This is not exactly breaking news for a company with such consistently high standards. The t1, b1 and c1 alpha models plus the subzero i and subseries 5i are available in three different woodgrain finishes maple with light gray grilles and black ash or sienna cherry with black grilles. Dec 23, 2016 yes, but the benq sw2700pt monitor includes a mini displayport to displayport cable in the box. I was wondering if the psb alpha b1 monitors are still good speakers for their price. Psb speakers home speakers and subwoofers for sale in. Elac b6 vs psb alpha b1 vs philharmonc aa avs forum home. The alpha b1 looks to be a typical small, rearported, twoway design. The latest version of the alpha, the b1, has suffered a price rise. The alpha clr1 and lr1 monitors are available in a black ash woodgrain or a white textured finish. I am trying to connect 2 usb asus mb168b monitors via the separate usb ports on my macbook pro. It seemed to have a life of its own over that period of time because, as psb was making a forceful distribution effort through our relationship with lincolnwood in the united states, each year wed. When i received psb alpha p5 speakers, i wasnt expecting anything from it because its just a budget small speaker from very well known canadian manufacturer psb speakers and my ultra budget favorite is pioneers bs22, entry level budget is elac b6 and my favorite mini monitor is kef ls50.
So it was between the rs8 and t65, and i certainly was knocked out by the t65s midrange and bass they. The recently redesigned and curvaceous alpha b1 combines mindbending dynamics and rich mids in a speaker barely a food tall. All speakers are new, sealed box units with full manufacturers warranty. Despite their simple appearance, psb s imagine b speakers pack a powerful punch thatll impress even the most discerning of listeners. Its sound will still lack magnificence, but thats why psb makes the synchrony one. In fact, the knucklewrap test produced a more hollow sound from the sides than it did from. Paul barton credits his musical past experiences in his childhood for his excellent ear training and consistent, proper interpretations of comprehensive measurements which correlate with psb s ability to produce loudspeakers that listeners enjoy and. Psb speakers alpha lr12012 designed and engineered in canada frequency response. Psb alpha s bipolar surround speakers for sale canuck. Upgrading from psb alpha b1s steve hoffman music forums.
Psb speakers image 1bb15 floorstanding speakers user. Roughly similar in size and configuration, it once was a blueplate fave of harry pearson. All goldenear kef klipsch mcintosh monitor audio paradigm pioneer psb. These main stereo speakers are a good choice for loud, clear enjoyment. On paper their bass extension is similar to the alpha b1s 65hz for the alpha vs. Amp recommendation for psb alpha b1 s my main system is a pair of linwitz plutos which are nestled in my office.
Used pair of psb alpha b1 speakers were used as surround sounds only, so light use. The bottom line psbs classic speakers get an update and now offer even more amazing sound quality. Jan 07, 2019 psb speakers introduced an allnew range of alpha loudspeakers that, like their predecessors, deliver remarkable value and performance. An updated alpha b1 model followed in 1999 and was in continuous production for nearly 20 years. We delete comments that violate our policy, which we encourage you to read. These included the monitor rs1, psb alpha b1, and psb t55. The alpha t1s use a 34 aluminum dome tweeter to deliver crisp, sparkling highs. The atom is a great little speaker that is especially at home with rock music, but which would be more than competent with just about anything. Computer speakers free delivery possible on eligible purchases. Three of the new speakers im interested in are the psb alpha b1, elac b6, and the. Licensed to youtube by adrev for a 3rd party on behalf of chesky. Get free 2day shipping and free lifetime tech support with your order. Psb alpha b1 bookshelf speakers lenbrook asia pte ltd. Was wondering how they compare with the competition today.
Dec 10, 2012 psb was actually the first company to use the nrc for loudspeaker development back in 1974. Excellence by design psbs engineers began by designing each alpha speaker from scratch to ensure that theyll deliver the same level of performance typically found on speakers twice their price. The audiophiliac checks out the tiny, yet potent psb alpha ps1 speakers and subseries 100 subwoofer. Conservatively rated as 710 but probably 810 or better. Video gamers, drama lovers, and multimedia aficionados alike can take advantage of the design and style of these psb speakers. The alpha ps1s are psbs first powered speakers, and are bookshelf in size. You dont have to purchase that powered dvi adapter, just to use the dvi at full res when all you need is the simple mdp to dp cable that comes with it. For those seeking a compact, cost effective speaker, yet do not want to compromise sound quality for space, the alpha b1 bookshelf speakers are the answer.
Our virginiabased experts can help you find the best gear. Alpha alpha clr, alpha alpha lr1, image b15, image b25, image c40, image c60, image s50, image t45, image t55, image t65, synchrony synchrony. Buy psb alpha ps1 glsb alpha ps1 desktop powered speaker black. They work great on their own in a highperformance twochannel system, or you can add one of psb s hd subwoofers for even better bass. They have come a long way since those little alpha bookshelf speakers of way back when. Reviewing the psb alpha b1 speaker system is a bit like coming home. The last production of the b1 was about four months ago. Psb speakers introduced an allnew range of alpha loudspeakers that, like their predecessors, deliver remarkable value and performance. Just a note psb took 7 awards from absolute sounds editors in 5 categories.
Psb alpha ps1 powered speakers computer speakers studio monitors b stock. Psb alpha b1 loudspeaker page 2 i recorded attention screen, bob reinas jazz fusion group, live at manhattans merkin hall in february, and used the alpha b1s as monitors while i prepared rough mixes of the eight improvisations for the musicians to listen to. The alpha b1 begins with a solid modular bassreflex cabinet and loads it with psbs newly designed, handbuilt drivers and crossover network. Unfollow psb speakers to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Psb alpha ps1 powered speakers computer speakers studio monitors pair 4. Great deals on psb speakers home speakers and subwoofers. The 1 dome tweeter has beed refined for greater band width and smoother dispersion, the allnew woofer redesigned to reduce breakup modes. Does this monitor have a headphone socket so i can. Psb imagine mini bookshelf loudspeakersaudio advisor. Find psb alpha in canada visit kijiji classifieds to buy, sell, or trade almost anything. Psb alpha p3 compact bookshelf monitor speaker the alpha p3 is a small twoway bookshelf speaker that connects to any stereo or home theatre system to fill the room with powerful, crystalclear sound. Find great deals on ebay for psb alpha and psb alpha b1.
I stopped listening to these speakers after i ran through some tracks off the cd. An awesomesounding desktop subwoofersatellite system from. Meet psbs most acclaimed compact, budgetfriendly speaker. Its a great time to upgrade your home theater system with the largest selection at. Tested the speaker with a jazz cd sampler 2 channel pure direct, i must say the t1 is a very solid performer with such low price. They can be placed on a stand, a shelf, a desk or a table and are equally wellsuited for.
Alpha b1, elac b6, and the philharmonic audio new aa monitors. Psb speakers alpha b1 bookshelf speakers according to the creators idea, the scope of alpha b1 is not limited by traditional stereo system in addition, the monitors can sound back channels in home theatre. It consists of the alpha t20 towers, p5 and p3 bookshelf speakers, and the c10 center channel. Psb imagine b dark cherry bookshelf speakers at crutchfield. Theres a port on the rear, and the speaker is magnetically shielded for use near a video monitor. However, when its a groundup redesign of the venerable psb alpha, one of the highends featherweight darlings, expectations run very high, indeed. The alpha, while a decent speaker, never really did much for mewhich is why i no longer own it. My question is, what is the best way to hook them up to my macbook pro. I have a new macbook pro, got it in january of 2014. Psb speakers have garnered many awards including one of my favorites, stereophiles 2007 budget product of the year, for their alpha b1 which stephen mejias uses as his reference.
Buy psb alpha series b1 2way music bookshelf speakers pair quality desktop. Compact, budgetfriendly speakers the alpha b1s will show you what highend sound is all about, but at a lowend price. View and download psb alpha alpha b brochure online. The old and generally wellregarded psb alpha monitor gives way to the alpha b1, observes mark fleischmann in the february 2007 issue of home theater. Bookshelf speakers free delivery possible on eligible purchases. Psb products can only be purchased from and shipped to addresses in the united states compact.
Their main goal is to offer high performance at reasonable costs and the alpha series falls into the entry level in room speaker. Like the b, the b1 has molded plastic front and rear baffles, each with internal ribs to add rigidity. Other lines include the image, visionsound, stratus, and platinum. Psb s engineers began by designing each alpha speaker from scratch to ensure that theyll deliver the same level of performance typically found on speakers twice their price. Psb alpha b1 bookshelf speakers at crutchfield canada. There are a couple of minor dings in the vinyl, but they are not visible from a couple of feet away. The system preferences recognizes that there are 3 displays but one of them is completely blacked out. The new psb alpha series was recently introduced to the audio world at ces in las vegas a few weeks ago. Unlike psb s forgiving alpha b1, the imagine mini will make more demands on its owner to match it with highquality amplifiers and sources. Its little sister, the psb alpha mini, anchored my surround system during a time when i was struggling to launch an online business, barely making ends meet, and dissipating my savings. Im looking for a portable monitors for my macbook pro possibily a 14 do you happen to know some model that is working on a mac. Driven by builtin class d amplifiers, they feature 3. An awesomesounding desktop subwoofersatellite system from psb speakers.
With psbs alpha series of bookshelf speakers, canadian engineer paul. This little speaker is an easy choice for those who want to assemble inexpensive systems that theyll enjoy for a. Would the psb alpha b1 loudspeaker be a good match for my rotel ra1520 amp. I really like the fatman idea, pair those up with the paradigm mini monitors not atom. If you are strapped for space then active monitors are the way to go. One example is psbs alpha b1, one of the newest speakers from designer paul. Paul, like me, was a doityourselfer when he made his first speakers with his father. Small and unobtrusive as blend with white walls but have big sound. New and used items, cars, real estate, jobs, services, vacation rentals and more virtually anywhere in ontario. Any way you look at the new alpha, theres confirmation of evolutionary nips and tucks. We did the alpha b1 in 1999, and it was in continuous production for almost twenty years. The driving philosophy behind psb is clearly performance and value. Bringing you deep bass, low distortion, and highfidelity, the psb alpha b monitor are your ticket.
It is an ideally convenient surround speaker, and as a main speaker or in a secondary system, it delivers amazingly rich, detailed sound for its size and price. The display only has usbc ports, so you wont be able to connect it directly. Oppo dv980h apple airport express schiit sys topping. The p5 is a twoway bassreflex design with a custom 5. The alpha b1s use a 34 aluminum dome tweeter to deliver crisp, sparkling highs. Emi music publishing, adrev publishing, umpi, ascap, and 8 music rights societies show more show less. Find low everyday prices and buy online for delivery or instore pickup. Im just about to pick up my first set of monitors pretty much set on maudio bx8 d2, unless somebody convinces me otherwise haha. Search through our catalogue of useful information.
The top, bottom, and sides of the cabinet are made of mdf, while the front and rear panels are of a thick, nonresonant plastic. Psb kindly shipped us a complete set of alpha av compact i will call it the standard monitor here to prevent confusion in my discussion, alpha mini, and alpha midi center channel speakers, as well as the alpha subsonic 1 powered subwoofer. Unfollow psb subseries 1 to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Im going to be using them mostly for mixing, but also if i just want to lay back and listen to some music on itunes. Coupled with a neodymium magnet for high sensitivity, a ferrofluid cooled tweeter also prevents dynamic compression and limits distortion when the volume starts to climb. The alpha t1 is a floor standing speaker with an mtm midrangetweetermidrange configuration. The 2019 alpha series include the p3 and p5 classic twoway bookshelf speakers which are both compact and versatile.
Apr 10, 2015 dragonfly is a nice little dac i own two but bigger gains may be achieved with a dac designed for stationary system use. Just over a foot high, this ultracompact monitor combines a 514inch woofer and the image 1inch aluminumdome tweeter. The psb b1 loudspeakers include eight selfadhesive rubber feet to safely and securely place the speakers on floorstands or other av furniture. I found this one thinkvision lt1421 but it does not work completely. Each psb alpha series b1bookshelf speaker also features a single keyhole slot and dual 1420 threaded insert to wallmount the speaker.
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