The universal power supply works with any ac voltage making it convenient for world travelers. Psb alpha ps1 powered desktop stereo speaker system at. Their advisor recommended either the audioengines or the focals. 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. View and download psb alpha series specifications online. The psb alpha ps1 power speakers combine psbs most popular alpha series speaker design with a builtin amplifier to make a versatile desktop solution with enough acoustic output for a small to medium sized room. 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. Alpha alpha clr, alpha lr1, alpha b1, alpha t1, alpha clr1, alpha c1. Focal xs book powered loudspeaker desktop delight steven stone. Barton says that he uses his new alpha ps1 powered speakers every. The compact psb alpha ps1 powered speaker system can fit on even the most spacechallenged desks and bring your music to life with surprising punch. Its a great time to upgrade your home theater system with the largest selection at. The universal power supply works with any ac voltage making it convenient for world travellers.
Psb has been creating awardwinning home theater speaker systems for decades, and the alpha vs21 brings this extraordinary experience to the sound bar category. Power is provided by a class d 2 x 20w power amplifier that lives in. My guees is most people have no idea how good psb speakers are. The alpha ps1 combines the amplifier and speaker together into a complete system solution design like no other. Aug 09, 20 the psb alpha ps1 powered speakers combine the amplifier and speaker together into a complete system solution design like no other. Discussion in audio hardware started by david watts, apr 10, 2015. The four candidates ive come up with are roughly the same price. The alpha ps1 is just a pair of wellmade speakers, based on proven designs. How good are logitech pc speakers when compared to audiophile. Logitech makes many models of computer speakers, ranging from the entrylevel s120.
Jun 20, 20 psb intends its alpha ps1 multimedia speakers to be the only things that stand between thy favorite devices and thou. The two others that really came in to play were focal xs book speakers on sale at crutchfield for similar money, not chosen due to dimensions, and psb alpha ps1 s read that they were more revealinganalytic, but i have no experience. Paul, like me, was a doityourselfer when he made his first speakers with his father. Psb speakers home speakers and subwoofers for sale in. If youre shopping for a pair of desktop speakers for your computer or. Psb alpha vs21 visionsound soundbase and subseries 150. The psb alpha ps1 takes its most popular alpha series concept to an entirely new level by building a high performance amplifier into the left speaker to make a versatile desktop solution with enough acoustic output to rock a small to medium sized room the alpha ps1 powered speaker is engineered for the truetonature sound for which psb is known. Each psb alpha ps1 houses a 34 aluminium dome tweeter and a 3 12 woofer with a polypropylene cone and rubber surround in a bass reflex cabinet with a rear slotted tuned port. Detailed sound, small sizeyoull be pleasantly surprised by its output capability and solid tuneful bass response that belies the alpha ps1s diminutive size. Find great deals on ebay for psb alpha and psb speakers. I used a supplied optical cable to connect the vs21 to my tv, and hdmi to connect the tv to an oppo bdp83se universal disc player and samsung cable box provided by time warner cable.
In fact, the psb speakers are rather oldstyle in that youd have to hook up a cable between the two speakers, place them as two separate pieces on a desk or a pair of stands. Detailed sound, small sizeyoull be pleasantly surprised by its output capability and solid tuneful bass response that belies the alpha ps1 s diminutive size. An awesomesounding desktop subwoofersatellite system from. The focal xs book wireless is equipped with bluetooth aptx support. Their main goal is to offer high performance at reasonable costs and the alpha series falls into the entry level in room speaker. Its curvaceous organic form is functional as well as beautiful, allowing maximum internal volume for good bass response.
Sometimes, i prefer to listen to music with the tv offso i also made a redundant digital coaxial connection between the vs21 and the disc. Finding separate amplifiers and speakers with this level of performance, at this price, would be impossible. Alpha series portable speakers pdf manual download. Driven by builtin class d amplifiers, they feature 3.
Mar 01, 2010 just a note psb took 7 awards from absolute sounds editors in 5 categories. Our virginiabased experts can help you find the best gear. This is not exactly breaking news for a company with such consistently high standards. The past 2 months or so i have been on the same journey. These drivers are designed and made by psb and are exclusive to the alpha ps1 theyre not models already used in psbs similarly configured alpha lr1 bookshelf model. Focal 726 vs nht absolute tower vs monitor rx6 vs psb. Je summed up the alpha by saying it is simply one of the best buys in audio, providing a musically satisfying sound. The pair of emitters is protected from external influence by metallic grill with fine perforation. Subseries 500, subseries 300, subseries 200, subseries 125, subseries 100. The alpha ps1 also includes a highly efficient 2 x 20w power amplifier. There seems to be at least a couple of different alpha speakers, maybe a 5 14 and a 6. Comparing focal xs book music system and psb alpha ps1. Sep 05, 2012 psb speakers introduced the alpha ps1, a powered speaker designed for use with a computer, game console, or smartphone. The psb alpha ps1 powered speakers combine the amplifier and speaker together into a complete system solution design like no other.
Compare focal xs book music system vs psb alpha ps1. The two others that really came in to play were focal xs book speakers. Focal xs book music system powered desktop speakers at crutchfield. Thats because psb conducts rigorous testing and research at canadas national research council to ensure all their speakers deliver outstanding. Great deals on psb speakers home speakers and subwoofers. The alpha ps1 powered speaker is engineered for the truetonature sound for which psb is known. The sound was harmonically thin through the midrange. The ps audio alpha vs21 visionsound is super simple to install and operate, and has amazing features that propel it. Apr 02, 2006 of course, i started right off violating one of the alphas key rules by mounting them on psb stratus mini stands well out into my listening roomas i do with most other speakers.
The response off to the sides of the speaker has the same smooth response as the sound directly in front, making the alpha ps1s acoustically disappear by projecting a large and exquisitely detailed sound imagea psb performance hallmark. Psb alpha ps1 powered speakers pats hifi audio art vancouver. Psb speakers home speakers and subwoofers for sale in stock. The alpha t1 is a floor standing speaker with an mtm midrangetweetermidrange configuration. Im looking to set up my first 2 speaker stereo system and would like some advice on the psb alpha and image lines. The driving philosophy behind psb is clearly performance and value. Canadas psb entered this market in late 2012 with the introduction of its alpha ps1 powered speaker system. Psb speakers alpha ps1 selfpowered desktop speaker psbs alpha ps1. I have had focal floor speakers before and was very happy with them. Focal alpha compact speaker monitor for home studio computer audiophile. Unfollow psb subseries 1 to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Oct 27, 20 psb alpha ps1 powered speaker unboxing ogzasunur.
Dec 10, 2012 each psb alpha ps1 houses a 34 aluminium dome tweeter and a 3 12 woofer with a polypropylene cone and rubber surround in a bass reflex cabinet with a rear slotted tuned port. Psb alpha ps1 powered speakers pats hifi audio art. The canadian company psb has been making loudspeakers for 40 years. Psb conducts rigorous testing and research at canadas national research council to ensure all their speakers deliver outstanding performance in the real world. Polypropylene cone with rubber surround 20w continuous power, 40w dynamic peak. These speakers have been sitting in clean, dry storage for years. Philips, or should we say woox innovations, is taking their audio and video products. Psb imagine x2t speakers are big and bold duration. 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. An awesomesounding desktop subwoofersatellite system.
The audiophiliac checks out the tiny, yet potent psb alpha ps1 speakers and subseries 100 subwoofer. Get free 2day shipping and free lifetime tech support with your order. The psb alpha ps1 takes its most popular alpha series concept to an entirely new level by building a high performance amplifier into the left speaker to make a versatile desktop solution with enough acoustic output to rock a small to medium sized room. The ps audio alpha vs21 visionsound is super simple to install and operate, and has amazing features that propel it ahead of other tv sound solutions. The alpha ps1 powered speakers are true hifi speakers engineered to upgrade todays audio and desktop. The compact psb alpha ps1 powered speaker system and subseries 100 powered subwoofer can fit on even the most spacechallenged desks and bring your music to life with surprising punch.
Would it be possible if i could get a detailed comparison between the two packages from audiophiles point of view who has had experience with both. Upgrading from psb alpha b1s steve hoffman music forums. Image b5 im looking to set up my first 2 speaker stereo system and would like some advice on the psb alpha and image lines. But before you start writing checks, hold onto those pens for a few moments. Focal 726 vs nht absolute tower vs monitor rx6 vs psb image. They have come a long way since those little alpha bookshelf speakers of way back when. I know that i should demo but my initial question is more about placement. It seems focal have pretty good speaker measurements overall although probably not as flat overall as harman, kef, paradigm, psb, or nht in general. Psb intends its alpha ps1 multimedia speakers to be the only things that stand between thy favorite devices and thou. Power is provided by a class d 2 x 20w power amplifier that lives in the left speaker along with the speakers onoff switch.
Pickering ontario december 17, 20 psb speakers, long renowned for affordable excellence in loudspeaker design, announced an exciting offering in its alpha speaker lineup. Nonhdmi bases and bars generally use the tv as the switching center. However, when its a groundup redesign of the venerable psb alpha, one of the highends featherweight darlings, expectations run very high, indeed. May 02, 20 im looking at a new front 3, hoping to keep it under 2,000 total.
On paper their bass extension is similar to the alpha b1s 65hz for the alpha vs. Instead of cutting corners for a bit of styling, the folks at psb decided to make a proper speaker, with a twoway design that includes a 70mm metalised polypropylene cone woofer to produce the lowend sounds and a 20mm aluminium dome tweeter for the highs. Oct 30, 20 an awesomesounding desktop subwoofersatellite system from psb speakers. These are the predecessors to the psb current line of alpha b1 loudspeakers. Just a note psb took 7 awards from absolute sounds editors in 5 categories. Introduction to the psb alpha ps1 speakers the alpha ps1s are psb s first powered speakers, and are bookshelf in size. I would use the speakers for music 80% of the time and movies 20%. Psb alpha ps1 glsb alpha ps1 desktop powered speaker black.
The psb alphas are not proac, hales, quad, or even vandersteen killers. Psb speakers introduced the alpha ps1, a powered speaker designed for use with a computer, game console, or smartphone. View and download psb alpha ps1 owners manual online. Other lines include the image, visionsound, stratus, and platinum. The ps1 is the perfect sonic upgrade for any device with a headphone output and it also features a subwoofer output for additional flexibility. As i said during the 1991 stereophile writers conference vol. In this position, away from both the rear and side walls, the speakers were very bassshy. Sure, the psb alpha ps1 isnt as fancy as a branded ipod dock or a pretty onepiece wireless speaker.
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