Prime Tower vs Paradigm Monitor 11
The Monitor 11's sensitivity is 93 dB against the Prime Tower's 87 dB. Both share impedance (8Ω), low-frequency extension (30 Hz), and woofer (6.5").
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LoudspeakersFloorstanding Speakers
Estimated price (community-sourced)
$470 - $700
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About the Prime Tower
The Prime Tower is SVS's compact 3.5-way floorstanding speaker featuring a 1" aluminum-dome tweeter, a 4.5" polypropylene midrange in its own sealed chamber, and dual 6.5" long-throw polypropylene woofers in separate woofer enclosures with rear-firing ports. It uses SVS's SoundMatch 3.5-way crossover (tapered/two-woofer arrangement) with premium capacitors and air-core inductors to optimize transitions (mid-to-tweeter at 2.1 kHz, top-woofer to mid at 350 Hz, bottom-woofer low-pass at 165 Hz). Rated bandwidth is approximately 30 Hz–25 kHz (±3 dB), nominal impedance 8 ohms, sensitivity ~87 dB (2.83 V @ 1 m), and recommended amplifier power ~20–250 W. Cabinet features FEA-optimized bracing, chamfered front baffle, acoustically transparent grilles, and adjustable spikes or elastomer feet; binding posts are 5-way. Typical pair pricing when introduced was around (black ash) with an optional piano gloss finish at a higher price.
Specifications
Transducer Specifications
Driver and acoustic performance characteristics
- Sensitivity
- 87 dB SPL @ 1W/1m
- Impedance
- 8Ω
- Frequency Response
- 30 Hz - 25 kHz
- Power Handling
- 250W
- Min. Amplifier Power
- 20W
- Max. Amplifier Power
- 250W
Speaker Design
Driver configuration and enclosure design
- Configuration
- 3.5-way
- Driver Type
- dynamic
- Driver Size
- 6.5"
- Driver Count
- 4
- Enclosure Type
- ported
- Crossover Frequency
- 2.1 kHz
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 203.2 × 928.32 × 294.64 mm (W × H × D)
- Weight
- 18.14 kg (40 lbs)
- Available Colors
- Premium Black Ash, Piano Black
Key Specifications
Sensitivity: 87 dB
Impedance: 8Ω
Frequency: 30-25000 Hz
Specifications are community-contributed and may not be accurate or complete. Verify all details with the manufacturer before making purchasing decisions. Terms & Conditions