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    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

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    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
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    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?

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    Pass Labs X250 amp, BAT Vk-51se Preamp,
    Thorens TD-145 TT, Bellari phono preamp, Nagaoka MP-200 Cartridge
    Magnepan QR1.6 speakers
    Luxman DA-06 DAC
    Van Alstine Ultra Plus Hybrid Tube DAC
    Dual Martin Logan Original Dynamo Subs
    Parasound A21 amp
    Vintage Luxman T-110 tuner
    Magnepan MMG's, Grant Fidelity DAC-11, Class D CDA254 amp
    Monitor Audio S1 speakers, PSB B6 speakers
    Vintage Technic's Integrated amp
    Music Hall 25.2 CDP
    Adcom GFR 700 AVR
    Cables- Cardas, Silnote, BJC
    Velodyne CHT 8 sub

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    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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