SVEN HA-1410T: review, comparison with competitors and customer reviews

Modern powerful speakers 5.1, working directly with a computer or DVD-player, are becoming more popular. There are more and more lovers of high-quality sound, but not all of them have money for an advanced speaker system, so many manufacturers started creating sets of speakers at a lower price than the classic high-end options. One of the leaders in the low price segment is the sound equipment manufacturer SVEN. In this article we will talk more about the brand and its legendary acoustics 5.1 - SVEN HA-1410T.

Brand sven

Now the Scandinavian brand SVEN was established in 1991year on the territory of the USSR. As part of the conversion, the company was engaged in the development and sale of multimedia devices (portable acoustics and acoustic systems) and various computer peripherals (headphones, keyboards, headsets). Throughout its history, the company has followed a single principle - to use the cheapest materials possible, to limit the functionality of devices, but at the same time to use all forces to achieve high quality of the main function of the device. Thus, the manufacturer managed to create a market filled with high-quality, and most importantly, inexpensive speakers and headphones. Next, we turn to the review of SVEN HA-1410T, the actual speaker system itself.

What is active acoustics 5.1?

For a start, it’s worth deciding thatis an active acoustics 5.1. The number 5.1 means a complete set. The user receives a ready-made set of 5 speakers (often referred to as "beeper" or "satellites"), responsible for the upper and middle tones, and 1 subwoofer, responsible for the depth of sound and bass. The subwoofer also acts as a kind of “hub” to which the speakers are connected, as well as a media player or computer. The word “active” means that the system does not need a separate amplifier, the speakers are already equipped with built-in options.

Contents of delivery

Since the stereo is far from small, it comes in two boxes. In one of them you can find:

• Active subwoofer.
• Cables to connect elements of the system with each other (high-quality speaker cables are used).
• Remote control system.
• Feet for subwoofer.
• Instructions from SVEN HA-1410T.

In the second box are:

• Rear speakers
• Front speakers.
• One central.

SVEN HA-1410T specifications

For convenience, information is presented in the form of a table.

The appearance of the speaker system and accessories

The visual design of the columns is impressive.They look really worthy. There are several color options that you can choose for a specific room. Thanks to their minimalist and strict look, they will easily fit into even the most sophisticated interior. The material for the columns is a fibreboard, the so-called MDF (translit). Plate thickness is 15 millimeters. In the inner part there is a synthetic winterizer that influences the acoustic characteristics of the “satellites”, reducing the level of vibrations. To connect the cables screw jacks are used with a small amount of gold plating. To avoid confusion, connectors are color coded.

The subwoofer is made of the same materials.Looks pretty neat, without any eye-catching elements. On the front panel there was a place for a compact display. It displays information about the content being played and other useful information. Jacks for connecting speakers and power located on the back side. The subwoofer is held on four legs, metal studs. This design contributes to the stability of the subwoofer, but can damage the flooring. The manufacturer thought about it and put in the rubber tips.

Remote control is no differentconvenience. It can be seen that the slope was made in the direction of the adopted exterior design and compliance with the overall style of the entire speaker system. It is very thin and light, but the number of options on it is limited. In fairness it should be noted that the available settings will be enough for the absolute majority of users.

Speaker design

Each column of SVEN Audio HA-1410T is installedphase inverter and a small plastic pipe located in the rear of the case. Uses two-way speakers protected by a Butterworth filter. Thanks to this filter, the amplitude-frequency characteristic of the speakers remains smoother and almost disappears at the frequencies of the suppression band. The speakers are mid-frequency, their diffuser is made of polypropylene, and its suspension is made of rubber, which does not differ in high rigidity, which benefits the sound. High-frequency elements have the shape of a small dome and are made of silk. There is a powerful magnetic system with full shielding. The whole mechanism has a fairly wide move. Another important detail is the acoustic impedance level (this characteristic tells you how many ohms are in SVEN HA-1410T). It is 6 ohms.

Subwoofer design

Among the design features of the subwoofer canselect a large grille that maintains low temperature amplifiers. The diffuser is made of dense material of unusual shape with a large number of grooves, which favorably affects the level of resonance in the sound. The phase inverter and two wide pipes are placed in the bottom panel.

In general, acoustics 5.1 SVEN HA-1410T is a truly "serious" device. It is seen that the manufacturer wisely approached the creation of the device, focusing on the maximum level of quality. Chip LM4731TA is involved, on which a stereo amplifier with a large power reserve is installed. Among the shortcomings, it is worth highlighting the limitation of 20 watts, after the intersection of which there are obvious distortions beating on the sound quality. Nevertheless, for a similar set of speakers this power is usually more than enough, the main thing is not to overdo it.

Listening experience

Acoustic system copes withany music, no matter what genre you prefer. The sound is beautiful and powerful, thanks to advanced speakers and the characteristics of SVEN HA-1410T as a whole. Even if the output power to full, it is hardly possible to notice any major changes in the sound. Distortion, of course, is, but you can put up with them. The mids are impressive. Detailed sound and its saturation far beyond the price segment of the monitored acoustics, heard a higher level, worthy of many Hi-Fi-systems. High frequencies also bring a lot of pleasure, as they do not spoil the impression with background whistle, wheezing and hissing typical of such systems. Bass in SVEN HA-1410T deserves a separate applause. Regardless of the length of the deep bass, the system copes with it with a bang. The hard blast beats of metalcore and the protracted “explosions” of hip-hop music sound excellent.

Of course, much depends on the locationspeakers in the room. The speaker system is designed for installation in an area of ​​about 30 square meters. With the proper placement of all elements, you can achieve an exciting presence effect. It is important that when switching from another set of columns to the SVEN brainchild, you can completely discover in a new way the compositions that you have been listening to for years. Everything that seemed customary and hackneyed before appears in new colors and surprises again.

It is difficult to isolate any shortcomings, sinceeven the most common problem with excess noise in the speakers is missing. A slight noise can only be noticed if the volume is turned to maximum, and even then you have to cling closely to the speaker to notice it. Nevertheless, the system is very sensitive to interference, so when you turn on other electronics, you can hear the crackle and noise in the speakers. Again, these clicks are barely noticeable.

Measurements

Amplitude-frequency analysis datacharacteristics (hereinafter the frequency response) are encouraging. For a start, it is worth clarifying that when collecting data, the frequencies in the 130-500 Hertz segment were deliberately overwhelmed. The characteristics of the speaker system were taken at “zero” installations. The fact is that the subwoofer has a wide working band, the upper threshold of which is 500 hertz. Therefore, the data and filmed in such a way to combine the subwoofer and "satellites".

The data were taken in a straight axis at an angle of 45 degrees. The frequency response turned out to be uniform, with a slight deviation within 6 dB.

Reviews of SVEN HA-1410T

Lovers annoy the neighbors hard rock chorusthey applaud the 5.1 speaker system SVEN HA-1410T. It sounds a little pathetic, but in reality it is. Most users have a positive opinion about the acoustics surveyed and are pleased with it to this day. Many have named the device the best creation of SVEN for all the years of the company’s existence, and it’s hard not to agree with them. Pros emit all the same. Quality materials, namely a thick layer of wood (analogues in this class are often made of plastic) and assembly. Magnetic shielding housing, which increases the level of security. The visual design also had to taste all the owners of this miracle. Solid, impressive design is popular among lovers of high-quality male sound. Of course, the sound was appreciated. Fans of dancing in their apartment were satisfied, but with the neighbors really can have problems. SVEN HA-1410T turned out to be an excellent solution for those who use the 5.1 system as a home theater.

Not without flaws.First of all, it is the interference that occurs when turning on or off the light or electronics in the house. Saving settings in SVEN HA-1410T does not work. When power is turned off, all settings are reset, which causes a lot of trouble. There were problems with management. Management is performed only from the console, and it is not on sale, that is, it is necessary to take care of a single control as the apple of an eye.

Comparison with JetBalance JB-651CA

Compared to JetBalance, the product from SVENobviously wins. The advantage is felt at first. The main problem of JetBalance in comparison with SVEN is precisely the “emptiness” of high-frequency sound, which fade and clearly do not realize the full potential of the device. The sound quality of midrange also leaves much to be desired. The range of amplitude-frequency characteristics of the "satellites" is highly distorted in the range of 90-22000 Hertz. Distortion in the frequency response of the subwoofer even more pronounced.

Comparison with Edifier S 5.1

Here the product SVEN holds the championship again.Unfortunately, the Edifier system does not have such a wide range of high frequencies that SVEN HA-1410T can boast with, and this is the main reason for the defeat. The authenticity of the timbre at the middle frequencies also suffers, which many lovers of high-quality sound will notice and will be disappointed. The frequency response range of the front speakers varies within 6 dB in the range of 90-35000 Hertz. The distortion level of the speakers and subwoofer is moderate.

Comparison with Genius SW-HF 5.1 5000

Это творение Genius в принципе звучит mediocre. This is understandable without any tests and comparisons, but if we talk about the specific advantages of SVEN, then it is worth noting a more detailed and rich sound throughout the range. The Scandinavian brand in the battle with Genius leaves no second to the second. The frequency response of the front speakers is too uneven and ranges from 6 decibels in the range of 100-30000 Hertz. Distortion in sound is noticeable at both mid frequencies and high frequencies.

Comparison with Microlab H-500

Here the competitors have almost a draw.SVEN has a slight advantage. This is especially noticeable in terms of low frequencies, of which SVEN has more. You can also note a more detailed sound and natural timbre, but these details are not so striking. Frequency response is uneven, on average, the discrepancy is plus or minus 7 dB in the range of 100-40000 Hertz. The level of distortion of the front speakers and subwoofer is moderate.

Outcomes

Definitely it can be said that done in SVENwork deserves respect. For a modest price, not everyone can offer a speaker system of this level to users. Observed acoustics 5.1 definitely a success. High power, detailed sound, natural sound at all frequencies and a subwoofer will not leave anyone indifferent.

Pros:

• Excellent visual design.
• High power.
• High-quality sound.
• Speaker cables included.
• Low cost.

Minuses:

• Large size (requires a lot of space for placement and a lot of strength for transportation).