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PSB Image 2B Bookshelf Speakers, Made in Canada

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PSB Image 2B Bookshelf Speakers, Made in Canada

Name: PSB Image 2B Bookshelf Speakers, Made in Canada
Brand: PSB
SKU: 12603
Price: 275.00 CAD
Availability: OutOfStock

$275.00

A front-ported two-way built in Canada: 6.5-inch injection-moulded polypropylene woofer, 1-inch dome tweeter. Sensitivity is 89 dB anechoic and the nominal 6-ohm load dips to 4, so anything from 10 to 100 watts a channel suits. Very good cosmetic condition. This pair is fitted with Peerless replacement tweeters and does not include grilles.

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Description

PSB Image 2B Bookshelf Speakers, Made in Canada

The PSB Image 2B is a well-regarded mid-tier Canadian-made bookshelf speaker design from Paul Barton’s PSB Speakers, known for its neutral, detailed sound and strong value.

This original 2-way front-ported design uses a 6.5-inch injection-molded polypropylene woofer and 1-inch dome tweeter, a combination that earned the Image 2B praise for its uncolored tonal balance, excellent imaging, and bass output that exceeds expectations for a compact stand-mount. With an easy-going, natural presentation that works well across genres, these speakers are particularly satisfying for listeners who value midrange clarity, coherent imaging, and a fatigue-free top end over showy but inaccurate voicing. This pair is fitted with Peerless 1-inch textile-dome replacement tweeters in place of the original PSB aluminum domes; they play slightly brighter and more forward than the stock tweeter. Grilles are not included with this pair.

Both speakers have been fully tested and play cleanly with strong output, stable imaging, and no unwanted noises or driver issues. With a rated anechoic sensitivity of 89dB/W/m and a nominal 6-ohm impedance that dips to 4 ohms, the Image 2B is a relatively easy load for most quality amplifiers in the 10–100WPC range and is well suited to small and medium-sized listening rooms. Cosmetic condition is very good overall, with light signs of age and use; cabinets present well from normal listening distance with only minor wear you would expect from careful long-term ownership.

The cabinets use solid MDF construction with internal bracing and a front-firing port, which aids in achieving solid bass extension for the size while allowing more flexible placement near walls or on bookshelves compared to some rear-ported designs. Gold-plated 5-way binding posts accept banana plugs, spades, or bare wire, making system integration straightforward and allowing easy cable experimentation. Finished in a classic black ash vinyl that blends easily into most rooms, the Image 2B still holds up well against many more recent designs for listeners who value honest, neutral reproduction and convincing soundstage depth and width.

2-way front-ported bookshelf loudspeaker pair

Made in Canada (PSB Image series, Paul Barton-engineered design)

6.5-inch injection-molded polypropylene woofer for extended, controlled bass

1-inch tweeter: Peerless textile-dome replacement, fitted in place of the original PSB aluminum dome

Frequency response (rated): 49Hz–21kHz (±3dB, on-axis)

Anechoic efficiency: 89dB/W/m

Nominal impedance: 6 ohms (4 ohms minimum)

Recommended amplifier power: 10–100 watts per channel

Gold-plated 5-way binding posts (accept banana, spade, or bare wire)

Front-ported design for strong bass extension and easier placement

Neutral, detailed voicing with excellent midrange clarity and imaging

Very good cosmetic condition overall; grilles are not included

Dimensions (Width x Height x Depth): 8 x 15.25 x 11.75 inches (20.3 x 38.7 x 29.8 cm) per speaker

Weight: 15 lbs (6.8 kg) per speaker

This Canadian-made pair of PSB Image 2B bookshelf speakers, with very good cosmetics, offers a refined, neutral sound with real midrange transparency and bass reach that belies its compact footprint, making it an excellent choice for a serious yet affordable stereo system. With thoroughly tested performance, honest voicing, and PSB’s longstanding reputation for well-engineered designs, this pair will reward a quality amplifier and remains a compelling option for music lovers seeking reliable, high-value Canadian loudspeakers.

Backed by Radique Audio’s 90-day Bumper to Bumper Warranty and our Perpetual Trade-Back Policy, you can purchase with confidence.

Additional information

Weight	33 lbs
Dimensions	15.75 × 19.25 × 22 in

About brand

PSB at Radique

We service PSB, too. Bring us your own PSB speakers and subwoofers, including Image tweeter replacements for repair, servicing or restoration (speakers up to 80 lbs each), with a 90-day warranty on the work. See our Audio Service page

PSB began in the summer of 1972 in St. Jacobs, Ontario, where Paul Barton and two high-school friends started building speakers. The name stands for Paul and Sue Barton. PSB says every speaker it makes is voiced in the National Research Council's anechoic chambers here in Ottawa. We carry PSB towers, bookshelf speakers, centre channels and subwoofers. We've had more than 440 PSB listings so far, covering nearly 90 different models, second only to our other big Canadian brand, Paradigm. Every used PSB here is inspected, tested and serviced as required, then photographed in-house and covered by our Bumper-to-Bumper Warranty and Perpetual Trade-Back Program. Don't see the model you want? Tell us on First Dibs and we'll email you when one arrives.

Our five best-selling PSB models so far: the Alpha Intro LR bookshelf speakers, the Image 8C centre, the Image 4T towers, the Alpha SubZero i subwoofer and the Alpha B bookshelf speakers.

The PSB story, 1972 to today

Paul Barton founded PSB in St. Jacobs, Ontario, in the summer of 1972 with two high-school friends, and named it for himself and Sue Barton, his high-school sweetheart and now his wife. PSB stayed in St. Jacobs for about its first eight years.

The Ottawa connection. In 1973 or 1974 (sources differ) PSB's Beta II caught the attention of Dr. Floyd Toole at the National Research Council in Ottawa, and Barton has used the NRC's Ottawa facilities since 1974. PSB says every speaker it makes is still voiced in the NRC's anechoic chambers.

Lenbrook and Stratus. The Lenbrook Group of Pickering, Ontario bought PSB in the mid-1980s (PSB's own timeline says 1985), and PSB is now based in Pickering. The Stratus series began in the late 1980s, and Stereophile first reviewed the Stratus Gold in 1991.

Alpha, Image and beyond. The budget Alpha launched in 1991, and more than 50,000 pairs had sold by 2000. The Image series replaced the Century series in 1999, the Platinum flagship followed in 2002, then Synchrony in 2007 and Imagine in 2008. PSB marked its 50th anniversary in 2022 with the Passif 50.

Which PSB is which?

Early models (1970s and 1980s): the Beta II, Avanté II, Passif II and Project B2, then the R series after the Lenbrook purchase.

Stratus (late 1980s to the 2000s): the upper line, including the Mini, Silver, Gold and Gold i. The Gold is a three-way with a 10" woofer.

Alpha (1991 to today): the entry line, including the Alpha A/V, Alpha B, Alpha B1 and later the Alpha P5. Our best-selling Alpha Intro LR and Alpha B come from this family.

Image (1999 to the 2010s): one step above Alpha. Our best-selling Image 8C centre and Image 4T towers come from this family.

Platinum (2002), Synchrony (2007) and Imagine (2008): the higher lines of the 2000s.

SubSeries and SubZero: PSB's powered subwoofers, such as the Alpha SubZero i we sell often.

Buying used PSB: what to check

Where it was made. Lines launched from about 2008 onward, such as Imagine and later Image and Alpha models, were made in China. Check the label before calling an older PSB "made in Canada"; spec sheets from the 1990s list only the Pickering address.

Amplifier load. The Stratus Gold and Gold i have a 4-ohm nominal impedance, and owners say Stratus models want an amplifier with plenty of current.

Image tweeters. On Image series speakers, check that every tweeter works and sounds as bright as its partner. A dim or dead tweeter is a frequent point of failure on that line. We sell a new Peerless 1" replacement tweeter that drops straight in (Image 1B, 2B, 4T, 5T, 8C, 10S and more) and is more robust than the original, and we can install it while you wait.

Drivers. Owners report occasional woofer failures on older towers. Listen to each driver on its own.

Surrounds. Many PSB woofers, such as the Platinum T8's, use rubber surrounds rather than foam, but press gently on any woofer surround to check it.

Everything we list is inspected, tested and serviced as required here, and comes with our warranty.