Author Topic: PSB SPEAKERS OWNER SPEAKS OUT... (Read 241963 times)

sgxp · « **Reply #60 on:** Apr 03, 2011 at 10:25 AM »

Like ko ang mga small woofer psbs, yung mga malalaking psb ay ehem.

Conan · « **Reply #61 on:** Apr 03, 2011 at 10:27 AM »

Quote from: sgxp97 on Apr 03, 2011 at 10:25 AM

Like ko ang mga small woofer psbs, yung mga malalaking psb ay ehem.

What characteristic does the bigger ones have?

Stagea · « **Reply #62 on:** Apr 03, 2011 at 11:02 AM »

The bigger ones have a warm sound that can become bloated in a smaller room, imho. Some people also fault them for enclosure resonance, though many far more expensive speakers do have the same issue. They are great speakers, nonetheless. Of the 3 sets I've owned, I found the Imagine series the most neutral.

Conan · « **Reply #63 on:** Apr 03, 2011 at 11:37 AM »

The Image B-6 sounded quite good when I heard it at Watts Hi Fi. I also listened to the Synchrony floorstanders with a movie playing and they sounded superb, of course the price is pretty superb too!

beginner · « **Reply #64 on:** Apr 03, 2011 at 12:26 PM »

Image series = superb... Synchrony =

Loved the B6 since I first heard it and if given the chance to own one again (I'm about to sell mine... black B6), I'd get one in cherry.

Stagea · « **Reply #65 on:** Apr 03, 2011 at 06:43 PM »

Quote from: Conan on Apr 03, 2011 at 11:37 AM

The Image B-6 sounded quite good when I heard it at Watts Hi Fi. I also listened to the Synchrony floorstanders with a movie playing and they sounded superb, of course the price is pretty superb too!

PSB Synchrony speakers never sound fluttered. They have a relaxed presentation that is very easy to listen to.

However, I want a little bit of caffeine in my music and the Imagine line delivers that dose.

buzzworth · « **Reply #66 on:** Apr 04, 2011 at 06:57 PM »

The 1st time i heard PSB speaker I was very impress on how it sound kahit bookshelf (PSB Alpha B1). Kaya ngayon looking forward of owning one, bukas I will give an update on how a PSB B6 sounds using the yamaha dsp-a1 and onkyo 606..and hopefully it will still sound good sa Onkyo since nabenta na yung yamaha.

Conan · « **Reply #67 on:** Apr 04, 2011 at 07:45 PM »

Quote from: buzzworth on Apr 04, 2011 at 06:57 PM

The 1st time i heard PSB speaker I was very impress on how it sound kahit bookshelf (PSB Alpha B1). Kaya ngayon looking forward of owning one, bukas I will give an update on how a PSB B6 sounds using the yamaha dsp-a1 and onkyo 606..and hopefully it will still sound good sa Onkyo since nabenta na yung yamaha.

With my Onkyo 608, the PSB B-4's midrange sounds so good, it's so smooth!

In fact I'm still considering switching to an all PSB set-up because of the way the B-4 sounds.

Stagea · « **Reply #68 on:** Apr 04, 2011 at 09:55 PM »

Quote from: Conan on Apr 04, 2011 at 07:45 PM

With my Onkyo 608, the PSB B-4's midrange sounds so good, it's so smooth! In fact I'm still considering switching to an all PSB set-up because of the way the B-4 sounds.

Just continue evaluating them bro. The more you hear them with varied material, the better you can judge if the output suits your preference.

Conan · « **Reply #69 on:** Apr 04, 2011 at 10:07 PM »

Quote from: Stagea on Apr 04, 2011 at 09:55 PM

Just continue evaluating them bro. The more you hear them with varied material, the better you can judge if the output suits your preference.

I just did another evaluation against my Klipsch speakers using music. The midrange of the B-4 is better than the Klipsch but then the Klipsch produces a lot more detail at higher frequencies that sound muffled with the PSB. I wonder if the Mezzo 2 will outdo both?

beginner · « **Reply #70 on:** Apr 04, 2011 at 10:32 PM »

Sir Ronald (buzzworth) just got the B6s a while ago. Let's wait for his impressions as I haven't really heard the Image series with Onkyo.

@Conan
I've used the B6 with both a CA amp and cdp and it still retained its midrange prowess. Plus it also inherited a little bit of the CA signature sound and had more details as compared to when it was hooked up to a NAD amp/cdp. Though the vocals had more warmth when it was connected to a NAD combo.

The Mezzo2... now that's going to be another story as I've yet to own one... better get one as well...

Conan · « **Reply #71 on:** Apr 04, 2011 at 10:42 PM »

Quote from: beginner on Apr 04, 2011 at 10:32 PM

The Mezzo2... now that's going to be another story as I've yet to own one... better get one as well...

Ha-ha! Actually I've always thought that the Mezzo 2 is the best sounding bookshelf that I've heard to date. I was even impressed with the Mezzo 1! The only thing that stopped me from getting it was the Mezzo center did not impress me as much the Klipsch center. But I can never forget the sound of those Mezzo's!

beginner · « **Reply #72 on:** Apr 04, 2011 at 11:40 PM »

Check out the marketplace. Image series being sold at lower prices.

Stagea · « **Reply #73 on:** Apr 05, 2011 at 03:36 AM »

Conan,

Try to take off the speaker grilles and have the psbs face you directly. Re-evaluate the highs to see if that sounds better for you
.

Conan · « **Reply #74 on:** Apr 05, 2011 at 08:46 AM »

Quote from: Stagea on Apr 05, 2011 at 03:36 AM

Conan,

Try to take off the speaker grilles and have the psbs face you directly. Re-evaluate the highs to see if that sounds better for you
.

Ok will try again later.

buzzworth · « **Reply #75 on:** Apr 05, 2011 at 09:30 AM »

Quote from: beginner on Apr 04, 2011 at 10:32 PM

Sir Ronald (buzzworth) just got the B6s a while ago. Let's wait for his impressions as I haven't really heard the Image series with Onkyo.

Bro Russ.. thanks again for a very smooth deal. 1st thing I did when I got home is to connect the PSB B6 to Onkyo606. 1st test, watch the David Pomeranz and Friends concert..and iba talaga, I really love the way the speaker sounds. Right now, testing it sa audio naman, jazz and vocals and it is really very detailed...overall, it is a good match with Onkyo606...ayoko na i-test sa Yamaha baka magulo ulit ang isip ko..

Now looking forward for an all PSB setup...

Stagea · « **Reply #76 on:** Apr 05, 2011 at 10:33 AM »

Quote from: buzzworth on Apr 05, 2011 at 09:30 AM

Bro Russ.. thanks again for a very smooth deal. 1st thing I did when I got home is to connect the PSB B6 to Onkyo606. 1st test, watch the David Pomeranz and Friends concert..and iba talaga, I really love the way the speaker sounds. Right now, testing it sa audio naman, jazz and vocals and it is really very detailed...overall, it is a good match with Onkyo606...ayoko na i-test sa Yamaha baka magulo ulit ang isip ko..

Now looking forward for an all PSB setup...

Congrats, Sir Buzzworth. It's hard to go wrong with those speakers.

nbc · « **Reply #77 on:** Apr 05, 2011 at 12:04 PM »

I have a pair of PSB Image B25's... that i use as my office system.

Very good sounding speakers. Currently paired with a BADA Purer integrated tube amp and it plays very good music, If i do say so myself.

Will probably let go of the PSB's, as I recently purchased a new set of speakers... but, will have to test the new set first to see which one i will retain.

It all depends on which pair gives me the sound that I am looking for.

rgds,

Noel

Conan · « **Reply #78 on:** Apr 05, 2011 at 04:53 PM »

Quote from: Stagea on Apr 05, 2011 at 03:36 AM

Conan,

Try to take off the speaker grilles and have the psbs face you directly. Re-evaluate the highs to see if that sounds better for you
.

I took off the speaker grills and swapped the PSB B4,s position with the Klipsch RB 61 so that they would be a bit nearer toward the center and the Klipsch would be farther. Well the unintended result was that the Klipsch's sound quality improved again! The mids, the highs and the bass improved, it's not even fair to compare them against the B4 anymore.

beginner · « **Reply #79 on:** Apr 06, 2011 at 12:50 AM »

Quote from: buzzworth on Apr 05, 2011 at 09:30 AM

Bro Russ.. thanks again for a very smooth deal. 1st thing I did when I got home is to connect the PSB B6 to Onkyo606. 1st test, watch the David Pomeranz and Friends concert..and iba talaga, I really love the way the speaker sounds. Right now, testing it sa audio naman, jazz and vocals and it is really very detailed...overall, it is a good match with Onkyo606...ayoko na i-test sa Yamaha baka magulo ulit ang isip ko..

Now looking forward for an all PSB setup...

That's good to hear bro! Now you know why maiyak iyak pa ako nung inaabot ko yung B6...

beginner · « **Reply #80 on:** Apr 06, 2011 at 01:01 AM »

Quote from: Conan on Apr 05, 2011 at 04:53 PM

I took off the speaker grills and swapped the PSB B4,s position with the Klipsch RB 61 so that they would be a bit nearer toward the center and the Klipsch would be farther. Well the unintended result was that the Klipsch's sound quality improved again! The mids, the highs and the bass improved, it's not even fair to compare them against the B4 anymore.

Haha! Good for you Sir Conan. Those RB61s totally dwarfed the B4s. Hehe!

sientobente · « **Reply #81 on:** May 02, 2011 at 05:59 AM »

I'm thinking about getting Alpha B1s as my rear surrounds or should I forget about it and aim for higher models? This review seems to speak very well of them
http://www.stereophile.com/content/psb-alpha-b1-loudspeaker-specifications

Conan · « **Reply #82 on:** May 02, 2011 at 06:04 AM »

Quote from: sientobente on May 02, 2011 at 05:59 AM

I'm thinking about getting Alpha B1s as my rear surrounds or should I forget about it and aim for higher models? This review seems to speak very well of them
http://www.stereophile.com/content/psb-alpha-b1-loudspeaker-specifications

What are your front speakers?

Stagea · « **Reply #83 on:** May 02, 2011 at 06:55 AM »

Quote from: sientobente on May 02, 2011 at 05:59 AM

I'm thinking about getting Alpha B1s as my rear surrounds or should I forget about it and aim for higher models? This review seems to speak very well of them
http://www.stereophile.com/content/psb-alpha-b1-loudspeaker-specifications

They are great speakers for the price. However, unless you intend to replace your other speakers with PSBs, then matching your front set would seem to be the most logical option imho.

sientobente · « **Reply #84 on:** May 02, 2011 at 07:03 AM »

Quote from: Stagea on May 02, 2011 at 06:55 AM

They are great speakers for the price. However, unless you intend to replace your other speakers with PSBs, then matching your front set would seem to be the most logical option imho.

good morning master ivan

ah ganun ba? i think i have to stick with my missions

beginner · « **Reply #85 on:** May 03, 2011 at 06:01 AM »

I agree, they're great speakers for the price. Though I'd say, if you like how it sounds, go for it. Since you'll be using it for your rear surrounds, you can enjoy your mission fronts for the meantime without having to think much about matching issues with your Mission LCR. You can then decide later on if you really wanna go the all PSB route.

Stagea · « **Reply #86 on:** May 03, 2011 at 01:53 PM »

Quote from: beginner on May 03, 2011 at 06:01 AM

I agree, they're great speakers for the price. Though I'd say, if you like how it sounds, go for it. Since you'll be using it for your rear surrounds, you can enjoy your mission fronts for the meantime without having to think much about matching issues with your Mission LCR. You can then decide later on if you really wanna go the all PSB route.

Ayun o. Good suggestion din. Pag di mo nagustohan yung PSB, edi mag Mission na lang ulet sa surround back then donate mo samin yung PSB.

Kung nagustohan mo yung PSB, palitan mo yung Missions.... then donate mo samin yung Missions.

napshell571 · « **Reply #87 on:** May 03, 2011 at 10:18 PM »

Quote from: nbc on Apr 05, 2011 at 12:04 PM

I have a pair of PSB Image B25's... that i use as my office system.

Very good sounding speakers. Currently paired with a BADA Purer integrated tube amp and it plays very good music, If i do say so myself.

Will probably let go of the PSB's, as I recently purchased a new set of speakers... but, will have to test the new set first to see which one i will retain.

It all depends on which pair gives me the sound that I am looking for.

rgds,

Noel

Hi sir nbc,
Have you retained the psb image B25? Can we have an update? TIA

beginner · « **Reply #88 on:** May 04, 2011 at 01:30 AM »

Quote from: Stagea on May 03, 2011 at 01:53 PM

Ayun o. Good suggestion din. Pag di mo nagustohan yung PSB, edi mag Mission na lang ulet sa surround back then donate mo samin yung PSB.

Kung nagustohan mo yung PSB, palitan mo yung Missions.... then donate mo samin yung Missions.

Either way, you still win Idol Gerard... because you get to have what you really want...

sientobente · « **Reply #89 on:** May 04, 2011 at 08:05 AM »

Quote from: beginner on May 04, 2011 at 01:30 AM

Either way, you still win Idol Gerard... because you get to have what you really want...

Hehehe donation ang usapan dito. E mas mayaman kayong di hamak sa akin. Ako nalang maghihintay ng donation from the 2 of you