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PSB Synchrony B600 Bookshelf Speaker Preview

The all-new PSB Synchrony B600 Bookshelf Speaker looks poised to advance the state of the art in Canadian speaker design.

Developed at the National Research Council labs, it delivers premium sound from a small cabinet using all new components.

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Fans of Canadian speakers, myself included, will rejoice in PSB’s new line of Synchrony speakers. The B600 bookshelf model sports a simple and elegant look with all new drivers, a milled aluminum front baffle, special feet from ISO Acoustics, and a carefully engineered cabinet; that all combine to deliver premium sound, high performance and excellent value. Designed by Paul Barton at Canada’s famed National Research Council labs, it represents the next evolution in a storied line of speakers.

A pair of these lovelies, along with stands, just showed up at my door finished in satin walnut veneer. The cabinets seem almost solid, they’re so well-damped, yet the speakers are surprisingly light, just 23 pounds apiece. I assembled the heavy metal stands and noted that the B600s have very large feet, not the stuck-on furniture pucks one usually sees, but a nice set of rubber isolators.

Initial impressions are very positive. The B600s deliver an impressive amount of bass for their size and just playing a few tunes while walking around the room shows they have a tremendous dispersion and a wide sound stage. The sweet spot is large enough to accommodate at least four people sitting on a couch. It’s clear these speakers are equally suited for intimate listening sessions or for entertaining a group of friends at a party. They rock and caress music with equal dexterity.

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I look forward to spending many hours listening to the PSB Syncrony B600s over the next few weeks. My full review will be published here soon.

Chris Eberle

Chris' passion for audio began when he took up playing the bassoon at age 12. During his third year at the New England Conservatory of Music, he won a position with the West Point Band where he served for 26 years as principal bassoonist. He retired from the Army in 2013 and is now writing full time and performing as a freelance musician in Central Florida. As an avid movie lover, Chris was unable to turn away the 50-inch Samsung DLP TV that arrived at his door one day, thus launching him irrevocably into an obsession with home theater. Dissatisfied with the image quality of his new acquisition, Chris trained with the Imaging Science Foundation in 2006 and became a professional display calibrator. His ultimate theater desires were realized when he completed construction of a dedicated cinema/listening room in his home. Chris is extremely fortunate that his need for quality audio and video is shared and supported by his wife of over 25 years. In his spare time he enjoys riding his recumbent trike at least 100 miles per week, trying out new restaurants, going to theme parks and spending as much time as possible watching movies and listening to music. Chris enjoys bringing his observations and discoveries about every kind of home theater product to as many curious and well-informed readers as possible. He is proud to be a part of the Team and hopes to help everyone enjoy their AV experiences to the fullest.