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PSB Image T5 Floor-standing speaker (Black Ash)

Item # 760IMGT5B

All Image speakers have heavy internal bracing and 1-1/8" thick MDF cabinets to ensure impressively solid,...

All Image speakers have heavy internal bracing and 1-1/8" thick MDF cabinets to ensure impressively solid,...

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Item # 760IMGT5B

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About the PSB Image T5

Kristen Schaub

High-performance sound from a slim floor-standing speaker

All Image speakers have heavy internal bracing and 1-1/8" thick MDF cabinets to ensure impressively solid, acoustically inert enclosures. The cabinets have a traditional look, but with slightly curved tops and fronts to soften it. This family of speakers also features attractive vinyl finishes, allowing the Image speakers to easily integrate into just about any décor.

High-performance sound from a slim floor-standing speaker

PSB's Image T5 delivers refined sound with the kind of spatial and dynamic accuracy that will make it a hit in any home theater or stereo music system. The Image line borrows from driver technologies developed for PSB's sophisticated Imagine family and their top-tier Synchrony speakers, giving you high-end sound at a budget-friendly price. The Image line also features a slightly different cabinet design than its predecessors, showcasing clean lines that won't clutter up your listening room.

Image family

PSB's Image speaker family (Image T5 shown center right)


High-tech drivers produce clean, well-balanced sound

K2 Power crossover network

The tweeter uses a powerful neodymium magnet for crystal-clear highs.

The Image T5 features a 1" titanium dome tweeter that effortlessly dishes out smooth, uncolored highs. The long-excursion, high-output woofers use the same proprietary ceramic-filled polypropylene cones as the Imagine line. The stiff, lightweight material helps them deliver midrange that's clean and balanced, with excellent imaging. The dual woofer design paired with a port at the front of the enclosure allows for extended, defined bass response uncommon for a speaker this size.


Sleek, thoughtful cabinet design

All Image speakers have heavy internal bracing and 1-1/8" thick MDF cabinets to ensure impressively solid, acoustically inert enclosures. The cabinets have a traditional look, but with slightly curved tops and fronts to soften it. This family of speakers also features attractive vinyl finishes, allowing the Image speakers to easily integrate into just about any décor.

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Product highlights:

  • frequency response: 35-23,000 Hz (±3dB)
  • sensitivity: 90 dB
  • impedance: 6 ohms
  • recommended power: 20-175 watts
  • 1" titanium dome tweeter with neodymium magnets
  • dual 5-1/4" clay ceramic-filled polypropylene woofers
  • bass reflex (ported) design
  • two sets of gold-plated five way binding posts — can be bi-wired
  • black ash vinyl finish
  • 7-1/8"W x 36-3/4"H x 12-7/8"D
  • warranty: 5 years
  • sold individually
  • MFR # Image T5 BK

What's in the box:

  • Floor-standing loudspeaker
  • Grille
  • 4 Rubber tipped leveling feet
  • 4 Carpet spikes
  • Spike wrench
  • 2 Input terminal jumpers (installed)
  • Owner's manual (English/ French/ Spanish/ German)
  • Specification sheet (English/ French/ Spanish/ German)
  • Warranty information

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More details on the PSB Image T5

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Features & specs

General
Enclosure Bass Reflex
Finish Vinyl
Color Black Ash
Tweeter Dome
Tweeter Size (inches) 1
Midrange Size (inches) ---
Woofer Size (inches) 5.25
Woofer Composition Clay/Ceramic/Poly
Woofer Surround Rubber
Built-in Powered Sub No
Dolby Atmos Drivers
Connector Type 5-Way post
Bi-amp Inputs Yes
Parts Warranty 5 Years
Labor Warranty 5 Years
Specifications
Power Range 20-175
Frequency Response 35-23k Hz
Sensitivity 90 dB
Impedance (Ohms) 6
Subwoofer Amp Power ---
Height (inches) 36-3/4
Width (inches) 7-1/8
Depth (inches) 12-7/8
Weight 36.6 lbs

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Driver Technology
Enclosure Design
Connections
Mounting Options
Specifications

Driver Technology

Cone Design: The woofer cones are clay/ceramic filled polypropylene to optimize the combination of stiffness, internal damping, and low mass. The magnetically neutral polycarbonate baskets contribute additional stiffness, and the bullet-shaped phase-plugs enhance linearity at higher frequencies.

Tweeter: The 1" titanium, Ferrofluid cooled dome tweeter's light yet rigid diaphragm and over hung voice coil, combined with a computer optimized magnetic circuit produce an extended high frequency response that remains distortion free even at extreme volume levels. The front baffle is designed to eliminate mid and high frequency diffractions, maximizing three dimensional realism.

Crossover Network: The crossover is a 2-way acoustical fourth order Linkwitz-Riley type with a 24 dB/octave slope. The tweeter and top woofer are crossed over at 1,800 Hz, the bottom woofer plays only 800 Hz and below.

Enclosure Design

Cabinet: The cabinet is an integral part of speaker design and has a dramatic effect on the overall sound of a speaker. PSB's 7-layer laminated construction results in a solid, acoustically inert enclosure. The side and top panels are curved for added stiffness, with a wood veneer exterior. Internally the cabinet has two separate chambers, each with its own port on the rear panel.

Port Cover: There are two ports on the rear panel, one for each of the internal chambers. One port cover is included to seal a port (if necessary), thereby changing the bass tuning characteristics of the speaker to correct the interaction with the room. If needed, additional port covers can be obtained from PSB for a nominal fee.

Connections

Binding Posts: The dual binding post input terminals are located on the lower rear of the speaker cabinet. The two sets of binding posts are shorted together by a gold-plated jumper. With the jumper removed the Imagine T5 can be bi-wired or bi-amplified. The binding posts will accept spade connectors, single banana plugs, pin connectors, and bare wire up to 8 gauge.

Mounting Options

Leveling Feet: The Imagine T5 includes two sets of leveling feet; the rubber covered feet are used on a hard surface and add approximately 1/2" to the height of the speaker, the carpet spikes add approximately 1" to the height.

Specifications

Frequency Response:

  • On Axis @ 0°: 35-23,000 Hz (+/-3 dB)
  • On Axis @ 0°: 48-20,000 Hz (+/-1.5 dB)
  • Off Axis @ 30°: 48-10,000 Hz (+/-1.5 dB)
  • Low Frequency Cutoff -10 dB: 30 Hz

Sensitivity:

  • Anechoic Chamber: 88 dB
  • Typical Listening Room: 90 dB

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I would be using this speaker exclusively for music listening. I will be powering these speakers with an Onkyo A-9050 Integrated Amp (75 Watts/channel). Does this speaker sound good for music listening on it's own, or is it recommended to get a subwoofer? I am interested in comments from customers who use these speakers to listen to music on a regular basis.
mark  Mar 11, 2014
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Mark, The Image T5 does not NEED a subwoofer for thoroughly enjoyable music listening. If you prefer stronger bass you can always add a subwoofer later. The Image T5 is a wonderful speaker. Jeff S.
jeffrey  Mar 13, 2014
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It's a very good speaker on it's own, but, as it happens, I decided to send it back and get the T6, which I don't regret. I also listen to music exclusively with them (classical mostly), and I've really enjoyed them. The T5 is good, but the T6 is, not surprisingly, as step up. The only thing I'll add is that if you think you want something less obtrusive, consider the Imagine (or cheaper Image) series bookshelf speakers; but with them you might need a subwoofer--or eventually want one. I don't think a subwoofer will be necessary with either the T5 or T6.
carl c  Mar 12, 2014
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Hey Mark, I would be happy to help. I purchased a pair of these for my home theater. The original receiver I purchased was a Marantz and sounded nice, but did not think it was up to the task (or the unit I had was not good). The T5 ohm curve does dip into the 4-ohm range at certain levels and the receiver you picked does appear to be 4-ohm rated. The receiver I ended up with was a pioneer elite and was 4-ohm rated unlike the marantz. In stereo I can push these speakers pretty hard without much distortion and have a neutral sound profile (good clear highs, tight bass, not overpowering at all). Personally, I think these speakers have a really nice balanced sound. If bass is your thing though, you may need a sub. The woofers are only 5.25", and play down to 35hz, but do not deliver a huge amount of bass. Good luck.
allen  Mar 12, 2014
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I was not impressed at all by these speakers so I returned them. I tried to like them so I kept them for a while to see of they broke in, but they just where not for me. You defiantly need a sub, and your amp will have plenty of power to drive them. Hope that helps.
jan  Mar 12, 2014
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Hi, I just bought these back in December and I couldn't be more happy with them. I'm using an Onkyo TX-NR509 (80W/channel) and I haven't noticed any problems with them. I chiefly use these for listening to music (mostly directly from my computer or streamed) and the clarity, loudness, base, and depth are all amazing.
tobias  Mar 12, 2014

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