Watertown, NY on 11/27/2020
Added this speaker to my recently purchased set of Prime Towers. Was quite satisfied with the Paradigm Center speaker I had been using BUT the new towers had so impressed me that I wanted to add the new center speaker to see if it made a difference too. Man did it ever ..... I simply love all the speakers I've purchased from SVS. (Bought an SVS Subwoofer a couple years ago.) Top flight sound from ALL of them! And AS ALWAYS top flight service from Crutchfield!
Pros: Great Sound Perfectly matched to my new Prime Towers
Cons: None
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Awesome!
Crutchfield customer from Kent, WA on 11/1/2020
Using this prime center with prime elevation as my L/R speakers on my 7.2 surround system. This center speaker is beyond my expectations, the clarity of the dialogue and the craftsmanship are second to none IMO.
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Fantastic clariry
Crutchfield customer from Clearwater, FL on 9/21/2020
The Prime Center has made a big difference to our TV and movie watching. Very impressed. It replaced our previous center speakers, and this is a whole new ballgame. We still use closed captions for movies, but we don't look at them nearly as often, mostly just when there are foreign accents. And it's cool-looking, too. Highly recommended.
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SVS Prime Centers for stereo music
Crutchfield customer from Rancho Cordova, CA on 8/27/2020
Because my #2 stereo system is on a shelf and the speakers must sit close to the wall I prefer to use good quality 3 way full range center channel speakers. I have owned 7 SVS subs in the past and now have 3 in use including 2 SB1000's with my new Prime Centers.I completely trust the SVS brand. The speakers I replaced were 2 Def Tech CS-8060HD (bought from Crutchfield) about 5 years ago. I am very pleased so far with these speakers. My choice was excellent. I researched many weeks for the Def Tech replacements and spent a lot of time on Crutchfields website. Now I am ready for 2 Prime Pinnacle's in the near future for my #1 system. I will contact Crutchfield again. I love their 2 day shipping and customer service.
Pros: A full range 3way speaker with sound quality, build quality and brand confidence
Cons: Absolutely nothing
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Very clean and clear
Crutchfield customer from Batavia, OH on 8/24/2020
Very clean and clear sound. Replaced a older B&W center channel speaker. It is heavy and I installed above the TV on a glass shelf. Just know this before buying if you are installing above the TV. I don't have any issue from the weight on the glass shelf this just a FYI. I have a mixed speaker setup of Klipsch, B&W, NHT and now my new SVS prime center channel. Works extremely well with a verity of speakers. Fits right in. I will be buying the SVS prime hieght speakers at some point
Pros: Clear and clean sound Perfect size for mounting above TV Very well built Works extremely well with a mixed speaker setup
Cons: Not really a Con but know that this center channel is heavy for being as small as it is.
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Best of the best
Joel Vallejo from Vega Baja, PR on 8/17/2020
This center speaker is amazing! The clarity of voice is outstanding.
Pros: The construction is solid! The price is cheap for the sound.
Cons: None
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SVS Prime Center
Crutchfield customer from Miami, FL on 7/2/2020
Hi guys. I have been using Polk speakers for over 15 years. When I in stalled the SVS prime center my home cinema came alive. I will now complete with the other SVS speakers. Thanks all Kazim
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SVS Prime Center
Crutchfield customer from Bland, VA on 6/14/2020
I had bought the prime satellite bundled with the SB1000 and it sounded really good but the highs didnt stand out enough to hear dialog clearly so I bought this center channel and upgraded to the SB2000PRO and I'm seriously impressed. Highs are natural and crisp and carry alot of detail with them. You really cant go wrong buying SVS products.
Pros: Great sound with a quality build.
Cons: It's a little bigger then I would have though but if you have room for it get it you wont be disappointed.
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Best Center channel period
Yomar from ANCHORAGE, AK on 5/31/2020
I had previosly owned klipsh center channel and always felt that something was missing and I was right if you want the best center Channel you need a 3 way and SVS Prime center channel definitely delivers, crystal clear and punchy base I just love this center Channel speaker.
Pros: Everything
Cons: None
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Svs prime center
Crutchfield customer from Vega Baja, PR on 5/10/2020
the quality and clarity of the voices is very good.
Pros: quality and price
Cons: N/A
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Wow... it is so nice to be able to hear all of the dialog !
JD from Troy, OH on 3/2/2020
It is such a great center speaker... it is the first time I have never had trouble hearing any of the dialogue in shows or movies
Pros: Crisp and clear diaglog
Cons: None
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SVS Prime Center
Crutchfield customer from Tulsa, OK on 2/2/2020
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Excellent center dpesker
Crutchfield customer from Pacific Plsds, CA on 9/11/2019
The Prime Center is what I had hoped for. Voice is very clear,. I've only used it for home theater but it handles the full range of sounds -voice, music, sound effects- very well.. It's also very well made
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Finally - exceptional clarity in center channel
Dewayne from Edmond, OK on 5/7/2019
Replaced a Klipsch RP-250C with this SVS Prime center channel speaker; 5.1 home theater system powered by a Marantz SR-6010 AVR.The Prime center speaker is outstanding with excellent clarity for dialogue. The 3-way speaker configuration in this center channel greatly improves the critically important center channel better than anything else I have heard or auditioned. Prior to installing this we complained often about difficulty in understanding softly spoken dialogue - no longer a problem. Musical material handled perfectly too. This performs extremely well with the SVS SB-3000 subwoofer handling everything below 60Hz (determined by Audyssey MultEQ XT32 automatic room acoustic correction). The piano gloss black finish is beautiful but basically lost among the equipment positioning. Extrememly happy with this speaker!
Pros: Beautiful cabinet 3-way speaker design Refined sound
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Very clear dialogue
Rich from NJ on 4/16/2019
Upgrading from an old Sony satellite speaker system with clarity of TV/movie dialogue the primary goal. Tested this against a Polk CS10, Klipsch RP 500c, DefTech CS9040, and B&W HTM6. Placement: inside a BDI 8779 cabinet. AV receiver: Yamaha RX-A750. Polk is great for the price and blows my satellite "center" speaker away. However, the clarity does not match the other ones tested. Klipsch and B&W produced a little too much bass which muffled the voices despite trying multiple settings on my AVR--treble/bass, crossover. DefTech clarity was further muffled by the bass radiator on top-when placed in the cabinet, it created too much reverb. SVS Prime produced the clearest dialogue, and at a reasonable price. Very happy with the product and Crutchfield's customer support.
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WOW!
Boyzie from Pearl City, HI on 3/14/2019
WOW just WOW...I use to only buy Klipsch products but wanted to try out a different brand so i went with SVS and I couldnt be happier. Best center channel i have ever had! Crutchfields CS is amazing as well!
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Clean sound
Crutchfield customer from Marlton, NJ on 3/3/2019
Replaced an aging Boston acoustics center speaker. Aging isn't the word! After set up I talked with your advisor Tim, and we decided to move system set-up from small to large. Whoa! Well balanced sound and crystal clear voice. Gives my amp something to do now! Looking at subs now. Uh oh,here we go...
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Outstanding Center Speaker
Gator from Little Rock, AR on 1/8/2019
Wow!!! Blows the Klipsch center channel speaker I had, away!!! My wife didn't know I upgraded the speaker and when I fired up the system to watch a movie for the first time after the swap out, she asked what I had done because the voices were so clear! Huge difference. Luv my SVS sub too. Now need to save for some SVS towers.
Pros: Never had a center channel this good. Clear and concise. Very high quality.
Cons: None
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SVS center channel
Eric from Dalton, PA on 9/21/2018
Great speaker. Very clear. No boxy sounds.
Pros: Great sound, good volume
Cons: Price
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