[HeadphoneAddict]

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I had a pair of Salk Signature Sound CAOW 1 made for my desk...love them
 
http://www.salksound.com/caow1%20-%20home.htm
 
 

What does that have to do with the PSB Imagine Mini review or impressions?  If you were doing a review comparing the speakers it would seem to make more sense to post that here.

 

[WarriorAnt]

Another Head-Fier I know is using the PSB Imagine mini Speakers with the Rega Brio-R integrated amps with excellent results.  Thought I'd mention that amp.  
 
http://www.tonepublications.com/spotlight/rega-brio-r-worlds-first-review/
 
http://www.rega.co.uk/html/Brio-R.htm

 

[177261]

What are the cheaper alternatives to these?

 

[JIGF]

 
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What are the cheaper alternatives to these?

 
There are many.

 

[mibutenma]

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What are the cheaper alternatives to these?

PSB Image B4,B5,B6
 
http://www.crutchfield.com/p_760IMGB6B/PSB-Image-B6-Black-Ash.html?tp=186&avf=N&nvpair=FFBrand|PSB
http://www.crutchfield.com/p_760IMGB5C/PSB-Image-B5-Dark-Cherry.html?tp=186&avf=N&nvpair=FFBrand|PSB
http://www.crutchfield.com/p_760IMGB4B/PSB-Image-B4-Black-Ash.html?tp=186&avf=N&nvpair=FFBrand|PSB

 

[WarriorAnt]

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What are the cheaper alternatives to these?

Those PSB Imagine Mini's are getting great reviews from everyone who has heard them.  It might be worth saving a little while longer for them.

 

[HeadphoneAddict]

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What are the cheaper alternatives to these?

There is no cheaper alternative to these, but there are cheaper and worse sounding bookshelf speakers out there.

 

[gtube]

The design of the Imagine Mini looks very high class. The price is acceptable at $700/pair. It should be a big upgrade from the B1 Alpha that a lot of my customers diven it by the MP-301 MK2. 

 

[mwilson]

I took a chance on these speakers given their tiny size, and I'm glad I did so. They have good synergy with Rega's new Brio-R integrated, a small (half-size) unit as well. Steve was right, the bass is unreal given what we've got. In my case the sweet spot was about 8" from the wall. Soundstage is decent, mids are lush and detailed, and highs are pleasant and quite extended.

 

[WarriorAnt]

How well do the PSB Imagine Mini's image?   

 

[mwilson]

Better than any cans. In all seriousness, soundstage is wide, decently deep, but not exceptionally tall. Instruments are very well separated and positioned in space. Given their size and price I don't think there's another contender.
 
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How well do the PSB Imagine Mini's image?   

 

 

[WarriorAnt]

I wonder how the PSB Imagine Mini's would fair with low powered amps like the Jolida JD-502P, Quicksilver Audio Mini-Mite, Decware Taboo,

 

[prosperone]

I'm running the PSB Imagine Mini's out of a Woo Audio WA5.  I tend to listen at slighty louder than speaking volume level.  Not to say that these can't easily be cranked with the Woo.   For my ear they sound fantastic.  Very dynamic, precise, clear, fun speakers.  Vocals are excellent.  Highs are absolutely there.  Bass is lacking as you expect for speaker this size. I've played lots of different music through these and they manage it well.  Female vocals are clear and full (Adele, Carol King) Male vocals are likewise deep an full (Angus, Harry Connick, Neil Young, Marvin Gaye).  Classical soundstage is good.  
 
The closer you are the fuller and more accurate the sound staging.  My listening room is 15 x 20.  When right up on speakers (at desktop distance) the imaging is disturbingly good.  Further out in the room, the sound is good, but image disappears.  Never expected them to fill a large room with waves of sound.  They make for beautiful atmospheric listening, and at times give you that head lifting what is going on response.  All in all I would say a fantastic bargain.  
 
Just for perspective when I was looking for a small pair of bookshelf speakers (with different amp) I compared the B&W 805D, Sonus Faber ($5k stand mount model), and PSB Imagine Minis.  Clearly these speakers are in different leagues. I was prepared to lay out the $5k.  That said, when I compared the value for the dollar, the PSB Imagine Minis came out on top by a long shot.  They are simply that good.  Don't get me wrong, I'm not saying these are speakers which should be considered side by side.  I am saying however that a very rational argument can be made that these are a fantastic choice.  
 
I enjoy them immensely and will hold these until I upgrade to floor standers.  At that point these will easily find another place in a bedroom or office... Lets hope thats none time too soon. 

 

[WarriorAnt]

Nice. So the 10 watt Woo WA5 can drive them.

 

[shinystuffbuyer]

Will I be able to drive them with a NuForce Icon Amp?