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PSB Speakers Imagine XB & Image C4 Bookshelf Loudspeakers A pair of PSB Imagine XB Bookshelf Speakers and a matching Image C4 Centre Speaker, all in Black Ash Finish. 8/6 Ohm Impedance & good sensitivity make them easy to drive. All have a threaded insert for wall mounting if required. The XBs were used in a 2nd 2-channel system in our previous home where space was limited. Performance and bass extension is remarkable for their size and I was really happy with the choice. I had planned to use them as surrounds in the main system in the new home, so bought the C4 Centre to match, but the mini
At A$620, this looks a bit ambitious for a PSB Imagine XB unless it’s the pair plus a useful centre channel bundle and both pieces are in excellent shape. Typical used pricing I’d expect for the XB pair is more like the low-to-mid A$400s, with the centre channel adding some value, so the ask is no steal unless the condition and inclusions are especially strong.
That said, PSB’s Imagine line is well-liked for clean, natural midrange and easy integration with home theatre, so these are sensible buys if you want coherent front-stage voicing. They’re also the sort of speakers that age well sonically if the drivers are healthy and the cabinets are clean. I’d want to confirm exact model count, grille condition, and that the tweeters/woofers are undamaged before paying near this number.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
PSB Speakers traces its roots to 1972 in St. Jacobs, Ontario, Canada, where classically trained violinist and self-taught acoustics engineer Paul Barton launched the company with two school friends, pooling savings for a modest factory. Named after Paul and his high-school sweetheart Sue Barton—who later became his wife—the brand embodied Barton's early passion for hi-fi, honed through part-time work building speaker kits at a local shop and studies at the University of Waterloo. A pivotal collaboration with National Research Council psychoacoustician Dr. Floyd Toole in 1974 established PSB's rigorous testing in anechoic chambers and double-blind listening rooms, shaping its signature "Canadian Sound" of truthful, natural reproduction.
The company focuses squarely on loudspeakers, spanning entry-level Alpha models to high-end Platinum series, alongside home theater systems, in-ceiling CustomSound options, and expansions into headphones, portable Bluetooth speakers, and subwoofers. Acquired by the Lenbrook Group in 1985—which also owns NAD Electronics—PSB gained global distribution, now reaching over 70 countries while maintaining Barton as chief designer. This heritage of psychoacoustics research ensures products prioritize flat frequency response and musical accuracy over hype.
PSB holds a strong mid-to-high-end position among discerning audiophiles, revered for value-driven performance that rivals pricier rivals without gimmicks. Its scientific foundation and "true-to-nature" ethos earn consistent praise, cementing a reputation as a Canadian benchmark in a crowded market, distributed through premium dealers worldwide.
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