Add to your order

  • Coverage for accidental damage including drops, spills, and broken parts, as well as breakdowns (plans vary)
  • 24/7 support when you need it.
  • Quick, easy, and frustration-free claims.
Cover this product:
2-Year Protection $36.99
3-Year Protection $48.99
Cover all of your eligible devices:
Asurion Complete Protect: One plan covers all eligible past and future purchases (Renews Monthly Until Cancelled) $16.99/month

Add to your order

  • Coverage for accidental damage including drops, spills, and broken parts, as well as breakdowns (plans vary)
  • 24/7 support when you need it.
  • Quick, easy, and frustration-free claims.
Cover this product:
$399.00
FREE Returns
FREE delivery June 10 - July 3
Or fastest delivery June 8 - July 1
Usually ships within 1 to 2 months
$$399.00 () Includes selected options. Includes initial monthly payment and selected options. Details
Price
Subtotal
$$399.00
Subtotal
Initial payment breakdown
Shipping cost, delivery date, and order total (including tax) shown at checkout.
Ships from
Amazon
Ships from
Amazon
Returns
30-day easy returns
30-day easy returns
This item can be returned in its original condition for a full refund or replacement within 30 days of receipt.
Returns
30-day easy returns
This item can be returned in its original condition for a full refund or replacement within 30 days of receipt.
Support
Product support included
What's Product Support?
In the event your product doesn't work as expected or you need help using it, Amazon offers free product support options such as live phone/chat with an Amazon associate, manufacturer contact information, step-by-step troubleshooting guides, and help videos. By solving product issues, we help the planet by extending the life of products. Availability of support options differ by product and country. Learn more
Support
Product support included
In the event your product doesn't work as expected or you need help using it, Amazon offers free product support options such as live phone/chat with an Amazon associate, manufacturer contact information, step-by-step troubleshooting guides, and help videos. By solving product issues, we help the planet by extending the life of products. Availability of support options differ by product and country. Learn more
Payment
Secure transaction
Your transaction is secure
We work hard to protect your security and privacy. Our payment security system encrypts your information during transmission. We don’t share your credit card details with third-party sellers, and we don’t sell your information to others. Learn more
Payment
Secure transaction
We work hard to protect your security and privacy. Our payment security system encrypts your information during transmission. We don’t share your credit card details with third-party sellers, and we don’t sell your information to others. Learn more
Include
Add a Protection Plan:
Sorry, your monthly warranty plan was removed because these plans are currently only available for single-item orders.
Add to your order

2 Year Electronics Protection Plan

from Asurion, LLC
  • No Additional Cost: You pay nothing for repairs – parts, labor, and shipping included.
  • Coverage: Plan starts on the date of purchase. Malfunctions covered after the manufacturer's warranty. Power surges covered from day one. Real experts are available 24/7 to help with set-up, connectivity issues, troubleshooting and much more.
  • Easy Claims Process: File a claim anytime online or by phone. Most claims approved within minutes. If we can’t repair it, we’ll send you an Amazon e-gift card for the purchase price of your covered product or replace it.
  • Product Eligibility: Plan must be purchased with a product or within 30 days of the product purchase. Pre-existing conditions are not covered.
  • Terms & Details: More information about this protection plan is available within the “Product guides and documents” section. Simply click “User Guide” for more info. Terms & Conditions will be available in Your Orders on Amazon. Asurion will also email your plan confirmation with Terms & Conditions to the address associated with your Amazon account within 24 hours of purchase.

3 Year Electronics Protection Plan

from Asurion, LLC
  • No Additional Cost: You pay nothing for repairs – parts, labor, and shipping included.
  • Coverage: Plan starts on the date of purchase. Malfunctions covered after the manufacturer's warranty. Power surges covered from day one. Real experts are available 24/7 to help with set-up, connectivity issues, troubleshooting and much more.
  • Easy Claims Process: File a claim anytime online or by phone. Most claims approved within minutes. If we can’t repair it, we’ll send you an Amazon e-gift card for the purchase price of your covered product or replace it.
  • Product Eligibility: Plan must be purchased with a product or within 30 days of the product purchase. Pre-existing conditions are not covered.
  • Terms & Details: More information about this protection plan is available within the “Product guides and documents” section. Simply click “User Guide” for more info. Terms & Conditions will be available in Your Orders on Amazon. Asurion will also email your plan confirmation with Terms & Conditions to the address associated with your Amazon account within 24 hours of purchase.

Asurion Complete Protect: One plan covers all eligible past and future purchases on Amazon

from Asurion, LLC
  • Buy a lot of stuff on Amazon? Tons of items eligible for coverage, from the latest tech like laptops, game consoles, and TVs, to major appliances, sporting goods, tools, toys, mattresses, personal care, furniture, and more.
  • Accidents happen. That’s why for your portable products we cover accidental damage from handling such as drops, spills and cracked screens. We also cover electrical and mechanical malfunctions, power surges, and wear and tear.
  • Past and future purchases covered. 30 days after you are enrolled, all eligible past purchases (up to 1 year prior to enrollment) and future eligible purchases made on Amazon will be covered by your plan as long as you are enrolled.
  • Fast, easy claims. Frustration-free claims, with most filed in minutes. We will fix it, replace it, or reimburse you with an Amazon e-gift card for the purchase price of your product (excluding tax). File at Asurion.com/amazon.
  • No hidden fees. For just $16.99 a month + tax you’re covered for up to $5,000 in claims per 12-month period. *THIS PROGRAM IS MONTH-TO-MONTH AND WILL CONTINUE UNTIL CANCELED* Coverage for all products ends 30 days after the plan is canceled. Cancel any time.
Add an Accessory:
$16.12
Added to Cart
$14.08
Added to Cart
$10.01
Added to Cart

PSB Speakers Alpha P5 Bookshelf Speakers - Dark Walnut

4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 95 ratings

$399.00
FREE Returns
Walnut
{"desktop_buybox_group_1":[{"displayPrice":"$399.00","priceAmount":399.00,"currencySymbol":"$","integerValue":"399","decimalSeparator":".","fractionalValue":"00","symbolPosition":"left","hasSpace":false,"showFractionalPartIfEmpty":true,"offerListingId":"%2BBaUCGpXsxKZW7qw8R187aQ%2B9WXEKx6jCugfKUiM01tj4C8CAptbbF0ztbZRafO3t6%2BNV6G%2FruWCIREgdXnXMIrOmp2H9qgkQK6EXeIVd4wXJaWQDTIhJzJGErD8SPvP75PNLccWxKVjftN%2B9GdAmlvZOMpnB%2BJAI7EzBxp1iHmkrkBZVPS5qFcrm9Awb5Wa","locale":"en-US","buyingOptionType":"NEW","aapiBuyingOptionIndex":0}]}

Purchase options and add-ons

Brand PSB
Model Name PSB Alpha P5 Bookshelf Speaker - Walnut
Speaker Type Surround Sound, Woofer
Connectivity Technology Wired
Special Feature Refined Bass Reflex

About this item

  • The PSB Alpha P5 bookshelf speaker boasts a timeless two-way design, fitting perfectly on stands, shelves, desks, or tables, making it an excellent choice for both home theater and stereo setups.
  • With its 5.25” woofer, the P5 transforms your audio system with pristine sound, delivering a captivating listening experience that adds depth to your music and movies.
  • Featuring a 0.75” black anodized aluminum dome tweeter, the P5 pushes high-frequency response beyond previous Alpha models, reducing distortion for a layered sound marked by exquisite detail and clarity.
  • For a truly immersive home theater experience, easily enhance the P5's performance by incorporating a subwoofer for deeper bass or other Alpha models, elevating your audio setup to new heights.
  • Design and final voicing engineered by Paul Barton
Add a debit or credit card to save time when you check out
Convenient and secure with 2 clicks. Add your card

Frequently bought together

$399.00
Usually ships within 1 to 2 months
Sold by PSB Speakers US and ships from Amazon Fulfillment.
+
$349.00
Get it as soon as Thursday, May 16
Only 2 left in stock - order soon.
Sold by Audio Advisor, Inc. and ships from Amazon Fulfillment.
Total price:
To see our price, add these items to your cart.
Details
Added to Cart
One of these items ships sooner than the other.
Choose items to buy together.

Compare with similar items

This Item
PSB Speakers Alpha P5 Bookshelf Speakers - Dark Walnut
PSB Speakers Alpha P5 Bookshelf Speakers - Dark Walnut
Recommendations
ELAC 4" Passive Wired Bookshelf Speakers
dummy
Cambridge Audio SX-60 Bookshelf Speaker | 100 Watt Home Theater Compact Speakers | Pair (Matte Black)
dummy
Bowers & Wilkins 607 S2 Anniversary Edition Bookshelf Loudspeakers (Pair) - High-Performance 2-Way Speakers, 5" Continuum Cone Bass/Midrange Driver, 1" Decoupled Double Dome Aluminum Tweeter, Black
dummy
Dynaudio Evoke 20 Bookshelf Speaker - Each (Walnut Wood)
dummy
ELAC Debut 2.0 B5.2 Bookshelf Speakers, Black (Pair) - 1” Cloth Dome Tweeter & 5.25” Aramid Fiber Woofer - 2-Way Bass Reflex - Up to 35,000 Hz Response
Details
Added to Cart
Details
Added to Cart
Details
Added to Cart
Details
Added to Cart
Details
Added to Cart
Details
Added to Cart
Price$399.00$179.98$369.00$439.00$2,399.00$329.98
Delivery
Get it as soon as Friday, May 17
Get it as soon as Thursday, May 16
Get it as soon as Friday, May 17
Customer Ratings
Value for money
4.5
4.8
4.6
4.6
4.8
Sound quality
4.5
4.5
4.5
4.6
4.7
Quality of material
4.5
4.5
4.6
4.6
Sold By
PSB Speakers US
Amazon.com
Cambridge Audio
ListenUp
Safe & Sound HQ
Huppins
speaker size
5.25 inches
4 inches
16.5 centimeters
6.5 inches
18 centimeters
4 inches
power source
Corded Electric
Passive
Corded Electric
Corded Electric
AC
Corded Electric
connectivity tech
Wired
Wired
Auxiliary
RCA
speaker type
Woofer, Surround Sound
Bookshelf
Woofer
Bookshelf
Woofer, Bookshelf
Bookshelf, Center Channel
mounting type
Shelf Mount
Shelf Mount
Shelf Mount
Table Top
Shelf Mount
Shelf Mount
weight
9.52 pounds
8.2 pounds
5 kilograms
10.4 pounds
21.8 pounds
31 pounds
model name
PSB Alpha P5 Bookshelf Speaker - Walnut
BS41-BK
Audio SX-60
607 S2
Debut 2.0 B5.2
impedance
8 ohm
6 ohm
8 ohm
6 ohm
6 ohm

From the manufacturer

PSB Alpha P5 Bookshelf Speaker

PSB Alpha P5 Black Ash

PSB Speakers Logo
About PSB

PSB Speakers are engineered in Canada with more than 40 years of advanced acoustic research and design. From the original Beta and legendary Alpha series to PSB’s beautifully designed Imagine Series, every loudspeaker is meticulously tuned and tested at Canada’s national research facilities to deliver the most accurate acoustics under the most demanding of listening conditions.

PSB Alpha P5

Bookshelf Monitor Speaker

Breakthrough design for incredible studio-quality sound. A timeless two-way bookshelf speaker with a 5.25” woofer, the P5 allows you to transform your system with pristine sound. Featuring a refined bass reflex cabinet and a port tube first developed for the original Alpha speaker, the Alpha P5 creates a pure and natural soundstage by utilizing the latest and most advanced driver technologies and magnet structures.

  • ¾” Black anodized aluminium dome tweeter with front waveguide
  • 5.25” Textured polypropylene woofer with rubber surround
  • Bass reflex cabinet design with a rear-firing port
  • Acoustically-transparent detachable magnetic grilles
  • Five-way gold-plated binding post speaker terminals
  • High-quality woodgrain vinyl finish
  • Available in Black Ash or Walnut
PSB Alpha P5 Tweeter

Anodized Aluminium Tweeter with Waveguide

The P5 uses a 0.75” black anodized aluminium dome tweeter to extend the high-frequency response further than any Alpha ever before while lowering distortion to deliver layered sound with detail and clarity. Unlike lesser designs at this price, all of the new Alpha Series tweeters employ ferrofluid cooling to prevent dynamic compression and a neodymium magnet for high sensitivity. The tweeter’s front waveguide and its unique placement below the woofer work together to smooth the response at the crossover and perfect on and off-axis performance.

PSB Alpha P5 Woofer

Perfectly Matched Bass

When paired with the Alpha Series’ newly designed tweeter, the P5’s custom 5.25” woofer provides remarkable low-frequency response and the highest speaker efficiency in its class. The woofer is constructed from a special textured polypropylene compound that minimizes cone breakup and lowers distortion at full excursion. It’s also supported with dual layer voice coils and a bass reflex design that uses the rear-firing port tube to control the bass response down to room-shaking levels.

Alpha P5 Black Ash True to Nature

Beautiful Finishing Touches

A unique combination of wall thickness and bracing controls resonances and provides a perfect platform for the P5’s driver components, while its internal damping material is from PSB’s flagship lines and has been precisely positioned for optimal effectiveness. Finished with a high-quality woodgrain vinyl and magnetically attached grilles that are acoustically transparent, the P5 is perfectly designed to seamlessly disappear into any décor and provide rich, detailed sound.

Alpha P3 Compact Bookshelf Speaker Alpha P5 Bookshelf Speaker PSB Alpha C10 Center Channel Speaker Alpha T20 Tower Speaker
PSB Alpha P3 Compact Bookshelf Speaker PSB Alpha P5 Bookshelf Speaker PSB Alpha C10 Center Channel Speaker PSB Alpha T20 Tower Speaker
Customer Reviews
4.6 out of 5 stars
91
4.6 out of 5 stars
95
4.4 out of 5 stars
12
4.6 out of 5 stars
30
Price $249.00 $399.00 $799.00
Frequency Response On Axis @ 0° ± 3dB On Axis @ 0°±1 1/2dB Off Axis @ 30°±3dB LF Cutoff -10dB 57-21,000Hz 67-20,000Hz 67-10,000Hz 43Hz On Axis @ 0° ± 3dB On Axis @ 0°±1 1/2dB Off Axis @ 30°±3dB LF Cutoff -10dB 55-21,000Hz 65-20,000Hz 65-10,000Hz 37Hz On Axis @ 0° ± 3dB On Axis @ 0°±1 1/2dB Off Axis @ 30°±3dB LF Cutoff -10dB 55-21,000Hz 65-20,000Hz 65-10,000Hz 37Hz On Axis @ 0° ± 3dB On Axis @ 0°±1 1/2dB Off Axis @ 30°±3dB LF Cutoff -10dB 36-21,000Hz 54-20,000Hz 54-10,000Hz 28Hz
Input Power (Recommended) 10-80 Watts 10-90 Watts 15-120 Watts 15-120 Watts
Input Power (Program) 60 Watts 60 Watts 60 Watts 60 Watts
Tweeter 3/4” (19mm) Black Anodized Aluminium Dome with Ferrofluid and Neodymium Magnet 3/4” (19mm) Black Anodized Aluminium Dome with Ferrofluid and Neodymium Magnet 3/4” (19mm) Black Anodized Aluminium Dome with Ferrofluid and Neodymium Magnet 3/4” (19mm) Black Anodized Aluminum Dome with Ferrofluid and Neodymium Magnet
Woofer 4” (102mm) Textured Polypropylene Cone with Rubber Surround 5 1/4” (133mm) Textured Polypropylene Cone with Rubber Surround 2 x 5 1/4” (133mm) Textured Polypropylene Cone with Rubber Surround 2 x 5 1/4” (133mm) Textured Polypropylene Cone with Rubber Surround
Design Type Tuned Port Bass Reflex 1 3/8” (35mm) Rear Port Tuned Port Bass Reflex 2” (49mm) Rear Port Tuned Port Bass Reflex 2” (49mm) Rear Port Tuned Port Bass Reflex 2 1/2” (63.5mm) Rear Port
Sensitivity Anechoic Chamber Typical Listening Room 85dB 87dB Anechoic Chamber Typical Listening Room 87dB 89dB Anechoic Chamber Typical Listening Room 88dB 90dB Anechoic Chamber Typical Listening Room 88dB 90dB
Size 5 1/8” x 8 5/8” x 6 7/8” (130 x 220 x 174mm) 6 3/4” x 11 3/8” x 9 1/2” (170 x 290 x 240mm) 17 3/4” x 6 3/4” x 9 3/8” (450 x 170 x 243mm) 6 3/4” x 32 1/2” x 9 3/8” (170 x 825 x 243mm)
Net Weight 4.9lb (2.2kg)/each 10.15lb (4.6kg)/each 17lb (7.7kg) 26.15lb (11.9kg)/each

What's in the box

  • Speakers
  • Looking for specific info?

    Product information

    Warranty & Support

    Product Warranty: For warranty information about this product, please click here

    Feedback

    PSB Speakers Alpha P5 Bookshelf Speakers - Dark Walnut

    PSB Speakers Alpha P5 Bookshelf Speakers - Dark Walnut


    Found a lower price? Let us know. Although we can't match every price reported, we'll use your feedback to ensure that our prices remain competitive.

    Where did you see a lower price?

    Fields with an asterisk * are required

    /
    /
    /
    /
    Please sign in to provide feedback.

    Product Description

    A timeless two-way bookshelf speaker with a 5. 25 woofer the P5 in the new Alpha Series allows you to transform your system with pristine sound. Featuring a refined bass reflex cabinet and port tube first developed for the original Alpha speaker the Alpha P5 creates a pure and natural soundstage by utilizing the latest and most advanced driver technologies and magnet structures. The P5 was perfectly tuned inside the anechoic chamber of Canadas acoustic research facilities to produce a perfectly flat frequency response that lets you enjoy the subtleties of your music and movies with lifelike detail. Anodized aluminium tweeter with waveguide The P5 uses a 0. 75 black anodized aluminium dome tweeter to extend the high-frequency response further than any Alpha ever before while lowering distortion to deliver layered sound with detail and clarity. Unlike lesser designs at this price all the new Alpha Series tweeters employ ferrofluid cooling to prevent dynamic compression and a neodymium magnet for high sensitivity. The tweeters front waveguide and its unique placement below the woofer work together to smooth the response at the crossover and perfect on and off-axis performance. Perfectly matched bass When paired with the Alpha Series newly designed tweeter the P5s custom 5. 25 woofer provides remarkable low-frequency response and the highest speaker efficiency in its class. The woofer is constructed from a special textured polypropylene compound that minimizes cone breakup and lowers distortion at full excursion. Its also supported with dual layer voice coils and a bass reflex design that uses the rear-firing port tube to control the bass response down to room-shaking levels. Smooth sound reproduction The Alpha Series new crossover exceeds speaker standards with a special custom design that does more than direct low and high frequencies to the individual drivers it delivers the tightest control and the flattest frequency response.

    Customer reviews

    4.6 out of 5 stars
    4.6 out of 5
    95 global ratings

    Customers say

    Customers like the fit, value, quality and sound quality of the speakers. They mention that it fits well, provides a rich spectrum of sound in a small package and is absolutely worth it.

    AI-generated from the text of customer reviews

    12 customers mention12 positive0 negative

    Customers are impressed with the sound quality of the speakers. They say it provides a full, rich spectrum of sound in a small package. Customers also mention the bass is phat if placed close to rear walls. They like that the sound is smooth and that it has a larger sound stage than similar sized Klipsch speakers. Customers say the speakers can drive much higher volumes than normal selections and that they work for near field listening.

    "...They're good. I personally am driving the p5s with a Marantz pm6006 integrated using Transparent Audio Wave 200 spkr cable from several years back...." Read more

    "...Not the greatest build quality, but Audiophile sound for sure. Will buy PSB again in a heartbeat!" Read more

    "...The sound quality is truly impressive, I thought I would need to add a subwoffer but it's not necessary...." Read more

    "...They have the limitations all speakers this size have, but they work well, and they are a good value...." Read more

    6 customers mention6 positive0 negative

    Customers appreciate the value of the speakers. They say it's a good bang for the buck, inexpensive for the quality, and absolutely worth it.

    "...I got them on sale for 299 and they are absolutely worth it. Not the greatest build quality, but Audiophile sound for sure...." Read more

    "...all speakers this size have, but they work well, and they are a good value. As a point of reference, my favorite speakers are Vandersteen 5 Carbons." Read more

    "...Great Value, Good Balanced Sound, Highly Recommended!" Read more

    "...Very Inexpensive for the quality, At 89db, fairly efficient. Can drive much higher volumes than normal selection...." Read more

    3 customers mention3 positive0 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the fit of the speakers. They mention that it fits well with other speakers and that it has a tight and controlled low end and midrange.

    "...currently being used as my side surround speakers and fit well with the four P3 speakers I'm using for height-atmos effects." Read more

    "...Small speaker BIG sound with plenty of bass.Tight and controlled low end and midrange...." Read more

    "Great fit. Exactly what we wanted" Read more

    3 customers mention3 positive0 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the quality of the speakers. They mention that it has a nice and smooth sound, and it goes well with most neutral decor.

    "...The PSB p5's are a sublime, immersive speaker that unite you with your music...." Read more

    "...Very elegant finish and dimensions. Goes well with most neutral decor without being either obtrusive or obscure...." Read more

    "Awesome little speakers. Loved the overall sound. Nice and smooth sound. A tad too much in the asking price...." Read more

    Fantastic!
    5 Stars
    Fantastic!
    These hit way above their head. I got them on sale for 299 and they are absolutely worth it. Not the greatest build quality, but Audiophile sound for sure. Will buy PSB again in a heartbeat!
    Thank you for your feedback
    Sorry, there was an error
    Sorry we couldn't load the review

    Top reviews from the United States

    Reviewed in the United States on April 20, 2024
    Color: Black AshVerified Purchase
    These make my large, older bookshelf sound old on the higher tweeter to the mid-area. The base sounds good, but get a sub if you need that deeper sound. They are currently being used as my side surround speakers and fit well with the four P3 speakers I'm using for height-atmos effects.
    Reviewed in the United States on June 26, 2020
    Color: Black AshVerified Purchase
    One review on this page has a typical case of 'apples and oranges' syndrome and cites alternatives to assert an opinion against the p5's price and sound quality. Cited in the review are various alternative speakers, some twice the price of the $400/pr p5's. I have come to the conclusion that the reviewer prefers a demonstative style of speaker as opposed to a speaker that a real person sits down and listens to for extended listening sessions. There are those audiophiles who only listen to special music which exalts their gear for demonstation purpose. Look, I'm just a poor soul who likes reliable, predictable sound quality day in and day out. Cited are the Focal 706, again way above $400pr, which are some of the deadest, un-musical speakers I've ever owned. I donated them to Goodwill after years of futility to make them come alive. I think 2 schools of audio thinking are at play. Some listeners seek a live concert sound. Trust me, you're not at a concert. 5-channel surround sound? Sorry. You AIN'T in a theater or the 'middle of the action'. Bottom line: Another person's ear or sense of hearing benefits me not.
    The PSB p5's are a sublime, immersive speaker that unite you with your music. They excel in the critical mid-range and possess a refined, neutral treble extension that's easy on the ears for long listening sessions. Bass is phat if placed close to rear walls. If you desire live, cupped- hands- to-the-mouth sound, buy klipsch. I have been searching for a speaker like the p5's a long time. No recommendations required, thank you.
    Additionally, the KEF q150, at MSRP of $599 with regular sale prices of $300, are a fair speaker but unfortunately the coaxial design has such a bright tonal character that I found that when the music was playing I wanted to leave the listening room often. The KEF q150, while decent, have a decided issue with high frequency brightness. I couldn't return them to Best Buy quickly enough with no regrets whatsoever.
    No, if your aim is to help buyers choose a pair of speakers, it behooves you to know
    about the science of how humans hear, ie,
    the science of psychoacoustics. It's been utilized by audio designers and helps speaker designers understand the nature of how we perceive sound. In the PSB the care and attention to psychoacoustics is in ample evidence. When you hear these speakers you don't recoil or run away or shrink into yourself. You simply follow the tunes, no matter how dissonant your jazz is, or how electrifying Miles' jazz -rock becomes. The music is the thing, not the speakers. The alpha p5's are a uniformly correct sounding piece of gear that miss nothing in your music. I admit it. Ear fatigue can be a factor with these speakers--but only after 12 straight hours of listening. Then I'm tired.
    TIP#1. Adhere to a roughly 6foot by 6foot by 6foot semi-equalateral triangle related to your listening place and the speakers, and the speakers distance from each other.
    TIP#2. The real icing on the cake to coax the phenomenal sound these speakers have to offer is choosing high quality speaker cables from upper-tier companies that specialize in nothing but, you guessed it, cables! Component interconnect cables and high quality weighted stands filled with sand or lead shot,etc, all go a long way to getting your music off the floor and realizing the music as intended . The reason these speakers are being compared to much higher models is self evident. They're good. I personally am driving the p5s with a Marantz pm6006 integrated using Transparent Audio Wave 200 spkr cable from several years back. As my source a Tascam pro cd player ( cd200bt) connected with Kimber PBJ interconnect. Source material is largely 50s and 60s modern Jazz and Blues. I listen to music everyday.
    36 people found this helpful
    Report
    Reviewed in the United States on January 18, 2024
    Color: Black AshVerified Purchase
    These hit way above their head. I got them on sale for 299 and they are absolutely worth it. Not the greatest build quality, but Audiophile sound for sure. Will buy PSB again in a heartbeat!
    Customer image
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic!
    Reviewed in the United States on January 18, 2024
    These hit way above their head. I got them on sale for 299 and they are absolutely worth it. Not the greatest build quality, but Audiophile sound for sure. Will buy PSB again in a heartbeat!
    Images in this review
    Customer image Customer image
    Customer imageCustomer image
    Reviewed in the United States on January 22, 2021
    Color: Black AshVerified Purchase
    I use these for a small stereo in my home office. They are powered by an NAD 3020. They sound quite good for their size. They have the limitations all speakers this size have, but they work well, and they are a good value. As a point of reference, my favorite speakers are Vandersteen 5 Carbons.
    4 people found this helpful
    Report
    Reviewed in the United States on November 8, 2023
    Color: Black AshVerified Purchase
    These speakers are really incredible. I used a bluesound power-node to power them. Using in my living room to replace a Samsung sound bar and subwoffer, and it's mind blowing how great they sound. The sound quality is truly impressive, I thought I would need to add a subwoffer but it's not necessary. I Highly recommend these speakers, especially when paired with a quality source to power them.
    One person found this helpful
    Report
    Reviewed in the United States on April 13, 2019
    Color: WalnutVerified Purchase
    Build Quality, In my opinion build quality is on par with many five hundred dollars speakers in terms of quality components, I have not seen any speakers in this price range that comes with acoustically transparent perforated metal magnetic grill.

    Highs are very clean detail sound with good extension without overly forward or laidback, separation between notes are a bit airy, good sound dispersion.

    Midrange is almost perfect, this is the best you can get at this price, everything sound as close as possible to source, naturally balance sound with accurate tone.

    Bass performance is the star of overall musical sound signature because I get pretty well extended low frequency response from this mini monitor speakers but to get the maximum bass performance speakers without a sub woofer, should not be be more than 6ft apart with just a tad toe-in.

    PSB Alpha P5's balanced sound signature makes it very easy to pair with pretty much any kind of amplifiers.
    Great Value, Good Balanced Sound, Highly Recommended!
    15 people found this helpful
    Report
    Reviewed in the United States on May 24, 2021
    Color: Black AshVerified Purchase
    I saw the great reviews and decided to try them. Not sure why they have so many great reviews? DEFINITELY not sure why these are $400. The quality of the cabinet looks and feels cheap. If you knock on the cabinet, it very lively. The grills are ummmm…well…..meh. They are magnetic but they don’t line up when you place them on. You have to make them even and square. They are bright. Sometimes painful. The low end is just there. Nothing special. Nothing horrible. The $1 terminal cup really adds som class to this. I would honestly MAYBE spend like $150 ish on a pair of these. In case your wondering or saying but hey dude, you probably have a junk amp or receiver and that’s why these sound this way….. no, no I don’t. They were used with a NAD T758 V3i.
    I have a pair of Emotiva B1+ that blow these away in every aspect. Those , brand new were $270 for the pair. There’s my 2 cents. Do with it what you will.
    6 people found this helpful
    Report
    Reviewed in the United States on November 20, 2019
    Color: Black AshVerified Purchase
    Pros:

    Build is solid with high quality vinyl wrap.
    Small speaker BIG sound with plenty of bass.
    Tight and controlled low end and midrange.
    Much fuller richer sound and larger sound stage than similar sized Klipsch models.
    Detailed highs with no fatigue.
    Can be placed close to a wall.
    Works for near field listening.

    Cons:

    Grills are metal mesh with sharp edges.

    Update: 10/14/2020
    I still own, use, and love these speakers. A change from a Teac HiFi AV receiver to a BasX A-100 made a profound difference in sound and extension. These little speakers ROCK! This will be my end-game for years to come.
    11 people found this helpful
    Report

    Top reviews from other countries

    Translate all reviews to English
    Edd
    5.0 out of 5 stars Valió cada maldit* centavo
    Reviewed in Mexico on November 5, 2023
    Color: Black AshVerified Purchase
    Empezaré con lo primero: estas son mis primeras bocinas de calidad. Las compré porque vi reseñas que eran las bocinas calidad-precio del mercado. Cuando me llegaron, fui a un local de audiofilia para probar amplificadores que hicieran match con mis bocinas.

    Las probamos con un ampli Yamaha de unos 1,150 dólares (prestado y no estaba en venta), un Onkyo y un Technics de los 80's en una sala especial de audio, y con los 3 sonaban demasiado bien, un mundo totalmente diferente a lo que yo estaba acostumbrado, la calidad era impresionante. Las dos personas del negocio de audiofilia me dijeron que las bocinas se escuchaban brutal para su precio y les encantaron mis bocinitas. Al final me decidí por el Technics ya que según mi apreciación, la música se escuchaba más orgánica y el de la tienda me dijo que posiblemente se debía a que era un ampli clase A analógico.

    Al instalar todo en mi cuarto, pensaba que no se iba a escuchar tan bien como en la sala de audio, ya que mi cuarto no está adaptado con paneles especiales ni nada de eso, pero mi sorpresa fue muy grande al escucharlas, no había tanta diferencia y la calidad era excelente!!! Los agudos suenan bien sin que chillen o molesten, los medios están muy bien nivelados y los bajos... ufffff. Tal vez también tiene que ver el amplificador, pero con mi Technics de los 80's los bajos están brutales, hasta parece que tengo un subwoofer instalado, en serio sorprende la calidad que saca la combinación del ampli con estas P5.

    Al final creo que tengo un gran equipo de audio que según los de la tienda de audiofilia normalmente costaría mucho más $, y estoy muy contento con mi adquisición.
    5 people found this helpful
    Report
    AKM
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic speakers
    Reviewed in Canada on February 13, 2024
    Color: Black AshVerified Purchase
    I have these speakers on my desk and use them almost daily. They sound fantastic. I have them paired with the NAD 3020.
    Jiehong
    5.0 out of 5 stars Punch above their grade!
    Reviewed in Germany on May 30, 2021
    Color: Black AshVerified Purchase
    In short, I'd buy them again right away!

    Very well built, and very strong and clear sound.
    It's very hard to found a fault to those speakers, really.
    I like the very strong magnets that hold the grill in front, making them good looking with or without the grill.

    Also, the tweaters are protected, so nobody can push them in with their fingers.

    I personally didn't like the logo on the speaker grills, but it was easy to remove. The remaining adhesive came right off with a bit of cleaning alcohol. They look even better like that.
    Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Boom
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 18, 2020
    Color: WalnutVerified Purchase
    Love them
    Michael Yoong
    5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding Bookshelf Speaker
    Reviewed in Singapore on December 2, 2021
    Color: WalnutVerified Purchase
    First the build quality is excellent with well finished wood grain vinyl wrap and the metal material magnetic grill is really impressive. It has a premium feel, very nice looking speakers.

    I must say that it surprised me with the sound quality produced from this compact size speaker.
    It just makes me wanting to listen to more songs which has not happened to me with other speakers, the sound is just well balanced for treble - midrange - bass.
    Treble is clean and transparent, mid-range is clean and natural, bass is well controlled and balanced.
    The bass is outstanding not that it would give you a ton of punch but it is just the right amount of low frequency respond that you feel nice overall balanced sound. It is impressive to have the type of bass for the size compare to some of the similar driver’s size speaker.

    Near field listening is excellent, I enjoy listening, l can listen to it all day without getting fatigue.

    PSB Alpha P5 is really value for the money, highly recommended if you are looking for a good pair of bookshelf speaker for your small room.
    Customer image
    Michael Yoong
    5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding Bookshelf Speaker
    Reviewed in Singapore on December 2, 2021
    First the build quality is excellent with well finished wood grain vinyl wrap and the metal material magnetic grill is really impressive. It has a premium feel, very nice looking speakers.

    I must say that it surprised me with the sound quality produced from this compact size speaker.
    It just makes me wanting to listen to more songs which has not happened to me with other speakers, the sound is just well balanced for treble - midrange - bass.
    Treble is clean and transparent, mid-range is clean and natural, bass is well controlled and balanced.
    The bass is outstanding not that it would give you a ton of punch but it is just the right amount of low frequency respond that you feel nice overall balanced sound. It is impressive to have the type of bass for the size compare to some of the similar driver’s size speaker.

    Near field listening is excellent, I enjoy listening, l can listen to it all day without getting fatigue.

    PSB Alpha P5 is really value for the money, highly recommended if you are looking for a good pair of bookshelf speaker for your small room.
    Images in this review
    Customer image Customer image Customer image
    Customer imageCustomer imageCustomer image