Stereophile - Alpha B, SubSeries 5 and Image 4T
The Alpha B: "With this, the third and latest version of the Alpha, a long-recommended two-way bass-reflex, Paul Barton has trickled down some of the design and manufacturing innovations of his more expensive Image Series. BJR was thrilled: 'The PSB is a classic example of the benefits of trickle-down technology in a serious high-end speaker design.' He found that the Alpha B 'excelled with vocals,' presented 'excellent articulation of subtle transients and microdynamic inflections,' and showcased superb detail resolution and low-level dynamic resolution...'Even now, considering again the quality of construction and sound of these remarkable little boxes, and checking the price yet again, I'm still shaking my head.'" The Image 4T: "A lot of technology for the price, declared BJR, who found a smooth, natural tonal balance that sounded superb with vocalists: lots of body and no colorations. A transparent midrange revealed inner transient detail, and Bob says the Image loved woodwinds. 'Its bass performance was uncanny, with a bottom-end extension I didn't think possible from a speaker of this size and price.'...The speakers didn't call attention to themselves, the PSBs disappearing into the wide, deep soundstage." The Alpha SubSeries 5: "Cost-effective, quick, and articulate, said CS, with more dynamic control than the old SubSonic 1 -- and it costs the same! Helped 'snap' the soundstage of the Alpha Minis into sharp focus, adding to their presentation more 'live' room cues, and greater detail and stability. "Musically involving and eminently affordable,' he summed up." Our thanks to the magazine for again honoring our products, |
