Imagine mini Roars with Sound at CES

January 26, 2012

Imagine Mini The Stereo Times: CES 2012 Report

By Don Shaulis

PSB Speakers (Venetian Suite 29-330)

The mouse that roared--I stood there amazed and amused. The PSB Imagine Mini loudspeakers ($760-830/pair depending on finish) kick butt and, with five finishes to choose from, look fantastic while doing it. At only 5.75”(W) x 9.25”(H) x 8.3(D) they are easy to place and PSB has made that even easier by introducing a dedicated stand ($300) and wall-brackets ($100). The cleverly designed wall-brackets adjust for tilt and toe. The stand accommodates hidden wiring. This compact package would be a great choice for a second system, surrounds, or a primary system on a budget. I became so excited by the surprising performance of the Minis even when played loud I forgot to take note of the ancillary equipment and had to inquire about it later. My bad, but testimony to the performance of the Minis. They made me forget about equipment. Amplification was an NAD C 356BEE integrated amplifier with the Modular Design Construction (MDC) USB-DAC.

For Don Shaulis and Stereo Times' full online CES 2012 report, click here.