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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
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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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mapman
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A more neutral speaker lets the character of the music itself shine through more.

I think somebody used the wine drinking analogy. Do you want the glass to affect the taste of the wine, or should the taste of teh glass be neutral? Good one!
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