Award-Winning PSB 500 Bookshelf Speakers – Made in Canada
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Build a set to length →Award-Winning PSB 500 Bookshelf Speakers – Made in Canada
Experience the legendary “Canadian Sound” with this pristine pair of PSB 500s, a speaker that redefined what a bookshelf monitor could deliver in the early 90s. Designed by the renowned Paul Barton, these substantial stand-mount speakers were a critical darling upon release, taking home the Sound & Vision Critic’s Choice Award in 1993. More recently, they proved their timeless quality by winning the very first Radique Audio “Bookshelf Speaker Showdown” on YouTube, besting a field of worthy competitors with their dynamic, full-range performance.
These are not your typical small bookshelf speakers; they are serious full-range monitors. Weighing in at nearly 30 lbs each, they feature robust cabinetry and high-quality drivers capable of reaching a staggering 32Hz—bass depth that rivals many floor-standing towers. The front-ported design offers exceptional versatility, allowing you to place them closer to walls or on shelves without the “boomy” resonance typical of rear-ported designs. Whether used as the mains in a high-fidelity stereo setup or as impactful fronts in a home theater, they deliver the neutral, uncolored midrange and precise imaging that PSB is famous for.
This pair is in very clean condition and is ready to impress a new generation of listeners.
Features & Specifications:
Design: 2-Way Bass Reflex, Front-Ported
Frequency Range: 32Hz – 21kHz (Exceptional bass extension for the size)
Sensitivity: 92 dB (High efficiency, easily driven by most amplifiers)
Nominal Impedance: 6 Ohms
Power Handling: 10 – 150 Watts
Terminals: 5-Way Binding Posts (Banana plug compatible)
Origin: Made in Canada
Dimensions & Weight:
Dimensions: 23 x 10 x 12 inches (584 x 254 x 305 mm)
Weight: 29 lbs (13.2 kg) each
Summary:
It is rare to find a “bookshelf” speaker that offers this level of bass authority and musicality without needing a subwoofer. A winner in 1993 and a winner in our showroom today, these Canadian-made classics are an incredible value.
Purchase with Confidence
Includes Radique Audio “Bumper to Bumper” Warranty
Perpetual Trade-Back Policy—upgrade or swap with peace of mind
Winner of the Radique Audio “Bookshelf Speaker Showdown”.
| Weight | 65 lbs |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 16 × 26 × 27 in |
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