Klipsch REFERENCE CINEMA SYSTEM 5.1.4 vs SVS PRIME 5.0 PIANO GLOSS BLACK
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Choosing between the Klipsch REFERENCE CINEMA SYSTEM 5.1.4 and SVS PRIME 5.0 PIANO GLOSS BLACK? Both compete in the Speaker Package segment. Here’s how they compare across the specs that matter most for your home theater.
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Looking at overall performance dimensions: The Klipsch REFERENCE CINEMA SYSTEM 5.1.4 scores higher in value, form factor, room fit.
The Klipsch REFERENCE CINEMA SYSTEM 5.1.4 holds an advantage across more performance dimensions, but the SVS PRIME 5.0 PIANO GLOSS BLACK may still be the better pick depending on which specs matter most to your setup. See the detailed comparison table below for the full breakdown.
Performance Overview
Scores based on specs and category benchmarks (0–100 scale)
Detailed Specifications
| Specification | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | N/A | N/A |
| Channel Config | 5.1.4 | 5.0 |
| Includes Subwoofer | Yes | No |
| Includes Center | Yes | Yes |
| Includes Surround | Yes | Yes |
| Includes Height/Atmos | Yes | No |
| Includes AVR | No | No |
| Speaker Count | 9 | 5 |
| Subwoofer Count | 1 | 0 |
| Total Power (Sub) | 160W | — |
| Freq Response Low | 80Hz | 48Hz |
| Freq Response High | 20000Hz | 25000Hz |
| Floorstanding Fronts | No | No |
| Impedance | 8Ω | 8Ω |
| Sensitivity | 92dB | 87dB |
| Front Speaker Type | Satellite | Bookshelf |
| Surround Type | Direct-radiating | Direct-radiating |
| Connection Type | Spring clips | Binding posts |
| Wall Mountable | Yes | No |
| Wireless Sub | No | No |
| Sub Driver Size | 10in | — |
| Amplification | Separate Receiver Required | Separate Receiver Required |
| Wireless Fronts | No | No |
| Wireless Center | No | No |
| Wireless Rears | No | No |
| Wall Mount Detail | All | No |
| Front Power Min | 75W | 20W |
| Front Power Max | 300W | 150W |
| Center Power Min | 75W | 20W |
| Center Power Max | 300W | 200W |
| Rear Power Min | 75W | 20W |
| Rear Power Max | 300W | 150W |
| Front Tweeter | 1" Aluminum LTS Tractrix Horn | 1" Aluminum Dome |
| Front Woofer | 3.5" IMG Woofer | 6.5" Woofer |
| Front Midrange | — | — |
| Center Tweeter | 1" Aluminum LTS Tractrix Horn | 1" Aluminum Dome |
| Center Woofer | 3.5" IMG Woofer | Dual 5.25" Woofers |
| Center Midrange | — | 3.5" Midrange |
| Rear Tweeter | 1" Aluminum LTS Tractrix Horn | 1" Aluminum Dome |
| Rear Woofer | 3.5" IMG Woofer | 4.5" Polypropylene |
| Rear Midrange | — | — |
| Sub Driver Detail | 10" Copper-Spun IMG Woofer | — |
| Sub Passive Radiator | — | — |
| Front Width | 6.5in | 8in |
| Front Height | 13.5in | 13.3in |
| Front Depth | 7in | 10.3in |
| Front Weight | 8lbs | 15.5lbs |
| Center Width | 17.5in | 18.69in |
| Center Height | 5.13in | 7.69in |
| Center Depth | 6in | 9.13in |
| Center Weight | 7.5lbs | 20.2lbs |
| Rear Width | 6.5in | 4.9in |
| Rear Height | 13.5in | 8.85in |
| Rear Depth | 7in | 6.3in |
| Rear Weight | 8lbs | 6.5lbs |
| Sub Width | 12.5in | — |
| Sub Height | 14.5in | — |
| Sub Depth | 16.4in | — |
| Sub Weight | 24lbs | — |
| Dolby Digital | No | No |
| DTS | No | No |
| Dolby Atmos | No | No |
| DTS:X | No | No |
| Dialogue Enhancement | No | No |
| Virtual Surround | No | No |
| Auto Calibration | No | No |
| Night Mode | No | No |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| AirPlay | No | No |
| Google Cast | No | No |
| Spotify Connect | No | No |
| Optical Inputs | 0 | 0 |
| Coaxial Inputs | 0 | 0 |
| HDMI ARC | No | No |
| HDMI eARC | No | No |
| 3.5mm Input | No | No |
| RCA Stereo Inputs | — | — |
| USB-A Input | No | No |
| Subwoofer Output | 0 | 0 |
| Speaker Terminals | Spring Posts | Binding Posts |
| Includes Remote | No | No |
| Voice Control | No | No |
| App Control | No | No |
| HDMI CEC | No | No |
| IR Passthrough | No | No |
| Learns TV Remote | No | No |
Key Differences
- Front Power Min: Klipsch REFERENCE CINEMA SYSTEM 5.1.4 at 75W vs SVS PRIME 5.0 PIANO GLOSS BLACK at 20W
- Center Power Min: Klipsch REFERENCE CINEMA SYSTEM 5.1.4 at 75W vs SVS PRIME 5.0 PIANO GLOSS BLACK at 20W
- Rear Power Min: Klipsch REFERENCE CINEMA SYSTEM 5.1.4 at 75W vs SVS PRIME 5.0 PIANO GLOSS BLACK at 20W
- Center Weight: Klipsch REFERENCE CINEMA SYSTEM 5.1.4 at 7.5lbs vs SVS PRIME 5.0 PIANO GLOSS BLACK at 20.2lbs
- Front Power Max: Klipsch REFERENCE CINEMA SYSTEM 5.1.4 at 300W vs SVS PRIME 5.0 PIANO GLOSS BLACK at 150W
Which Should You Choose?
Choose Klipsch REFERENCE CINEMA SYSTEM 5.1.4 if you want:
- + better sensitivity
Choose SVS PRIME 5.0 PIANO GLOSS BLACK if you want:
- + better freq response low
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