Thank you for the excellent review. I bought these speakers a year back, after watching your review. I have paired them with a Marantz PM5005 amp and they sound excellent.

That is a great looking pair of speakers, with a great price tag! Great looking build quality, great looking finish.

Canadian speaker manufactures benefited from their investment in anechoic chambers. Both PSB and Paradigm create such excellent speakers. I'm a huge fan boy of both.

Very good review *****

Love to see these compared the the Philharmonic AA+ Monitors as they are very similar in price.

A word of caution regarding the grilles. They are great grilles, but be careful. The magnets are very strong. I have the T20 towers, which are also great speakers by the way. If you try to line up the grills perfectly after putting them back on, they can leave marks on the bottom or top of the grilles where the magnets are. Not scratches, and the marks are hard to see, but marks nonetheless. This is what happened when I got a little sloppy taking the grills off and putting them back on.

Good price good sound

Please review the psb alpha P3!

I just got these for £250 and am very happy with them in my office. Connected to a Sabaj A10a and Zen DAC V2.

@Tharbamar

2 жыл бұрын

Great Choice!

which is more refined sounding, Elac b6.2 or the Psb alpha p5? which has better mids and highs? how can you compare the imaging and soundstage on both?

i know yiu like the midrange presentation in a speaker re- production of music playback would you say over all you personally like these better than the Denton 80th annervisty edition ? I bought the rp160m on your reccomendation and they sound great with Horn instruments and bass but cam be fatiguing looking to upgrade

Thanks for the review. Please compare Wharfedale Denton and Alpha P5. Thanks.

@DaveLazerow

4 жыл бұрын

I have both, Danny and overall I prefer the Denton 80th due to the more meaty mids and but the PSB's are very enjoyable too. I do find the bass on the PSB's a bit boomy if placed to close to the wall behind them. I also just got a hold of some NHT Super One 2.1's, a sealed-box design that also quite nice.

Compared to Wharfedale 225 - how is the bass response and crossing from mids to highs? I find Wharfedale 225 highs - extremely laidback and falling behind mids and bass. Forces me to increase treble so the highs "come closer".

I took your advice and bought the PSB Alpha P5 the sound from such a small speaker is amazing, I like everything about them. I recommend "Ask the mountains" by Vangelis crystal clear chill.

@jackturner1446

3 жыл бұрын

Hey. What amp/dac did you pair with them? I’m thinking a Sprout 100 but want to hear what your using.. Thanks

@nemie240

3 жыл бұрын

​@@jackturner1446 I am using Yamaha R-N803D when direct to my speakers, and then when I play through my pc I am using EVGA Nu Audio PCIe Sound Card, they are still going through the Yamaha amp but the dac on this PCIe Sound Card will take over as main. I liked these speakers so much I bought the PSB M4U 8 Wireless Active Noise Cancelling Headphones which sound amazing, I use them on the above setups with added boost amp, not tried on a phone but sound really good on two dac mp4 players I have.

Does p5's high frequencies sound more crispy for you compared to, say elac b6? I have original PSB alpha and elac b6.

I was thinking of getting the smaller Alpha P3 because it's on sale right now. What are your thoughts: P3 with a sub versus the P5 without a sub? I'm planning on creating a desktop system for my small home office.

Great review! This psb or qacoustics 3030i for music? Thx for italy 🇮🇹

just ordered a pair they will be replacing mine celestion hdl8 ..

What amplifier do you use?

Shit... need to order now. Thank you Tharbama!

Which is better? Elac debut or these alphas?

Great review have you thought about doing the emotiva t2 towers

Are the SVS ULTRA speakers except from price better in everything than the P5 speakers ?

@Tharbamar

5 жыл бұрын

Yes, bigger sound, more dynamic but I like the highs on P5 more, thanks

I would very much like to see you review the Klipsch RP600M speaker. Other reviewers have touted is as extremely good in its price range ($550) and above. Your perspective would be very much appreciated!!! Comparisons to other speakers in the $350-1000 range would also be great.

@Tharbamar

5 жыл бұрын

I think I kind of did with RP-8000F towers review, I’m sure I would like them if I like the big towers but I will do a review if I have chance, thanks

@AdrianIII

5 жыл бұрын

Tharbamar - Thanks, I hope you can review the RP600Ms!

@tee-jaythestereo-bargainph2120

5 жыл бұрын

Adrian may give the 530s I run for the money being the same price as the Rp600 be a awesome match up !

Great review as every time! Did you have a chance to hear the Imagine X2T model?

@Tharbamar

10 ай бұрын

Not yet!

Worth to replace the Alpha B1?

Amazing! Thank you. What do you do to get the most out of the soundstage and instrument placement?

@Tharbamar

5 жыл бұрын

For this speaker placement should not be wider than 5-6ft apart, best listening spot is about 5ft(8ft max) away.

@jeffhunter4395

5 жыл бұрын

@@Tharbamar What about the Elac b6.2,how wide and distant,mine are 7 feet wide and 9 feet away from listening position.

vs Cambridge Audio Aeromax2 ?

Just finding this review, have these speakers been upstaged by any other speaker in your opinion?

Hi, I am looking for my first set HIFI. How is this compared to Elac Debut B6.2?

@decoryder

3 жыл бұрын

A bit late, but for what it's worth: I have both, and I like the P5 better, the voicing in the midrange is just much better than the ELAC. Both are very good speakers, but I much prefer the P5.

Do you have any other recommendations below 400 eur? I havr my eyes on some Kef Q300, Canton Chrono 512 and GLE 426, Focal Chorus 706, any opinion on these?

@Tharbamar

5 жыл бұрын

Q300 can get bright with some music unless you EQ them.

These or ascend cbm 170 se or kef Q150 for ht with marantz 1609 or Yamaha rx-a680? Medium size room...

@Tharbamar

4 жыл бұрын

I have no experience with cbm170se but q150 is very good as well.

Why do some speakers have the tweeter on the bottom? Seems to make it difficult to situate the tweeters at ear level given common speaker stands or av furniture.

@Tharbamar

5 жыл бұрын

Actually this one is very easy for placement, some designers use the tweeters that way, according to them you can sit down or standing without any change in the stereo image.

hi, i have the pioneer sp bs22, these psb P5 are a GREAT upgrade ?? are they better to change? I listen to jazz and classical, thank you!!!!

@Tharbamar

3 жыл бұрын

Yes.

Thinking about these as possible speakers. Don't want to spend alot for "higher end speakers because I typically listen at low to moderate sound levels. It my experience, less expensive speakers can compete with more expensive counterparts at lower volume levels. That being said, how do they render piano tones and overtones, decay etc.? As well as male and female voice, small jazz, blues ensembles, sonatas, folk all the way to concertos, with the occasional large symphony, classic rock and Norwegian Heavy Metal? Also, how are they for 2 channel TV for dialog and soundtrack? Compared to Whafedale Denton 80th, is it real close or does one have greater advantages in this regard?I have both Focal 807 and Deftech sm45, I enjoy both. The Focals being much better in detail, focus and soundstage, overall, etc but the little deftechs hold their own and were preferred over Kef Q100s as well as many other small monitors...paradigms, martin logan, and so on. I am not one to sit in one position and like good sound wherever I am in the room, hence off axis performance. Something about 11-12 inch speakers I find appealing. In comparison, I've had Monitor Silver bookshelves I thought were great for piano and voice but not for viewing video in 2 channel or rock. Thanks for any help from you or your listeners for their experience. My preference is a more forward but not harsh sound, dynamic with as much of a 3-d soundstage as is possible given all considerations. Amplification I use is excellent, more expensive than speakers I own. Even the cheaper amps I have are good. So. in a nutshell, the most musically engaging at low to moderate volumes, small bookshelf all rounder for a relatively low price that holds its own even with the likes of the LS50s. Other opinions and speaker recommendations welcome.

@Tharbamar

5 жыл бұрын

In my opinion PSB P5 is one of the best without any bright sound, Denton 80th anniversary speakers were more forward sounding speakers. Like I said in the video good balance sound quality is the sound signature of P5 speakers, I think this little P5 will let you enjoy all your music genres more than any other speakers in the price range, I will be making video of comparisons between P5 & LS50 in the future, thanks

@nc3419

5 жыл бұрын

Much appreciated...you've gained the trust of many of us. Thank you. @@Tharbamar

@taylorsteinman5455

4 жыл бұрын

@ N C, you should consider getting the psb imagine XB bookshelves. The P5 retail for $450 and the XB $600 (in canada). The xb is a step up from the p5 and will probably blow you away. Not saying the p5 wont but for the extra $150 its a fantastic speaker. I had monitor audio bronze 2 before i got the psb for some of the same reasons you were stating and they have exceeded my expectations. They handle everything i can throw at them without skipping a beat. They're better choices for HT but for music they perform above their price point.

Is it better than Wharfedale Diamond 225?

@Tharbamar

5 жыл бұрын

Yes for me because more balanced sound that I liked.

Great overview and post--thanks for the great details. One question I have after watching is, what are the pros and cons of this speaker compared to Elac B6.2. About the same price, but Elac I would say has such a "following" at this point. Is this one better in every regard?

@Tharbamar

5 жыл бұрын

B6.2 a little better Bass response, P5 more balance sound with better highs for me.

@svalbard01

5 жыл бұрын

@@Tharbamar Thanks for the reply!

Would you recommend these over the new Wharfedale 11.2 or 11.1?

@Tharbamar

5 жыл бұрын

I haven’t tried Diamond 11 series yet, may be in the future.

@cirjakvoja

5 жыл бұрын

@@Tharbamar you definitely should, they look outstanding.. it's a shame that you still haven't done an interview on them :/

Tharbamar good afternoon. Be sincere in your opinion, as I trust your advice. If you were to make a purchase, which model would you buy? The PSB Alpha P5 or Wharfedale Diamond 220? In Portugal the Wharfedale Diamond 225 left the sale market. I can still buy the diamond 220 model. To help my decision, I have Rotel and Denon amplifiers. CD player Denon. I listen to all kinds of music especially I give priority to musical tastes where the human voice is highlighted. Musical style that I hear most as an example Grace mahya. However, I don't listen to pop or rock. I like calm vocal music and I give a lot of importance to speakers with a high sweet and musical sound. In my opinion, Denon is a good amplifier for listening to music rich in human voices and very musical. The Rotel provides privileges to listen to musical instruments especially the piano, electric guitar and saxophone. Big hug from Portugal

@joguerreiro4980

3 жыл бұрын

Hello Moreira i´ve the Alpha P5 associated with an old receiver Aiwa AX-7550, and the are they good speakers, if you have a small room, between 15m2 - 20m2. More space room you must have big speakers. Regards,

How do they compare to JBL 530 from what you remember? Do they have a similar sound signature?

@Tharbamar

5 жыл бұрын

JBL have a little more transparent highs and a bit tighter bass but this P5 bass is deeper response with overall more balance sound.

@dynodin81

5 жыл бұрын

@@Tharbamar thank you for the response. It is great to able to understand the different sound structures of different speakers.

Hello Tharbamar, I want to replace my MA Bronze 2 speakers because they sound very bright and tonally unbalanced to me in combination with a Yamaha Rn-602 receiver. Which one would you choose between Wharfedale Diamond 225 and these PSB Alpha P5 speakers to better match the yamaha receiver? I mostly listen to classic rock, jazz, rnb, 70's and 80's .Thank you very much.

@Tharbamar

4 жыл бұрын

PSB P5 is more natural, Diamond 225 is warmer with better bass, please choose base on your taste, thanks

@ionutplesea5693

4 жыл бұрын

@@Tharbamar Thank you ...very much appreciated

@ionutplesea5693

4 жыл бұрын

I would say from what you say and since I don't have the opportunity to test either of them...that the psb is somewhere in between the MA Audio Bronze 2 and the Wharfedales...simply put it...

@ionutplesea5693

4 жыл бұрын

Which one would pair better with a yamaha receiver?? In your opinion..that's the basic question after all.. Thanks so much

How does this compare to KEF Q100 or ELAC Uni-fi UB5 or Jamo S803? They're all below $400 and getting good recommendations.

@Tharbamar

5 жыл бұрын

PSB P5 have better tweeters compare to all of those speakers and Q100 or UB5 were a bit more detail sounding speakers but those can get bright, Jamo s803 also can get bright as well but bass driver on s803 is not that good, overall base on my experience, P5 is great sounding speakers with balance, tone accuracy and musical speakers with any kind of music.

@yogiwp_

5 жыл бұрын

@@Tharbamar Thanks. Would you say the P5 more laid back than Q100? I have the Q100 for my nearfield/desktop setup and is looking for something more laid back but still good details for music, and do OK with say watching youtube/webcasts.

@christianvongoller2307

5 жыл бұрын

@@TharbamarI have not heard the Elac unifi 5 speaker. Almost everyone has praised the elac uni 5 . Z reviews seemed to like the Jamo 803 speaker even though They had the v curve response,. On the PSB speaker You reviewed here, this is a great review. I'm guessing that those that would like v curved speakers probably would not like more tonally accurate speakers?

@DaveLazerow

4 жыл бұрын

@@christianvongoller2307 I had the UniFi's. Great mids and bass but it seemed the highs lacked some air. Now I regret sending them back!

If I can get the Wharfedale Diamonds 11.2 or 12.2 and the PSB Alpha P5 for the same price, which one would I get?

@Tharbamar

2 жыл бұрын

I would say 12.2 or P5 but I might go with P5 for better power handling and slightly more musical experience.

@AmbientWanderer

Жыл бұрын

Diamonds !!!! Sadly these PSB alpha 5's messured so poorly :(

What would u suggest between elac b5.2 and psb p5 if they were at same prices

@Tharbamar

Жыл бұрын

P5.

@sumitdua7078

Жыл бұрын

Thank you 😇

@sumitdua7078

Жыл бұрын

Also wanted to ask … can they be placed on wall or very close to wall in a home theatre setup or elac’s are a better option in this case

After you informed us about Denon pma2000 I looked all over with no luck. But I found a Denon POA 8300. Do you think this will be on same level ?

@Tharbamar

5 жыл бұрын

Sorry I have no experience with POA 8300.

Hi Tharbamar, have you ever listened the PSB imagine B, Imagine T2 and Synchrony one.could you share your opinion about those speakers. Thanks

@Tharbamar

5 жыл бұрын

Hi Chay, I have not had chance to listen to them yet but I will do one day, thanks

What about dynamics? Is the Alpha P5 a "timid" speaker? Cerebral or visceral? Thanks.

@Tharbamar

5 жыл бұрын

Dynamics is just about right for my liking but if you like more dynamic sound Klipsch or JBL would satisfy you, this little speaker is all about balance and I wouldn’t call them timid speakers.

How do they sound for movies?

@Tharbamar

5 жыл бұрын

Very good for small speakers.

How does it compare to klipsh rp 160 m or rp 600m? Thanks.

@Tharbamar

5 жыл бұрын

I have no experience with RP600M but if you compare to 160m, P5 is more refined sounding from top to bottom, 160M will play louder with deeper bass but brighter highs are unavoidable, thanks

@ianchua5920

5 жыл бұрын

@@Tharbamar Thanks for the reply. God bless.

psb p5 or the elac 6.2? i can get them same price..thanks

@Tharbamar

5 жыл бұрын

ELAC B6.2 will be a little brighter with deeper bass, P5 will produce smoother highs, please choose base on your taste, also b6.2 will play louder as well, thanks

@myplaguesify

5 жыл бұрын

@@Tharbamar thanks man,as always quality and informative reviews from you.

I found the tweeters to be screechy on certain music. For a few bucks more Triangle Bro3 blew them away.

@UKTonyMagill

4 жыл бұрын

I agree. Tharbamar was the only reviewer not to like the Triangles, which makes me suspect his hearing.

@dawolyan13

3 жыл бұрын

Triangles are so sterile, boring. Like most B&Ws.

@Nicnackity

2 жыл бұрын

@Johannes R I think that’s very true.

You mention a lot that the speaker is tonally balanced, however the measurements by both stereophile and sound stage network both get similar results with a rather large dip between 200hz and 700hz. I am looking for a speaker that doesn't have the v shape trend and I thought I found it after this review but I am concerned after seeing those graphs.

@Plastpackad

3 жыл бұрын

Try listning.

Are they better than denton 80th?

@Tharbamar

4 жыл бұрын

No it’s not but more neutral.

Am5?

Sounds like it beats the ELAC Uni-fi UB5. How would you compare the two?

@Tharbamar

5 жыл бұрын

Personally I did not like UB5, these are just about right for my taste.

why dont you compare harbeth p3esr vs kef ls50 or ls3\5a why why why ?

@Tharbamar

5 жыл бұрын

I will do that one day, thanks

@enderc2406

5 жыл бұрын

@@Tharbamar ı whatched some videos about harbeth p3esr and ls3\5a , they compare them with ls 50 and they think harbeth p3esr and ls3\5a are over ls 50s music quality. ıf you compare ı would be very happy thanks

@Tharbamar

5 жыл бұрын

Yes thats the another way of favoring P3ESR or LS3/5A speakers but music quality is very subjective, are they talking about the whole musical spectrum or only factoring Midrange to Highs, if you look at 3 speakers from different perspective those speakers doesn't have ability in dynamic range, sound stage and bass performance of LS50 speakers, I will do detail review one day.

@enderc2406

5 жыл бұрын

@@Tharbamar ı wıll be waiting

psb alpha p5 vs jbl 230?

@Tharbamar

5 жыл бұрын

JBL 230 is nice sounding speakers with a little v shpae sound signature P5 offers good balance sound quality, it’s a bit more refined than 230.

The finish on the woofer cones looks a little-"unfinished", that would bug me...

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The Mission company have to take this company to court they copy the Mission Q series this is unacceptable and they have to ashamed for themselves

Are you serious people this is a copy of mission speakers