PSB Imagine T or B&W 683? Which is a better buy?

[nitin_mehra20]

Hi,

Before coming to the forum, I had almost made up my mind on the B&W 683s.

After a lot of reading, i was also introduced to the psb speakers.

Going through their catalog, I beleive that Imagine T would a comparable speaker to the B&W 683.

Do any of you experts have any suggestions on which of these would be a better buy?

I am looking to pair these with a Yammy 9300

[CraigV]

If you’re looking at speakers in this price range, I would suggest you try both, and see which you like better. Ideally, this should be done in your setup.

[zeuiax]

I love my T45s :D

[nitin_mehra20]

Well I have auditioned the 683s but NOT the Imagine series.

I will be doing do shortly. The B&W series sounded awesome. But I have a suspicion that it was due to the high-end rotel equipment driving it.

I wonder how they will sound on the Yamaha :(

[jostenmeat]

Well I have auditioned the 683s but NOT the Imagine series.

I will be doing do shortly. The B&W series sounded awesome. But I have a suspicion that it was due to the high-end rotel equipment driving it.

I wonder how they will sound on the Yamaha :(

Ask them if it's cool if you can bring your Yammy in. ;) Be nice, call, make appointment. :)

Some work on your part, but perhaps worth it.

[xrodney]

Most of B&W dealers let you bring your own receiver or evenlet you audition speakers at home for some payment, which is usualy deducted from speaker price if you decide to buy them.

[gchanjam]

Personally, I like the Imagine's significantly better than the 683's or any speaker in the 600 or 700 series. More neutral, better imaging, and better looks although just a hair less dynamic on very complex passages. Throw in the very poor center channels of the 600 series and I'd take the Imagine's easily.