💥GET READY!! PS AUDIO FR5 Review (vs. B&W 705 S3 vs. Buchardt S400 MKII )

[@MadAudiofficial]

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[@garyedwards9617]

I loved the opening moments of the video. It was so easy and comfortable to pick and play music. No hassles, just pick an play.:)

[@liamporter1137]

Great review and comparison. Comparison is important as it gives potential buyers a reference point.

[@MadAudiofficial]

@@liamporter1137 Thanks for sharing, reviews without comparisons are not reviews in my opinion! If one day i will do A review without comparisons, well than ask yourself why!

[@budgetaudiophilelife-long5461]

🙋‍♂️THANKS MAD 🙏FOR THE REVIEW AND COMPARISONS, mentioning personal taste🤗😎💚💚💚

[@MadAudiofficial]

@@budgetaudiophilelife-long5461 Thx for watching ✌🏽

[@crimlarksSteve]

Thanks for the great review and comparison with the B&W & Buchart speakers. I've been interested to hear what people think of these speakers, and there aren't a lot of reviews out for it right now.

[@MadAudiofficial]

@@crimlarksSteve Thank you for Watching, more comparisons are coming👍🏽

[@dancarlson8449]

Yes!...stumbled upon this and am considering the PS vs B and W

[@MadAudiofficial]

@@dancarlson8449 Hope the review will help you a little bit👍🏽

[@matzeflamingos]

Interessantes und informatives Video - danke

[@MadAudiofficial]

@@matzeflamingos Danke, dass Sie das Video angesehen haben.

[@doifeellucky]

Well above my potential future budget, but great insight as always. Thanks.

[@MadAudiofficial]

@@doifeellucky Yes is more a premium product rather than budget friendly but you know, i love to cover different categories. Thx for watching👍🏽

[@JohnDoe-np3zk]

I like no toe in and closer together idea.

[@MadAudiofficial]

@@JohnDoe-np3zk A great alternative, definitely worth trying.

[@johnbeckmeyer1696]

The use of that oval-shaped passive radiator on the back of the speaker is interesting. In your video, it's easy to see that, instead of moving as a piston, parts of it are moving out while the other side is moving in. Putting it differently, it "wobbles". So it seems that it would be reinforcing some frequencies while diminishing others. I don't think that's something they can tune - the oval racetrack just tilts from top to bottom as the pressure wave moves across it. To me it would be sloppy, messy, and uncontrolled. I wonder if they'll go to a circular, driver like passive radiator(s) in the Mk II edition?

[@respondent5226]

What's the best bookshelf speaker you've ever heard?

[@MadAudiofficial]

@@respondent5226 If Money is no Object, the ProAc K1 or Focal Kanta.1, budget friendly the Pro-Ject Box 5 S2 or Sonetto 1 and Mid-Fi i will pick the FR5 for now!

[@350125GOW]

Kanta better than Sopra or Diablo?​@@MadAudiofficial

[@MadAudiofficial]

@@350125GOW Kanta is my favourite!

[@dajikbatarang1]

Excellent review! Im looking for a box speaker to compliment my Maggies. How would you say they compare against your LRS +.

[@MadAudiofficial]

@@dajikbatarang1 Thank you, FR5 alone is a much more versatile speaker, LRS+ it’s still requires a Subwoofer to cover the full frequency spectrum, problem is that you will need a sub with good speed, musicality and right placement. I also find the LRS+ pretty difficult to drive, however without taking in consideration bass extensions, i find that any bookshelf can compete with LRS+ Soundstage and coloration free performance. But i have to say that FR5 on midrange and Top end is the only one that really got so closer to it!

[@dajikbatarang1]

@@MadAudiofficial good to know. I have the 1.7i with 2 JL Audio e110 subs actively crossed over. It sounds amazing, but sometimes I miss the pin point accuracy imaging a point source speaker has. The PS Audio using a planar tweeter has me really interested since i love planar speakers.

[@MadAudiofficial]

@@dajikbatarang1 Are you using the JL Audio CR1 crossover? I didn’t test it yet but i will, I tested other active crossover for Sub and is normal that you lose a bit of focus, since you are always introducing extra Components in the chain IMO.

[@dajikbatarang1]

@@MadAudiofficial I am using a sublime audio k231 active crossover. It works well and sounds great. With Maggies (and any other line source speaker) imaging is good but never pin point like a really precise box speaker. I think it has to do more with the speaker design than the crossover. When i used the maggies without the crossover imaging was about the same.

[@MadAudiofficial]

@@dajikbatarang1 ok understand, maybe you can try different speakers placement, between distance and toe in. I never tested the 1.7 but the LRS+ are impressive in Pin point imaging.

[@rubinpanis8471]

The 705 is designed not to be facing to the listner! Placed right (No toeing in) an you will receive neutral Highs with lots of air… Give it a try 😊

[@MadAudiofficial]

@@rubinpanis8471 Yes you right, is much better without toeing in, but still bothers me in the sibilance region, i mean that’s really subjective btw! I feel too much contrast there, every time vocal is pronouncing S.

[@davidparsons6517]

I’m running the 703 s2 w/ solid state amp. Added a rogue tube preamp for the better! Had them pointed to shoulder s. Took your suggestion. Yes!! Thanks

[@psyphonyxaudio]

Nice speakers =)

[@MadAudiofficial]

@@psyphonyxaudio thx for sharing 👍🏽

[@MichaelWilliams-jc2ui]

Great review, thank you for the easy on the ear presentation. Speaker choice is so subjective, as an older chap my hearing only goes to 9.5 kHz so extended high frequencies miss me altogether! Maybe the PS Audio look better up close but on screen but they do look cheap and unattractive to my eye. Don’t think my wife would let them in the house!!! Also the difference in tweeter height is huge between these speakers which, unless there’s 3-400mm difference in stand height, will have an effect on the high frequency presentation.

[@MadAudiofficial]

@@MichaelWilliams-jc2ui I think look is also something subjective, what i can say is that they looks good better in person than in the picture or video, maybe they can think to add some veneer finish!

[@carmelovillena6174]

Hows ps awdio espekirrr?

[@MadAudiofficial]

I don’t understand you brother, what is the question?

[@aleksandarstojceski3139]

I like italian accent! What camera do you use?

[@MadAudiofficial]

Thanks, Lumix S5II✌🏽

[@goodsound4756]

You put all speakers on the Buchard stand which is 2 inches higher than average stand, this may (or may not) affect the perceived sound quality.

[@MadAudiofficial]

@@goodsound4756 I have different stands, also my head is adjustable, i mean i can still move it up & down! I purchased the Buchardt stand cause is 65 cm high, previously i had one that was 80, too much! 65 in my environment is perfect cause i got a good placement with most of the speakers!

[@markovlasic1978]

please don't tell me that the stands costs almost as speakers

[@MadAudiofficial]

@@markovlasic1978 The Buchardt stands are pretty expensive, 450€ but are made from solid oak wood and steel. Expensive but looks really good!

[@Eric-q9n]

They’ve defiantly got the cheap made “Made In China” look. Maybe they should’ve included a blindfold in the box.

[@robertwang7825]

Your back wall looks very cluttered especially the TV ( place it higher by 25-30cm and I guarantee better imaging and depth ), I’d also use low level racks if possible. All gear should be lower than the speakers cuz the reflections would be quite uneven. Just my own experience. Ofc every room is different but as a general rule.

[@MadAudiofficial]

@@robertwang7825 I need a dedicated Hi-Fi only room, but for now as to be like that, when my children grow up and go to live on their own, I will take their room, so in about 20 or 25 years🤦🏾😈

[@robertwang7825]

@@MadAudiofficial OIC , good luck.

[@Starch1b2c3d4a]

Pis audio 😂

[@razzman2987]

Small speakers sound small

[@MadAudiofficial]

@@razzman2987 Did you test them?