Short answer: the SVS Prime Bookshelf, if you are buying new. The Revel Concerta2 M16 ranks higher than it (#62 vs #150 of 222 bookshelf speakers, 4.1/5 vs 3.5/5) but is discontinued, so only consider it used; the SVS Prime Bookshelf is still sold new at $599.
The Revel Concerta2 M16 is the better-sounding, deeper-bass choice. An affordable bookshelf speaker with essentially flat mids, a pleasing in-room balance with extra bass, and low distortion. Its bass reaches about 60.1Hz before falling 3dB, against 72Hz for the SVS Prime Bookshelf. The tradeoff: Harmonic distortion shows a notable peak around 80Hz and a sharp spike around 350Hz, plus the woofer appears to get a bit unhappy right before handing off to the tweeter.
The case for the SVS Prime Bookshelf: Affordable bookshelf speakers with a sealed woofer compartment, wide even dispersion and reasonable sensitivity. Watch for: A scooped mid-range paired with a boosted upper mid-range creates an audibly uneven tonal balance, and there’s an additional dip in the treble around 4-5kHz that reads as slightly tinny relative to the recessed mid-range.
Buy the SVS Prime Bookshelf if you want one new; the Revel Concerta2 M16 is discontinued, so only look for it used.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Revel Concerta2 M16 | SVS Prime Bookshelf | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $600 per pair used (about), Discontinued | $599.00 per pair |
| Ranked | #62 of 222 in Large Size Bookshelf Speakers | #150 of 222 in Large Size Bookshelf Speakers |
| Drivers | 25mm tweeter + 165mm woofer | 6.5” polypropylene cone woofer with aluminum shorting ring (sealed sub-compartment), 1” aluminum dome tweeter |
| Weight | 32 lbs (14.5 kg) | 15.5 lbs (7.03 kg) each |
| Sensitivity | 86dB | 87dB (measured average, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Impedance | 6 ohms | 8 ohms nominal, 3.9 ohms minimum (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Dimensions | 14.8”H x 8.6”W x 10.8”D (374.7 x 218.4 x 273.3 mm) | 13.2”H x 8”W x 10.2”D (335.3 x 203.2 x 259.1 mm) |
| Woofer Cabinet | ported, rear | - |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 60.1Hz (measured, Audio Science Review) | 72Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 41.6Hz (measured, Audio Science Review) | 49Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 5.06 | 5.17 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 7.28 | 7.78 |
| DIY Kit | No | No |
| Frequency Response | - | 48Hz - 25kHz ±3dB (manufacturer specified) |
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