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Review 2 of 2
Price Paid:
$299.00
from DMC Electronics, Gar Summary:
I gave up the Polk LSi9's for these little PSB's. As wonderful as they are, the Polks just didn't make it in my troublesome room (tweeter height being a continuing problem). The B25's are perfect on my 26-inch stands, putting the tweets right at ear level.
PSB says their speakers sound fine out of the box, and that's true. My pair were open-boxers with an estimated 10 hours on the odometer, and they continued to improve with use. They have truly "opened up" in the past week.
This is an unfettered, classic two-way bookshelf speaker with zero bells and whistles, a tried-and-true design. They do everything well, from relaying the majesty of a symphony orchestra to the intimacy and potency of a jazz trio. Drums sound like drums; violins are sweet and pure.
They are facing a sliding glass door in my environment, and I am plagued with standing waves, so I really can't honestly review the bass from the 6 1/2-inch woofer. I use my sub most of the time. The bass is definitely *there*, but whether or not there's enough of it for you without a sub is a personal matter, along with the kind of material you listen to.
Overall, the presentation is rich and lifelike, detailed without being harsh, warm enough not to be fatiguing. In short, a terrific value. Strengths:
Stereophile was right in its review -- the midrange is very liquid and the soundstage quite pronounced. The tweets provide a lot of detail without being tizzy, especially on female vocals. I don't recall hearing a speaker that managed this feat quite so well. Weaknesses:
At times I wish they were a bit more substantial (as in heavier), but really, there are no weaknesses at this price point. Similar Products Used:
The usual gamut; Polk, Paradigm, Klipsch.
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