PSB Alpha P3/P5 Compact Bookshelf Speakers

Youll have to excuse the excitement Ill project as I talk about the PSB Alpha P3 and P5 Bookshelf Speakers. I honestly wasnt expecting to enjoy or like these at all, but I do. The sound they produce is remarkable, and for how inexpensive they are, Id highly suggest purchasing them if youre looking to add quality sound to your garage.

These speakers are not going to change your world like the Dynaudio Core 59s I have in my garage, but they will change your perspective a little bit on what quality audio is and can be even at a low price point.

Just like what Ive done with the pressure washing project where I purchased 80 to 90 pressure washers to test and vet, I unintentionally did the same thing here. I decided that Id order one of every speaker PSB makes and sell the ones that best fit the application wed be using them for, which is in the garage.

I want to prepare you for when you receive these speakers and unbox them. Dont expect them to be heavier in weight like other high-end speakers, especially the Dynaudio line I carry. I can palm one of these in my hand and hold my arm straight out with very little gravity pulling my arm down. The magnetic grill is decent, but youll have to adjust it when you affix it to the speaker – it wont fasten proportionally. These are vinyl-wrapped, and youll see the seam at the bottom, but the PSB sticker makes it look less homemade.

It sounds like Im giving you all the reasons not to buy these but trust me, its the complete opposite. Im just protecting myself from all of you who think Ive lost my mind carrying these in the store. They are really good and sound amazing once you hook them up.

Silk dome tweeters are my preference because they have a warmer sound to them. The PSBs have an aluminum tweeter that gives them a brighter sound. Ive spoken about this many times before, but if youre looking to get a warm sound, you want silk dome tweeters. Check out the Dynaudio line. More specifically, the Cores and LYDs.

The judgment I had on these when I pulled them out of the box was way off. I hooked them up to my BlueSound Powernode, which is rated at 50 watts per channel, expecting them to be bright and annoying. Let me tell you; they werent.