PSB Image B15 Bookshelf Speakers — Black Ash | Made in Canada
$245.00
A 5.25-inch metalized polypropylene woofer under a 1-inch ferrofluid-cooled aluminum dome, front-ported, 50 Hz to 23 kHz at 89 dB anechoic. Paul Barton voiced the Image series through the National Research Council anechoic chamber. Gold-plated 5-way posts, 6 ohms nominal. Built in Canada; good condition.
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Designed and built in Canada by PSB Speakers, the Image B15 is the compact entry point into PSB’s acclaimed Image series — a bookshelf speaker that delivers the NRC-refined tonal accuracy and musical integrity that PSB is known for, at a size and price that makes it genuinely versatile as a surround, satellite, or standalone two-channel speaker.
PSB describes the B15 simply and accurately: “Rich. Detailed. Unassuming.”
The B15 is built around a 5.25-inch injection-moulded metalized polypropylene cone woofer with rubber surround — a driver chosen for its combination of rigidity and self-damping — paired with a 1-inch aluminum dome tweeter with ferrofluid cooling. The front-firing bass reflex port extends low-frequency performance in a compact cabinet, and the wide ±3dB frequency range of 50 Hz to 23 kHz gives the B15 a genuinely full-range character for its size. PSB designer Paul Barton voiced the Image series through the rigorous NRC (National Research Council) anechoic measurement process — the same methodology that has made PSB speakers a benchmark for accuracy among recording engineers and audiophiles alike. The result is a compact bookshelf that sounds bigger, more open, and more detailed than its modest dimensions suggest, and that integrates seamlessly with PSB Image centre and tower speakers in a home theatre context.
Gold-plated five-way binding posts accept banana plugs, bare wire, and spade connectors, and the 6-ohm nominal impedance (4-ohm minimum) is compatible with any quality AV receiver or stereo amplifier.
This pair is in good condition and has been thoroughly inspected and tested to confirm full functionality.
Type: 2-driver, 2-way bass-reflex bookshelf, Made in Canada
Tweeter: 1-inch (25mm) aluminum dome with ferrofluid
Woofer: 5.25-inch (133mm) injection-moulded metalized polypropylene cone, rubber surround
Bass reflex: Front-firing port
Frequency response: 50 Hz – 23 kHz (±3 dB); 70 Hz – 20 kHz (±1.5 dB)
Sensitivity: 89 dB (anechoic); 91 dB (listening room)
Nominal impedance: 6 ohms (minimum 4 ohms)
Recommended amplifier power: 10–80 W
Binding posts: 5-way gold-plated
Finish: Black Ash
Dimensions: (Width x Height x Depth) 7 x 13.375 x 9.625 inches (165 x 327 x 244 mm)
Weight: 12 lbs (5.4 kg) each
Compact, accurate, and genuinely musical — a Made-in-Canada bookshelf from one of the country’s most respected speaker designers, at a price that makes them easy to recommend.
Backed by Radique Audio’s Bumper-to-Bumper Warranty and our Perpetual Trade-Back Program, you can purchase with confidence.
| Weight | 27 lbs |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 14 × 20 × 18 in |
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