Sven is well known to many users, since the products of this brand are found in almost any computer store. The company has a wide range of products: keyboards, mice, gamepads, webcams - this is only a small part of what the company produces. Particularly popular are acoustic systems, which are relatively cheap and sound quite high quality. Just one such system will be discussed today - Sven SPS -820.
Description
Speakers Sven SPS-820 is an audio system of format 2.1, that is, in addition to satellites, there is a subwoofer. This model has been produced for a very long time. It is difficult to name the exact date, but in 2004 it was already sold in stores. Indeed, the 820th can be considered one of the most successful models of the company, since it is produced and sold to this day (13 years), and if the model was a failure, then production would have been turned off long ago.
Of the interesting features of the speakers, it is certainly worth mentioning several color options to suit any interior, so to speak, again having an amplifier (subwoofer), a good frequency range, sound tuning options, a total power of 38 W and, of course, a low price , which, in principle, is characteristic of Sven. Let's look at the acoustics in more detail.
Contents of delivery
The Sven SPS-820 speaker set is sold in a standard medium-sized cardboard box. On the packaging, by tradition, there are images of acoustics and some features and specifications. The brand color of the packaging for the flag of Finland is also in place. On top of the box is a handle made of soft plastic for carrying speakers , for example, from a store to the house. Of course, you can’t name it convenient, but to convey it from the store to a car or public transport is just that.
Inside the package, the buyer will find a standard set: Sven SPS-820 speakers, instructions, warranty card, subwoofer, RCA cable, fasteners for hanging speakers on the wall and, in general, that's all. I was pleasantly surprised that everything was completely packed in separate bags, but, on the other hand, this is again superfluous garbage.
It is also worth noting that there is no remote control for controlling the system, since the speakers simply do not support it. At a time when this model was just starting to appear, the remote controls on the speakers were a curiosity and such systems were expensive. Sven for so many years of production decided not to make changes to the technical device and leave everything as it is. For better or worse, let everyone decide for themselves.
The appearance of acoustics
Sven SPS-820 looks pretty good, one might even say that it’s very good. Initially, 4 colors were available: black, silver, yellow and brown. Currently, this number has been reduced to two - black and brown. The most interesting system looks exactly in the second color - under the tree. Also, in black columns, the satellites are painted in dark color, and in brown ones they have an insert of bright yellow color.
The acoustics design has remained exactly the same as at the very beginning of production, and it is made completely in the classical style, and, as you know, the classics are always in fashion. So there will definitely be no problems with the fact that the speakers do not fit into the interior.
Case materials - MDF and some plastic, from which, in fact, only individual inserts and controls are made. On top of the MDF, the case is glued with a thin film of either black or wood-like - it all depends on the color.
On the satellites (speakers) of the Sven SPS-820 there are no connectors or controls, only on the back you can see the cable coming out to connect to the subwoofer and small holes of 2 on each speaker. They are needed for special fasteners , with the help of which the satellites can be hung on the wall. The front speakers are covered with decorative plates with a thin fabric, which, if desired, can be removed without problems.
As for the Sven SPS-820 subwoofer, it has rear connectors for an RCA cable, a 3.5 mm jack, an on / off switch, Audio Out connectors for speakers and a power cable exiting from the inside of the case.
On the front of the subwoofer are the most ordinary controls or, as they are also called, “ twists ” for volume, bass and timbre. A little lower is an indicator that reports whether the acoustics are working or not. The main plus of the indicator is that it is not too bright and will definitely not interfere or catch the eye with its annoying glow in the dark. Well, the front end of the subwoofer is a bass reflex.
In general, the appearance and location of the controls can be considered very successful, but the on / off button could be transferred to the front panel - this is much more convenient.
Specifications
Technical characteristics of the Sven SPS-820 speaker system are as follows:
- Type of system - 2.1.
- Power - 38 watts .
- The power of the satellites (speakers) is 10 W (total 20 W ).
- Power subwoofer - 18 watts .
- The frequency range of satellites is 180 - 20 000 Hz .
- The subwoofer frequency range is 20 - 180 Hz .
- Type of connection - wired, mains powered.
- Type of control - manual.
- Connectors and inputs - RCA, 3, 5 mm .
- The size of the speakers of the satellites is 75 mm .
- The number of speakers on the satellites is 1 (2 in total).
- The size of the subwoofer speaker is 100 mm .
- The number of speakers on the subwoofer is 1.
- The dimensions of the satellites ( W / H / D ) are 110/185/120 mm .
- Subwoofer dimensions ( W / H / D ) - 150/260/270 mm .
- Weight - 6 kg (total).
Characteristics are pretty good for home and inexpensive speakers. The only thing that bothers is the frequency range on the speakers. Most likely, the satellites will clearly miss the low frequencies and a little high. But the disadvantage of the first will have to completely compensate for the subwoofer, but with the treble the tone control will already help.
By the way, the Sven SPS-820 amplifier works through a separate step-down transformer, which is definitely better than a pulse transformer. Impulses have a very bad property - often fail, and also create additional interference and background.
Sound quality
It's time to check the sound quality of the Sven SPS-820 speakers. Actually, the test results were pleasantly surprised. The entire audio system reproduces most of the tracks of various genres and directions quite well.
The frequency range has a small error, which is not very critical, but still. Satellites are slightly lacking in the lower parts, and a high-frequency dip at a sufficient volume is clearly audible. The situation is well saved by the bass and treble controllers. The subwoofer also showed itself well - the bass at the output sounds dense, clear and rich, without too much “ emptiness ” .
Sven SPS-820 is perfect for home use, both for a computer and for a home theater.
Customer reviews
As the reviews of Sven SPS-820 show, this model is not without drawbacks, although all of them are mostly insignificant. So, the minuses include a bit short wires on the speakers, weak contacts on the subwoofer under the RCA cable, the power button is on the back. The rest is no complaints.
Price
The price of Sven SPS-820 today is from 3400 to 3800 rubles, which is quite acceptable. There are more expensive offers, where the cost reaches a frantic 4000 thousand and higher. Naturally, the system does not cost such money, because in this range there are already a lot of competitors that look much more profitable and better.
Conclusion
Sven SPS-820 proved to be a very good 2.1 audio system. The sound is decent and will satisfy most tastes and needs. Yes, the satellites are choking a bit, and they lack a little more power and a wider frequency range, but along with a subwoofer that really saves the situation, everything sounds harmonious and holistic. The price of the Sven SPS-820 is quite reasonable, and for this money the speaker kit will be an excellent purchase that will delight the owner for many years.