Aug 02, 2012 the imagine mini s are small speakers. The synchonys are a stereophile rated class a speaker and the imagine line is a class b and the image line is a class c. Psb s experience with the nrc, how they interpret the data and implement it into the design of the imagine x series speakers, gives psb a real advantage in speaker design. Oct 15, 2010 what we have on test here is the psb imagine series, down from the synchrony and platinum ranges but above the gdesign, image and alpha series. Psb imagine mini bookshelf speakers pair gloss white. The deceptively small imagine mini makes a big statement in an already impressive range of awardwinning audiophile speakers. Prior experience with psb speakers has led us to expect an energetic, punchy sound. If you intend to use a subwoofer, these are better than the psb imagine b. You may not be able to tell from the picture just how small they are, but the psb imagine minis are tiny. Oct 09, 2014 i decided to open a psb speakers thread for any psb owners to tell us what you have and what you think of them. Sep 22, 2016 thus, thanks to the transitive property we all learned in middle school, one psb model should sound very much like another psb model, with allowances made for size, price, and range. The psb imagine mini bookshelf loudspeakers has trickledown technology, can fit almost anywhere and has a rear port bass reflex design.
I decided to open a psb speakers thread for any psb owners to tell us what you have and what you think of them. The mini is the smallest speaker in psb s imagine series. Psb imagine mini bookshelf loudspeakersaudio advisor. Psb imagine mini design the imagine mini is part of the imagine range and as the name suggests, is the smallest conventional speaker in the lineup. Rating is available when the video has been rented. Im lucky enough to have both the 2 and a half way floor standing imagine t and the surprisingly tiny imagine mini. I bought the pair of psb imagine t2s upgraded gloss white finish about 10 days ago. Thats pretty impressive at this size and well under the 80db crossover point suggested by thx.
Psb imagine x1t floorstanding speaker at crutchfield. Audio advisor takes a detailed look at the features, specifications, and performance of the psb imagine mini bookshelf speakers with jeff talmadge, of psb. Feb 16, 2019 psb imagine mini speakers how mini is it. They replaced my beloved totem arros, which i bought in 2006. Always a good midrange and usually really good bass.
Jul 31, 2011 the psb imagine mini speakers are rated, both on and off axis, down to 55hz at 3db and 65hz at 1. The minis utilize a 4 clayceramic filled polypropylene cone woofer and a. Psb imagine mini bookshelf speakers pats hifi audio. As such, and when connected to the nad d7050 desktop amp, and when combined with the psb 125 sub, i would put these speakers up against almost any floor standing speakers, in an apples to apples comparison, eg, floor standing in a living room and the minis in a nearfield environment. The range also features floorstanders, larger bookshelf models, two centre speakers and a dedicated surround. This entry was posted in speakers and tagged bookshelf speakers psb speakers standmount speakers on may 15, 2014 by ashley. Psb imagine mini speakers pair meet the newest and smallest member of the ultrastylish imagine series of speakers. This may be because they are not yet fully broken in and my placement at the moment.
Toronto, on, ca ive heard the psb imagine mini without a sub. Compoundcurved on every vertical face, and outstanding sonic performance makes this speaker and the imagine series in general a real class leader. The vast majority of new speakers the size of the psb imagine mini are likely designed for a computerdesktop or a lifestyle av setup. Psb speakers home speakers and subwoofers for sale in. Aug 20, 2012 audio advisor takes a detailed look at the features, specifications, and performance of the psb imagine mini bookshelf speakers with jeff talmadge, of psb. Brand new pair of psb imagine xb bookshelf speakers pricing above includes all customs and taxes and duties and ups signature shipping and double packaging and authorized manufacturer 5 years warranty. Paired with an nad d 7050 recommended by nad and the psb subseries 100 compact subwoofer. Experience dynamic, crystalclear sound for your music and movies with psb s imagine xb bookshelf speakers.
The deceptively small imagine mini speaker makes a big impact on an already impressive range of awardwinning imagine speake. Psb imagine mini loudspeaker tas 221 the absolute sound. The imagine mini is the smallest member of the ultrastylish imagine series of speakers, but it should not be underestimated. These guys are a canadian born company, started in 1972 by paul barton, and his wife sue, hence. What we have on test here is the psb imagine series, down from the synchrony and platinum ranges but above the gdesign, image and alpha series. I was wanted a bit more bottom end, but they had great resolution and a spooky holographic picture that was ever believable. They are about half the size and sound every bit as good as the larger speakers.
The company clearly knows exactly what its customers want, and thats a fun listen. A fabulous small bookshelf speakers with large sound stage and detail and resolution. Please note extensive manufacturer warranty only applies to dealers found only on. When i played the psbs side by side with the teufels i was amazed by the quality of the psbs. This really is the second of the psb imagine range its another model down in the flagship t2 and has been released in the uk, but has not been unavailable for some time in canada and america. The psb imagine x1t has a revealing sound that lets acoustic music disliked.
Get the best deals on psb speakers when you shop the largest online selection at. Psb is a speaker that probably just is best in a big room. With its high performance and compact size, the mini is as versatile as it is attractive. Purchase your exclusive psb speakers online with audio advisor. Yet the mini employs the same technologies found in the larger, more expensive imagine tower speakers. Psbs lead engineer and virtual namesake, paul barton, is out with a new line of speakers called the imagine series. Imagine x is comprised of four models that follow a timehonored tradition of producing high performance, highvalue loudspeakers that psb has established for more than four decades. At only 23cm tall, theyre a lot smaller than the dimensions we generally expect for the money. Please note extensive manufacturer warranty only applies to dealers found only on psb. Psb image b6 in contrast, the image b6 had very detailed crisp treble.
Psb fs 27 speaker stands for imagine mini speakersaudio. British speakers like wharfedale all the brands are pretty much universally smooth in the highs. As such, and when connected to the nad d7050 desktop amp, and when combined with the psb 125 sub, i would put these speakers up against almost any floor standing speakers, in an apples to apples comparison, eg. The audiophiliacs bestsounding bookshelf speakers cnet. The minis utilize a 4 clayceramic filled polypropylene cone woofer and a 1 titanium dome tweeter. Great deals on psb speakers home speakers and subwoofers. It was impressive, but its for a main floor room 15 x 30, and i fear it wont fill the space. Psbs imagine mini is not going to be a universal recommendation.
Nov 26, 2014 the imagine xb is a sensibly priced and nicely built midsize bookshelf speaker. Psb imagine x1t tower floorstanding speakers techspot. Small speaker, big sound the imagine mini is the smallest member of the ultrastylish imagine series of speakers, but it attractive and compact ideal for smaller rooms or in combination. Psb imagine xb bookshelf 5 14 speakers with 1 titanium. Except monitor audio that has some bright speakers out there. As such, and when connected to the nad d7050 desktop amp, and when combined with the psb 125 sub, i would put these speakers up against almost any floor standing speakers, in an apples to apples comparison, eg, floor standing in a living room and the mini s in a nearfield environment. The imagine mini is a wonderful little box having a real charm if your is spacelimited you will do nicely to give it an audition.
Psb imagine mini bookshelf speakers pats hifi audio art. The top of the line is the platinum series, introduced about five years ago. Join our exclusive audioholics ebook membership program. The psb pfs27 speaker stand is strong and durable, featuring an aluminum extrusion column and weighted steel base. The minis are in fact just that, they stand about 9. Psb speakers home speakers and subwoofers for sale in stock. John metcalfes massed strings in his arrangement of stephin merritts the book of love were simply gorgeous. The imagine xb is a sensibly priced and nicely built midsize bookshelf speaker. Psb released the brand new t3 in their imagine series. I belief the f1 custom is an underrated performer, partly due to its low price, where some recommendations i read is just to use it in a mini hifi system. The rubber feet should be used on hardwood and tiles floors. In fact, hearing psbs new imagine mini there only reinforced my.
The psb imagine x1t floorstanding speaker comes with four rubber feet and four spiked feet. I was impressed by the cohesiveness of the upper midrange to high frequencies. Given that the speakers are not square in any form, the perception of size is further reduced with the volume barely 0. For the audiophile world to take seriously a small bookshelf speaker, let alone a minimonitor there has to be. Its a great time to upgrade your home theater system with the largest selection at. The image b6 was more pronounced as if i were on stage with the violins. The psb imagine mini speakers are rated, both on and off axis, down to 55hz at 3db and 65hz at 1. Psbs experience with the nrc, how they interpret the data and implement it into the design of the imagine x series speakers, gives psb a real advantage in speaker design. Oct, 2008 psb s lead engineer and virtual namesake, paul barton, is out with a new line of speakers called the imagine series. When i played the psb s side by side with the teufels i was amazed by the quality of the psbs. Expressive voice, superb balance for sound reproduction so clear and true that you feel like youre in the audience listening out of stock out of stock.
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