A/B comparison · Speakers

KEF Reference 1 vs SVS Prime Center

Specs from both manufacturer datasheets Updated Mar 5, 2026

CH A

KEF Reference 1

Channel A · Bookshelf · 2014

CH B

SVS Prime Center

Channel B · Center · 2014

KEF Reference 1 SVS Prime Center

20 Hz 100 1k 10k 20k

8.4/10SVS

Rows won, of 12 compared KEF 1 · SVS 0 · tied or not compared 11

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Sound & drivers

3-way Configuration 3-way

1x 1" Tweeter + 1x 5" Midrange + 1x 6.5" Woofer Drivers 1x 1" Tweeter + 1x 4.5" Midrange + 1x 5.25" Woofer

45 Hz to 28 kHz 40 Hz to 35 kHz extended Frequency responseReference not published 48 Hz to 25 kHz ±3 dB

111 dB +5 dB Max SPL 106 dB

Ported (Bass Reflex) Enclosure Sealed (Acoustic Suspension)

38 Hz Port tuning 45 Hz

Power, electrical, physical

85 dB SensitivityReference not published 86 dB 2.83 V/1 m

8 Ω Impedance 8 Ω

50 to 300 W Amp range 20 to 150 W

Not published Speaker terminals 5-way binding posts

442 mm Height · weight 165 mm · 20.2 lb

5 yr Warranty 5 yr

A higher sensitivity figure means the same loudness from less amplifier power. Values come from each manufacturer datasheet.

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Availability

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KEF Reference 1

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SVS Prime Center

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