A/B comparison · Speakers
SVS Prime Pinnacle vs Yamaha NS-6490
Specs from both manufacturer datasheets Updated Jan 6, 2025
SVS Prime Pinnacle vs Yamaha NS-6490 in brief
- Spec rows: SVS Prime Pinnacle wins 2, Yamaha NS-6490 wins 0, 10 tied or not compared, of 12 rows.
- Our scores: SVS Prime Pinnacle 8.9/10, Yamaha NS-6490 7.3/10.
- SVS Prime Pinnacle wins: sound quality (9.3 vs 7), bass response (9 vs 6.8), midrange clarity (9.1 vs 6.2), treble detail (8.7 vs 7.5), design (9 vs 7.8).
- Tied: value for money (8.5 each).
- Who should buy which: The SVS Prime Pinnacle wins every aspect where the two differ.
Channel B · 1998
Rows won, of 12 compared SVS 2 · Yamaha 0 · tied or not compared 10
Datasheet · Side by side
Spec by spec
Built from both structured spec sheets. The delta chip sits on the winning side; rows with no defensible winner carry no chip.
Sound & drivers
Power, electrical, physical
A higher sensitivity figure means the same loudness from less amplifier power. Values come from each manufacturer datasheet.
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From our reviews
How it scored, paired
6 aspects, two channels
Each aspect is scored 0 to 10 in our reviews, against the rest of the class.
Availability
Where they stand on price
SVS Prime Pinnacle
Yamaha NS-6490
The Yamaha NS-6490 isn't sold new any more.
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