Keep up the great work, man. So glad to see you pumping out more videos lately.

I'm so glad you're not trying to steal big words from other reviewers. If you don't have a word, please make up something all your own! Great video!

I received these speakers yesterday. . In real use cases for 2 channel music they are very impressive. Especially when connected to a good amp playing vinyl. Of course the real deep bass notes can't be reached but the quality of bass that is present is very enjoyable and the highs are extremely detailed but not shrill. I have not heard a PSB speaker that I didn't like going back to the 30r

Enjoyed the review and just wanted to share some of my experiences with the PSB Alpha P3's which I purchased for $219/pr in April 2020 from Crutchfield. I utilize the P3's for a small bedroom system and the system configuration is: Shunyata Venom Power Cord Rega Brio 3 Integrated Amp Sony DVP-SR510H Oyaide Neo Class A RCA interconnects QED XT25 speaker cables PSB Alpha P3 speakers I too have found that the speakers do maintain their design goal and keep the neutral sound intact even when pushed to greater volumes and have found the soundstage is fair overall. This is the second set of PSB speakers I have owned (first set was the original Image Series 4T home theater set up back in 2002). Midrange is still great in PSB product and with regard to the P3's was happy to find no distortion in the tweeter at all so far. I did tweak the system by replacing the RCA Interconnects. I removed the Chord Company C-Line RCA's and replaced them with the Oyaide Neo Class A RCA's and was immediately rewarded with greater resolution all across the spectrum, richer tones, and deeper and more refined bass. The Chord RCA's made the presentation sound bloated and veiled and the Oyaide cleaned all that up! One thing that has also been a constant is a tendency for the vocals to be pushed out further from the rest of the material and into the room and I happen to really enjoy this quality for my 2CH H.T. needs. I have found the P3's to be a great value and enjoyable listen at the price point.

@NemoPropaganda

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your insight, i agree with how PSB makes the vocals press out into the room more, it's a quality i also enjoy very much, their higher end speakers do it even more and it's very pleasing :)

I like small speakers that sound good. Easy to move around and don't take up a ton of space (so you can have more pairs!)

PSB the R&D they do through the NRC in Canada allows them to create speakers with amazing performance at whatever price point they are working at. With 50 years of experience in making speakers you can't go wrong with whatever model you buy.

Great review! I am going to get this for my desktop setup with the Loxjie A30 dac/amp

@NemoPropaganda

3 жыл бұрын

That's an excellent choice. The man I sold these to ended up using them for desktop use and absolutely loves them!! Up close they have tons of air and openness but unfortunately at a distance they did sound very closed off.

I love your videos! They are just informative and honest, from the consumer point of view, unlike some other HIFI reviewers. Keep up the great work and please don't change! If I may ask you have you ever had a chance to listen to any of Dali speakers? I'm considering Epicon 6 to pair up with my Yamaha AS3000 +CDS3000 but unfortunately, the nearest available dealer is 200 miles away so buying online is the only option.

Nice to see a new reviewer reviewing new speakers,expecting reviews of some new soeakers like the fyne audio f301,and some 500-600 dollor speaker comparison and more sub comparison,like the subs from taga harmoney sw-212se, earthquake ff12 and velodyne 12 mkii subs,as these products are not touched by any youtuber yet and also expecting budget amp comparisons and pairing

With your sub, did you still run the speaker full range and then just integrate the sub the best you could at the natural roll-off of the speaker? That's always my problem with subwoofers, hard to integrate. But with an AVR that has bass management it's much easier to set the crossover at 60hz or 80hz or w/e and set the speakers to "small" so they don't try to produce those frequencies too.

@brydon10

4 жыл бұрын

@@NemoPropaganda Thanks. I'll definitely keep those tips in mind when I get a decent subwoofer. Right now I don't use one for stereo.

Thanks for the awesome review. Id like to know how this compares to the Emotiva B1+ that you also reviewed. I have limited options here where I live. Fortunately the B1+ and this PSB are both available. I would like to know your expert opinion so I could pick between these two. Cheers and more power to your channel!

@54tristin

4 жыл бұрын

arpeemac The emotive speakers Are far more analytical

Great review and I really appreciate your authentic style, and I wish your channel subscriber will increase fast so that we can see more review from you. I have also watched your 3 sub ( Emov S8,B&W 608..) and that was great as well and really useful as I am also seriously considering Emov S8 and B&W, and the more expensive SVSSB1000. I just bought P3 2 weeks ago and totally agreed with what you said. Problem now is that after watching your review you kind of drive me insane... now I feel I must get the Imagine mini in Canada which is even cheaper than US$350. I guess I would sell my P3 with 30% - 40% loss, assuming someone would buy it. My question is that do you think Imagine mini still partner best with Emotiva Airmotiv S8 sub or the B&W ? or if you upgraded to Imagine mini, SVS SB 1000 would be way better though cost quite a lot more.. I am using the PSB as my desktop system, but will share the sub with my home theater and main audio system for music. I apologize if I seem to consolidate too many questions

@terryhk99leung36

4 жыл бұрын

@@NemoPropaganda Thanks so much for your reply. Very helpful. all the best to your channel.

Great review buddy, I’m really digging your channel! I am looking for a set of speakers around the same size as the alpha threes, but I would like them to be front ported or sealed what do you suggest sir

@rjzlwop3153

3 жыл бұрын

PS I would like them to be around $215 or under

@NemoPropaganda

3 жыл бұрын

@@rjzlwop3153 Hello my bro! I don't think you will find many speakers like that as it's very hard to find a small speaker that is front ported as the front port makes the speaker larger. But there is 1 I can think of :) Audioengine P4 but they are a bit more expensive at $249.

@rjzlwop3153

3 жыл бұрын

@@NemoPropaganda fantastic thank you so very much and how would I go about plugging the rear port just a sock or something?

@NemoPropaganda

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, an old rag, anything really :)

Hey Nemo, love the reviews. How would you compare these to the Polk S10's or SVS Prime satellites as surround speakers?

@NemoPropaganda

3 жыл бұрын

I think either the Polk S10 or SVS Prime would make for a better surround speaker. The PSB P3 is too neutral and hard to drive to be a good surround speaker. The SVS and Polk will have a lot more sparkle and be easier to drive so I would happily choose either of those over the P3 for surround use.

@gambiti07

3 жыл бұрын

@@NemoPropaganda Awesome really appreciate the input, thanks!

@NemoPropaganda

3 жыл бұрын

@@gambiti07 Anytime!

I have these on my desk and love them. I don't think there is a better speaker at this size and price. They are neutral like you said with some crazy bass for their size. Only downside for me is I don't love the upside down design. I flip them in my scenario, but then the label and vinyl seam shows on top.

@NemoPropaganda

2 жыл бұрын

Strongly agree, I sold them to a friend who uses them for desktop and loves the hell out of them.

I just bought a pair from Amazon - I was going to hook them up to a new Yamaha TSR 700 ( 7.1 channels, 100 watts x 2 at 8 ohms ) - do you think this AVR would have any issue with these speakers?

@NemoPropaganda

3 жыл бұрын

Shouldn't have any issues, my biggest gripe with this speaker is just that you have to be close to it for it to sound it's best. If you sit more than 2-4 feet away something like the Emotiva B1+ will be a better option.

@Audiomainia2310

3 жыл бұрын

@@NemoPropaganda Thanks Nano - back better? Not more sub lifting my man##🤣🤣🤣

@NemoPropaganda

3 жыл бұрын

@@Audiomainia2310 mostly better, maybe 80% better :), and yes no more lifting subs.

Probably a naive question but I see the threaded insert on the back. There's also what looks like three other holes. Is that for a different style mount? If so what kind?

@NemoPropaganda

3 жыл бұрын

Yes they are for mounting options, various mounting kits will come with different mounting plates, screw patterns, and screw sizes. Kid of like TV wall mounts most kits come with enough hardware to be nearly universal.

@snakedude61

3 жыл бұрын

@@NemoPropaganda okay Amazon shows 4 mounting holes in the picture but the review pictures only show the 1/4 20. So there are more mounting locations then the single 1/4 20. For something maybe a little more robust. Most of the single 1/4 20 mounts seemed pretty cheesy.

@NemoPropaganda

3 жыл бұрын

Yes 3 other small holes but this speaker is small and light the single hole will be perfect in my opinion.

@snakedude61

3 жыл бұрын

@@NemoPropaganda thank you so much for your help. One last question. These are on sale on Amazon right now for the same price as the nht superzero 2.1. I'm planning on using them for surround speakers. Which do you think is the better buy? Sorry one more. Have you ever heard the wharfedale 11.2? I was looking at those for my fonts / 2 channel stuff. They're pretty tough to find reviews for.

@NemoPropaganda

3 жыл бұрын

@@snakedude61 I haven't heard the wharfdales but the PSB P3 do not project into the room very much like you would want from surround speakers. While not as good in a stereo configuration the Polk T15 might actually make a better surround speaker as it was designed to be heard off axis and projects into the room more. It's on sale for a meager $69. The NHT should also be a good surround speaker as I believe they are on the brighter side. The uber budget Micca MB42x should make a decent surround speaker as well.

THANK YOU, I had a Klipsh soundbar in my bedroom under a 55' plasma tv, it was ok and died. OK, I went to Costco and bucked up for a Bose 500 system for about $850 with tax. I could not get the thing to do all the downloading and stuff, finally got them to work, CRAP. A caveat I have a real sound system in my living room, Focal and martin logan, Anthem and stuff, I have owned Wilson, Krell and Sonic Frontiers pre amp, which no one has heard of, ok enough bluster. I was considering the PSB P3's, I have owned thier Stratus speakers a long time ago and have a PSB system on my computer-I like PSB. When you said $300 for the imagine mini I jumped for joy( my wife does not understand at all) I found them on eBay yesterday $293 including tax, wow. I also found a mini center channel for $290, the satellites are white and the center is cherry, I don't care. This is still cheaper than the Bose. I had an Onkyo 9 channel reciever laying around and with 130w it should be fine. I already hooked up a pair of 25yr old Boston accoustics bookshelf speakers and they were great for about 5 minutes, the I blew them out. I am so excited it is ridiculous, my wife said I am like a child with audio gear, I don't have a comeback. Again thank you.

@NemoPropaganda

4 жыл бұрын

Honestly brother thank you! This is why i make videos, for moments like this where i can help people make a decision that makes them happy! :D One thing to know about the Imagine Mini is it has a high performance ceiling so it will sound good with cheaper camps but it will reward you more if you upgrade your amp or preamp down the line. I'm not suggesting you upgrade, I'm suggesting you hold onto the Imagine Mini as you upgrade :).

@markscott8663

4 жыл бұрын

​@@NemoPropaganda I picked up an old amp yesterday ,a Krell 250A, and use it with an old Conrad Johnson pre-amp. Holy crap, I hooked it up with a sub and am still playing with it, unbeleivable how well they sound,( $293)PSB $799(Krell), I had the old preamp in storage, and I owned the sub as well. I use this a my soundbar in the bedroom, in place of the Bose I originally bought \ Bose $879 including tax. PSB $1092, So far about $200 more I have an amazing soundbar. If I stayed with my reciever the difference would be $586 less than the bose. Vespa VS. Ferrari.

@NemoPropaganda

4 жыл бұрын

@@markscott8663 Nice dude! That's good value, i like that!

Hey Nemo, What's your ideal desktop system for under ~$600 USD ?

@NemoPropaganda

3 жыл бұрын

oh man that's tough because I'm not really a desktop guy buy in my office at work i use an old pair of Monitor Audio Radius 90 that i bought used for $200 and a cheap class D lepai amp that was $99. The bass is weak but the imaging and clarity are good enough and the R90 look really nice with their small size and real wood vaneer. Tons of them are available on the used market in great condition.

PSB imagine mini vs emotiva b1+ vs micca RB42 .... which would you choose?

@yamafanboy

4 жыл бұрын

@@NemoPropaganda Looks like I'll be putting the sub on hold and ordering these before they are sold out then thanks for the heads up bro :)

@Orion-redx7

2 жыл бұрын

@@yamafanboy what did you get?

@yamafanboy

2 жыл бұрын

@@Orion-redx7 PSB imagine mini... Best purchase decision EVER! Sadly they are no longer available for sale anywhere and the manufacturer has discontinued making them.

They are good to use in home theater system?

@NemoPropaganda

Жыл бұрын

eh, I think you could do better with a pair of Emotiva B1+ or Pro-Ject Speakerbox 5.

For 330$ cnd should I jump on the imagine mini's. Ive never heard them bit looking for a sub 400$ bookshelf for my patio and these are usually 880$ thats an awesome deal if they are worth it

@taxi615

4 жыл бұрын

Well I couldnt pass up the imagine mini I juat bought the last pair from gibby's and when I did the tgeir amazon speaker went to not available lol. If you go on the PSB website the whole imagine line ia out of stock so I think they discontinued the line maybe they are keeping just the imagine X line

@NemoPropaganda

4 жыл бұрын

Yes they are worth it!! Check ebay, a few sellers may still have them.

They probably have a 'flat' sound, which is why they never sounded loud no matter the volume. Wharfedale's are like that.

@NemoPropaganda

4 жыл бұрын

hmm, i never thought of it that way but that actually makes sense.

@taxi615

4 жыл бұрын

I have 4 diamond 225 and in no way they sound flat they are very detailed speakers. Maybe you heard their entry line bookshelf

Did you mention the name of those $750 discontinued ones? I missed it.

@NemoPropaganda

Жыл бұрын

Imagine Mini

@D1N02

Жыл бұрын

@@NemoPropaganda Thanks. Definitely not for sale new any more. I'm in Europe. According to HiFi Shark it was mainly sold in Norway. Almost no used sales in the Netherlands. We do have a PSB importer now, but probably not three years ago.

These or RB42? I need something small(ish)

@NemoPropaganda

3 жыл бұрын

Sorry i have not heard the RB42, only the MB42x.

@holsterreviewer

3 жыл бұрын

@@NemoPropaganda thank you for your reply! One more comparison question. I have a pair of Polk S15s and I was looking at these PSBs for my living room(medium size room). My wife wants something small. Would I be disappointed with these over the Polks(I know the polks are a little larger) as far as sound goes? I am very new to the audiophile world and have very little to compare to. Thank you for your help!

@NemoPropaganda

3 жыл бұрын

The PSB will actually have more midbass and overall punch despite their size but the top end on the Polk is a little more open sounding and forward. If you like the Polk s15 and want smaller you can always go with the Polk S10. But if you want to try something different i totally understand.

plot twist: port plug those things and for near field, this things ARE KEEPERS... i mean, they are not perfect though but still very good central image and soundstage BTW this 85DB speakers ARE hard to move, but use a 200W @ 4ohms amp and this thing will blow your head

@NemoPropaganda

2 жыл бұрын

I don't have a desktop so couldn't really test them like that but based on what I heard I totally believe you.

@crazymetallian

2 жыл бұрын

@@NemoPropaganda yeah... but still you need to have at very least 100W of power to have a good performance out of them which is very unfortunate for some one that wants a micro system in mind... still just use port plugs and you'll see how the mids improves

@NemoPropaganda

2 жыл бұрын

@@crazymetallian indeed, it was a similar story with the very desktop friendly and beautiful Quad S-1, VERY demanding with power.

Holy cow, in Switzerland 1 pair costs about 380$ !

@NemoPropaganda

Жыл бұрын

not worth it at that price bro.

@Asaloy

Жыл бұрын

@@NemoPropaganda So which ones would you recommend? 1 pair should be max 500$

@NemoPropaganda

Жыл бұрын

@@Asaloy what are the options available in your area? Is Focal Chora 806 cheap for you or expensive? How about Polk Reserve R100 or Emotiva B1+, are they available?

These are prime desk-top speakers.

@NemoPropaganda

3 жыл бұрын

I havn't tried them like that but i know Jay has...

I confess that a good or bad opinion can be given regarding PSB Alpha P3 . But how can the youtube watcher draw his conclusions about the differences of both models if he doesn't have music tests here on his channel about what he talked about? He does not think he will be able to demonstrate a video about the musical performance of the two models. In my view, doing this is to contribute to greater satisfaction in listening to him. I recommend based on your opinion to let your KZread follower or observer watch musical demonstrations to draw your conclusions and analyze when heard from the other side of the world at the end you can say whether you liked it or not! For this, it will be correct for the channel to use quality instruments and high quality Hifi capture so that we can feel the difference in the test. Greetings from Portugal. Consider the criticism as a possibility for the channel to meet the satisfaction of the listener.

@NemoPropaganda

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, i hear what you're saying but i just don't believe in youtube sound demos and it's not something i want to do.

@jsm-programmingjosuemoreir5559

3 жыл бұрын

@@NemoPropaganda Sorry for my persistence. In my view it has a somewhat closed view. I say this why? More and more shops are seen to be selling open hi-fi equipment, for a customer to eavesdrop when he intends to buy. On the other hand, salespeople are observed to advertise online about certain equipment. Now think! In Portugal there is only one representative selling PSB and when he sells, he does not have the entire collection to choose from. Through the link I shared with your channel, while listening, I got to know the sound properties of the PSB Alpha 5, and I was curious. Your ideas may partly be justified, but whoever is on this side, wondering if it is worth buying? Advertising is indeed functional and convincing when the seller or advertiser has demonstrative audiophile resources to convince the follower to buy. And the technology has advanced resources to leverage or make known an equipment. This is how I tell you that a certain dish of food is good, but on the other hand, things change when you try that dish to confirm the truth of my words. Even so, thanks for giving your opinion. best regards

@NemoPropaganda

3 жыл бұрын

@@jsm-programmingjosuemoreir5559 I completely understand what you're saying and I really appreciate your position for me it comes down to how I want to run the channel, time, cost involved, etc... Good audio recording equipment is expensive and adds a level of complexity to the channel that may cause me to throw in the towel. I'm a working professional by day and have very limited time to file reviews. For me it's really just a hobby i do for fun and I spend a lot of my own money on this channel. If this was a job for me then perhaps i would do it the way you are suggesting but for now that's not something I'm considering. I do hope you'll continue to tune in but i understand if you don't. Who knows what the future will bring :)

@jsm-programmingjosuemoreir5559

3 жыл бұрын

​@@NemoPropaganda Without stress I understand. In this type of opinion, the more practical, the more the public is grateful. The recordings of your videos, you can feel that the recording has a good quality. I leave a reference to remember.Tascam DR. My apologies for the weak English. My official language is Portuguese. best regards

Example: kzread.info/dash/bejne/podpqaqIdL3Yqqw.html

@NemoPropaganda

3 жыл бұрын

That's P5 example, not really the same.