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psb Speakers PWM3 - On-Wall Speaker
Dynamic sound beyond your expectations
Experience uncompromised luxury and superior audio with the PSB PWM3, the pinnacle of on-wall speaker excellence. Custom-engineered with seven drivers, including a 1" titanium tweeter and dual 3" midrange drivers, it delivers exceptional dynamics and harmonious precision. The PWM3 is the perfect fusion of style and performance.
Powerhouse performance
The PSB PWM3 redefines luxury in on-wall speakers with its seven-driver configuration, including a 1" titanium tweeter, dual 3" midrange drivers, and four active 4" woofers. This powerhouse boasts extended bass, exceptional power handling, and impressive output. Whether you configure it as an L/R pair, an LCR trio, or a full 5- or 7-channel wall-mounted surround sound system, the PWM3 delivers an uncompromised listening experience for discerning audiophiles.
Flagship craftsmanship
The PWM3 earns its rightful place at the top of the PWM series . Meticulously crafted with newly developed drivers and a unique dual-ported cabinet, the PWM3 delivers exceptional detail, extended bass, and low distortion. With seven drivers, this powerful speaker can faithfully reproduce a wide range of sounds, soft to loud, with impressive accuracy. Its 1" titanium dome tweeter ensures high sensitivity and seamless sound transitions.
An integral part of your home theatre experience
Designed for versatility, the PWM3 can be mounted vertically or horizontally, making it ideal for left, center, right channel, or surround applications. Its sound remains consistently remarkable, regardless of where you’re listening. The included wall mount bracket simplifies installation, ensuring a seamless setup tailored to your space. Enjoy luxury audio with flexible placement options that adapt to your needs.
Exquisite design
The PWM3's slim profile graces your interior with understated elegance. Instead of a glossy finish, the PWM3 is available in a subdued white or black finish, allowing it to blend into your decor. Its clean lines and minimal visual presence complement any design aesthetic, pleasing interior designers, architects, and custom home builders. Revel in the highest levels of performance and aesthetics, combining legendary PSB sound with luxury.
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The PWM3 delivers a remarkably consistent, room-filling sound with tight, controlled bass and articulate mids from its array of carbon-fibre drivers. Its low-frequency extension, carbon-fibre drivers and wide soundstage make on-wall listening feel like a full-scale system, and Best of High End praises its natural, low-distortion performance and flexible mounting.
Pros
- Natural, detailed presentation with low distortion and consistent room coverage
- Shallow, versatile on-wall form factor with included vertical/horizontal mounting for flexible placement
- Premium driver tech—carbon-fibre cones and dual-layer voice coils—delivers strong detail and robust power handling
Sound Quality
90/100
Bass
92/100
For its size (48" on-wall cabinet with bass-reflex), the PWM3 shows strong low-frequency extension (LF cutoff -10dB at 35Hz) and uses four 4" carbon-fibre woofers, supporting deep, controlled bass for a wall-mounted design. Ported alignment and multiple woofers suggest good authority and extension; sensitivity is moderate (86/89dB), so amplifier pairing matters for punch.
Mid
90/100
Dual 3" carbon-fibre midrange drivers and cast baskets point to focused, well-bodied mids with accurate timbre and vocal presence. The on-axis ±3dB response from 60Hz–35kHz supports clear midrange delivery without obvious coloration from the provided specifications.
Treble
89/100
1" titanium dome tweeter with ferrofluid and stated extension to 35kHz indicate detailed, extended highs with good transient response. The design choices (ferrofluid cooling, titanium dome) suggest lively top end that should remain controlled rather than overly bright.
Soundstage Imaging
90/100
At 48" wide and with multiple mid/woofer elements, the PWM3 should produce a wide, stable horizontal soundstage when mounted, yielding good lateral imaging and depth for wall-mount applications. Included vertical and horizontal mounting brackets support flexible placement to optimize imaging.
Dynamics
88/100
Multiple small woofers and mids plus a ported cabinet give good macro- and micro-dynamic capability for an on-wall form factor, though moderate sensitivity (86–89dB) means dynamics depend on adequate amplification. Expect strong transient punch within typical listening levels.
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Build Quality
90/100
MDF cabinet, cast baskets, carbon-fibre cones, magnetic cloth grille and dedicated wall-mount hardware indicate solid construction and attention to materials/fit-finish. The physical specs and driver materials point to durable, well-engineered cabinetry and driver implementation.
Features Connectivity
81/100
Passive speaker baseline applied (single-post passive assumed) with OEM wall-mount bracket included (+1). No DSP/streaming expected for a passive on-wall design; terminals unspecified but connectivity score reflects typical passive bookshelf/on-wall expectations.
Value for Money
82/100
At the listed price (~$1,899), the PWM3 offers premium materials, extensive driver complement and 35Hz extension, making it competitive vs. other high-end on-wall solutions. Value is good if you need a high-performance, integrated on-wall speaker; premium pricing keeps it from scoring higher absent independent review praise.
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