New home for the IRSV loudspeaker

[@SpyderTracks]

They are just the most beautiful speakers ever made, they need to be preserved for generations to come.

[@RichTeer]

I’m so glad that the IRS V are once again in somewhat active service. I’ve long wanted to hear a pair, and am glad that I’ll be able to next time I’m in the area!

[@AudioGuyBrian]

I heard a set of those outside in the parking lot of a car stereo "Sound Off" at the Ocean Center in Daytona Beach Florida once. My God. They even sounded great sitting outside. I cannot imagine how nice they are in a proper sound room. Anyway, thanks for saving them from the storage location they were in. They deserve to be heard and seen.

[@steveodian6008]

So glad to see they are getting connected again. I have wanted to hear them for 40 years. My wife and I were planning to visit Colorado and take the tour before the Pandemic. She passed last year so I guess I won’t be making the trip. Would love to listen to them and the FR30’s.

[@daviddowns3154]

Steve, go and listen ... have them play her favorite music. It will warm your heart.

[@FatFolksProductions]

I agree with David's comment. Still go and visit. I would assume your wife would have loved for you to still take that visit, and definitely have them play some of her favorite music. Blessing to you and your family Steve. You are in our prayers here in AZ.

[@steveodian6008]

@@FatFolksProductions Thankyou

[@steveodian6008]

@@daviddowns3154 Thankyou

[@FatFolksProductions]

@@steveodian6008 You're more than welcome!

[@zulumax1]

I want to see the out take where Paul announces to the moving crew "Great job guys, but now you have to reverse the right and left panels they are reversed." (tweeters go inboard) Oooops!

[@rainman3269]

Love to own those even more than these new FR 30 speakers you now sell

[@hom2fu]

in the memories of Arnie Nudell. no. in older video, in put in $20,000 usd upgrades.

[@milanknezevix9788]

Infinity 💫

[@user-od9iz9cv1w]

Not only pleased to see them being kept alive, but great to have them in a place many people over time can experience them. If I ever get to PS Audio, I want to make arrangements to have a chance to hear them when it won't interfere with the sales office. Perhaps late in the afternoon after hearing the FR30s et al.

[@davidfromamerica1871]

Those speakers are to provide background music when you are on hold waiting for a PS Audio sales rep.

[@FatFolksProductions]

I love these videos from Paul, also looks like a fun place to work. Can't wait to come take a tour!

[@richardabney4528]

Glad you had some you guys moving those beauty's

[@eddievega1100]

It’s there a vid on the history behind this speaker . Design , tech , sound improvements etc , etc.

[@ericberger6966]

Heard ca. 35 years ago at the early Hifi trade-fair in Frankfurt, what's today the HighEnd in Munich. Still as big as I remember and a legend.

[@wlsnpndrvs8593]

And please. The ess AMT 1s You’re insight on these things? They are a fav of mine

[@gdownz1044]

Paul may have reacted a little bit more than he did if it was a few years ago when the boys clipped the top of the speaker on the shelf.. 😊 Maybe 🤔 The sales guys will love this. It's like looking at 2 2001 Space Odyssey monoliths except they're brown. Thanks to the young ones for moving and getting some exercise so that the IRS Vs get their daily exercise again. 👍 Kudos for a much needed Job Well Done 👏👏👏👏

[@WindomRettes]

If those sprinklers are ever tripped say goodbye to them.

[@stephencosta6814]

❤These are definitely a masterpiece❤

[@jemi7566]

The movers at Kenrick sound would have a heart attack

[@davidfromamerica1871]

LOL, Kenrick have enough challenges as it is. They do have beautiful installations and setups. I wonder if he has a V 12 in that Ferrari he owns..🤔 I would love to live in Japan. I would definitely buy one of his systems set up for streaming like he has in his studio. My piggy bank says 😂

[@dontcare563]

I would much rather have the IRSV speakers than the FRS30's.

[@louisperlman8030]

It's great that they are able to actually play music again. And definitely let them rip every once in a while 😊

[@mumblety96]

Would love to hear these in person!

[@sparkcone]

I was hoping to see Paul the man himself carry it 😂😅🎉

[@justins.1283]

Tbose deserve to have their own dedicated room in the future.

[@mauriciojv7901]

The guy with the beard did almost all the heavy lifting, give him a raise or a bonus at least. And the dude in the white shirt was just posing...

[@richarddarr3381]

The pillar of perfect rated 9.95

[@shipsahoy1793]

Those speakers look like they’re about to eat you, Paul !!! 🤣🤣🤣

[@hernamf]

Did a woofer get smashed at 3:20?

[@thegrimyeaper]

4:20 You mention Sprout and in comes the creator of it.

[@bakkerem1967]

Yeah, someone told me once : 'good sound is chunky'. This just about sums it all up.

[@richarddarr3381]

Give the IRS 5 some damn respect

[@63esl]

I am sure these were the speakers I heard at the Heathrow Hi-Fi show in the 80’s , at the time they were absolutely breathtaking with an enormous sound I never forgot this sound. Could these be the pair.

[@Pksparty2112]

Watching those young fellas move those had me holding my breath. Your trust in them was way greater than mine.

[@alex_stanley]

So, when are you coming out with the FR3000 line array?

[@Foxrock321]

Holy Moly how much power do they require . What’s their DB sensitivity .? and it’s good to a lot of young help moving them… beautiful furniture too

[@gotham61]

Maybe you can pump up the sales guys at the start of each day by playing Ride Of The Valkyries at top volume

[@finscreenname]

Instead of a static display my 4 IRS IIIa's will still be used loud and proud like they should be.

[@SweatLaserXP]

So, I've seen these speakers in some of your other videos, and I know that they were the in-house reference for PS Audio for many years. It appears to me to be an open-baffle, dipole design for the ribbon tweeter and ribbon mid-range array, and then enclosed bass towers located behind the main units. Am I correct in that? How do they compare to the Magnepan 30.7s?

[@SweatLaserXP]

How do they compare to your flagship speakers in terms of image size?

[@garyjones101]

For some reason I had no idea that the IRSV speakers were a four-piece unit! That was cool to see them setup and see how they are configured. Best, Gary

[@ioan7670]

Hi Paul I have a Keystone audio mark ll It s a drum machine 1980....In the back i have low .hight and pedal The low out d ont work and the hihght out have noise and the sound is veri low....Czn you tel me wat code be wrong ???? Thanks

[@barrymiller3385]

Have you ever thought about getting another pair and stacking them?

[@SchClean]

Bummer, I'm in town all the way from California and I can't get a tour 😢

[@Paulmcgowanpsaudio]

Why? We are here if you want to come by.

[@lonniefarmer7067]

LOL< Yes I am sure their were tears when the switch for the tweeters had to be made!

[@dougg1075]

It seems like the FT 30 wouldn’t compete with those. FR30 must be awesome

[@linandy1]

Can someone honestly tell me if they can really hear a difference between good thick copper speaker cables VS fancy exotic hyper expensive "audiophile" cables? Thanks...

[@BC-ni3sk]

I'm curious how much are these speakers?

[@peterlarkin762]

They were $45,000 in 1988. I found full set that were but for $16,900 at auction in 2022. Bargain.

[@rudolfglaser9664]

Unfortunately, they don't fit on my desk - although they would certainly improve my workplace acoustics.

[@mrpositronia]

Great sound is heavy.

[@digggerrjones7345]

I've written it before and I'll write it again. The IRS V complete system weighed 1503 lbs., yet this guy continues to claim they're *1.2 tons* or 2400 lbs.! How and where did they gain an additional 897 lbs.??????????????????????????????????

[@36karpatoruski]

Sound insulation replaced with ice cream in the bass towers.

[@nathanrieben2925]

That's interesting, ever since I heard him say it, I've been parroting what Paul says about them. What is your source for knowing exactly what they weigh?

[@carminedesanto6746]

I had the chance on a great set of IRS BETAS ………..a once in a lifetime opportunity 😳

[@RogierYou]

They look like support columns holding up the building 😂

[@chancowboy7263]

Great speaker!!!

[@jmp622]

Always boxes, wires and stuff on floors or untidy things lying around.

[@mav9262]

wow. that's heavy :)

[@paulstubbs7678]

Almost got the sprinkler

[@josch614]

That is probably THE problem every audiophile dreams of: Where to place those IRS Vs?

[@stephencosta6814]

Finally the first to comment always great content Paul

[@SquidkidMega]

Can I ask how much those speakers cost?

[@wishusknight3009]

I recall about 80k in the early 90s.

[@montynorth3009]

I agree with Chris when he said he preferred the FR30's to be on display. We are talking about a Sales Office which needs to focus on new products. Apart from that, the IRSV is too big and only just clears the ceiling. Much loved old relics, and I don't mean Paul, should be placed in the reception foyer.

[@Landoverse]

Odd they’re displaying these in the sales office, rather than the speakers they’re actually selling.

[@AmazonasBiotop]

That were interesting: "Paul have not yet noticed that the tweeters are on the outside." Of course it is a listening to and a personal preference. But as all magnapan owners know that has read the manual. That they recommends to have the tweeters on the outside but again it is try and listen for what you self like.. I have mine after testing on the outside. But each one of their own.😂 But strange that there are more than a hand full of audiophiles and professionals in the room and nobody is "thinking"/reacting.😜

[@Acoustic-Lab]

Paul cannot move on from IRS V😆

[@TheDanEdwards]

Because they are from his now-long-gone friend.

[@stephensmith3111]

"The old that is strong does not wither, Deep roots are not reached by frost." -- J. R. R. Tolkien

[@hippydippy]

@@TheDanEdwards Even if they weren't, you'd be an idiot to want to part with such a beautiful & amazing speaker from the past.

[@stephenstevens6573]

Why should he move on? These were the pinnacle of speaker drsign. I'm absolutely certain that these give the FR. 30s a run for their money

[@linandy1]

So? those things are amazing.

[@richardsmith2721]

So you can actually see them wrench their back internally when they can't get out if bed tomorrow.

[@artyfhartie2269]

I hope the two blokes who were comparing the Bose 901 with the IR 5 were sacked on the spot or I will never buy any PS Audio product again.

[@wishusknight3009]

lol the two owners of PS audio.

[@rtflone]

There's a better-than-avg chance they were joking but maybe not. Maybe they just like snake oil..

[@wishusknight3009]

@@rtflone Paul has mentioned them in the past, and remarked the 901s left some to be desired, though the tulip stands were kind of nice looking... lol

[@rtflone]

@@wishusknight3009 Dr Bose made a lot of money selling 901s until people figured out bouncing sound off the wall did not equal a good loudspeaker. Now he concentrates on headphones and soundbars.

[@wishusknight3009]

@@rtflone Yeah, I loved how diplomatic how paul was trying to be about describing the 901s. He pretty much did everything but say they were outright cr@p.

[@ogst]

Why is Paul making fun of my Bose 901s Bose says compare the 901 to any other speaker regardless of size or price...are you scared .....Paul...

[@thomasblak5315]

I don't share everyone's enthusiasm of the placement of these speaker. What a waste. I agree with one person who says on video, wish they were the FR30's. PS Audio make speakers and every speaker in that building should be PS Audios'. No matter how much nostalgia or memories for Paul and Terri, it is time to let them be used to their full potential and it isn't in an open space in front of the sales area.

[@LuxAudio389]

I garee. They should be sold or show cased publicly where they can perform as intended. Not constraint to an unideal environment. I'm sure eyes were rolling when the plan for them was brought up. 👀

[@hoobsgroove]

Wants a salesman always a salesman lol you suffer OCD Paul that makes sense.,.

[@toddt5562]

Also note how the sales office is one of the larger rooms, and appears to be the centerpiece of that floor of office space😂 Oh well, don't need any of the rest of it if you don't have any sales😂

[@hoobsgroove]

@@toddt5562 yeah more like a call centre lol

[@georgelien]

Only 58 pairs

[@myk6694]

A snug fit

[@HowDareYouu]

so these are the guys that comment smack when u say criticize anything anything about Ps audio

[@multioptipupiloptomy]

Think about having a MS Teams conf call hooked up on these beauties :) - ur on mute...do you hear me - YES I CERTAINLY DO.

[@wlsnpndrvs8593]

I would love to schedule a tour please

[@summerrr1]

PIVOT!

[@tseumd58]

Paul sell it to me

[@dell177]

Thuse show how things were done back when men were men.

[@doylewayne3940]

❤💕🖖