Which one is better? PSB Image B5 or G-Design GB1

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  • 01-12-2013, 07:27 PM
    TheReturnOfJj
    Which one is better? PSB Image B5 or G-Design GB1
    Hi this is my very first post in this forum. I am no audiophile and have a question for those who are.

    Which speaker would you guys recommend if you would pay the same price for each one the PSB Image B5 or G-Design GB1?

    Thanks for your response
  • 01-12-2013, 08:45 PM
    blackraven
    The GB-1 is an older speaker but it sold for around $1,000pr about $600 more than the B5's. The GB line was a very good line. The GB-1 is a larger speaker than the B5 which I consider more of a satellite speaker or needing a sub in a 2.1 system (the GB-1 uses a 6.5" woofer while the B5 uses a 5.25" woofer). I have a pair of the PSB B6's that are a great speaker which is more in line with the GB-1. I think that if I had the choice between the B5 and GB-1, the GB would win hands down.

    FYI, you can get B-stock PSB speakers for nice discount here-

    Saturday Audio

    I bought my B6's here. The B5's sell for $359pr and the B6's $439pr down from $550pr
  • 01-13-2013, 10:22 AM
    TheReturnOfJj
    Do you think this receiver Newegg.Com - YAMAHA RX-V373BL 5.1-Channel AV Receiver
    Is powerful enough to power those speakers or am I just asking for trouble?
  • 01-13-2013, 12:58 PM
    blackraven
    It will have no problem driving them. Are you needing to buy a multichannel receiver? If not, you should consider a 2ch receiver, integrated amp or an amp and preamp.

    Here are a few options-

    mini-X a-100 | 50W x 2 | Emotiva Audio | High-end audio components for audiophiles and videophiles, spanning 2-channel music systems, as well as 5.1 and 7.1 home theaters. Products include multichannel amplifiers, stereo amplifiers, and monoblock amp

    Harman Kardon HK-3490 Stereo Receiver HK 3490 B&H Photo Video

    Harman Kardon HK-3390 Stereo Receiver HK 3390 B&H Photo Video

    Onkyo TX-8050 2-Channel Network Stereo Receiver | Accessories4less

    Marantz Sr4023 80w X 2ch Ci Friendly Stereo Receiver | Accessories4less
  • 01-13-2013, 01:52 PM
    TheReturnOfJj
    I already purchased the A/V receiver, it's in the mail.

    Thanks for your help.

    I went with the GB1's since I managed to get them for less than $350.
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