Cambridge Audio S30 vs PSB Alpha B1

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Cambridge Audio S30 is not available for audition. I had a pair of Alpha for few days in early 1990 and returned it.

Can anyone suggest which one is better? It will be the only speakers in a small room?

whathifi.com/Review/Cambridge-Audio-S30

stereophile.com/standloudspeakers/507psb/index.html

 

[ichigo]

That's one hell of a lively enclosure--the PSBs that is. Then again it seems like everything they make resonances like a bell.

 

[AJinFLA]

Neither.
Small rooms require directional HF control to prevent excessive, strong early reflections degrading the speakers clarity/spatial performance.
Something like the Behringer B2030p would be preferable. Dirt cheap too.
None of the choices have any deep bass, so a small sub at some point might also be desirable unless you are ok with very modest LF extension and output.

cheers,

AJ

 

[Christopher__BA]

I heard the S30's before and I thought they sounded pretty darn good for a small bookshelf. Almost picked some up, but I already have too much. I know, poor excuse. I'd love to hear the psb's too, but what I really want is some Paradigm studio 20's!!

 

[3db]

That's one hell of a lively enclosure--the PSBs that is. Then again it seems like everything they make resonances like a bell.

Just your subjective opinion I wager?

 

[Seth=L]

Just your subjective opinion I wager?

Now now, play nicely.

 

[3db]

Now now, play nicely.

ok dad!!