Synchrony Speakers Lose Bounce

PSB’s new Synchrony range of speakers have cabinets taht are subdivided into three discrete chambers, one for each of the woofers – this ensures such effects as ‘floor bounce’, that plagues other floor-standing speakers, is not an issue.

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The tower speakers use advanced computer optimized box tuning and crossover networks. There is three years of research behind them resulting in features such as new titanium dome tweeter and cones, plus re-engineered laminate crossovers.

All Synchrony models share high-platform parts, and the build quality includes extruded aluminium front and back panels that unite subtly curving, seven-layered, hand-veneered sides into a strong resonant-free enclosure.

Through the use of double-locking aluminium corners and other unique technologies all models fit together with the most elegant seamless precision, eliminating the need for unsightly bolts or screws. The diffraction-free surfaces, together with their unique construction, attest to their sonic purity, claims the manufacturer.

The series comprises; Synchrony One and Two tower speakers, 2 x centre channel models – the One C and the Two C, 2 x bookshelf speakers One B and Two B, and one surround speaker. The version ‘Two’ models are slightly smaller and are a less expensive option.

The high frequency reproduction of any speaker is critical, with ears being sensitive to any distortion in this range. As a result, all speakers feature a highly evolved ferrofluid-cooled 25mm dome tweeter that banishes dynamic compression that limits most designs.

Features of the woofers and midrange units include laminated cones, sandwich fine-weave fibreglass and compressed felted fibres, resulting in a uniquely rigid, low mass diaphragm of high sensitivity and smoothness. Oversized voice coils, and distortion arresting motor structure preserve the magnetic linearity even at extreme excursions making for extended bottoms, greater clarity and drive.

The Synchrony S Surround is unique in that as a double two-way design, it can be used in one of three modes; dipole, bipole or monopole response depending on how you connect it.

RRP
Synchrony One $5,999
Synchrony Two $3,499
Synchrony One B $2,499
Synchrony Two B $1,999
Synchrony One C $1,999/ea
Synchrony Two C $1,499/ea
Synchrony S Surround speaker $2,499