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PSB T3 Owners - Tell Me About Your Speakers - Considering Purchase - Can't Demo Them

As the title says, I am considering purchasing a pair of the PSB Imagine T3 loudspeakers. I have always had great respect for Paul Barton's speaker designs, and these seem to have clearly reached a new height. 

A key reason I am considering these is the seldom seen (aka extremely hard to earn) rave review by John Atkinson of Sterephile, who said:

"While more expensive than its predecessor, the Synchrony One, PSB's Imagine T3 offers superb sound quality for what is still a relatively affordable price. To improve on its combination of full frequency-range sound, clarity, and neutrality, you would need to spend almost three times as much. It is also a beautiful piece of audio furniture."

Other reviews and commentary echo comments on the high level of performance of these speakers, as well as their relative warmth (important to me). These are not inexpensive speakers. My concern is that I have never purchased a pair of speakers without auditioning them, but have no opportunity whatsoever to listen to these prior to purchase. There are no dealers who have the speakers on display in my entire state, and none at all within less than a six hour drive, minimum. 

I would appreciate any comments you have on the relative performance and sound characteristics of your T3's. Thank you.

nightfall
itzhak1969
515 posts
 
Hi nightfall,

Yes it’s correct the 200 and 300 share the same sound but the 200 is more suitable to your size room , The PSB and the Monitor Audio have almost the same sound tend to the analytical bright side ,they were on my short list for upgrade excellent speakers but due their analytical/ bright sound I decided not to buy them.
I think the Bryston Middle T or the Proac D48R (they are on my short list for upgrade now) can be a great option for you both have very natural sound, excellent dynamics, rubost bass and very detalied .in terms of value for money the Bryston is even better .hope you cam demo them .


nightfall OP
185 posts
 
itzhak,

You are absolutely correct. The 300 would not be correct for my size room, and the salesman dutifully pointed out that the PL200 II would be the proper speaker. And again, they were still too analytical for my tastes. I am surprised to hear that the PSB T3's share that same trait, as the reviews seem to mention their warmth. 

Thanks for the other recommendations. I will see what I can do to possibly audition the Proac and Bryston you mention.

I did get to spend some time at the Salk production facility (local to me) on Christmas Eve afternoon, and was extremely impressed with their Song 3 with the new beryllium tweeter. Really superb, accurate sound without being dry or analytical, with great soundstage, overall presentation and huge dynamics (hard to imagine for the size). Also an amazing value for the money, not to mention the cabinet finishes were simply stunning. My first experience with Salk, and it has certainly given me something to think about.
itzhak1969
515 posts
 
I am not familiar with this company but I must admit that the Song 3 speakers seems amazing for their price .
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twoleftears
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You'll find the Salk enthusiasts over on another audio forum where, er, they go round and round.
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