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SVS Prime Wireless Pro SoundBase
Smart wireless integrated amplifier brings speakers into the future of immersive sound with effortless power, stunning dynamics and pristine clarity, a vast array of connectivity choices and a user-friendly control interface.
Features WiFi, Apple Airplay 2 for iPhones and iOS, Chromecast for Android phones and other devices, and Bluetooth. Connect directly to your TV via HDMI or other components via Line In, Optical, and more. Control easily via smartphone/desktop app, IR remote, front panel interface, or voice.
Wireless High-Resolution Streaming Made Easy
- Apple Airplay 2 for iPhones and iOS Devices
- Spotify Connect
- Chromecast for Android Phones and Devices
- High-Resolution Audio Over WiFi
- aptX/AAC For Optimal Sound Quality aptX/AAC
Transcendent Sound for the Modern Audiophile.
300 Watt (150 Watts x 2) Amplifier for Massive Dynamic Output
Potent Class-D amplifier delivers 150-watts to each speaker for room-energizing slam and impact with broad soundstage and revealing clarity. Plays crystal clear even at high volumes with clean and effortless output that belies its compact size.
192kHz/24-Bit DAC for High-Resolution Streaming over WiFi
Versatile Connectivity
- HDMI input with ARC/eARC for High-Resolution stereo sound from your TV
- Line level, optical, AUX, and ethernet inputs for connecting to a wide range of devices
- Premium 5-way loudspeaker binding posts for spades, banana plugs or bare wire connection
- Subwoofer output for deeper, heart-pounding bass
- Line level output lets it be a source component in an existing system
- Multi-room/Whole Home Audio compatible with all DTS Play-Fi enabled products
Smart and Seamless Control
- Native control via Apple Airplay 2 for iPhone and iOS, Spotify Connect, & Google Chromecast for Android Phones and Devices
- Smartphone, tablet, or PC control with the DTS Play-Fi app
- Data-rich front panel user interface
- IR Remote
- Alexa, Siri, and Hey Google voice commands via supported devices
- Bluetooth with aptX and AAC
- 6 custom presets for instant access to playlists, streaming music services, and more with touch of a button
- Multi-room/Whole Home Audio compatible with all DTS Play-Fi enabled products
Custom Presets for Your Favorite Content
6 custom preset buttons on the front panel and remote provide instant access to your favorite podcast, playlist, streaming station, or other content, with a single touch.
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SVS Prime Wireless Pro SoundBase — compact, powerful streaming hub
The SVS Prime Wireless Pro SoundBase packs a surprising amount of muscle and modern streaming smarts into a bookshelf‑friendly chassis. With a 24‑bit/192kHz DAC and 150W x 2 Class‑D amplification, it converts passive speakers into a high‑resolution system while staying cool and compact. Reviewers praised its deep, controlled bass, neutral mids and smooth treble and a wide, dynamic soundstage — see Jim Milton / HomeTheaterHifi and Michael Zisserson / Future Audiophile. The Pro adds HDMI eARC, AirPlay 2, Chromecast, Bluetooth (AAC/aptX), Ethernet and DTS Play‑Fi with six front presets and a readable OLED, features highlighted by Dennis Burger / SoundStage. Compact build, broad connectivity and genuinely high‑headroom performance make it an easy recommendation for a living‑room or secondary system.
Pros
- High, low‑distortion output that can drive demanding speakers without strain — plenty of headroom for loud, dynamic playback.
- Extensive streaming and I/O: DTS Play‑Fi, AirPlay 2, Chromecast, Bluetooth (AAC/aptX), HDMI eARC, optical and RCA plus presets and Ethernet.
- Outstanding value and compact build — delivers near‑reference streaming DAC and amplifier performance for the price.
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Cons
- DTS Play‑Fi setup and gapless handling can be finicky; some reviewers experienced frustrating network setup steps and occasional transfer/gap issues.
- Slightly less refinement/fine‑detail compared with best standalone separates — minor trade‑off for the integrated convenience and power.
Sound Quality
89/100
Dynamics
89/100
As a 150W×2 Class-D design, reviewers consistently reported strong, low‑distortion drive and generous headroom — SoundStage Solo and Future Audiophile noted it could push large three‑ways to high SPLs without thinning or strain. Comments like ‘serious low-distortion power’, ‘didn’t struggle’, and ‘effortful drive with punch’ support a high dynamics rating within its Class‑D power band.
Soundstage Imaging
88/100
Reviewers cited a big, open soundstage with good sense of space and image specificity (HomeTheaterHifi, SoundStage Solo), with refined attack/decay and strong stereo placement on non-Bluetooth inputs. Minor differences between inputs (Bluetooth a hair less precise) were noted, but overall imaging and spatial presentation were repeatedly praised.
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Build Quality
88/100
The compact chassis is described as robust and well‑made with solid binding posts and tactile controls; it stays cool in extended use and is packaged thoughtfully (SoundStage Solo, Unboxing). Reviewers highlighted practical design choices (detachable power cord, good connectors) consistent with a well-built consumer product.
Features Connectivity
95/100
Feature set is very strong for $699: DTS Play‑Fi streaming, AirPlay 2, Chromecast, Bluetooth (AAC/aptX), Ethernet/Wi‑Fi, HDMI ARC/eARC, optical in, RCA in/out, subwoofer out, front headphone out and remote — plus a capable 24/192 DAC. That breadth of streaming, digital and analog connectivity places it at the top end of the allowed feature score.
Value for Money
94/100
Multiple reviewers called the SoundBase a standout value at $699 (phrases used include ‘spectacular value’, ‘sweet spot’, and ‘important milestone in budget audio’), arguing it delivers performance and features typically found at higher price points. The consistent praise across reviews supports a high value score though not the ultra‑bargain superlatives reserved for lower price tiers.
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