Topic: PSB SPEAKERS OWNER SPEAKS OUT...

[Ohmguru]

So I was browsing around and them came across a review for the the Imagine X bookshelf

http://www.cnet.com/news/a-sweet-sounding-budget-priced-audiophile-stereo-system/

Kelan kaya dating nito sa Pinas?

[luis]

Kelan kaya dating nito sa Pinas?

malapit na, yan ang narinig ko sa AD. 

[Ohmguru]

I noticed the port of the Imagine C to be sticky. If you back read, you will see other reports of the same problem. Parang natutunaw na malagkit. But my T's do not have this problem. Reported to Rex and promised he will replace this Tuesday. Buti nalang may support from Watts Hifi.

I got the same problem also.bagong bili ko din kay Rex yung center. Its rubber is so sticky parang na expose masyado sa init. sa bookshelf wala naman prob.

I hope they've informed the principal on this issue already since its not an isolated case anymore.

(Not unless, there's something wrong with storage handling of our local distro) 

[armymanhaha]

I got the same problem also.bagong bili ko din kay Rex yung center. Its rubber is so sticky parang na expose masyado sa init. sa bookshelf wala naman prob.

I hope they've informed the principal on this issue already since its not an isolated case anymore.

(Not unless, there's something wrong with storage handling of our local distro) 

I suspect this to be a distro issue. Got my PSB sa ibang retailer and had the same issue. I also owned a Paradigm Studio series before and had an issue with a driver being misaligned although that was a sealed unit so possible manufacturing issue din. PSB and Paradigm is distributed by the same company.

[Lancito]

I got the same problem also.bagong bili ko din kay Rex yung center. Its rubber is so sticky parang na expose masyado sa init. sa bookshelf wala naman prob.

I hope they've informed the principal on this issue already since its not an isolated case anymore.

(Not unless, there's something wrong with storage handling of our local distro) 

I am pretty sure they gave you the same center speaker they gave me. The distributor wants to dispose of that center to unsuspecting customers. Demand for a replacement right away. If you prolong it, they might not honor an exchange.

[jeffry10]

hey Lance, i took your advice and had my dealer friend make sure the ports weren't sticky..

the ports weren't sticky but man, one of the speakers has a hairline scratch. UGH.

[Lancito]

hey Lance, i took your advice and had my dealer friend make sure the ports weren't sticky..

the ports weren't sticky but man, one of the speakers has a hairline scratch. UGH.

Bro basta hindi ka happy, demand for a replacement. Others are really OC like me. I want my new stuff perfect.

[Courage]

Bro basta hindi ka happy, demand for a replacement. Others are really OC like me. I want my new stuff perfect.

+1

When i bought my NAD C165bee pre-amp i noticed nung kinabit ko na sa bahay na may hairline scratch though the unit was really sealed when i bought it and no signs of being resealed, i demanded a replacement agad the next day and it was replaced right away.. Di ko napansin nung nag test sa store due to excitement he he he

[Ohmguru]

I am pretty sure they gave you the same center speaker they gave me. The distributor wants to dispose of that center to unsuspecting customers. Demand for a replacement right away. If you prolong it, they might not honor an exchange.

Ive read one of distros terms stating that item should be returned within 48hrs for them to honor the exchange(Normally, other vendors give atleast one week for a customer return it) In my case, i'd opened the boxes two days after i bought it and another two days two days to return it. Buti nlng madaling kausap sila Rex, walang issue sa kanila to.

[gaol]

Hmm, I decided to inspect my now 2-year old Imagine speakers again more closely.

And I discovered that the rubber ports have turned very sticky on the following:
Imagine C center
Imagine B bookshelf used as rear surrounds, both left and right

 

All three ports on each of the T2 speakers are alright, for now.

When I got the speakers in 2012, I made it a point to check the rubber ports, because I remember noticing the sticky rubber on the demo units I got to audition.

The room is not humid and is generally always cool even with the aircon off so I don't have an idea what caused the rubber to go sticky....

It looks like, at least for this line, these Canadian speakers have to "tropicalized." 

[Courage]

Hmm, I decided to inspect my now 2-year old Imagine speakers again more closely.

And I discovered that the rubber ports have turned very sticky on the following:
Imagine C center
Imagine B bookshelf used as rear surrounds, both left and right

 

All three ports on each of the T2 speakers are alright, for now.

When I got the speakers in 2012, I made it a point to check the rubber ports, because I remember noticing the sticky rubber on the demo units I got to audition.

The room is not humid and is generally always cool even with the aircon off so I don't have an idea what caused the rubber to go sticky....

It looks like, at least for this line, these Canadian speakers have to "tropicalized." 

Sir arns, di ka pa ba nagsasawa sa Nad mo? He he he

[splucktearse]

Yung Imagine X series ba will replace the Image series? halos parehas kasi ng specs ang Imagine X2T sa Image T6 at Imagine X1T sa Image T5.

[luis]

PSB launched this month it's new reference speaker: Imagine T3.

http://www.psbspeakers.com/products/imagine/Imagine-T3-Tower

http://hometheaterreview.com/psb-debuts-new-imagine-t3-tower-speaker/

happy reading.

 

[sientobente]

Yung Imagine X series ba will replace the Image series? halos parehas kasi ng specs ang Imagine X2T sa Image T6 at Imagine X1T sa Image T5.

The Image series seems to still be active even when the Imagine X has been launched for quite some time already. I just don't get the product positioning that PSB is doing right now, coz with this new Imagine T3, it overlaps with the Synchrony series. I guess Paul Barton would just want us to have more choices on his speaker lineup.

[luis]

The Image series seems to still be active even when the Imagine X has been launched for quite some time already. I just don't get the product positioning that PSB is doing right now, coz with this new Imagine T3, it overlaps with the Synchrony series. I guess Paul Barton would just want us to have more choices on his speaker lineup.

my thoughts:  on imagine x, you get an imagine sound for the price of image, not a bad selling proposition; on imagine T3, i've got a funny feeling that synchrony series will be discontinued.

 

[armymanhaha]

I think so too. Matanda na si Synchrony series.

[Stagea]

The Image series seems to still be active even when the Imagine X has been launched for quite some time already. I just don't get the product positioning that PSB is doing right now, coz with this new Imagine T3, it overlaps with the Synchrony series. I guess Paul Barton would just want us to have more choices on his speaker lineup.

I have a feeling that a new Image series will come up repositioned at a lower price point. The current Image series is going low on stocks in many countries.

If that holds true, maybe the Alpha name would be used on another product or would be pushed to a new price bracket.

[kranoz]

PSB Imagine X series available na sa Nov. Hifi show . Their setup is paired with NAD amps and thorens Turntable.

[bhenard]

stick muna ako sa PSB T6 ko...great performance pa din

[zram18]

just want to update this thread.

i just met sir rex of watt hi fi kanina sa makati cinema square looking for a separate music setup, muntik ko pa di makita yung shop nasa tabi lang pala ng dunkin donuts,layo pa naman quezon city to makati. meron din pala sila dalawa pang shop sa ground floor Watts Hi Fi din.

i personaly tested yung bagong dating na PSB imagine XB, yun daw pumalit sa PSB image B6. this was connected to NAD 516 cdp and NAD 326 bee integrated amp. my observation: maganda yung highs and mids, malambing at nakakarelax tumunog, parang ayaw ko na nga umuwi. baka mapuyat ako araw araw pag eto lagi ang kasama ko kasi ang sarap ng tunog. same size cya ng PSB image B5 pero mas maganda sound kasi nasa imagine series cya, angat ng isang level. tested also PSB imagine b speakers, mas maganda ang mids pero at the price of 40k plus, bang for the buck ang imagine xb.

then,pinakabitan ko ng subwoofer yung PSB sub series 200, lalong gumanda ang lows. tight and accurate and bass, perfect combo for music setup. plan ko pa sana itry yung Rel T5 pero since gumagabi na, di ko na natry.

ok kausap si sir rex, very accomodating at mabait na tao. para nga kami nasa seminar at cya yung professor, magaling magdiscuss sa mga customers sa shop at kabisado mga audio gears nya. audition and let your ears decide. dito pala puwede gawin yun kasi puwede ka magpalit palit ng gears to try different combinations. nakita ko rin yung synchrony speakers nya worth 100k plus and also tested Martin Logan electrostatic speakers worth 300k pala yun (though i cant afford to buy that one,hehe nacurious lang kung ano ang sound)

in the end, nakabili din naman ako, isang pirasong cd.. hehe. though i'll be back..soon.

[Conan]

just want to update this thread.

i just met sir rex of watt hi fi kanina sa makati cinema square looking for a separate music setup, muntik ko pa di makita yung shop nasa tabi lang pala ng dunkin donuts,layo pa naman quezon city to makati. meron din pala sila dalawa pang shop sa ground floor Watts Hi Fi din.

i personaly tested yung bagong dating na PSB imagine XB, yun daw pumalit sa PSB image B6. this was connected to NAD 516 cdp and NAD 326 bee integrated amp. my observation: maganda yung highs and mids, malambing at nakakarelax tumunog, parang ayaw ko na nga umuwi. baka mapuyat ako araw araw pag eto lagi ang kasama ko kasi ang sarap ng tunog. same size cya ng PSB image B5 pero mas maganda sound kasi nasa imagine series cya, angat ng isang level. tested also PSB imagine b speakers, mas maganda ang mids pero at the price of 40k plus, bang for the buck ang imagine xb.

then,pinakabitan ko ng subwoofer yung PSB sub series 200, lalong gumanda ang lows. tight and accurate and bass, perfect combo for music setup. plan ko pa sana itry yung Rel T5 pero since gumagabi na, di ko na natry.

ok kausap si sir rex, very accomodating at mabait na tao. para nga kami nasa seminar at cya yung professor, magaling magdiscuss sa mga customers sa shop at kabisado mga audio gears nya. audition and let your ears decide. dito pala puwede gawin yun kasi puwede ka magpalit palit ng gears to try different combinations. nakita ko rin yung synchrony speakers nya worth 100k plus and also tested Martin Logan electrostatic speakers worth 300k pala yun (though i cant afford to buy that one,hehe nacurious lang kung ano ang sound)

in the end, nakabili din naman ako, isang pirasong cd.. hehe. though i'll be back..soon.

That was my favorite audio shop when I was working in Makati! 

[Courage]

just want to update this thread.

i just met sir rex of watt hi fi kanina sa makati cinema square looking for a separate music setup, muntik ko pa di makita yung shop nasa tabi lang pala ng dunkin donuts,layo pa naman quezon city to makati. meron din pala sila dalawa pang shop sa ground floor Watts Hi Fi din.

i personaly tested yung bagong dating na PSB imagine XB, yun daw pumalit sa PSB image B6. this was connected to NAD 516 cdp and NAD 326 bee integrated amp. my observation: maganda yung highs and mids, malambing at nakakarelax tumunog, parang ayaw ko na nga umuwi. baka mapuyat ako araw araw pag eto lagi ang kasama ko kasi ang sarap ng tunog. same size cya ng PSB image B5 pero mas maganda sound kasi nasa imagine series cya, angat ng isang level. tested also PSB imagine b speakers, mas maganda ang mids pero at the price of 40k plus, bang for the buck ang imagine xb.

then,pinakabitan ko ng subwoofer yung PSB sub series 200, lalong gumanda ang lows. tight and accurate and bass, perfect combo for music setup. plan ko pa sana itry yung Rel T5 pero since gumagabi na, di ko na natry.

ok kausap si sir rex, very accomodating at mabait na tao. para nga kami nasa seminar at cya yung professor, magaling magdiscuss sa mga customers sa shop at kabisado mga audio gears nya. audition and let your ears decide. dito pala puwede gawin yun kasi puwede ka magpalit palit ng gears to try different combinations. nakita ko rin yung synchrony speakers nya worth 100k plus and also tested Martin Logan electrostatic speakers worth 300k pala yun (though i cant afford to buy that one,hehe nacurious lang kung ano ang sound)

in the end, nakabili din naman ako, isang pirasong cd.. hehe. though i'll be back..soon.

The best talaga dyan.... The best si Rex at yung Tito nya... Lahat ng Audio gears ko dyan galing.. From amp, pre amp, sub, at speakers he he he

And lahat ng speakers ko from HT to Audio puro PSB... Sub lang hindi pero kina rex din galing..

[rexFi]

Try ^^ mo next nga yung REL T5.

[zram18]

di ko pa try ang Rel T5, kc baka pag narinig ko, magamit ko credit card ko ng hindi oras..hehe

[rexFi]

^ Laki ng discount pag cash, from 32K atah magiging 26K nalang yang T5, kung tama computation ko ng 15% hehe

[Courage]

di ko pa try ang Rel T5, kc baka pag narinig ko, magamit ko credit card ko ng hindi oras..hehe

 Try it. Di ka mag sisisi... Its worthit..

[sientobente]

The best talaga yang What Hifi! Tagal ko na pala di nakabisita. Would like to try out those new Imagine XBs.

Regarding the T5, I'm not sure if their listening environment will give justice to REL. Napansin ko kasi sa REL, mas maganda kapag mas maraming reflective surface like wood. It makes the small sub sound larger without compromising zero localization.

[zram18]

sir, napansin ko lang, you re an avid fan of Rel T5 but why did you buy PSB 300 instead? yun bang reflective surfaces sa listening environment mo ang reason why you choose PSB300?

or you have both Rel T5 and PSB300?

[sientobente]

sir, napansin ko lang, you re an avid fan of Rel T5 but why did you buy PSB 300 instead? yun bang reflective surfaces sa listening environment mo ang reason why you choose PSB300?

or you have both Rel T5 and PSB300?

I have both sir. The Subseries 300 is connected to my 5.2 HT, while the REL T5 is in my 2.1 Condo Setup. Solb kahit magisa lang yung Subseries 300 sa 36sqm bedroom ko.

[Courage]

I have both sir. The Subseries 300 is connected to my 5.2 HT, while the REL T5 is in my 2.1 Condo Setup. Solb kahit magisa lang yung Subseries 300 sa 36sqm bedroom ko.

Pang romantic audio yung Setup ni Gerard sa Condo kaya andun ang Rel...