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Did anybody else notice this about PSB Speakers?

I couldn't help noticing that 6 PSB speakers were selected in TAS's Editor's Choice issue this Fall and 4 were also selected as Stereophile Recommended Components. It's not like these two magazines like to agree about things very often. I am pretty sure no other vendor had 6 Editor's Choices in that issue for any sort of component.

One speaker selected only by Stereophile was the $5K PSB Synchrony One as Class A, Limited Extreme LF, right in there with a dozen or more very highly regarded $16K loudspeakers.

Also note that neither magazine has even reviewed PSB's new Platinum line, which is a cut above their Synchrony series and not really that much more expensive.

If I wanted a linear room-filling monster for a large area without breaking the bank, I'd have to look at a Synchrony One and a Platinum T8 tower. But let's not forget that their $279/pr Alpha B1 has owned the entry-level category for decades as well.

Thoughts? Feelings? Opinions?

Disclaimer: I have no affiliation w/PSB, nor do I own any, but I'm very impressed with them.
johnnyb53
blindjim
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Mapman

>> The little Triangles are perhaps still one of the fastest and most transparent and detailed speakers I have heard. They have convinced me to let go of both very well regarded speakers by B&W and Magnepan that I 've had in my system in past years. They are Stereophile class B rated and their only flaw I hear is that they do not do the lowest octave of bass. They definitley offer an alternate sound to the likes of PSB I would say. WHich is better? Who know. They are both very very good, but much different at least in the systems I have heard them in. YMMV. <<

Exactly... as I alluded to in my post... another perspective on the sound.

I feel my largest issue personally, is my dred of going to monitors instead of floor stander (near full range) speakers. I've been pointed towards some reportedly great ones from Joseph Audio, and JM Reynaud. After speaking with Daedalus too, his RMa's seem justifiable as well, primarily because I can't swing the Ulyssyes on the budget.

JMR has my attention though. If the Grand Vennas weren't so tall, I'd give them a try even though I'd be losing some bass I'm pretty sure..
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mapman
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Blindjim,

For smaller rooms and more nearfield listening, I tend to like floorstanders with monitor-like physical driver configurations (drivers closer to each other) but in a well constructed floorstanding cabinet (as opposed to stands).

In larger rooms and for listening from a distance, floorstanders with drivers more separated vertically can work just as well.

Either scenario lends itself well to a better listener perspective for best soundstage, imaging and overall coherency.

The thing to avoid IMHO is listening nearfield to floorstanders with greater vertical separation between drivers covering different frequency ranges.
magnumpi205
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Try the Grand Veenas, you won't be disappointed. Can be adjusted front to back for proper listening height.
Latest version is even better than the original.
blindjim
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Mapman

Makes sense! Pretty much just what I'd do too.

Magnumpi205

I noticed that too.... I doubt seriously they'll adjust down to 40-43 inches though and those are about my max height tolerances. 45 in. tops! GV's are just too tall!

...but thanks.
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kr4
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11-20-09: Blindjim wrote:
Should squeakers be entirely without character always?
My immediate response is YES. Why would you want to impose any fixed coloration or character on all the music?

Of course, the issue is moot as we have yet to achieve that.

Kal
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