OWNER’S MANUAL E L E VAT I O N
Thank you for choosing SVS. We believe a perfect fusion of technology and passion is the key to designing world-class audio products. We think you’ll agree. Happy listening! The SVS Prime Elevation is the world’s most versatile home theater speaker and ready for nearly any application, location, and position.
TABLE OF CONTENTS ADJUSTABLE SVS GRILLE LOGO RECOMMENDED PRIME ELEVATION PLACEMENT OPTIONS DOWN-FIRING HEIGHT EFFECTS SPEAKER UP OR DOWN-FIRING CENTER CHANNEL SPEAKER UP OR DOWN-FIRING FRONT CHANNEL L-C-R SPEAKER SIDE OR REAR FIRING SURROUND SPEAKER BIPOLE/DIPOLE SURROUND SPEAKER WIRING YOUR PRIME ELEVATION SPEAKERS MOUNTING THE SVS MULTI-ANGLE WALL BRACKET (PATENT PENDING) INSTALLING FEET FOR SURFACE PLACEMENT CONNECTING TO YOUR AV RECEIVER CARING FOR YOUR SVS PRIME ELEVATION SPEAKERS WARRANTY SHARE YOUR
ADJUSTABLE SVS GRILLE LOGO A unique feature of the Prime Elevation Speakers is the magnetic SVS grille logo that can be removed and reattached for proper alignment, no matter what position the speaker is being used in. Simply pull the magnetic logo off with your fingertips, rotate and reattach in the desired position. RECOMMENDED PRIME ELEVATION PLACEMENT OPTIONS The incredible versatility of the SVS Prime Elevation speaker gives you several options when choosing how and where to use it.
RECOMMENDED PRIME ELEVATION PLACEMENT OPTIONS Down-Firing Height Effects Speaker New audio formats such as DTS:X®, Auro-3D® and others make use of object based “height effect” speakers to create an even more immersive audio experience. Most height effect speakers rely on a flawed technique in which soundwaves radiating from the speakers bounce off the ceiling before reaching your ears. This requires perfect room conditions, as well as the speakers to be frequency response limited to be effective.
RECOMMENDED PRIME ELEVATION PLACEMENT OPTIONS 5.1.4 system with four side height channels 5.1.
RECOMMENDED PRIME ELEVATION PLACEMENT OPTIONS Up or Down-Firing Center Channel Speaker The SVS Prime Elevation is an ideal center channel speaker solution when placement at ear level is not possible. Because of its angled front baffle, it can be placed on a piece of furniture below a TV and angled up, or high on the wall above a screen and angled down toward the listening area.
RECOMMENDED PRIME ELEVATION PLACEMENT OPTIONS Side or Rear-Firing Surround Sound Speaker The SVS Prime Elevation offers great flexibility as a surround sound speaker in any set-up, but especially when placement on a side or rear wall is not optimal. As a side surround, the Elevation can be placed towards the back of the room in a front firing position. For rear surround channels, the speakers can be placed on a side wall in a rear firing position.
RECOMMENDED PRIME ELEVATION PLACEMENT OPTIONS Bipole or Dipole Surround Sound Speaker A pair of Prime Elevation speakers can be used together to make a traditional bipole or dipole surround speaker. To do this, you will use one surround channel from your AV receiver, and the speakers must be wired together in series. Bipole Mode - Bipole mode is recommended for home theater systems which have a 7.1 AV receiver and use dedicated side surround and rear surround speakers.
WIRING YOUR PRIME ELEVATION SPEAKERS The SVS Prime Elevation Speakers include convenient gold-plated five-way binding posts, which accept wires terminated with banana plugs, speaker pins, spade connectors and bare wire. As with any speaker wire run, it’s a smart idea to measure twice, cut once and allow an extra foot or two, just to be safe. Once you have the proper length, simply connect each speaker to the appropriate channel of your receiver or power amplifier.
MOUNTING WITH THE SVS MULTI-ANGLE WALL BRACKET Your SVS Prime Elevation Speaker is ready to be mounted right out of the box and all the hardware you need to mount your SVS Prime Elevation Speaker is included. It also features a universal mounting option with a ¼” brass insert that works with many other mounting kits. When installing the SVS Multi-Angle Wall Bracket (patent pending), it is best to screw it directly into a stud or structural part of the wall.
MOUNTING WITH THE FOUR-WAY WALL BRACKET Mounting Instructions: The SVS Prime Elevation’s flexible Multi-Angle Wall Bracket (patent pending) allows you to position the speaker in any of four directions: up or down firing, and side or rear firing, depending on how it’s being used. 1) Place the mounting template on the wall to confirm the exact location and positioning of your Prime Elevation speaker based on the recommended placement options.
MOUNTING WITH THE FOUR-WAY WALL BRACKET 4) Attach the included speaker bracket with the ¼” screw into the brass insert on the back of the speaker. Make sure the speaker bracket is locked into position with the lip closest to the terminal. The foam EVA gasket will ensure a tight fit with the speaker. 5) Connect the speaker wire to your binding posts and hang the Prime Elevation on the Multi-Angle Wall Bracket (patent pending) as shown.
CONNECTING TO YOUR AV RECEIVER The rear panel of your AV receiver has a variety of connection terminals for wiring your Prime Elevation speakers, depending on the chosen application. Because terminology varies among manufactures, please consult your AV Receiver or Processor’s instruction manual to identify the proper terminals to use when connecting the speakers. The most common terms used to label channels are Front, Center, Surround, Side Surround, and Rear Surround.
5-YEAR UNCONDITIONAL WARRANTY SVS offers the industry's most comprehensive warranty on all our products. SVS warrants the Prime Elevation Speakers and all of its products to be free from defects in the workmanship for five years from date of purchase. This, and all of the SVS customer Bill of Rights can be viewed online at www.svsound.com/bill-of-rights. SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS At SVS, we strive to deliver products that surpass every expectation.
PRIME SPEAKER FEATURES & SPECIFICATIONS ALL SPECIFICATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE. SVS IS CONSTANTLY WORKING TO IMPROVE OUR PRODUCTS AND GIVE YOU, THE CUSTOMER, THE BEST LISTENING EXPERIENCE FROM YOUR PURCHASE. PRIME ELEVATION Frequency Response and Electro-Acoustic Data: • Rated bandwidth: 55 Hz-25 kHz (+/-3 dB). • Nominal impedance: 8 ohms. • Sensitivity: 87 dB (2.83V @ 1 meter full-space, 300-3kHz). • Recommended amplifier power: 20-150 watts.
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