KLH Model Four vs SVS Prime Pinnacle

Short answer: a tie on sound quality. Both are rated 3.8/5 (#161 and #149 of 226 floorstanding speakers) at nearly the same price ($1,999.98 vs $1,998), so choose on features and fit.

The case for the KLH Model Four: A slim floorstanding member of KLH’s Model collection, with an 8” woofer and the same 4” midrange and 1” aluminum tweeter as the measured KLH Model Five (4.76 Spinorama preference score). The catch: No independent measurements yet, so its tonal balance and directivity can’t be compared directly with measured speakers; the rating is estimated from the measured KLH Model Five.

The case for the SVS Prime Pinnacle: 3-way floorstanding tower featuring triple 6.5-inch woofers, each in its own discrete rear-ported internal sub-enclosure with individual 2-inch ports. The catch: At 1044mm tall and 57.1 lbs (25.9 kg) each, this tower requires space and clearance for its three rear-firing ports to prevent boundary room mode loading.

Buy the KLH Model Four or the SVS Prime Pinnacle on features: they are rated the same for sound quality at close to the same price.

About the ratings: neither speaker has been measured yet, so both ratings are estimated from measured siblings and predecessors (likely ranges: KLH Model Four 3.4 to 4.1; SVS Prime Pinnacle 3.6 to 4.0). Treat this verdict as provisional.

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The Two Speakers In Full

KLH Model Four: $1,999.98 per pair Estimated Amazon eBay

Same family: the KLH Model Three (bookshelf, estimated 3.8/5), the KLH Model Five (larger floorstanding, ranked higher, rated 4/5) and the KLH Model Seven (larger floorstanding, ranked higher, estimated 4/5).

Pros: A slim floorstanding member of KLH’s Model collection, with an 8” woofer and the same 4” midrange and 1” aluminum tweeter as the measured KLH Model Five (4.76 Spinorama preference score). The sealed cabinet is only 210mm deep and can sit 6 inches from a wall. KLH rates it 46Hz to 20kHz (±3dB) and 35Hz at -10dB.

Cons: No independent measurements yet, so its tonal balance and directivity can’t be compared directly with measured speakers; the rating is estimated from the measured KLH Model Five. Free-field sensitivity is 85dB and the impedance falls to 3.5 ohms at 120Hz, so it needs more amplifier power than its size suggests.

Full KLH Model Four review and specifications →

Bass Extension (-10dB)	35Hz (manufacturer specified)
Bass Extension (-3dB)	46Hz (manufacturer specified)
Crossover Frequency	380Hz, 2.5kHz
DIY Kit	No
Drivers	1” aluminum dome tweeter, 4” pulp paper midrange, 8” pulp paper woofer
Frequency Response	46Hz - 20kHz ±3dB (manufacturer specified)
Impedance	6 ohms nominal, 3.5 ohms minimum (manufacturer specified)
Sensitivity	85dB free-field, 88dB in-room (2.83V/1m, manufacturer specified)
Weight	47 lbs (21.3 kg) each (with stand)
Woofer Cabinet	sealed

• Links
  • Official KLH Model Four Product Page
• Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples
  • No independent measurement review is linked for this model; it is ranked from hands-on listening and comparison against similarly priced speakers.
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SVS Prime Pinnacle: $1,998 per pair Estimated Amazon SVS eBay

Same family: the SVS Prime Satellite (smaller bookshelf, estimated 3.3/5), the SVS Prime Bookshelf (larger bookshelf, rated 3.5/5), the SVS Prime Tower (smaller floorstanding, ranked lower, estimated 3.6/5), the SVS Prime Center (center, rated 3.4/5) and the SVS Prime Elevation (surround, estimated 3.3/5).

Pros: 3-way floorstanding tower featuring triple 6.5-inch woofers, each in its own discrete rear-ported internal sub-enclosure with individual 2-inch ports. Coupled with a 5.25-inch midrange in a dedicated sealed chamber and a 1-inch aluminum dome tweeter, it delivers 29Hz to 25kHz (±3dB) rated extension with 88dB sensitivity.

Cons: At 1044mm tall and 25.9 kg each, this tower requires space and clearance for its three rear-firing ports to prevent boundary room mode loading.

Full SVS Prime Pinnacle review and specifications →

Bass Extension (-3dB)	29Hz (manufacturer specified)
Cabinet Color	Black Ash, Piano Gloss Black
Country	United States
Dimensions	41.1”H x 8”W x 13.9”D (1044 x 203 x 353 mm)
Drivers	1” aluminum dome tweeter, 5.25” midrange, triple 6.5” woofers
Enclosure	ported, rear
Frequency Response	29Hz - 25kHz (±3dB) (manufacturer specified)
Impedance	8 ohms nominal (manufacturer specified)
Sensitivity	88dB (2.83V @ 1m, 300Hz-3kHz, manufacturer specified)
Weight	57.1 lbs (25.9 kg) each

• Links
  • Official SVS Prime Pinnacle Website
• Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples
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