Thanks so much for doing this video. I have been wondering what the sound quality difference was between the SVS Prime and the Ultra center channels. I will be purchasing the SVS Ultra center channel as your video was very informative and not to technical. So how is the bass output of the Ultra compared to the Prime? And is the punch/impact dealing with bass, midrange and treble? Again this has helped me out tremendously.
Thanks for the appreciation!! If you have budget for Ultra I would suggest it as it has better bass and impact although that work should be delegated to a subwoofer. Yesterday I saw the Monolith THX 365 C on sale at target for $399. That's half the price of this and target is convenient to return. But yea Ultra Center is the best choice if budget is ignored. Good luck !
@@starazure I will also be purchasing an SVS PB1000 Pro sub woofer. Your previous video's showed how important it was to have a good center channel, and like you I have to keep adjusting the volume with my current budget center channel. So to me the $800 is an long term investment for good sound quality for years to come.
As far as virtual effects are concerned, I'd rather have a budget centre channel placed on top of a cabinet than a hi End Centre channel placed within a cabinet. Conclusion; For a centre channel to perform at its best, it really needs to be out of the cabinet. Good video btw
I got a great deal on svs ultra center channel. With the piano gloss finish it had a scratch on it pretty big and pretty nasty but it was on the bottom so you couldn’t see it it was marked as you said 799 I got it for $500. What a difference in price and $300 off for a couple of scratches that you can’t see that’s fine with me
I think you’re video assessment was right on point. The only thing I disagree with is that the svs ultra grill, I don’t think it’s as bad as you say. It’s not great, but it’s not bad either. And I would have liked to see the 2 way sony center channel in there
Please let us know how the Monolith center fits into this ranking. I'm looking to buy a new center in the next couple of months. My short list includes SVS Prime, SVS Ultra, Monolith 365C and Elac Debut Reference Center.
SVS Ultra is the best of these. Monolith 365C is next best as the midrange and below sound is richer and fuller compared to Prime center. I would prefer Elac Uni Fi over Elac debut as it's 3 way with separate tweeter, midrange and bass drivers. When I purchased in 2022, Uni Fi was $367 and is as good as Prime center. Elac debut is 2 way design so transition from tweeter to woofer is not smooth. You will not be disappointed with SVS Ultra or THX 365C or Elac Uni Fi. I kept the SVS Ultra in Piano black finish as it was the best sounding in this price range. Hope this helps! Good luck !
Unfortunately no but they look very impressive. I had only experienced the Uni Fi UC52. Also the cheaper 3 way ELAC Uni-fi UC5 Center Speaker Is on sale for $149 on Amazon.
Hi very nice review. I am going to use center Speaker only for home theater and TV. No music at all. Very clear dialogue is the most important. I have a Polk audio center model ES35. Do you think that JBL 520C would be a upgrade? or should I go for the Monolith 3 way ? or just leave well enough alone?
Thanks. The ES35 is meant for space saving but has weak bass. It goes to a lower end of only 66hz so transition to subwoofer is not seamless. JBL 520 will be a slight upgrade but if you are throwing away another center speaker the upgrade should be a game changing one in my opinion. A 3 way center such as ELAC Uni Fi Reference, SVS Prime Center, Monolith 365C, Emotiva XC1, Infinity RC263 are some examples. Try to get a 3 way design center speaker such as these I mentioned especially for Movie dialogues.
Thank you for your feedback. I am still within my return window so I can return or exchange. Witch 3 way do you like the best for value and looks the best? @@starazure
Monolith THX-365C is sold online at target so easy to return. Also try SVS Prime Center from the SVS site for a 45 day free in home trial. I thought the Monolith was better but it's a beast so make sure you have room.
SVS has great customer service. If the grill is warped contact them and they will 100% send you a new one. Sounds like the pins are a little off, making it bow out in the middle. It shouldn't be like that. Also, the black oak on the Ultra series is real wood veneer, that's why it's the same price. The Prime's black ash is a vinyl wrap so you pay more to get the piano gloss on those.
You sound like an SVS sales rep defending the cons. Yes the speaker is great quality but that grille frame material and fabric is cheap quality. I will ask for a new one and see if at least the warp is fixed but for $800 speaker the grille is not great.
@@starazureSVS does have terrific customer service, sadly something that is very rare these days. I’m not a sales rep, but someone who has dealt with them. Quality product + customer service is what earns my loyalty. SVS and NHT both have it.
I like the comparison between the three top speakers, but I think you could have used the 83 instead of the 81, I think the comparison would be better suited and I fair test.
Monoprice Monolith 365C is 29 OFF for $399 at Target. Its target so convenient to return - Deals was posted on my site by a user: dealete.com/post/PQzOpVUoDm
I connect all my 7 speakers(powered by receiver) and 2 subwoofers(have their own power) to my receiver. I don't feel the need for additional power yet so do not have an amplifier in between. Here is my receiver th-cam.com/video/8h7yWMTUlgA/w-d-xo.htmlsi=xYRMxZf1G62YXBOL
Maybe can you please make a video with all beginner sony products. The Sony 7.2 avr. The 3 way Sony towers I think they’re like $230 a pair then you can get the Sony atmos speakers 149 a pair. The Sony center channel. The Sony 3 way bookshelf speakers for surroundsound and the Sony 12 inch woofer. You can get a complete system for about $1300 I would really like to know how and all Sony system sounds
I own the Sony 7.2 Receiver and the Atmos speakers. I am planning to do a Receiver video soon comparing with a Yamaha budget Receiver. So yes I can make that. The Sony Center channel is not great. I bought it once when it was on sale for just $98 - Deal is still alive on Amazon - Deal posted on my website - dealete.com/post/AUsJBuSIKC. The bookshelf and subwoofer may be good. Will definitely try to fulfill the request as much as possible!
@@richardvacanti9428 I wish we could connect Banana plugs to STR-DH790. They cheaped out on the connectors and we have to use bare wire. Anyways - I hope you updated the firmware on it to support eARC.
The one I got had a warp and bent. I contacted SVS and they sent a Free replacement which is good but not great. For example KEF sells Q350 magnetic grille for just $25 and far superior quality.
Once you took the grills off, you had to take them all off. Why did you leave JBL? no sense. We've also seen other speakers without the grill, and yet you took it off
Pls watch entire video. JBL grill off is shown multiple times in this same video for instance at 2:19 and 3:49 The JBL comes with a pry tool to get the grill off and its in storge with the box. I did not want to pry it with a screw driver. I wish I had it handy for the demo.
Thanks so much for doing this video. I have been wondering what the sound quality difference was between the SVS Prime and the Ultra center channels. I will be purchasing the SVS Ultra center channel as your video was very informative and not to technical. So how is the bass output of the Ultra compared to the Prime? And is the punch/impact dealing with bass, midrange and treble? Again this has helped me out tremendously.
Thanks for the appreciation!!
If you have budget for Ultra I would suggest it as it has better bass and impact although that work should be delegated to a subwoofer.
Yesterday I saw the Monolith THX 365 C on sale at target for $399. That's half the price of this and target is convenient to return. But yea Ultra Center is the best choice if budget is ignored. Good luck !
@@starazure I will also be purchasing an SVS PB1000 Pro sub woofer. Your previous video's showed how important it was to have a good center channel, and like you I have to keep adjusting the volume with my current budget center channel. So to me the $800 is an long term investment for good sound quality for years to come.
@david ross That SVS PB1000 has great reviews. I am hoping to get one for demo hopefully SVS let's me borrow it.
I really enjoyed this format of reviewing speakers and I actually liked the wind chime 😄
Great presentation 🎉
I listen to many reviews and you are the best
Oh wow. This comment made my day but I'm sure I'm not the best !! Thanks for watching!
Nice & Detailed Video 🎉🍿🎊
Thank You for this Video, Hi from India 🇮🇳
As far as virtual effects are concerned, I'd rather have a budget centre channel placed on top of a cabinet than a hi End Centre channel placed within a cabinet.
Conclusion;
For a centre channel to perform at its best, it really needs to be out of the cabinet.
Good video btw
I got a great deal on svs ultra center channel. With the piano gloss finish it had a scratch on it pretty big and pretty nasty but it was on the bottom so you couldn’t see it it was marked as you said 799 I got it for $500. What a difference in price and $300 off for a couple of scratches that you can’t see that’s fine with me
Wow $500 is a steal. Good find !!
@@starazure exactly who cares about a couple of scratches nobody could see on the bottom. They don’t affect the way it sounds.
I think you’re video assessment was right on point. The only thing I disagree with is that the svs ultra grill, I don’t think it’s as bad as you say. It’s not great, but it’s not bad either. And I would have liked to see the 2 way sony center channel in there
My gill came with a warp causing space in the center and also missed some wood sanding. May be I got a bad one. I'm glad you like yours !!
Please let us know how the Monolith center fits into this ranking.
I'm looking to buy a new center in the next couple of months. My short list includes SVS Prime, SVS Ultra, Monolith 365C and Elac Debut Reference Center.
SVS Ultra is the best of these. Monolith 365C is next best as the midrange and below sound is richer and fuller compared to Prime center. I would prefer Elac Uni Fi over Elac debut as it's 3 way with separate tweeter, midrange and bass drivers. When I purchased in 2022, Uni Fi was $367 and is as good as Prime center. Elac debut is 2 way design so transition from tweeter to woofer is not smooth. You will not be disappointed with SVS Ultra or THX 365C or Elac Uni Fi. I kept the SVS Ultra in Piano black finish as it was the best sounding in this price range. Hope this helps! Good luck !
@@starazure Thank you so much for the follow-up. Do you have any experience with the Unifi reference?
Unfortunately no but they look very impressive. I had only experienced the Uni Fi UC52. Also the cheaper 3 way ELAC Uni-fi UC5 Center Speaker
Is on sale for $149 on Amazon.
Hi very nice review. I am going to use center Speaker only for home theater and TV. No music at all. Very clear dialogue is the most important. I have a Polk audio center model ES35. Do you think that JBL 520C would be a upgrade? or should I go for the Monolith 3 way ? or just leave well enough alone?
Thanks. The ES35 is meant for space saving but has weak bass. It goes to a lower end of only 66hz so transition to subwoofer is not seamless. JBL 520 will be a slight upgrade but if you are throwing away another center speaker the upgrade should be a game changing one in my opinion. A 3 way center such as ELAC Uni Fi Reference, SVS Prime Center, Monolith 365C, Emotiva XC1, Infinity RC263 are some examples. Try to get a 3 way design center speaker such as these I mentioned especially for Movie dialogues.
Thank you for your feedback. I am still within my return window so I can return or exchange. Witch 3 way do you like the best for value and looks the best?
@@starazure
Monolith THX-365C is sold online at target so easy to return. Also try SVS Prime Center from the SVS site for a 45 day free in home trial. I thought the Monolith was better but it's a beast so make sure you have room.
SVS has great customer service. If the grill is warped contact them and they will 100% send you a new one. Sounds like the pins are a little off, making it bow out in the middle. It shouldn't be like that. Also, the black oak on the Ultra series is real wood veneer, that's why it's the same price. The Prime's black ash is a vinyl wrap so you pay more to get the piano gloss on those.
You sound like an SVS sales rep defending the cons. Yes the speaker is great quality but that grille frame material and fabric is cheap quality. I will ask for a new one and see if at least the warp is fixed but for $800 speaker the grille is not great.
@@starazureSVS does have terrific customer service, sadly something that is very rare these days. I’m not a sales rep, but someone who has dealt with them. Quality product + customer service is what earns my loyalty. SVS and NHT both have it.
I like the comparison between the three top speakers, but I think you could have used the 83 instead of the 81, I think the comparison would be better suited and I fair test.
Monoprice Monolith 365C is 29 OFF for $399 at Target. Its target so convenient to return - Deals was posted on my site by a user: dealete.com/post/PQzOpVUoDm
What are you using to power everything and your receiver?
I connect all my 7 speakers(powered by receiver) and 2 subwoofers(have their own power) to my receiver. I don't feel the need for additional power yet so do not have an amplifier in between. Here is my receiver th-cam.com/video/8h7yWMTUlgA/w-d-xo.htmlsi=xYRMxZf1G62YXBOL
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Maybe can you please make a video with all beginner sony products. The Sony 7.2 avr. The 3 way Sony towers I think they’re like $230 a pair then you can get the Sony atmos speakers 149 a pair. The Sony center channel. The Sony 3 way bookshelf speakers for surroundsound and the Sony 12 inch woofer. You can get a complete system for about $1300 I would really like to know how and all Sony system sounds
I own the Sony 7.2 Receiver and the Atmos speakers. I am planning to do a Receiver video soon comparing with a Yamaha budget Receiver. So yes I can make that.
The Sony Center channel is not great. I bought it once when it was on sale for just $98 - Deal is still alive on Amazon - Deal posted on my website - dealete.com/post/AUsJBuSIKC. The bookshelf and subwoofer may be good.
Will definitely try to fulfill the request as much as possible!
@@starazure thank you very very much. I also have the Sony str -dh790 . Pretty powerful but no pre-outs.
@@richardvacanti9428 I wish we could connect Banana plugs to STR-DH790. They cheaped out on the connectors and we have to use bare wire. Anyways - I hope you updated the firmware on it to support eARC.
Thank you please come again.No I'm on pump number 2 thank you 😂😂
Where’s the emptiva c2+ in this
That's a good center channel. Also 3 way. I think I saw it even at $299 which is a great price.
Why say the SVS ultra is not a good grill, it may be the most transparent and thus good..,
The one I got had a warp and bent. I contacted SVS and they sent a Free replacement which is good but not great. For example KEF sells Q350 magnetic grille for just $25 and far superior quality.
What no Bowers & Wilkins
Yeah good one. I hope the manufacturer or a friend would let me borrow one for a review
You can buy a 5.0 jamo set for $150 now
It used to be that price but I see $369 for the Jamo set. What are we missing ?
Just get a Martin Logan 1100X, & there’ll be no battles😂😇.
Martin Logan 1100X is a Subwoofer so how would factor into a good center channel? Seems like a good sub choice though !!
Once you took the grills off, you had to take them all off. Why did you leave JBL? no sense. We've also seen other speakers without the grill, and yet you took it off
Pls watch entire video. JBL grill off is shown multiple times in this same video for instance at 2:19 and 3:49
The JBL comes with a pry tool to get the grill off and its in storge with the box. I did not want to pry it with a screw driver. I wish I had it handy for the demo.
SVS IS THE BEST MID RANGED QUALITY SPEAKER ON THE MARKET THEY ARE ABOVE KLIPSCH FOR SOUND AND QUALITY CRAFTSMANSHIP.
Is not correct. It dependents on speakers, not on brand.
Triad is better.
Jamo. NOT yamo
You are incorrect. Watch first 5 secs of official Jamo video. They pronounce it as "Yamo"
th-cam.com/video/0k-MMdKWF_Y/w-d-xo.htmlsi=6fenouTNLHvoc6uM