PSB Alpha AM5 Powered Loudspeaker Preview

It takes a degree of knowledge to be able to operate high-end, expensive equipment and tweak it to one’s liking. It has become far more convenient, in recent years, to simply pop in a pair of earbuds while streaming with your smartphone or gravitate to an all-in-one audio solution for home listening. Many enthusiasts claim these concessions to convenience exact a toll in ultimate audio quality. So, how is one meant to provide quality sound to a generation that holds ease of use as paramount? This is the issue that the PSB Alpha AM5 bookshelf speakers aim to remedy. I had the pleasure of talking to the designer of these speakers, Paul Barton, during the writing of this review, and he made it clear that his goal was to eliminate the mystique around Hi-Fi for the younger generation. Ergo, he was excited that someone my age was writing this review since I happen to fall cleanly into his target demographic. Even at a glance, the AM5s appear uncomplicated and easy to understand, which is a good omen for the audiophiles hiding among Generation Z. Look for my review of the PSB Alpha AM5 Powered speakers to publish on the Secrets website soon.