PSB
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Average Price
$501-$1,000
Brand Popularity
52
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Review Count
130
Founding Year
1972
Headquarters
Canada
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What's unique about the brand

Canada's PSB Speakers combine psychoacoustic research with natural listening preferences to create a true-to-nature sound philosophy, accurately reproducing audio as originally recorded. Through collaboration with acoustic research facilities, including the National Research Council of Canada, they enhance their speaker designs using extensive measurement data.

What reviewers are saying

We read all the reviews. Here's what reviewers feel most strongly about:

  • PSB's loudspeaker designs, refined at Canada's National Research Council for 50 years, emphasize wide bandwidth, low distortion, and broad, even dispersion.
  • The brand offers exceptional value by using lessons learned from flagship Synchrony lines in more affordable speakers, often outperforming competitors at similar price points.
  • Unlike many brands, PSB resists the urge to design cost-no-object loudspeakers, remaining committed to creating high-end audio components that people can afford.
  • They have developed their own Amplitude Perfect Linkwitz-Riley 4th order crossover, featuring high-voltage poly film capacitors and oxygen-free interconnect wire for precise driver control.

Our favorite reviewer quotes:

  • "Nearly everything I played on the T800 was akin to experiencing my music for the first time again—that is, once I completed their break in and found the proper setup. The sound is dynamic, instruments are scaled well, the soundstage extends well outside the boundaries of my listening space, and the bass completely pressurizes my 3,500-plus cubic-foot listening space." (https://futureaudiophile.com/psb-speakers-synchrony-t800-loudspeakers-reviewed)
  • "I am going to make the overly bold statement that the PSB Speakers T800 is all the loudspeaker any audiophile likely ever needs, at any price, in just about any sized listening space. There is a value to the T800 that is in sync with the very aspects of the late Stratus Goldi loudspeakers that placed them on my greatest loudspeakers of all-time list, only the T800s have been refined by today's modern engineering practices." (https://futureaudiophile.com/psb-speakers-synchrony-t800-loudspeakers-reviewed)
  • "We would rate these new PSB Synchrony T800 loudspeakers as being amongst the very best-sounding we have ever heard, irrespective of price." (https://www.whathifi.com/reviews/psb-synchrony-t800)
  • "Once you're up and running, the most apparent, and frankly astonishing, trait of the Alpha IQ's performance is just how full and powerful they are considering their diminutive profile. That all starts with the bass." (https://www.wired.com/review/psb-alpha-iq)
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Alpha T20 Tower

  • Positioning: The entry-level model in the PSB lineup, offering an affordable yet high-quality audio experience.
  • Description: Delivers a rich and full-bodied sound with its dual 5 ¼" woofers and ¾" aluminum dome tweeter, making it ideal for small to medium-sized rooms. Unlike the more expensive models, it focuses on providing excellent sound quality at a budget-friendly price, making it perfect for those who want good sound without breaking the bank.

Imagine T65

  • Positioning: A mid-range offering in the PSB lineup, providing a balance of performance and price.
  • Description: Stands out with its 3-way dual bass reflex design, offering deep bass and clear highs, making it suitable for both music and home theater use. It provides a more refined sound compared to the Alpha series, with better bass response and higher power handling.

Passif 50

  • Positioning: A special edition model celebrating PSB's 50th anniversary, positioned as a premium offering with a vintage aesthetic.
  • Description: Combines retro design with modern technology, featuring a 1" titanium dome tweeter and a 6.5" woofer with an 8" passive radiator for precise bass. It offers a unique blend of nostalgia and advanced audio performance, setting it apart from the more modern-looking models like the Imagine T65.

Synchrony T800 Tower

  • Positioning: The flagship model in the PSB lineup, offering the highest level of performance and craftsmanship.
  • Description: The groundbreaking Synchrony T800 Tower is engineered for audiophiles seeking the ultimate listening experience, with its advanced motor structure and sophisticated crossover design for minimal distortion and high sound pressure levels. It surpasses other models in the lineup with its superior build quality and acoustic performance, making it ideal for large rooms and those who desire the best soundstage and clarity. Its premium price reflects its top-tier status, offering features and sound quality that justify the investment for serious audio enthusiasts.
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