PSB Speakers just announced the launch of a new generation of the highly acclaimed Imagine Series speaker line at Toronto Audio Fest. The latest edition of the Imagine Series consists of the B50 Bookshelf, T54 and T65 Tower speakers. The Imagine Series represents the best value no-compromise performance in the PSB Speakers’ line-up. The advanced crossover design and driver complement is directly inherited from the flagship speaker Synchrony Series, while the chamfered edges and polished aluminium accents match those of the premium PWM Series, and clever value engineering is borrowed from the Alpha Series to deliver the brand’s signature “True to Nature” sound to a broader audience. The T65 Towers (CA$2,699 / US$1,999 / €1,999 / £1,699 a pair MSRP), T54 Towers (CA$2,099 / US$1,499 / €1,499 / £1,199 a pair MSRP) and B50 Bookshelf Speakers (CA$899 / US$699 / €699 / £599 a pair MSRP), will be available to purchase on November 7, 2023 and come in Satin Black and Satin White finishes.
PSB Imagine T65 Floorstanding Tower Speaker
The PSB T65 stands as the pinnacle within the Imagine Series as the tower speaker of the collection, harmonizing advanced technology, elegant design, and unparalleled performance. Boasting a driver array with a 1” tweeter, 5.25” midrange, and dual 6.5” woofers, the T65 showcases a 3-way dual bass reflex configuration, integrating paired rear slot ports and meticulously tuned woofer chambers. Its crossover design leverages the natural roll-off points of each driver with precise control of the sound. The outcome is an exceptional capacity to dive deeper into low frequencies, while presenting an expansive soundstage.
PSB Imagine T54 Floorstanding Tower Speaker
Disguised in a slender and modest form, the Imagine T54 Tower showcases a meticulously crafted 1” tweeter, 4” midrange, and dual 5.25” woofers. Embracing the 3-way dual bass reflex architecture reminiscent of the T65 and featuring dual rear-firing slot ports from the PWM Series, the T54 challenges its compact dimensions to present a wide frequency range and pin-point imaging for an immersive listening experience.
PSB Imagine B50 Bookshelf Speaker
The Imagine B50 Bookshelf harmonize a 1” tweeter, and 5.25” woofer within a compact footprint. Featuring a 2-way bass reflex design and rear-facing slot port, they are more than capable to fill any space with harmonious true-to-nature sound and unexpectedly deep bass extension.
Seamless Integration with PWM Series
The PWM On-Wall speakers are designed to support the Imagine Series as centre channels or surround channels in any multi-channel application. The aluminium trim rings and chamfered edges of the Imagine Series not only enhance the visual aesthetics but ensure a harmonious visual match with the PWM Series to complete any home theatre.
Decades of Speaker Design Refinement
The Imagine Series encapsulates PSB’s commitment to world-class speaker design. All three models inherit flagship-grade technology from the prestigious Synchrony and PWM Series, ensuring each component meets the highest standards of quality and performance. Each speaker is scientifically measured, tested and fine-tuned by PSB’s esteemed design and engineering team. Bringing together refined true-to-nature sound and an exceptional performance-to-price ratio, the Imagine Series enables music enthusiasts and audiophiles to enjoy premium sound without compromise.
Key Features of the PSB Imagine Series
- Woven carbon fibre cones (woofers and midrange)
- Mass-loaded rubber surrounds and premium magnet structures
- Linkwitz-Riley 4th order crossover design
- Low-resonance MDF cabinet with extensive bracing
- 1×1” (25mm) titanium dome tweeters with Ferrofluid damping and neodymium magnet
- 3-way dual bass reflex design*
- Acoustically transparent magnetic grilles
- Satin White and Black finishes
*T65 and T54 only
The History of PSB Speakers and Designer Paul Barton
PSB Speakers is one of Canada’s most respected and enduring loudspeaker brands, with a history rooted in acoustic science, practical engineering, and a deep understanding of real-world listening environments. At the heart of the company’s legacy is founder and chief designer Paul Barton, a quiet but influential figure in speaker design who’s spent decades refining how speakers interact with rooms, listeners, and music.
The company was founded in 1972 in St. Jacobs, Ontario. The name PSB comes from Paul and his wife Sue Barton’s initials—an understated origin for a company that would go on to have international reach and long-term influence in the world of affordable, high-performance loudspeakers.
Paul Barton wasn’t just a hobbyist tinkering in his garage. Even in the early days, he approached speaker design with a scientific mindset. He became involved with Canada’s National Research Council (NRC) in Ottawa, working alongside other audio engineers and scientists to conduct controlled listening tests and lab-based measurements that informed the acoustic goals of his designs. This access to advanced testing environments gave PSB a strong technical foundation that separated it from many of the mid-fi competitors of the era.
One of Barton’s key principles was consistency. He wanted his speakers to sound natural, balanced, and uncolored—not just in a lab or showroom, but in a typical home listening room. Through his work with the NRC, he helped establish measurement protocols that considered both on-axis and off-axis performance, which better reflected how listeners actually experience sound in real spaces. This research became foundational not just for PSB, but for Canadian speaker design in general.
Through the late 1970s and into the 1980s, PSB established itself as a reliable, no-nonsense brand that delivered serious performance at realistic prices. Speakers like the PSB Alpha and Image Series became staples in budget-conscious hi-fi systems and earned consistent praise for their neutrality, dynamics, and value.
In the 1990s, the company joined the growing family of brands under the Lenbrook Group, a Canadian firm that also owns NAD Electronics and Bluesound. The acquisition gave PSB access to broader distribution, shared R&D resources, and long-term financial backing—all without compromising the core identity of the brand. Importantly, Paul Barton remained at the helm of design, and Lenbrook’s management allowed PSB to maintain its independence in product development.
The synergy with NAD made sense. Both brands prioritize performance over marketing fluff, and both appeal to listeners who care more about what they hear than how flashy the box looks. This relationship eventually led to deeper integration with Bluesound’s wireless streaming ecosystem, allowing PSB to move into the powered speaker and wireless multi-room categories with products that didn’t betray the acoustic values Barton built the company on.
In recent years, PSB has expanded its reach with series like the Imagine, Passif, and Synchrony lines. The Synchrony speakers, in particular, reflect Barton’s most advanced thinking, with refined driver designs, upgraded cabinet materials, and attention to phase coherence and dispersion. These are not “statement” products in the flashy sense—they’re the result of decades of listening tests, measurement refinement, and hands-on design.
The Passif 50, released to celebrate the brand’s 50th anniversary, was a nod to the classic styling of PSB’s earlier designs, paired with modern engineering under the hood. It was a rare instance of PSB embracing a more nostalgic aesthetic, but the sonic performance was consistent with the brand’s long-standing priorities: accurate, full-range sound with a smooth tonal balance and wide soundstage.
