PSB Image B25s or Image 3LRs

[jasoncorrie]

I am building a budget-conscious HT step-by-step, and am facing the title question -- new B25s, or used 3LRs. The frequency range is wider with the B25s which are also smaller (better WAF!). Room size 13 x 20 feet. 9ft. ceilings.

Also, any experience buying "factory blems" from places like DMC?

 

[Tomorrow]

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Happy building!!

 

[3db]

Not a big fan of the 3LRs

I don't know what PSB is thinking with this model. Its sort of like an inbetween of a bookshelf and tower and I suspect buying the necessarry stands for this speaker might push you up near the price of the Image T45. If I were you I would choose between the B25s and the T45s. I've heard the B25 predessar the Image 2Bs, and they were phenominal. I haven't heard teh B25 but heard many good things about them. Takeereasy may have some good input here. If you're not using a sub, I would go for the T45s for the added bass punch as the B25s may not be up to the task to deliver strong bass in a room that big. Good luck and have fun