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Wilayah AV Equipment is the preferred and award-recipient dealer for NAD products in Asia. Wilayah AV Equipment is also the highly recommended supply and install dealer in Malaysia. This award was presented by Lenbrook Asia, a wholly owned subsidiary by Lenbrook Group of Companies, the owner of PSB Speakers.
Wilayah AV Equipment is the preferred and award-recipient dealer for NAD products in Asia. Wilayah AV Equipment is also the highly recommended supply and install dealer in Malaysia. This award was presented by Lenbrook Asia, a wholly owned subsidiary by Lenbrook Group of Companies, the owner of PSB Speakers.
The launch of PSB Speakers Imagine series in Malaysia
From left; Chan of Wilayah AV Equipment, Wyngard of Lenbrook Asia Singapore, distributor for Thailand & Tan of Lenbrook Asia at the launch of the PSB Imagine series speakers. Since 1972, PSB Speakers has been providing 'True-to-Nature' sound under the inspiration of its founder and chief acoustic designer, Paul Barton. Celebrate with us as we commemorate five decades of acoustic excellence marked by distinction, innovation, and legendary sound.
PSB Imagine T65 in black and PSB Imagine T54 in white are being display in Malaysia for the first in Penang at Amari Spice hotel during the Northern International Audio & Visual Penang 2024. NAD M10 V2 was driving the pair of Imagine T65 while a Bluesound Powernode was driving the pair of PSB Imagine T54. Wilayah AV Equipment is the supply and install premium dealer for PSB Speakers in Malaysia, call 012 220 6659 for more information.
Other than PSB Imagine T65 & PSB Imagine T54, the PSB Imagine B50 bookshelf speaker was making it's appearance for the first time in the Northern International Audio & Visual Show Penang 2024 too. It was driven with a NAD C3050. Wilayah AV Equipment is the supply and install premium dealer for PSB Speakers in Malaysia, call 012 220 6659 for more information.
The PSB Imagine B50 is a bookshelf speaker known for its excellent sound quality, offering clear, detailed audio and impressive bass response for its size. PSB is known for its focus on accuracy, and the Imagine B50 is designed with a neutral sound profile, making it suitable for both music and home theater use. Its compact size makes it versatile for various room setups, while the sleek design and solid build quality enhance its appeal. Though it may be priced on the higher side for some, its performance justifies the cost, especially for audiophiles or those looking for high-fidelity sound
Also making it's appearance for the first time in Malaysia in the Northern International Audio & Visual Show Penang 2024 is this yellow PSB Alpha IQ, active hi-fi speaker with built in BluOS music streaming feature. Outfitted with an audiophile-grade DAC that supports 24-bit/192kHz high-resolution audio, the Alpha iQ Streaming Powered Speaker delivers rich, premium sound. PSB Alpha iQ is a compact, powered speaker system that offers impressive sound quality for its size. With built-in amplifiers, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth connectivity, it provides a versatile and clutter-free audio solution. The clarity and detail in its sound profile are commendable, especially in the midrange and highs, making it great for both casual listening and more critical audio sessions. Its seamless integration with platforms like Spotify Connect and Tidal, along with support for high-resolution audio, gives it a modern edge. However, its bass might feel slightly lacking for those who prefer deeper low-end frequencies. Overall, the PSB Alpha iQ is a well-rounded option for those seeking a high-quality, wireless home audio system in a compact form factor.
PSB Speakers at BAV High End Show Bangkok 2024
PSB Speakers in Thailand at BAV High End Show Bangkok 2024. PSB Speakers have been manufacturing loudspeakers for music and movie since 1972. The PSB Imagine series such as T65 (black) & T54 are the latest designs for home theater system and music. The T65 is touted as the "pinnacle" of the Imagine Series, bringing together the same 2.5cm tweeter and 13cm woofer as found in the above B50, as well as larger dual 16.5cm woofers. The T65 also teases a broad soundstage and deep low-end courtesy of its dual bass reflex configuration, rear slot ports and "meticulously tuned woofer chambers". The crossover design, says PSB, has been developed so that each driver offers more precise sound control for a deep, expansive sound. PSB T54 sports a 2.5cm tweeter, but this time there's a 10cm mid-range alongside the same dual 16.5cm woofers as found in the T65. The new tower also uses a three-way bass architecture, as seen in the T65, as well as dual rear ports. It's not as big as its flagship older brother, but the T54 promises "a wide frequency range and pin-point imaging for an immersive listening experience" While design and form vary from speaker to speaker, much of the same essential DNA is shared between all three members of the updated Imagine line. All sport woven carbon fibre cones and all feature rubber surrounds and magnet structures. It should be noted that the three-way dual bass design isn't featured in the B50 Bookshelf, but it is common to both the T54 and T65. Wilayah AV Equipment is the supply and install premium dealer for PSB Speakers in Malaysia, call 012 220 6659 for more information.
PSB Speakers Synchrony T800
PSB Speakers has been getting a ‘leg up’ from the Canadian government for many years, as much of the design and development work for its speakers over the 50 years it has been building them at the National Research Council’s state-of-the-art acoustic laboratories in Ottawa.
A benchmark of acoustic artistry
Exceptionally Crafted
Fill your room with legendary PSB sound to the highest degree. The PSB Speakers Synchrony T800 tower loudspeakers are engineered with utmost precision, employing an 8" woofer, 5 ¼" midrange driver, and a 1" titanium dome tweeter. Driving powerful yet controlled sound is an advanced motor structure to minimize distortion, enabling higher sound pressure levels without compression. Precise driver control is made possible through a sophisticated Linkwitz-Riley 4th-order crossover design, complete with poly film capacitors and oxygen-free wire. Review from WhatHifi. The PSB Synchrony T800 is a 3 was speaker. The importance of the three-way design is that it eliminates a serious problem called phase modulation distortion, or PMD, which affects all loudspeakers that do not have a dedicated midrange driver. This distortion occurs whenever a single speaker cone is called upon to reproduce low and midrange frequencies simultaneously, which is what happens in all two-way (and 2.5-way) speaker designs. Phase modulation distortion is sometimes called ‘Doppler Distortion’ because many people already know about the Doppler effect, which makes the PMD mechanism easier to explain. If a driver is required to produce a single low-frequency sound – at, let’s say, 55Hz – its cone will move forwards and backwards fifty-five times per second and your ear would hear the resulting movement of air as the musical note A1. This pitch is an octave above the lowest ‘A’ on a piano keyboard.
But if that same driver is also asked to produce another musical note – say, middle-C, which has a frequency of 261.63Hz – it would have to move forwards and backwards 261.63 times per second at the same time that it is also moving forwards and backwards 55 times per second. This means the frequency of what should be middle-C will not always be precisely 261.63Hz but actually be shifted up to 55Hz higher or lower (depending on the direction the cone is moving) as a result of having to produce the 55Hz signal simultaneously. Obviously, this introduces considerable distortion into the music! More about PMD here. https://sound-au.com/doppler.htm. Another important thing to note about the T800’s midrange driver is that its construction is exactly the same as that of its three bass drivers, using the same cone material (carbon fibre) and roll surround material (rubber). This means that the sonic ‘signature’ of the midrange driver will be exactly the same as that of the bass drivers. In designs where the construction of the midrange and the bass driver(s) differ, they will produce completely different sonic characters, which is obviously not desirable.
There’s a further aspect of the Synchrony T800’s cone driver construction that is important to note: the roll surrounds that allow the cones to move are all made from rubber. This is exceedingly important for anyone in Australia (or New Zealand) because rubber surrounds are far more durable than the foam ones often used for this purpose. In most designs that use multiple bass drivers, all the drivers receive the very same signal from the crossover network. Also, in almost all cases, those multiple bass drivers ‘share’ the same space inside the speaker cabinet, and the problem there is that output from the rear of each driver cone will affect the movement of the others, often adversely. Because the drivers must necessarily be in different positions on the baffle, too, each one causes resonances inside the cabinet at different frequencies, which is usually also detrimental to sound quality.
There’s also an issue that occurs in every floorstanding loudspeaker called ‘floor bounce’ where, because the bass driver is close to the floor, a reflection from the floor creates a ‘notch’ or ‘suck-out’ in the sound coming directly from the driver itself. The frequency of this interference depends on the distance between the bass driver and the floor, as well as the distance between the speaker cabinet and the listening position, but you wouldn’t go far wrong to say that it mostly occurs at frequencies between 100Hz and 200Hz.
A final issue affecting designs with multiple bass drivers is that if they’re delivering exactly the same range of frequencies, you will get the same ‘interference’ effects when the signals from the drivers interfere with each other in the air in front of the speakers. In this specific case, the interference can introduce ‘dips’ and ‘bumps’ in the response – dips when the signals cancel; bumps when they reinforce each other.
In the Synchrony T800’s design, PSB has addressed all of these issues! Firstly, each cabinet is partitioned internally so that each of the drivers is in its own unique acoustic space, meaning the output from the rear of one driver cone cannot interfere with any of the other drivers, either directly or because of resonances. Secondly, the different heights of the drivers mean that the effect of floor bounce is spread over a wider range and so has less effect on the sound. Thirdly, interference between the bass drivers is minimised because they do not all operate over the same low-frequency range courtesy of that ‘transitional’ bass reflex design.
In this transitional design, each bass driver is high-pass filtered at a different frequency, so although all three operate at the lowest frequencies, the bottom driver is rolled off earlier than the one above it, and that one is rolled off earlier than the top one, so that, ultimately, each driver progressively operates over a smaller bandwidth. We are not, therefore, surprised that PSB says of the T800’s crossover network: “This is the most advanced amplitude-perfect Linkwitz-Riley 4th order crossover that PSB Speakers has ever utilised, featuring high-voltage poly film capacitors and oxygen-free interconnect wire for complete
driver control.” Rather unusually, you can access each of the filter sections directly using the six speaker terminals provided on the rear of each tower, which means you can bi-amp or tri-amp the speakers if you want. PSB says the audible effects of doing this “may be subtle, but the benefits include; transients are less likely to cause clipping and/or speaker damage, reduced distortion and the elimination of errors at low frequencies, while also providing better matching between the power amplifier and speaker.”
The terminals come pre-fitted with a curious buss bar system. If you use the buss bars to link the terminals, you can’t use bare wires or small spades at the same time; you have to instead remove the plastic inserts from the clear plastic ‘WBT-look’ speaker terminals and then use banana plugs to make the speaker wire connections. (The terminals will, however, accept bare wire or small spades if the buss bar is removed.)
The separate internal acoustic space for each driver is ported, so each sits in its own bass-reflex environment, though you can block the output from any one (or all) of the ports with port plugs. PSB says of these ports’ usefulness: “Two port covers are supplied with each tower. The port cover can be used to adjust the bass tuning of the Synchrony where room problems at low frequencies (in the 100Hz region) occur. It is well known that the room can dominate the performance of the low frequencies below 200Hz and the added flexibility of a port cover can tweak/improve the performance in problem room setups. We invite the listener to try plugging any one or multiple ports to better integrate the system in their room because any adjustment of the bass balance could be a welcome improvement in a given system setup. Please experiment; it will be worth the effort. It is impossible to predict what type of room or what the system setup will be; therefore we think the flexibility of multiple ports allows the speaker to be integrated better in a wider variety of situations.” So there you go: experiment!
As for the port covers themselves, whereas most manufacturers supply cheap soft foam covers that cost only a few cents each, will deteriorate like foam surrounds and also ‘leak’ sound (because they’re porous), the port covers provided by PSB are made from massively thick rubber with flexible ribbing and fit tightly into the ports – nothing is going to get past these bungs! That leaves only the mystery of why only two port covers are supplied for each tower when each has three bass reflex ports!
As you can see from the images accompanying this review, the Synchrony T800 are supported by an outrigger base-plate design fitted with IsoAcoustic GAIA II feet. These feet are based on the same three-part technology as IsoAcoustic’s award-winning GAIA II isolators. The outrigger design is intended to increase the T800’s stability, but even with the feet the speakers are still a bit ‘tippy’, so be sure to position them somewhere they can’t accidentally be bumped. The 10mm-thick steel plate on one of our speakers was a bit loose, too, so it might be worth using a hex key to ensure the screws haven’t loosened during shipping. (Note that the base plate comes pre-installed; you just have to install the GAIA II feet yourself.)
Thorough Isolation
The Synchrony T800 achieves optimal openness and sound clarity using a combination of custom-designed, integrated isolation feet provided by IsoAcoustics, which effectively prevents the reflection of mechanical energy generated by the drivers and cabinet back into the enclosure. The enclosure itself is constructed with a robust and acoustically inert MDF cabinet, featuring aluminum-clad front baffles to ensure maximum rigidity and density. Each woofer resides in individually-tuned chambers with rear-firing ports, effectively mitigating in-speaker standing waves.
Reach the depths of your music.
The PSB Speakers Synchrony T800 boasts a full frequency range of 21 Hz-23 kHz (±3dB) akin to high-end subwoofers , delivering extended, well-defined low-frequency performance. Its wide dynamic range enables live-performance volume levels in large spaces, with efficient output (92dB at 1m) and minimal distortion. Two included bass port covers let users fine-tune the bass to manage room resonance, achieving a customized balance of lows and highs for a tailored listening experience.
Understated elegance in every detail.
Embrace the art of simplicity. The Synchrony T800 towers are designed to exude a subtle, refined beauty that doesn't boast or overwhelm so you can let their quiet sophistication and modest charm shine through. Magnet-mounted, acoustically transparent fabric grilles provide an alternative seamless look for an even more simplistic option.
PSB Speakers PWM2
On-Wall Speakers
Experience audio excellence with the PSB PWM2. This ultra-slim on-wall speaker delivers an expansive soundstage, whether mounted vertically or horizontally. Advanced driver and cabinet design ensure remarkable sound dispersion, tonal balance, and bass extension. With its elegance and versatility, the PWM2 combines installation flexibility, elegant design, and renowned PSB sound.
PSB Speakers W-LCR
In-Wall Speakers
Powerful sound. Zero compromise.
Experience the perfect blend of high-quality audio and discretion with the PSB W-LCR in-wall speaker. This concealed marvel delivers uncompromised sound quality in a sleek in-wall designed for home theater system setup. Crafted with PSB's True-to-Nature philosophy, it redefines home audio, offering clear, precise sound that transforms your listening experience.
PSB C-LCR
Angled In-Ceiling Speaker
Above and Beyond Sound for Your Home Theatre
Delivering clear, natural vocals and instruments without harshness, the high performance PSB C-LCR angled ceiling speaker rivals high-end stand-mount monitors. Its angled baffle projects sound toward your listening spot, enhancing the realism of movie soundtracks, anchoring them to the screen's action. Its intelligent design makes it well-suited for any decor. Engineered for audiophiles, the PSB C-LCR in-ceiling speaker boasts premium components: two 5¼” woofers with clay/ceramic-reinforced polypropylene cones and a 1″ titanium dome tweeter with ferrofluid cooling. Borrowing elements from PSB's top-tier Imagine Series, this speaker delivers unmatched performance. Experience sonic precision and authenticity that sets it apart from ordinary in-ceiling speakers, elevating your audio enjoyment to new heights.
Engineered for clear, believable sound
The PSB C-LCR draws its components from PSB's prestigious Imagine Series, ensuring a remarkable high-end audio experience reminiscent of your favourite stand-mount monitors. Its ability to render vocals and instruments with pristine clarity and naturalness will take your audio journey to new heights. With premium drivers and top-tier components, it's the ideal choice for enhancing your home theatre or surround sound system, delivering unparalleled sound quality and engagement.
The PSB CS850 is the pinnacle of in-ceiling speakers, featuring an 8” woofer, high-performance tweeter, and meticulous adjustability. Its carbon-filled cone and magnetic grilles guarantee unparalleled sound quality, wrapped in an effortlessly elegant design. Experience a new realm of excellence with nearly invisible yet immensely powerful architectural speakers. The 8” (203mm) woofer is made of stamped steel basket black polypropylene cone.
Audiophile-grade performance
PSB’s CS850 provides a nearly invisible audio solution for your listening room without compromising sound quality or floor space. The simple and foolproof mounting system uses heavy-duty doglegs to ensure that installation is easy and efficient, and the provided magnetic frameless grilles offer sleek concealment, allowing the CS850 to seamlessly blend into the ceiling. This discreet speaker design delivers the ultimate in performance and style.
Proprietary 8″ (203mm) carbon-filled polypropylene cone woofer with cast basket
Proprietary 1″ (25mm) titanium dome, ferrofluid-cooled tweeter with waveguide
Frequency response: 45-20,000Hz (±3dB)
Precision crossover network for smooth wideband response
Dual-position switches for tweeter and woofer levels
High-strength doglegs for easy installation and removal
Includes both round and square magnetic frameless grilles
PSB CS810
8″ Titanium Dome In-Ceiling Speaker
Part of the perfect home audio setup.
Benefit from decades of PSB's pioneering research in acoustics and loudspeaker design. Using over 40 years of innovation and refinement, the PSB CS810 offers musicality and elegance that elevates any space. Designed to create an immersive soundscape in even the largest rooms. The PSB CS810 also inherits trickle-down technology from PSB's premium speakers, ensuring a sonic signature that rivals the best. Immerse yourself in exceptional audio courtesy of PSB's legendary expertise. The woofer of PSB CS810 is an 8" (203mm) Black Polypropylene Cone
PSB CS850
8″ Titanium Dome In-Ceiling Speaker
PSB CS1000
Indoor & Outdoor speaker
The PSB CS1000 is built to last, even when facing diverse weather conditions and rigorous commercial use. Its solid construction is designed to ensure that it can handle any condition and environment. Crafted to endure the elements, the CS1000 features a robust UV-resistant polypropylene enclosure, rustproof terminals, and a rubber cover for added protection. Enjoy exceptional quality, rain or shine.
Truly designed with adaptability in mind. Achieve the perfect sound direction for your outdoor space for optimal performance. The PSB CS1000's design is highly versatile but truly shines in commercial settings, including retail stores, restaurants, bars, hotels, and fitness centers. Its flexible bracket system and two-axis rotation allow you to install and aim your speakers in a way that works for your space.
PSB Speakers Alpha S10
10" Subwoofer that will fill your room easily
PSB's Alpha S10 subwoofer follows the legacy of their value-packed speakers. Compact and budget-friendly, it's a powerhouse for music and home theatres, delivering deep bass. The S10 boasts a 10" woofer with a polypropylene cone in a tuned bass reflex enclosure. With DSP control and a top-notch digital amplifier, it's pure audio magic.
For over 50 years, PSB has crafted speakers acclaimed for their value. The Alpha S10 subwoofer continues this tradition, delivering lifelike sound for both music and movies when paired with PSB speakers or any high-performance alternative. The PSB Speakers Alpha S10's rear-ported cabinet is compact and versatile, making it suitable for placement anywhere in your room. The rear panel includes Volume and Crossover Controls, a Phase Switch, Low-Level Input, AutoOn/Standby Switch, Gold-plated RCAs, and a USB Power Jack for the RT100 wireless accessory. It also comes with rubber bumpers and spikes for easy installation on hardwood or carpeted floors.
Advanced Drivers and Amplification Technology
With its custom 10" long-throw driver and optimized bass reflex enclosure, the PSB Speakers Alpha S10 delivers outstanding bass. The built-in high-efficiency digital amplifier generates 210W of dynamic power for deep, precise bass and musical fidelity. Taking it up a notch, the S10 employs digital signal processing (DSP) to enable PSB's engineering team to enhance performance, ensuring a flat frequency response and robust bass extension.
PSB Speakers SubSeries 350
12" Non Ported Subwoofer
Experience deep and detailed bass at home. Be transformed by extraordinary bass with the PSB Speakers SubSeries 350 subwoofer, an elevated addition to the SubSeries Subwoofers line. Crafted with precision engineering and powered by a highly advanced amplifier, this 12-inch subwoofer delivers continuous force, reaching peaks of 400 watts. Its compact sealed cube design complements any room, and adjustable controls ensure seamless integration.
Where beauty and strength align. This strikingly compact 12-inch subwoofer doesn't only elevate your audio experience; it enhances your abode. Housed in an elegant high-gloss black cabinet with a sleek, soft-edged design, it seamlessly blends with any room's aesthetics. Its deceptively compact build is designed to effortlessly integrate into any space, addressing the space concerns often faced by home theatre enthusiasts. For a modern design and unparalleled sound, choose the PSB Speakers SubSeries 350.