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Need some help. Rega RS5s over PSB Imagine Ts?

I recently sold my current speakers and was planning on buying the PSB Imagine Ts. When I went to demo them a 2nd time to make sure, the sales rep recommended I give the Rega RS5s a try. When I did an A/B comparison I was surprisingly more impressed with the Regas. I know a lot of it is based on personal preference but I'm pretty new to this and just wanted to make sure I won't regret my purchase. I can purchase them for pretty much the same price. My question is: has anyone out there compared these two and what ate your impressions? You think overall the Imagine Ts are a better value? Any help is appreciated. I tend to over think/analyze/ stress about these things. Thanks.
bleslie889
schubert
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I've heard both quite a bit, I'd say for acoustic music in a small-medium room, Rega. In a bigger space or rock , PSB.
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jmcgrogan2
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Don't over think or stress out, slow down and take your time. You are about to invest a good chunk of change for some new speakers. There is no deadline that I'm aware of, so go back and listen again, and again. Take source material that you are very familiar with and listen.

When you feel confident that one sounds better TO YOU (don't listen to what the dealer says sounds better), buy it. However, be prepared for them to sound different when set up in your own room. Speaker/room interaction is one of, if not THE biggest variable in this hobby. Not to mention the fact that the dealer's gear is probably different from your gear.

Just slow your roll and take your time with this decision.
bleslie889 OP
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Thank you both for your help. I was exaggerating a bit with the stress-just feel like most of my limited free time lately has been spent researching and reading all types of forums and reviews. I went back today and still really do like the Regas. I guess my main concern is that when I take them home and listen to them in my room (smaller than demo room-approximately 12x 15 ft) and with my equipment there will be a big difference. From all the research I've done the PSBs get consistently good reviews and if they sounded better I feel like this decision would be a lot easier. Thanks again for your opinions.
schubert
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Rega will sound great in 12x15, Could say with Rega 3's in that room as well/
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chrisr
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I agree with Shubert above... rega shines on acoustic/vocals, while for rock/nu disco I'd go with PSBs... too bad you can't get both.
I have the Rega Rs5 and a pair of image t5.
Image t5 are not in the same league as the rega; after all this is the poor man's version of the imagine. But the t5 give more HT-type bass and it can be fun at times. The Regas image very well, are more forward, and have a super clean midrange. The bass is there, less impactful than the PSB but much cleaner.
The tough decision is on you as they are both very good speakers.
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