psb Speakers Synchrony T800 - Tower
The psb Speakers Synchrony T800 delivers full-range bass with the grip, scale and composure of a true flagship, reaching into the 20Hz region without surrendering its neutral midrange or strain-free dynamics. SoundStage Solo praised its deep, controlled low end, while What Hi-Fi? found voices and treble exceptionally natural. A formidable, carefully engineered tower for large-scale musical realism.
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Deliciously Crispy
Sound Quality
95/100
Build Quality
94/100
Value for Money
96/100
Pros
Deep, tight and remarkably neutral bass reaches to around 20Hz, often eliminating the need for a subwoofer.
Natural, coherent midrange reproduces vocals with clear imaging and little coloration.
Plays at high levels with convincing micro- and macro-dynamic control, without audible strain.
Substantial, impeccably finished cabinets and integrated IsoAcoustics outriggers provide excellent stability and isolation.
Cons
Soundstage depth can seem comparatively flat beside more three-dimensional high-end alternatives.
Large, 100-pound cabinets demand space and careful positioning; bass tuning benefits from patient setup.
Highly revealing balance can expose compression and flaws in poorer recordings.
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What Reviewers Are Saying
SOUND QUALITY PERFORMANCE 95/100
Reviews portray the T800 as a full-range, highly neutral and exceptionally revealing flagship that combines enormous low-frequency authority with natural voices, clean detail and effortless scale. Its principal limitation is not tonal balance but dimensional depth: one reviewer found the stage somewhat flat compared with the very best alternatives, despite excellent image size and speaker-disappearing effects elsewhere.
Bass
97/100
The three-woofer system earns unusually emphatic praise for deep, controlled and pitch-accurate bass. What Hi-Fi heard organ-pedal fundamentals that many speakers miss, while Future Audiophile called it the finest bass it had experienced from a floorstanding speaker; SoundStage likewise found solid 20Hz extension, tight control and remarkably little room-mode intrusion.
Mid
95/100
Reviewers consistently describe the midrange as natural, transparent and coherent. What Hi-Fi praised its totally natural presentation of voices, and SoundStage heard uncoloured male vocals, smoothly rendered vocal inflections and seamless integration between the drivers.
Treble
94/100
High frequencies are widely regarded as refined, extended and highly resolving, with What Hi-Fi hearing ambience reaching into the highest registers. SoundStage found no tonal anomalies and praised cleanly separated bell strikes, though it noted that the titanium dome does not quite offer the ultimate sparkle of the finest beryllium or diamond designs.
Soundstage Imaging
92/100
The T800 can project a large, immersive and precisely focused presentation. Future Audiophile heard a three-dimensional field extending beyond the room and behind the listener, with the cabinets effectively disappearing, while SoundStage praised expansive image scale but found less stage depth than with some competitors.
Dynamics
96/100
Dynamic performance is a major strength, from subtle shifts to large-scale crescendos. Stereophile heard first-rate micro- and macro-dynamics, while SoundStage reported strain-free high-volume playback and Future Audiophile found instruments convincingly scaled even in a very large room.
Assessments of Build Quality, Usability, and Overall Propositions.
Build Quality
94/100
The T800 is repeatedly described as solidly engineered and impeccably finished rather than ostentatiously luxurious. SoundStage could find no flaw in its finish, and Future Audiophile highlights the rock-solid cabinet, quality walnut and aluminium detailing, isolated woofer structure, and substantial IsoAcoustics outriggers.
Value for Money
96/100
At its approximately $12,000-per-pair reviewed price, reviewers regard the T800 as unusually compelling among high-end floorstanders. What Hi-Fi calls it a rare high-end bargain with no obvious rival approaching its sound quality at the asking price, while SoundStage calls the package fair-priced and Future Audiophile describes the design as a marvel for the money.
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Specifications
- On Axis @ 0° ±3dB
- 21-23,000Hz
- On Axis @ 0° ±1 1/2dB
- 24-20,000Hz
- Off Axis @ 30° ±1 1/2dB
- 30-10,000Hz
- LF Cutoff
- 20Hz
- Anechoic
- 89dB
- Listening Room
- 91dB
- Nominal
- 4 Ohms
- Minimal
- 4 Ohms
- Recommended
- 20 - 300 Watt
- Program
- 300 Watts
- Tweeter
- 1" (25mm) Titanium Dome with Ferrofluid
- Midrange
- 5 1/4" (133mm) Cast Basket Carbon Fibre Cone Rubber Surround
- Woofer
- 3 x8" (203mm) Cast Basket Carbon Fibre Cone Rubber Surround
- Crossover
- 450Hz3, 1800Hz LR4
- Design Type
- Transitional 3-Way System Bass Reflex Triple Rear Facing Port 3 Individual Woofer Chambers
- Size (W x H x D)
- 14 7/8 x47 3/4 x15 5/8" 377 x1212 x396mm
- Net Weight
- 100 lbs 45.36 kg
- Finish
- Satin Walnut Veneer High Gloss Black
- Features
- Triple, 5-Way Gold-Plated Binding Posts Tri-wireable/Tri-ampable Magnetic Grille Outrigger Stabilizers with IsoAcoustic GAIA II Feet Port Plug (x2) Subdivided Discrete Chambers 3 Individual Woofer Chambers Triple Rear Facing Ports
Manufacturer's Description — psb Speakers
A Benchmark Of Acoustic Artistry.
Standing at the pinnacle of the esteemed Synchrony Series, the flagship Synchrony T800 Premium Towers provide a truly genuine audiophile experience. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail and boasting the most accurate performance envelope to date, these tower loudspeakers usher in a level of refinement and realism never heard before.
Exceptionally Crafted
Fill your room with legendary PSB sound to the highest degree. The T800 tower loudspeakers are engineered with utmost precision, employing an 8" woofer, 5 14" midrange driver, and a 1" titanium dome tweeter. Driving powerful yet controlled sound is an advanced motor structure to minimize distortion, enabling higher sound pressure levels without compression. Precise driver control is made possible through a sophisticated Linkwitz-Riley 4th-order crossover design, complete with poly film capacitors and oxygen-free wire.
Thorough Isolation
The Synchrony T800 achieves optimal openness and sound clarity using a combination of custom-designed, integrated isolation feet provided by IsoAcoustics, which effectively prevents the reflection of mechanical energy generated by the drivers and cabinet back into the enclosure. The enclosure itself is constructed with a robust and acoustically inert MDF cabinet, featuring aluminum-clad front baffles to ensure maximum rigidity and density. Each woofer resides in individually-tuned chambers with rear-firing ports, effectively mitigating in-speaker standing waves.
Reach the depths of your music.
The T800 boasts a full frequency range of 21 Hz-23 kHz (3dB) akin to high-end }, delivering extended, well-defined low-frequency performance. Its wide dynamic range enables live-performance volume levels in large spaces, with efficient output (92dB at 1m) and minimal distortion. Two included bass port covers let users fine-tune the bass to manage room resonance, achieving a customized balance of lows and highs for a tailored listening experience.
Understated elegance in every detail.
Embrace the art of simplicity. The Synchrony T800 towers are designed to exude a subtle, refined beauty that doesn't boast or overwhelm so you can let their quiet sophistication and modest charm shine through. Magnet-mounted, acoustically transparent fabric grilles provide an alternative seamless look for an even more simplistic option.
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