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    PSB in AA....

    Looks like PSB is in the latest Audio Advisor issue, which features the GT-1, GB-1, GC-1, and Subseries 8 subwoofer. Prices are decent and their website also has the Image line, but no Platinums.

    http://www.audioadvisor.com/searchpr...rand&view_all=

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    Thats what I'm talkin 'bout...

    Don't understand why the GB-1 are $1100 where as the GT-1 are $1K..hmmm, unless it includes stands but still.

    The GC-1 lists for $850USD...I was quoted $500CDN just a few days ago.

    Just gotta save a few more dakmars then it's sittin on my shelf.


    Edit:Misprint?? Probably should have read $1999??? Thats the price they list for up here in the Great White North
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    Just a little caution if anyone is thinking about these. The finish is beautiful but is very soft. Mine had fine scratches just from dusting (with a soft cloth) and it really showed at the right angle.

    Since, I have applied a super hard bees wax to it and will be very cautious in the future.
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    Luvin Da Blues, the GB-1 comes in pairs whereas the GT-1 is being offered individually. At least that's how I understand it.

    Can you post some impressions? I'm wondering how they sound in comparison to the PSB Image series. But to be perfectly honest, the fact that it is prone to scratches is HUGE turn off. Enough for me to take the G-Design series off of my list of prospects for my upcoming home theatre. I absolutely love the way they look, but any scratches would drive me mad. I really hate when companies take the time to make their product look nice, only to do nothing to help preserve these aesthetics.

    Were you able to do anything to get the scratches out? How is it going with the bees wax?

    And if you don't mind me asking, where did you get the speakers? I'm in Canada as well and those prices sound pretty good.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Uncauzi
    Luvin Da Blues, the GB-1 comes in pairs whereas the GT-1 is being offered individually. At least that's how I understand it.

    Can you post some impressions? I'm wondering how they sound in comparison to the PSB Image series. But to be perfectly honest, the fact that it is prone to scratches is HUGE turn off. Enough for me to take the G-Design series off of my list of prospects for my upcoming home theatre. I absolutely love the way they look, but any scratches would drive me mad. I really hate when companies take the time to make their product look nice, only to do nothing to help preserve these aesthetics.

    Were you able to do anything to get the scratches out? How is it going with the bees wax?

    And if you don't mind me asking, where did you get the speakers? I'm in Canada as well and those prices sound pretty good.
    I don't know that I would let the finish deter you from the G-Design line, I mean all high-quality products are going to require a certain level of care in some way or another. It's just like buying a new car...you walk into the deal knowing that it requires care and that when you buy a black car you run the risk of the car looking scratched or muddy, but it looks so classy and sharp when you do take preventive measures and the same should hold true for speakers.

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    I'm a bit of a perfectionist (annoyingly so, my girlfriend tells me). Certainly, I do my best to take care of my things and keep them in tip-top shape. Luvin Da Blues mentioned that fine scratches were inflicted as a result of dusting. Dusting! That's way too soft for my liking. What more, I have a big curious dog. I'll be paranoid just unpacking the darn things.

    If someone has a good way of preventing or "repairing" scratches on these things, then count me back in.

    Quote Originally Posted by PeruvianSkies
    I don't know that I would let the finish deter you from the G-Design line, I mean all high-quality products are going to require a certain level of care in some way or another. It's just like buying a new car...you walk into the deal knowing that it requires care and that when you buy a black car you run the risk of the car looking scratched or muddy, but it looks so classy and sharp when you do take preventive measures and the same should hold true for speakers.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Uncauzi
    I'm a bit of a perfectionist (annoyingly so, my girlfriend tells me). Certainly, I do my best to take care of my things and keep them in tip-top shape. Luvin Da Blues mentioned that fine scratches were inflicted as a result of dusting. Dusting! That's way too soft for my liking. What more, I have a big curious dog. I'll be paranoid just unpacking the darn things.

    If someone has a good way of preventing or "repairing" scratches on these things, then count me back in.
    Dusting can easily cause scratches...you need to make sure you are using the proper cloths that do not pick up small stones or fibers that cause the scratches....these things are small, but can cause scratches very easily, same with a cars finish...you just have to be careful.

    There are also products out there (like waxes) that do help fill-in the scratch marks to some degree...I've never tested these out on speaker finishes, but I am sure they work just as well as they do on other surfaces.

    I can appreciate your cautiousness on the matter as well, which is why you should investigate the PSB M2 instead! haha! They are nearly the same price if you know the right place to shop!

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    I did a bit of Googling and here's what I came across:

    2. Dusting your piano

    Dust is very abrasive, and can scratch the finish if wiped off with a dry cloth. To avoid scratching, dust the piano lightly with a feather duster. Alternatively, wipe lightly with a soft damp cloth to pick up the dust, followed immediately with a dry cloth. The cloths should be soft cotton such as flannel, because coarse or synthetic fabrics can scratch some finishes. Wring out the damp cloth thoroughly so it leaves no visible moisture on the surface.

    To avoid creating swirl marks, always wipe with long straight strokes rather than circular motions. Wipe with the grain for natural wood finishes, or in the direction of the existing sheen pattern for solid-color satin finishes.
    http://www.ptg.org/resources-pianoOwners-finishCare.php

    I'm guessing that this is pretty similar for speakers with a piano black finish. Talk about high maintenance! With that said, I wonder if you can get a piano technician to fix up the finish of your piano black speakers.

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    Quote Originally Posted by PeruvianSkies
    I can appreciate your cautiousness on the matter as well, which is why you should investigate the PSB M2 instead! haha! They are nearly the same price if you know the right place to shop!
    Oooh, wouldn't that be nice! The thing is, I'm up in Canada and the pricing seems to be a bit strange. When I was looking at the PSB Image series, I compared US market prices versus Canadian market prices. As it turns out, it is significantly cheaper in the US (it kills me considering PSB is Canadian, but I digress...). But I guess it makes sense since the MSRP was determined at a time when the Canadian dollar was pretty weak.

    However, times have changed and as you may or may not know, the Canadian dollar has since become much stronger. Accordingly, when PSB determined the MSRPs for the relatively new G-Design series, the Canadian and US numbers were much closer. Of course, this is pure speculation on my part. I don't actually know the Canadian MSRP for the G-Design series. I'm just going by the numbers quoted by Luvin Da Blues.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Uncauzi
    Luvin Da Blues, the GB-1 comes in pairs whereas the GT-1 is being offered individually. At least that's how I understand it.

    Can you post some impressions? I'm wondering how they sound in comparison to the PSB Image series. But to be perfectly honest, the fact that it is prone to scratches is HUGE turn off. Enough for me to take the G-Design series off of my list of prospects for my upcoming home theatre. I absolutely love the way they look, but any scratches would drive me mad. I really hate when companies take the time to make their product look nice, only to do nothing to help preserve these aesthetics.

    Were you able to do anything to get the scratches out? How is it going with the bees wax?

    And if you don't mind me asking, where did you get the speakers? I'm in Canada as well and those prices sound pretty good.

    First, hears the link to the dealer I bought them from.

    http://www.visualsoundstore.com/

    Talk to John, he's in Courtenay, BC. I auditioned them locally but was still cheaper ordering them from the island than buying locally even with shipping, go figure. Paid $1350CDN for the pair plus shipping (list for $2K)

    Actually, I was looking at the Image T55, and thought I would have a listen to the GT-1s while I was there. The GT-1's have a better soundstage and imaging with better extension and have a overall fuller sound than the T55's but of course they are a bit more expensive too but, well worth it IMO. The T65s are a bit closer but still not in the game. I also did a side by side with the Infinity Beta 50s but the GT-1s still have a more uncolored sound. To be fair, the Betas are a good R&R speaker as they are more "punchy" than the GT-1s.

    With respect to the finish, I was using a very soft cloth with no problems but the girlfriend used a different cloth one day while I was at work and thats where the scratches came from, She felt so guilty that I didn't pursue it any more, I'm assuming than she used a dishcloth or something (she said she used a soft cloth). I'm like you, anal retentive when it comes to looking after my "stuff".

    The bees wax took out the scratches with a few coat and now I have a harder surface as a bonus. She no longer "dusts" my speakers.

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    Quote Originally Posted by PeruvianSkies
    I don't know that I would let the finish deter you from the G-Design line, I mean all high-quality products are going to require a certain level of care in some way or another. It's just like buying a new car...you walk into the deal knowing that it requires care and that when you buy a black car you run the risk of the car looking scratched or muddy, but it looks so classy and sharp when you do take preventive measures and the same should hold true for speakers.

    My car gets waxed 3 times a year. and its silver.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Uncauzi
    I did a bit of Googling and here's what I came across:



    http://www.ptg.org/resources-pianoOwners-finishCare.php

    I'm guessing that this is pretty similar for speakers with a piano black finish. Talk about high maintenance! With that said, I wonder if you can get a piano technician to fix up the finish of your piano black speakers.
    Thanks.
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    Just another comment. According to an article I read, the G design uses the same drivers as their acclaimed Platinum series.

    PS, you're our resident expert on PSB, can you verify?
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    Huge thanks! That comparison is exactly what I was looking for! I was concerned that the G-Design series may have been a case of sacrificing a bit of sound quality for aesthetics. But it definitely sounds like a winner!

    Thanks for the shop info. Seems like an excellent price! I'm over in the "centre of the universe" so I wonder what shipping would be like.

    And I have to say, that extra bit of info regarding the scratches has restored some of my faith in these speakers. I just have to warn the girlfriend, dog and guests to never ever touch my gear! I knew someone whose mother-in-law decided to clean his stainless steel fridge with an abrasive scouring pad. That did not end well. BTW, do you have any links to where I can find more info about the beeswax technique you used?

    Here's one more link with regard to dusting:

    http://www.pianofinders.com/faqs/ownersfaq.htm

    Interestingly, this guy puts feather dusters at the bottom of his list.


    Quote Originally Posted by Luvin Da Blues
    First, hears the link to the dealer I bought them from.

    http://www.visualsoundstore.com/

    Talk to John, he's in Courtenay, BC. I auditioned them locally but was still cheaper ordering them from the island than buying locally even with shipping, go figure. Paid $1350CDN for the pair plus shipping (list for $2K)

    Actually, I was looking at the Image T55, and thought I would have a listen to the GT-1s while I was there. The GT-1's have a better soundstage and imaging with better extension and have a overall fuller sound than the T55's but of course they are a bit more expensive too but, well worth it IMO. The T65s are a bit closer but still not in the game. I also did a side by side with the Infinity Beta 50s but the GT-1s still have a more uncolored sound. To be fair, the Betas are a good R&R speaker as they are more "punchy" than the GT-1s.

    With respect to the finish, I was using a very soft cloth with no problems but the girlfriend used a different cloth one day while I was at work and thats where the scratches came from, She felt so guilty that I didn't pursue it any more, I'm assuming than she used a dishcloth or something (she said she used a soft cloth). I'm like you, anal retentive when it comes to looking after my "stuff".

    The bees wax took out the scratches with a few coat and now I have a harder surface as a bonus. She no longer "dusts" my speakers.


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    The cloths that I use to clean all of my gear is a non-abrasive cloth that is used primarily for screens, like LCD's. I think Monster makes a cleaning kit that comes with a solution for cleaning monitors with a cloth inside that is similar as well. I wipe down my gear and then use a compressed air can to extinguish the dirt on the cloth, I do NOT put it into the washer or dryer where it can pick up small grains. I have had huge success using this method since my TV and audio stand have a high black gloss finish, glass, and then my usual gear and their shiny parts.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Uncauzi
    Huge thanks! That comparison is exactly what I was looking for! I was concerned that the G-Design series may have been a case of sacrificing a bit of sound quality for aesthetics. But it definitely sounds like a winner!

    Thanks for the shop info. Seems like an excellent price! I'm over in the "centre of the universe" so I wonder what shipping would be like.

    And I have to say, that extra bit of info regarding the scratches has restored some of my faith in these speakers. I just have to warn the girlfriend, dog and guests to never ever touch my gear! I knew someone whose mother-in-law decided to clean his stainless steel fridge with an abrasive scouring pad. That did not end well. BTW, do you have any links to where I can find more info about the beeswax technique you used?

    Here's one more link with regard to dusting:

    http://www.pianofinders.com/faqs/ownersfaq.htm

    Interestingly, this guy puts feather dusters at the bottom of his list.
    Thanks again.

    Give John a call, you maybe surprised at what it would cost to have them land at your door. TO I'm guessing?

    A guy at work used to tune pianos so I took his recommendation. I am using a product called Antiquax, made by Holmes of England but I'm sure there are others just as good. Picked it up at Rona. I just follow the destructions on the tin.

    I couldn't recommend these enough for the price, do yourself a favor and audition a pair locally and quote Johns price as a bargaining chip.

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    Quote Originally Posted by PeruvianSkies
    The cloths that I use to clean all of my gear is a non-abrasive cloth that is used primarily for screens, like LCD's. I think Monster makes a cleaning kit that comes with a solution for cleaning monitors with a cloth inside that is similar as well. I wipe down my gear and then use a compressed air can to extinguish the dirt on the cloth, I do NOT put it into the washer or dryer where it can pick up small grains. I have had huge success using this method since my TV and audio stand have a high black gloss finish, glass, and then my usual gear and their shiny parts.
    Hey PS, I use a Maxell LCD screen cleaner for the TV and monitor but I would have never thought of using it for other things, gotta try this, Thanks.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Luvin Da Blues
    Hey PS, I use a Maxell LCD screen cleaner for the TV and monitor but I would have never thought of using it for other things, gotta try this, Thanks.

    Just check the chemical content first, you don't want anything that's gonna ruin the finish, so you have to be careful.

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    Quote Originally Posted by PeruvianSkies
    Just check the chemical content first, you don't want anything that's gonna ruin the finish, so you have to be careful.
    Thanks PS, like I said B4, I'm anal retentive when it comes to my stuff. I always try new products in a inconspicuous spot first, even the bees wax.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Luvin Da Blues
    Thanks again.

    Give John a call, you maybe surprised at what it would cost to have them land at your door. TO I'm guessing?

    A guy at work used to tune pianos so I took his recommendation. I am using a product called Antiquax, made by Holmes of England but I'm sure there are others just as good. Picked it up at Rona. I just follow the destructions on the tin.

    I couldn't recommend these enough for the price, do yourself a favor and audition a pair locally and quote Johns price as a bargaining chip.

    Peace.
    You know it, I'm in TO. About the Antiquax, which one did you get? I noticed that they have a few different kinds, but most are meant for natural wood surfaces. The closest I can find is their Brown Wax, which is meant for darker woods. Antiquax is apparently one of the better furniture waxes.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Uncauzi
    You know it, I'm in TO. About the Antiquax, which one did you get? I noticed that they have a few different kinds, but most are meant for natural wood surfaces. The closest I can find is their Brown Wax, which is meant for darker woods. Antiquax is apparently one of the better furniture waxes.
    Just the "Original Wax". I guess it has some carnauba in it also. I looked at the "brown" stuff but thought it was going on black so it wouldn't matter and was more expensive.

    This did the job just fine but I'm no furniture expert either. You probably know more them me by now tho wrt to wax. I was told it won't haze over later so this is good.


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    How's the "Leafs" looking for the upcoming season? My Canucks are adding a lotta depth and are looking like they could be contenders in a year or so.

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    A little late to the party here but I use dry Swiffer dusters with my GB-1's and it work's beautifully.

    LDB what article did you read that stated the new G series uses the same drivers as the Platinum line. If they did they drivers sure don't look the same. Especially the woofer.

    Cheers

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    Quote Originally Posted by anamorphic96
    A little late to the party here but I use dry Swiffer dusters with my GB-1's and it work's beautifully.

    LDB what article did you read that stated the new G series uses the same drivers as the Platinum line. If they did they drivers sure don't look the same. Especially the woofer.

    Cheers
    I don't recall the article, it was a while back. I didn't think that they looked the same either, that's why I asked Peruvian Skies to confirm. Maybe they were just talking about the tweets and I miss read. I do a lot of reading while I still have sleep in my eyes.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Luvin Da Blues
    I don't recall the article, it was a while back. I didn't think that they looked the same either, that's why I asked Peruvian Skies to confirm. Maybe they were just talking about the tweets and I miss read. I do a lot of reading while I still have sleep in my eyes.
    Two things:

    I am fairly certain that they are NOT the same drivers, maybe the same tweeter or similar, but the drivers seem different to me. I still have not heard the G-Design (sigh). It wouldn't make sense that they are the same driver because the layout of the speaker is much different from the G-Design line and the Platinum, different configuration and all.

    LDB...I am also a fan of the Canucks.....I obviously love the Penguins since I am in Pgh, but I also root for the Canucks for the West Coast. Peace.

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    Quote Originally Posted by PeruvianSkies
    Two things:

    I am fairly certain that they are NOT the same drivers, maybe the same tweeter or similar, but the drivers seem different to me. I still have not heard the G-Design (sigh). It wouldn't make sense that they are the same driver because the layout of the speaker is much different from the G-Design line and the Platinum, different configuration and all.

    LDB...I am also a fan of the Canucks.....I obviously love the Penguins since I am in Pgh, but I also root for the Canucks for the West Coast. Peace.
    Thanks PS for straightening my old noggin out. I probably shouldn't have posted that without confirmation, I won't do it again, ........no really I promise. The G's use woven fiberglass woofers but I'm not sure about the Plats..never seen or heard a pair (sigh).

    How about the Crosby kid, WOW . But we have Luongo . I was in Edmonton during the Gretzky years and actually met him while our company (at the time) was installing his Sat. Dish in his penthouse, he gave me a tour of the place, hell of a nice guy. Let's hope for a Nucks/Pens final this year..then we should have lots more to talk about. Can't wait to see a game on HiDef.

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