Psb imagine b dark cherry bookshelf speakers at crutchfield. Compact and discreet, the pwb1 speaker brackets fit thepsb imagine mini compact bookshelf speakers perfectly. We delete comments that violate our policy, which we encourage you to read. Rolledoff below 55hz and also a bit on the very top end, the mini still delivers commendable imaging, lively dynamics, and genuinely engaging performance. 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 psb imagine mini has a wide frequency and dynamic range, natural tonal balance, and precise spatial imaging needed to make both music and movies lifelike and enjoyable. Nht atmos mini addon speaker for dolby atmos, single, high gloss black. The imagine b combines a premium curvaceous cabinet design with innovative drivers to form a small but highperformance bookshelf speaker. The imagine xb is an attractive compact twoway speaker system featuring a 5 14 woofer and oneinch titanium dome tweeter. Nov 06, 2011 psb s imagine mini speaker is just a hair over 9 inches tall, but it sounds as refined and clear as a much larger speaker. The psb imagine mini speakers are rated, both on and off axis, down to 55hz at 3db and 65hz at 1. Psb imagine mini bookshelf speakers audio advisor duration. The deceptively small imagine mini speaker makes a big impact on an already impressive range of awardwinning imagine speake.
If you intend to use a subwoofer, these are better than the psb imagine b. Imagine xb bookshelf speaker the imagine xb is an attractive compact twoway speaker system featuring a 5 14 woofer and oneinch titanium dome tweeter. For the audiophile world to take seriously a small bookshelf speaker, let alone a minimonitor there has to be some significant backing andor history. Audio advisor takes a detailed look at the features, specifications, and performance of the psb imagine mini bookshelf speakers with jeff talmadge, of psb. Psb s imagine mini is not going to be a universal recommendation. The crossover is said to be a fourthorder linkwitzriley at 1. The imagine xb is an attractive compact twoway speaker system featuring a 5 14. Psb imagine mini c center speaker cherry brand new sold out view. The top of the line is the platinum series, introduced about five years ago. The imagine series also includes a tower speaker, center channel, bookshelf and a surround speaker. Like most speakers described as bookshelf the psb is really at its happiest when placed on a study set of speaker stands. The imagine xb shares the injectionmoulded, clayceramic reinforced polypropylene designs of the.
The range also features floorstanders, larger bookshelf models, two centre speakers and a dedicated surround. Psb has corrected the sticky finish, any speaker made after about 20162017 should have the updated parts that will not get sticky over time. Psb imagine x2t tower loudspeaker the absolute sound. The imagine line borrows technology developed for psbs higherend synchrony series, so you get audiophilequality performance in a highvalue speaker. Psbs imagine mini is not going to be a universal recommendation. The imagine xb shares the injectionmolded, clayceramicfilled polypropylene designs of the imagine x towers, and includes dual magnets and rubber surrounds. Psb imagine mini bookshelf loudspeakersaudio advisor.
A fabulous small bookshelf speakers with large sound stage and detail and resolution. For the audiophile world to take seriously a small bookshelf speaker, let alone a mini monitor there has to be some significant backing andor history. The critically tuned cabinet employs a rearfacing port for high sensitivity and extended bass response. The psb imagine xb is an attractively compact twoway speaker system featuring an advanced 514 woofer and a 1 titanium tweeter. There are two m6 threaded inserts on the bottom of each speaker that can be used with psbs pwb1 wallmount bracket 760pwb1, sold separately. Psb speakers introduced the imagine mini bookshelf loudspeakers to their imagine series line noted for clear midrange presence, uncluttered bass, smooth extended highs and highpower handling. Psb imagine mini bookshelf speaker pair gloss white. Coming in at just over 9 or 23cm in height, the psb imagine minis, as their name would quite strongly suggest, are pretty small speakers. Nov 26, 2014 the imagine xb is a sensibly priced and nicely built midsize bookshelf speaker.
The center speaker has similar drivers, with two of the woofers, in a larger horizontal enclosure. The latter is important because it means that the mini is more than a token effort to complete a 5. With its highperformance and compact size, the mini is as versatile as it is cute. Psb imagine mini speakers pair meet the newest and smallest member of the ultrastylish imagine series of speakers. See more ideas about monitor speakers, bookshelf speakers and bookshelves.
With the imagine mini, you can expect to hear the kind of impressive sound that psb s larger imagine series speakers are known for. Feb 16, 2019 psb imagine mini speakers how mini is it. The imagine mini is the smallest member of the ultra stylish imagine series of speakers, but it should not be underestimated. I placed the psbs atop my athena asb1 bookshelf speakers, which in turn. Psb speakers home speakers and subwoofers for sale in stock. 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. Cables, power, tweaks, speakers, accessories dbtfree forum. The imagine bs also feature seamless, curved cabinets that are finished with stunning, handpicked realwood veneers. I normally try to purchase polk audio as i love their sound but i couldnt justify the price difference between these psb minis and the polk audio bookshelf set i wanted. Audio advisor takes a detailed look at the features, specifications, and performance of the psb imagine b bookshelf loudspeakers with jim price, of psb. The imagine series is the next line down, and also includes center, surround, and bookshelf models. Psb imagine s surround speakers pair black rear speakers imagine series.
Coming in at just over 9 or 23cm in height, the psb imagine minis, as their. Psb speakers introduced the imagine mini bookshelf loudspeakers to their imagine series line noted for clear midrange presence, uncluttered bass. The vast majority of new speakers the size of the psb imagine mini are likely designed for a computerdesktop or a lifestyle av setup. Much has been said and written about the nrc, or national research council located in ottawa, canada. Psb imagine xb bookshelf speakers audible images av. With the imagine mini, you can expect to hear the kind of impressive sound that psbs larger imagine series speakers are known for. Imagine mini bookshelf speakers pair, smallest member of the ultrastylish imagine series of speakers. Psb speakers paul barton is an unassuming design genius, and for evidence of this we need look no further than his latest pintsized giantkillers.
The imagine speakers are psb s newest speaker line. Psb imagine mini loudspeaker tas 221 the absolute sound. Psb imagine xb bookshelf loudspeakers pair designer. All other inquiries for customers outside of north america please contact the distributor in your country. The deceptively small imagine mini makes a big statement in an already impressive range of awardwinning audiophile speakers. The synchrony series of loudspeakers is psbs secondmostexpensive and thus one of their most technically ambitious. The p5 bookshelf speaker is a classic twoway design that can be placed on. Jun 23, 2010 audio advisor takes a detailed look at the features, specifications, and performance of the psb imagine b bookshelf loudspeakers with jim price, of psb.
Page 1 page 2 htr product rating for psb imagine b. Compact and versatile without sacrificing performance. The alpha p3 is a small twoway bookshelf speaker that connects to any stereo. Yet the mini employs the same technologies found in the larger, more expensive imagine tower speakers. The woofer has a bulletshaped phase plug of its own.
Introduction to the psb imagine minimonitors for the audiophile world to take seriously a small bookshelf speaker, let alone a mini monitor there has to be some significant backing andor history. Breakthrough design for incredible studioquality sound. For most of us poor audiophiles, spending tens of thousands of dollars on dream speakers isnt within our budgets. The mini offers all these characteristics in a more compact, efficient form, with no compromise in sonic performance or visual sophistication. There are four models in this line the imagine t towers, the imagine b bookshelf speakers, the imagine c center speaker and the imagine s surround speakers. Psbs lead engineer and virtual namesake, paul barton, is out with a new line of speakers called the imagine series. Psb imagine mini bookshelf speakers pair gloss white for. For your buying consideration we are selling a pair of psb speakers model 400 that have come to us through an estate liquidation.
Psb imagine mini compact bookshelf speakers black ebay. The minis utilize a 4 clayceramic filled polypropylene cone woofer and a. 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. With its high performance and compact size, the mini is as versatile as it is attractive. Excellent bookshelf speakers from canadian company psb that have 6 12 165mm clayceramic reinforced polypropylene cone rubber surround woofers and 1. Psb imagine mini walnut compact bookshelf speakers at. These speakers are tested and in working condition. Psb imagine mini bookshelf speakers pair gloss white. The imagine xb shares the injectionmoulded, clayceramic reinforced polypropylene designs of the imagine x towers with dual magnet and rubber surround. Psb imagine t2 speaker black hifi audio tower floorstanding speaker single. Imho, the f1 custom has some serious advantages over those speakers. The imagine mini is part of the imagine range and as the name suggests, is the smallest conventional speaker in the lineup.
The mini is the smallest speaker in the imagine series, each speaker measuring 9. The psb pfs27 speaker stand 760pfs27, sold separately is designed specifically for the imagine mini bookshelf loudspeaker. That said, its not terrible and this is even less of an issue if you use the speakers in a smaller room. The deceptively small imagine mini makes a big statement in an already impressive range of awardwinning speakers. Paired with an nad d 7050 recommended by nad and the psb subseries 100 compact subwoofer. At ces, the tiny psb imagine minis blew minds, serving up an expansive, punchy, and richly textured sound wildly disproportionate to their size, with nary a trace of. Sep 25, 2018 psb has corrected the sticky finish, any speaker made after about 20162017 should have the updated parts that will not get sticky over time.
The canadian loudspeaker stalwart sent us a complete, dolby atmosready system. The psb imagine mini bookshelf loudspeakers has trickledown technology, can fit almost anywhere and has a rear port bass reflex design. For replacement parts for your psb speakers product and you are within canada or the united states, please call 18002634666 ext 4201 for parts assistance. I have a audioengine n22 but i wanted to see how this little a1 fares when driving an upscale bookshelf. Psb imagine b bookshelf loudspeakers audio advisor. The mini is the smallest speaker in psbs imagine series. The audiophiliacs bestsounding bookshelf speakers cnet. Center channel psb speakers specifically receive and transmit dialogue and nonharmonic noise. The deceptively small imagine mini speaker makes a big impact. The imagine mini is the smallest member of the ultrastylish imagine series of speakers, but it should not be underestimated. The mini is a twoway design with 102 mm woofer, 25 mm titanium dome tweeter with ferrofluid, and. In fact, hearing psbs new imagine mini there only reinforced my. Along with a pair of x1ts, it included an imagine xc twoway center, a pair of imagine xb bookshelf speakers for surround duties, a subseries 200 compact subwoofer, and two pair of psbs spankin new imagine xa atmos elevation modules. May 01, 2009 psb claims that the imagine bs frequency response is 52hz23khz, o3db, its sensitivity 89db, and its impedance 4 ohms.
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