Also unlike many socalled bookshelf speakers, the alpha p5s will. Their main goal is to offer high performance at reasonable costs and the alpha series falls into the entry level in room speaker. The book value is essentially the tangible accounting value of a firm compared to the market value that is shown. Psb intends its alpha ps1 multimedia speakers to be the only things that stand between thy favorite devices and thou. Price to book value is a valuation ratio that is measured by stock price book value per share. Computer speakers free delivery possible on eligible purchases.
They have come a long way since those little alpha bookshelf speakers of way back when. The alpha t1 is a floor standing speaker with an mtm midrangetweetermidrange configuration. The xs book wireless system is a true minimonitor for your computer, equipped with all focal speaker technology and able to reveal the richness and dynamics of your multimedia audio content. Hi there, i want to sell my focal xs book speakers. Compact but highperformance, xs book can also become an active solution around a flat panel, or bring quality sound into a small room once connected to a music player. So runs the most famous translation of the rubaiyat of omar khayyam. You can plug your ipod, ipad, computer, tv or whatever directly into them. This is a very attractive system, visually and sonically. If you spend a lot of time in front of a laptop or desktop computer, chances are youll want a little background music. Sound quality and aesthetics converge in this ipodcomputer system. Whatever your musical taste, uncover all the power and emotion your music, movie and gaming collection has to offer with focals elegant and compact desktop 2. In a black and silver finish, the focal xs book features a 2way bassreflex active loudspeaker and weighs about 5kg.
The psb alpha ps1 power speakers combine psb s most popular alpha series speaker design with a builtin amplifier to make a versatile desktop solution with enough acoustic output for a small to medium sized room. I heard similar results through the can opener when using the skullcandy aviator and grado sr60i headphones. Unlike many bookshelf speakers, psb has gone with an inverted tweeter design, so the woofer is on top, the tweeter below. The psb alpha p3 is a twoway loudspeaker that forms part of its updated alpha range. Dec 10, 2012 the psb alpha ps1 powered desktop speakers are some of the cleanest, clearestsounding speakers to have graced my desktop. Now available with bluetooth aptx wireless technology.
Compact but highperformance, xs book can also become an active solution around a flat panel, or bring quality sound into a small room once connected to a. If i add writeoutput statements to both, on import the output is displayed for. The focal xs book is a two unit powered speaker with relatively compact dimensions 11 high x 4. The focal xs satellite speaker system with ipodiphone dock might appear to be a bit pricey when compared to others, but its well thought out features and fantastic sound make it worth checking out. Focal xs book wireless user manual manuel dutilisation. They are in very good condition, with original box, manual, audio cables and main cables. These focals have bright, never dull, and clean highs. In essence theyre a pair of the original focal xs book speakers launched in late 2011. Focal xs book is the obvious next step after the first multimedia focal xs 2. Focal xs book desktop speaker system playback 56 the. Bluetooth speaker xs book focal focal listen beyond. The focal alpha 65 delivers a wonderfully detailed, dynamic and tonally balanced sound within a sizeable sweet spot.
I would be convicted for a fashion crime if i exclude the proenza schouler ps1 satchel from our list of bagoffame. Mar 06, 2012 voici les enceintes xs book proposees par focal. Focal xs book provides great sound at moderate price macworld. Then, in 2006, capcom released street fighter alpha 3 max for the sony playstation portable. The focal xs system is often described in terms of the audiophile level. Connect focal xs to your imac through the usb mode. The alpha ps1 also includes a highly efficient 2 x 20w power amplifier. Compact but highperformance, xs book can also become an active solution around a flat panel, or bring quality sound into a. By using the select a language button, you can choose the language of the manual you want to view. The driving philosophy behind psb is clearly performance and value. Its curvaceous organic form is functional as well as beautiful, allowing maximum internal volume for good bass response. Aug 12, 2009 the focal xs is an attractive, selfpowered 2.
Psb alpha ps1 powered speaker system cheap speakers. The new focal xs book comprises two active loudspeakers, which are as simple as they are very high performance focal xs book is the obvious next step after the first multimedia focal xs 2. Focal has introduced a highend desktop stereo speaker system for mac or pc. These definitely want a solid desk or shelf as their home. The focal xs book is a very nice stereo speaker kit that delivers highend. Focal sib xxl user manual 12 pages speakers focal hifi user manual. Hi everyone, im going to be picking up a harman kardon 330b and am now looking for a pair of bookshelf speakers. Driven by builtin class d amplifiers, they feature 3. Compare focal xs book music system vs psb alpha ps1. Moma ps1 derived from public school one, american contemporary art institution education edit the name and designation for several public schools in the new york city department of education. The alpha ps1 combines the amplifier and speaker together into a complete system solution design like no other. Comparing focal xs book music system and psb alpha ps1. Big for a desktop speaker the xs books are decentsized speakers.
The two others that really came in to play were focal xs book speakers. The essence of the quotation is we need only a few basic things to attain happiness, and the persian poet seems to imply that the fewer, the better. The alpha ps1s face some pretty stiff competition in the marketplace. Adam f7 i am looking for something with decent amount of low end, a well balanced monitor for mixing and production, which translates well to other systems. While it wouldnt be fair to compare this system to multithousand dollar studio monitors, i find that the focal xs 2. As is common with desktop solutions, the focal xs book speakers have the amp and inputs in one of the speakers with a cable connecting to the second. Focal xs book full range multimedia speaker musicians. Psb ps1 powered desktop loudspeakers last may, when i visited lenbrook industries and the national research council, in ottawa, canada, i saw and heard a prototype of a thenunnamed psb powered desktop loudspeaker. I know this is years late but as a hard fan and having played both versions a lot back in the day i still remember 4 things that stuck out that were very different, 1 is that on the ps1 version the map was different, 2 is that on the ps1 version there were some quests that the pc version did not have and 3 the ps1 version had this man which you. The alpha ps1 powered speakers are true hifi speakers engineered to upgrade todays audio and desktop. We have 4 focal xs book manuals available for free pdf download. Enceinte pc focal xs book music system bookxsal darty. And since decoration rhymes with integration, focal xs book wireless is available in a black high gloss piano lacquer to fit into every interior.
This time around, the company has ditched the subwoofer and ipod dock. This time, there is no dock, no sound card, there are only. A true minimonitor designed with focal engineering at its core. The focal xs books right and left speaker are connected to one another using the supplied 5 monorca cable. The bass is a bit harder to judge but it is very also clean, given that the speakers are rated to have a 44hz low frequency limit which is. And all this with extreme simplicity without any setup. There are no more excuses for not having beautiful sound when you are sitting in front of your computer.
Free shipping and returns on focal xs book speaker system at nordstrom. Our virginiabased experts can help you find the best gear. The tiny and stylish xs book brings topquality focal sound to your desk or bookshelf, and can fill a small room with amazingly big, detailed sound. Canadas psb entered this market in late 2012 with the introduction of its alpha ps1 powered speaker system. Bluetooth aptx came out a while ago, but changed the audio transmission quality to nearcd 320kbps.
View and download focal xs book user manual online. John bevier, national sales manager for audio plus services talks about the focal xs book wireless speakers during cedia 20 in denver, colorado. John bevier, national sales manager for audio plus services talks about the focal xs book wireless speakers during cedia 20 in denver. These look very similar to the inverted dome tweeter thats used in focals cms models and the passport, and youd be forgiven for thinking they were the same, but these are made from pure aluminium rather than the aluminium magnesium alloy used for the more expensive monitors. Youre throwing in the lsr305s which is not apples vs apples. Introduction to the psb alpha ps1 speakers the alpha ps1s are psb s first powered speakers, and are bookshelf in size. Not merely multimedia speakers, the focal xs book is designed by the engineers behind focal s awardwinning professional studio monitors.
Their advisor recommended either the audioengines or the focals. Like the b, the b1 has molded plastic front and rear baffles, each with internal ribs to add rigidity. The highs are the biggest weakness of most computer speakers. Although the overall performance is, to say the least, extremely impressive, to my ears the alpha 65s aluminium tweeter doesnt quite manage to deliver the seemingly effortless, smooth top end that i remember hearing from. Focal ps165 car audio speakers are becoming more and more popular and worth their price tag. The focal xs book has a 20w x 2ch amplifier built into the right speaker to power both the right and left speakers. By far the focal alpha 65s were the best as far as being more 3d, having a tighter, more accurate bass and more detail and accuracy across the entire mix when i mixed on them, the translation as far as how a mix sounded on other systems was better than the other two as well. Focal xs book manuals manuals and user guides for focal xs book. Review focal xs book by ap acoustic art chanthaburi thailand duration. Focal xs satellite speakers with dock for ipod editorial. Listen to your favorite music from itunes with the realism of a professional monitoring sound.
And the focal xs book were a pleasant surprise for sure. A book of verses underneath the bougha jug of wine, a loaf of breadand thou. The speakers have a clean, modern industrial design with a highgloss black finish. Possibletopics isadesign microcoding pipelining bypassinginterlocking preciseexceptions. All manuals on can be viewed completely free of charge. The game, a 3d fighter, features 20 polygonal, gangbased characters designed by former marvel comics artist kurtis fujita brawling in a twodimensional environment. Focal is better known for its dedicated hifi speakers, but youd probably think that such an established manufacturer would have all the right tools, and speaker parts, for the job. Other lines include the image, visionsound, stratus, and platinum. Focals commitment to audio outside of dedicated hifi has grown in recent years, and the focal xs book wireless desktop speakers are the latest addition to the companys more multimediafocused product range. Versatile in the sense that it can be connected to either a stereo or home theatre system, its an.
The incredibly powerful, responsive, loud, and clear speaker mainly fits right with the high quality focal line of products. Focal xs book wireless speaker full specifications. The universal power supply works with any ac voltage making it convenient for world travelers. The focal xs book are a small pair of selfamplified speakers. Focal jmlxsbook xs book music system discontinued by. The alpha ps1 is a true twoway powered speaker with a builtin highperformance amplifier that can easily be set up on any desktop and provide detailed hifi sound for your computer or laptop. Focal speakers are definitely made with only highgrade materials and are consistent with the premium industry standard. While aimed at the desktop market, where each speaker would normally be placed to the sides of a computer monitor, its compact dimensions and neat wiring also lend the. Focal xs book is the ultimate modern powered speaker system. The psb alpha ps1 has the same sleek, modern styling of psbs imagine series loudspeakers. Buy psb alpha ps1 glsb alpha ps1 desktop powered speaker black. Psb century 300i vs psb alpha b vs wharfdale diamond 9. A 5 extension monorca cable is also included if you need to position the speakers further apart.
Get free 2day shipping and free lifetime tech support with your order. We delete comments that violate our policy, which we encourage you to read. Both the alpha 50 and alpha 80 have polyglass cone woofers and 1in 25mm inverted dome tweeters. Brian is much to be applauded for his part in producing the first highspeed, usable with most lenses, focal reducer it is the elegant proof that such a device can work well without introducing significant defects. Pure sound performance meets highend, futuristic design. Focal xs book full range multimedia speaker guitar center. The ps1s did not extend much below 80 hz, but the distortion measurement at this frequency and 90 db was more than acceptable at 3. Ora dovrei scegliere per i migliori speakers desktop per il mio pc. Aug 11, 2017 after doing some research on new monitors, i decided id probably be better off with either the yamaha hs7 or focal alpha 65. The xs book speakers are active 20 watts per speaker, have a topmounted volume control, and feature a. Jun 20, 20 psb intends its alpha ps1 multimedia speakers to be the only things that stand between thy favorite devices and thou. Considering my budget around 600 euros focals alpha 65 and adam f7 seems like a good choice, but my questions is should i get one of those or also similar monitors if. Its one of the hottest and trendy bag of the year and only by imagining it will put a smile on our face. Focal xs book provides great sound at moderate price.
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