PSB Imagine T Floorstanding Loudspeaker Review
By mark
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Summary
- Product Name: Imagine T Floorstanding Loudspeaker
- Manufacturer: PSB Speakers International
- Performance Rating:
- Value Rating:
- Review Date: December 19, 2010 21:30
- MSRP: $ 2000/pr
- Specifications
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- Frequency Response: (+/- 3dB) 40Hz to 20kHz
- Impedance: 6 ohms
- Sensitivity: 87.5dB/2.828v/1m
- Recommended Amp Power: 20 - 200 Watts
- Tweeter: 1" Ferrofluid-damped Titanium dome
- Woofer(s): 2 x 5.25" (135mm) Polypropylene Cone, Rubber Surround
- Driver Configuration: 2.5 -Way
- Enclosure Type: Dual-port Bass Reflex
- Dimensions: 37.19"
H x 8.25" W x 13.63" D
945mm x 210mm x 346mm - Weight: Net: 40.6lbs (18.5kg); Shipping: 52lbs (23.6kg)
- 5-year Warranty
Pros
- Beautiful cabinetry
- Attention to system design detail
- Superior quality drivers
- Excellent value
Cons
- Limited bass extension, needs to be paired with a subwoofer, especially when intended for HT applications
- Stacked binding posts make use of ultra-heavy gauge cable a challenge
Introduction
The PSB Imagine Ts floorstanding loudspeaker system is an outstanding product that gives excellent value & performance for the dollar. The Ts are a 3-driver, dual ported, 2.5-way system featuring a pair of 5 ¼” woofers and a single, 1” ferrofluid-damped titanium dome tweeter. They have refreshingly attractive aesthetics and a small footprint for those tight on space. Sonically, they offer neutral, clean, low-distortion sound, thriving on dynamic source material. All of this adds up to top-notch performance commensurate at this price class. Toss in the fact that the PSB Imagine Ts come from a company that sports a well-earned reputation for top value for dollar and you have a winner on your hands! Highly recommended.
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zieglj01 posts on December 25, 2010 20:07
3db;776213
I realize that I'm the biggest fanboy of PSB on this forum but its not without reason. When I purchased my PSBs, I compared them to Axiom. Paradigm Monitor Line and Polk audio and I really liked PSB's performance for the price over the others.
I have owned Paradigm and Polk - I prefer the PSB. They were more
balanced and clean sounding to me.
jostenmeat posts on December 25, 2010 14:32
jinjuku;776433
I guess that makes me the #2 fan around here then
Well, after reading the glowing thoughts Matt had for PSB as a company, I think I have to give up him the #3 spot.
jinjuku posts on December 25, 2010 07:25
3db;776213
I realize that I'm the biggest fanboy of PSB on this forum but its not without reason.
I guess that makes me the #2 fan around here then
GranteedEV posts on December 24, 2010 10:22
Swerd;776283
. Besides, even though I know Dennis Murphy, I wouldn't ask him for the ST's crossover schematic.
Because you;d rather ask him for the V3 schematic! just messing with ya
Swerd posts on December 24, 2010 09:57
jostenmeat;776194Adding something like clay-ceramic or mica particles to polypropylene cones has been around nearly as long as poly cones. It is a way to make the poly cone stiffer.
So the polypropylene drivers are now also clay-ceramic filled...
jostenmeat;776194Before I bought SongTowers, I thought I was a confirmed do-it-yourselfer. All I had previously made was smaller cabinets. And I wondered how well building a tall cabinet without a table saw would work. Also I was certain that Salk could do a better job with veneer and finish work than I could.
Oh yeah, something I was thinking about. When I see you, or someone like Swerd, who has been following DIY designs, with experience building them, and yet still decides to buy pre-built speakers . . . I second guess myself in my thoughts to go DIY . . .
I wasn't seriously looking to buy new speakers, but after I heard the prototypes, I was hooked. Also remember that early on in 2007, the ST cost $1500 a pair. So the decision to buy instead of build was primarily based on cost and quality of veneer and finish. Besides, even though I know Dennis Murphy, I wouldn't ask him for the ST's crossover schematic.
Matt34;776204Matt has it right. I follow directions well. I understand other people's designs, talk a lot about them (I'd like to think that I'm not full of hot air), but I don't create my own designs. I long ago decided that buying a table saw and all the audio design software/gear and investing the time to learn how to use all that properly, was more than I wanted to do.
...Taking someone else's design and building it doesn't really mean you're knowledgeable, just means you can follow directions.
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