Polk Reserve R500 vs SVS Prime Tower
The Polk Reserve R500 costs less ($699 vs $700). The SVS Prime Tower plays lower (30 Hz vs 49 Hz).
What each one works with
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| Reserve R500 | Prime Tower | |
|---|---|---|
| Receivers and amps that drive it | 29 of 29 | 29 of 29 |
Specs side by side
Values that differ are bold. A dash means that model doesn't publish the spec.
| Reserve R500 | Prime Tower | |
|---|---|---|
| Impedance | 8 Ω | 8 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 87 dB (2.83 V, 1 m) | 87 dB (2.83 V, 1 m) |
| Low end | 49 Hz | 30 Hz |
| Drivers | 1 × 25 mm, 2 × 133 mm | 1 × 25 mm, 1 × 114 mm, 2 × 165 mm |
| Size | 10×41×14 in | 8×36×11 in |
| Recommended amplifier power | 25–200 W | 20–250 W |
| Weight | 17.7 kg (39 lb) | 18.2 kg (40.1 lb) |
| MSRP | $699 each (MSRP, September 2026) | $700 each (MSRP, September 2026) |
Every spec and pairing: Polk Reserve R500, SVS Prime Tower.
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References
- Polk Reserve R500: Spec sheet, polkaudio.com, retrieved September 15, 2026
- Polk Reserve R500: Owner's manual, polkaudio.com, retrieved September 15, 2026
- Polk Reserve R500: Manufacturer product page, polkaudio.com, retrieved September 15, 2026
- SVS Prime Tower: Owner's manual, cdn.shopify.com, retrieved September 14, 2026
- SVS Prime Tower: Manufacturer product page, svsound.com, retrieved September 14, 2026
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