ALPHA AM5
PSB Alpha AM5 Active Speakers (PAIR)
ALPHA AM5 BLK
PSB Speakers, Bookshelf Speakers, Active Speakers, Bookshelf Speakers, Active Speakers
Rich, powerful stereo sound for vinyl, music streaming, and more.
The Alpha AM5 is a powered two-speaker stereo system that will revolutionise your traditional home audio experience. Featuring trickle-down acoustic technology from PSB’s most iconic speaker designs, the AM5 powered speakers include a custom designed driver set with a ¾” aluminium ferrofluid-cooled tweeter and a 5 ¼” mid-bass woofer that together deliver a rich and detailed full-range sound. You can listen to favourites on vinyl with a built-in phono preamp, or stream music and playlists with high-quality Qualcomm aptX Bluetooth. It’s that legendary PSB sound, for everything you listen to and enjoy.
- 5 ½” (133mm) Black steel polypropylene mid-bass woofer
- ¾” (19mm) Aluminium ferro-fluid cooler tweeter with front waveguide
- Built with a high-performance Class D amplifier with 50 watts
- Acoustically engineered cabinet with a tuned port for low bass
- Built-in phono preamp with a rear RCA input for turntables
- Qualcomm aptX for high-quality Bluetooth streaming
- Rear mounted volume control, sub out, and AUX inputs
Product highlights:
- Active (powered) design
- Power: 50 watts per channel
- 3/4" anodised aluminium dome tweeter with front waveguide
- 5.25" textured polypropylene woofer with rubber surround
- Multiple content sources including;
- RCA for turntable (MM Phono stage built in)
- 3.5mm Aux
- Optical
- USB Source (and charge)
- aptX Bluetooth
- Subwoofer output
- Magnetically attached grilles
- Net dimensions: 170 x 290 x 240 mm (each; W x H x D)
- Net Weight: ~9.8kg (combined system)
- Colour: Available in matte black or white finish
Features
Two-Way Bookshelf Loudspeaker: The PSB Alpha AM5 is a compact two-way bookshelf loudspeaker system that fills your room with powerful, crystal-clear sound. Featuring a custom 5.25" woofer and 0.75" aluminium dome tweeter that uses a waveguide to perfectly match the low and high frequencies for a smooth transition, the AM5 delivers improved directivity and flattens the frequency response for a more natural sound.
- 0.75" Aluminium Dome Tweeter w/ Waveguide: The Alpha AM5 bookshelf loudspeaker utilises a 0.75" black anodised aluminium dome tweeter that extends the high-frequency response beyond the Alpha's original measurements and minimises distortion for a rich, balanced listening experience. A waveguide on the front of the tweeter works to perfect on and off-axis performance while smoothing the response for improved resolution and detail. The ferrofluid cooled tweeter on the AM5 has also been precision engineered to sit below the woofer to provide precise stereo imaging at any height.
- 5.25" Polypropylene Woofer w/ Rubber Surround: The Alpha Series bookshelf speaker houses a 5.25" textured polypropylene woofer with rubber surround for accurate mids and bass performance. Featuring a dual layer voice coil with a very powerful magnet structure and a cone that is made from a special textured polypropylene compound the woofer is able to handle high outputs level with low distortion.
Advanced Internal Amplifier: These active speakers leverage decades of expertise from their sister company NAD Electronics to come up with a powerful internal amplifier perfectly tuned to the Alpha speaker drivers to get a perfect blend between the drivers and keep distortion at its lowest even at high volumes.
Bass Reflex Cabinet Design: The Alpha AM5 bookshelf loudspeaker employs a bass reflex cabinet design with a rear-firing port for greater efficiency and bigger, smoother bass response. The speaker cabinet features MDF construction and has a unique combination of wall thickness and bracing to control resonances and provide a perfect platform for the driver components. The cabinet's internal damping material was first used in PSB's most high-end models, and has now been adopted by the Alpha series and positioned precisely for optimum effectiveness. The cabinet is finished in a premium satin finish white or black with a chrome-accented front baffle and includes an acoustically-transparent magnetically attached grille.
Mounting Options: The Active Alpha Series bookshelf loudspeakers include self-adhesive rubber feet to safely and securely place the speakers on a tabletop, shelf, or floor-stands (sold separately).
Placement: The positioning of the left and right speaker can play a major role in their acoustic performance of a pair of loudspeakers. The position of speakers in relation to the walls, floor, and ceiling of your listening room will also often affect the way a speaker sounds.
- Positioning: The optimum placement height for bookshelf speakers should typically be set with the tweeters at about the same height as your ears when seated. Generally, you will receive the best imaging and other spatial qualities if the speakers and your listening position form an equilateral triangle, with the speakers not quite as far apart from each other as your position from the speakers. If your favourite listening position is equally distant from both speakers, angling or "toeing" the speakers inward about 5 to 10° usually produces the best convergence of high frequencies for that listening position. Different listening positions may require different angling.
- Room Boundaries: For the greatest bass response and feel, place the speakers near three adjoining surfaces - in a corner of a room near the floor or ceiling - where the convergence of the two walls and floor/ceiling produces an amplifying effect that resembles megaphone-like sound. Placing a speaker away from all room boundaries will produce the least amount of bass, however your own listening preferences should decide what proportion of bass response is ideal for each room setting and space.
Alpha Series: The AM5 powered models are part of the all-new Alpha Series which has been rebuilt with enhanced custom drivers and a new crossover design that work perfectly together to deliver natural, detailed sound with precision and less distortion. PSB's Alpha Series of loudspeakers offer five other passive models (T20 Tower, P5 Bookshelf, P3 Bookshelf, B1 Bookshelf, and C10 Center) to fit the needs of almost any audio setting. The Alpha Series of speakers offers audiophile sound quality at an affordable price; but not at the expense of appeal, style, and sound.
Note: Every PSB Alpha Series speaker is meticulously tuned and tested at Canada's national research facilities to deliver the most accurate acoustics under the most demanding of listening conditions.Optional Powered Sub: Add a PSB powered subwoofer (sold separately) to the Alpha Series loudspeakers for an even more immersive listening experience with bigger bass response.
FREQUENCY RESPONSE
| On Axis @ 0°±3dB | 55Hz-20Khz |
| LF Cutoff -10dB | 36Hz |
AMPLIFIER POWER
| Amplifier Power | 50 watts x 2 rms |
ACOUSTIC DESIGN
| Tweeter | 3/4" (19mm), Aluminum Dome with Ferrofluid Neodymium Magnet |
WOOFER
| Woofer | 5.25" (100mm) Cone, Rubber Surround, Steel Basket |
INPUTS
| Analog | 3.5mm, Phono MM |
| Digital | Optical, USB, |
| Wireless | aptX™ Bluetooth |
| Design Type | Bass Reflex |
CONSTRUCTION
| Cabinet | MDF |
| Cabinet Sleeve | Vinyl |
| Baffle Front | MDF |
| Grille | Perforated Metal |
SIZE (W x H x D)
| Net Dimensions | 170 x 290 x 240mm |
| Net Weight | 9.75 kg |
| Shipping Dimensions | 467 x 340 x 381mm |
| Shipping Weight | 10.71 kg |
FINISH
| Available Finishes | Matte Black, Matte White |
| ALPHA AM5 Data Sheet  |
ALPHA AM5 Manual |
FREQUENCY RESPONSE
| On Axis @ 0°±3dB | 55Hz-20Khz |
| LF Cutoff -10dB | 36Hz |
AMPLIFIER POWER
| Amplifier Power | 50 watts x 2 rms |
ACOUSTIC DESIGN
| Tweeter | 3/4" (19mm), Aluminum Dome with Ferrofluid Neodymium Magnet |
WOOFER
| Woofer | 5.25" (100mm) Cone, Rubber Surround, Steel Basket |
INPUTS
| Analog | 3.5mm, Phono MM |
| Digital | Optical, USB, |
| Wireless | aptX™ Bluetooth |
| Design Type | Bass Reflex |
CONSTRUCTION
| Cabinet | MDF |
| Cabinet Sleeve | Vinyl |
| Baffle Front | MDF |
| Grille | Perforated Metal |
SIZE (W x H x D)
| Net Dimensions | 170 x 290 x 240mm |
| Net Weight | 9.75 kg |
| Shipping Dimensions | 467 x 340 x 381mm |
| Shipping Weight | 10.71 kg |
FINISH
| Available Finishes | Matte Black, Matte White |
