Short answer: the Power Sound Audio MT-110-M. It ranks #63 of 222 bookshelf speakers by sound quality (rated 4.1/5) at $1,350 and is still sold new; the SVS Ultra Bookshelf ranks #98 (rated 3.9/5) and is discontinued, so it is only an option used. The SVS Ultra Bookshelf’s replacement, the SVS Ultra Evolution Bookshelf, is rated 4.0/5 at $1,199.
Why pick the Power Sound Audio MT-110-M: A USA made horn tweeter bookshelf speaker with a 10 inch woofer, high sensitivity, and great dynamics without brightness. The tradeoff: A mid-range bump makes the tonal balance sound too thick and needs 2-3 bands of EQ to flatten out; correcting it also pulls measured sensitivity down to about 90-91dB in practice.
The SVS Ultra Bookshelf is the more accurate, deeper-bass option. Bookshelf speakers with fairly neutral sound, wide dispersion and good dynamics, now discontinued but worth buying used. Its measured preference score, a predictor of how neutral it sounds, is 5.63 against 2.53 for the Power Sound Audio MT-110-M. Its bass reaches about 69Hz before falling 3dB, against 113Hz for the Power Sound Audio MT-110-M. The tradeoff: Still has a boosted upper mid-range/mid-range area, though less severe than the Prime: the reviewer suspects a baffle-step or tweeter-level issue rather than a resonance, giving mixes a slightly forward, occasionally tinny character.
Buy the Power Sound Audio MT-110-M. It is rated higher for sound quality; the SVS Ultra Bookshelf is no longer sold new.
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Measured Differences
- Bass depth: the SVS Ultra Bookshelf reaches 48 Hz (10 dB down) against 68 Hz for the Power Sound Audio MT-110-M, about half an octave deeper. You hear more of the lowest bass notes and kick drums.
- Tonal accuracy above the bass: with a subwoofer taking the low end, the SVS Ultra Bookshelf scores 8.1 against 5.9 for the Power Sound Audio MT-110-M on the Spinorama preference scale. Its frequency response and off-axis sound are smoother, so voices and instruments sound closer to the recording.
- Efficiency: the Power Sound Audio MT-110-M is rated at 92.5 dB sensitivity against 87.8 dB for the SVS Ultra Bookshelf, so it plays as loud with roughly half the amplifier power.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Power Sound Audio MT-110-M | SVS Ultra Bookshelf | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,350 per pair | $1,200 per pair Discontinued |
| Ranked | #63 of 222 in Large Size Bookshelf Speakers | #98 of 222 in Large Size Bookshelf Speakers |
| Drivers | 1” polyimide compression tweeter with cast aluminum exponential horn, 10” high-efficiency neodymium woofer | 6.5” composite glass fiber cone woofer, 1” aluminum dome tweeter |
| Dimensions | 17.5”H x 11”W x 14”D (includes grille) | 14.9”H x 8.5”W x 10”D |
| Weight | 30 lbs (13.6 kg) each (unboxed) | 19 lbs (8.6 kg) each |
| Impedance | 8 ohms nominal (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner; matches manufacturer spec) | 8 ohms nominal, 3.8 ohms minimum (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Sensitivity | 92.5dB (measured at 2.83V/1m, Erin’s Audio Corner; matches manufacturer spec) | 87.8dB (measured average, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 113Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) | 69Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 68Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) | 48Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Power Handling | 175W | - |
| Woofer Cabinet | sealed | - |
| Country | USA | - |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 2.53 | 5.63 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 5.86 | 8.10 |
| DIY Kit | No | No |
| Frequency Response | - | 45Hz - 32kHz (manufacturer specified) |
| Recommended Power | - | 20-150W |
Where the Ratings Come From
- Power Sound Audio MT-110-M: Spinorama.org measurements and reviews by Erin’s Audio Corner.
- SVS Ultra Bookshelf: Spinorama.org measurements and reviews by Erin’s Audio Corner and Audio Science Review.
This comparison is generated from the ratings, specifications and measurements on each product’s own page, and it updates when that data changes. How we rank explains how each rating is decided.
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