Paul McGowan Shows off their KICK ASS speakers

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[@nickaleo7]

Paul from PS Audio is such a knowledgeable guy when it comes to everything audiophile related. I am so excited to hopefully listen to these speakers one day. Wow, incredible work! Cheers to you all and Happy holidays friends and sound family! :)

[@johannestitz5797]

„You got some ass kicking bass on that sucker“ That guy must be a national treasure over there xd

[@TheCarusoGroup]

Congratulations on the release. I know it’s been a long road. I cannot afford these, and might never be able to afford them, but I’ll certainly give them a listen when I’m up your way again. I do own two Stellar Mono-block 700 amps, and my music has never sounded better. I thank you for the dedication to the craft, the science and the art that all go into your products. If only we could zap away the negative commentators who have never and will never listen to the products before they spout off about how poorly they perform compared to others. Hey social media companies, a basic real world knowledge of the product one is commenting upon would be nice. :)

[@hocheye]

Paul has always been a low end sub guy, nice looking speaker! Not sure what some of you are listening to but 12 inch per side more than enough for me.Interesting controls to adjust the crossover I like they are not the size of a car! Would love to hear them and the stellar series.Wicked kick ass!

[@alexanderbelov6892]

EQ is just too simple. Here knobs of the crossover params that you can turn for additional magic.

[@blech71]

Paul is the kind of guy everyone wants as that cool dad after you have grown up.

[@adampoll4977]

Yep, out of my price range - but for a pair of high end active speakers not the most outrageous of prices I've seen.

[@niklasjuchem]

they are not active . . . the amps are just for the sub and mid sub

[@ronaldrice2936]

And No need for a sub woofer with a 750 watts 12in sub in each Speaker 💯👍

[@keeferdog5617]

Still waiting for them kick-ass speakers- yawn. They even hired a new speaker designer....still we wait

[@KamiKaXi]

amazing, one of my kidneys isn't enough

[@kikkauazza]

Wow ... those speaker are modern art! I bet the soundstage is wonderful

[@capezyo]

Very clever....

[@housbinpharteen7445]

out of my price range but very nice .. mind you everything is outta my price range now that I am married ..lol

[@gordrand]

Same problem here

[@scottstrang1583]

May not be that way forever.

[@Reyfox1]

...or retired!

[@stephen9463]

I married a speaker

[@housbinpharteen7445]

@Kris Moodley already have two . LoL...

[@linnemeyerhere]

Love the technology in this speaker with manual room correction along with specific designed amp's and speakers. Maybe in the future they will be wireless as well?

[@chielwouterscw]

I don't think so (right now). By making them wireless you would probably lose quite a lot of detail. The audio data has to be compressed in order to make it work properly and as PS audio is a company for the "true" audiophiles, I don't see wireless speakers like this one from them in the near future.

[@Reyfox1]

These speakers are out of my price range. Even when I was working making a decent living, they are out of my price range. But I don't "hate" on Paul for coming out with them like a lot of people here. Are they expensive? for me, yes. For others, no. I see everyone here has had the opportunity to listen to them and compare them with other speakers out there. I can answer that.... not. These are proto types. Yet, everyone has an opinion based on.... nothing. "Oh, 12" sub it not big, those magnets are not 50lbs, I got a $1500 pair that sounds great, Legacy makes better speakers for less...." and no one has heard them. They might be trash, but I'll reserve that judgement when I actually hear them and not assume what they sound like by reading some spec sheet, or listening to the sound via KZbin.....

[@TheCarusoGroup]

Anthony Pierre I agree with you. Some people should really be prohibited from commenting. A little time spent with the product or service should be required.

[@thunderpooch]

It's typically best to do what everyone else is doing unless you have very good reasons not to. I'm not sure the reasons for this particular design have been properly fleshed out or explained. Physics don't change. There's reasons why I've never seen such a design as this. Could it work and be great, absolutely, but I'm skeptical and need to see how they test. The polar response and water fall response will tell a lot. As will the phase alignment results. I'm rooting for Paul and PS Audio, but I have my concerns.

[@johnnykaldani633]

@ Sam Caruso: Who the fook is this guy?

[@tomleahy5383]

Reminds me of the kick**s woof that NHT had in their flagship model

[@marianneoelund2940]

I would much prefer to see the electronics packaged in a separate unit. There are all sorts of vibration failures that can occur when the amplifier shares a cabinet with the driver. How do I know? About eight repairs to a couple of powered subwoofers that I maintain at the local skating rink. In the end, I gave up and hung the amps up separately from the driver cabinet. No more mechanical-fatigue failures.

[@apj.-.-.-.-.-.-.-119]

i don’t think that the subs in a skate rink are in the same dimension as the hardware in these

[@pliedtka]

Awesome idea. As for the pressure inside the subs, sure the Pro equipment is under more stress.

[@capezyo]

Beautifull speakers...

[@ralphfurley123]

Wow, I wasn’t expecting powered speakers! It looks amazing!!! Kudos to PS Audio!!! ☮️🖖🏽

[@Vazhaspa]

Paul--That is 1 M or 2 M, that is in meter not feet!!

[@Campbell1.]

12" subwoofer huge....not really

[@petersouthernboy6327]

A 12 inch cone with an X-Max of 2 inches (which is extraordinary) will put out more bass energy than some 18 inch cones.

[@Campbell1.]

@** idiot

[@googoo-gjoob]

whereas you are correct, 12" is not huge as far as stand alone subs go. precious few speakers come with a 12" driver.

[@rainman3269]

It's there to make music ...... not just your average boom box 😴😴😴

[@Campbell1.]

@@rainman3269 speakers dont make music, instruments do

[@trevorwilkie5937]

"San-sewer"? Greasy comment's about other companies products in an effort to elevate yourself reveals the something of the true character behind your products. Unprofessional. I would not proudly display a PS Audio product after having heard that.

[@jaytorr6701]

When in the video did he made that comment?

[@cbcdesign001]

Well out of my price range but they look lovely. Nice to see all the drivers in black too.

[@ryaneickmeyer6191]

Thank you for this, I love PS audio

[@Enemji]

1:29 Finally. Gold Bars!

[@Starch1b2c3d4a]

Impressive

[@jlindborg1105]

Nice speakers! Actually the first (as far as I know) speakers that had placement adjustment potentiometer for the active ACE Bass was the Audio Pro A4-14.

[@joppepeelen]

Or most pro audio monitors

[@juliaset751]

Given the technology and quality involved, a fair price. I own several PS Audio pieces, and I always thought I got a pretty good deal. I can’t say that for some of my other more foolish audio purchases.

[@diggilydog]

You should go to audio science review and see how terrible their DACS measure.

[@edgarortiz4681]

Not an inexpensive speaker but there is plenty of high tech there to justify the price . You can spend a lot more and get far less . Definitely worth a listen if you are in the market . Let's see what Atkinson reports when he puts it to the test .

[@alb.1911]

Great video, we can finally see this speakers! Thanks!

[@josephfrontiero7017]

I’ve been into Audio since 1970 and I started with Mackintosh, and have owned very high, an audio equipment, other than Macintosh I listen to Paul speak on many occasions he’s very careful what he says about other companies. They’ve been around a lot longer than him and make better equipment than PS audio. Don’t get me wrong. I’ve owned some PS audio equipment in the past the way he talks sometimes PS audio seems to be the best. What a bunch of crock.

[@IronCan88]

Man, (off topic) Paul has huge hand. I thought the sub looked like 8", but amazed it's 12" based on the hand to driver diameter ratio.

[@IronCan88]

Looks nice...hope it can best wilson audio Yvette. Yvette is my dream speaker...but this one looks very promising and at a lower price point too.

[@ptg01]

Since this design never went to production, I wonder what happens to it...

[@lights80088]

The problem with these speakers, big problem, they do not, nor plan to put grills on the woofers (they confirmed this on the phone). There's no protection from pets or kids from damage. Too expensive for an accident. Had to buy a different brand for this reason.

[@davidm7824]

would you please stop the music while he is talking!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@stpd1957]

Oh wow! I would dearly love to listen to Scheherazade on those babies

[@anthonymartino9917]

Nice speakers but you want to much. Just got my new Focus SE and will stay with them. I do however like how they are modular in design. I like that for many reasons. And they also look very nice! But the proof is in the sound because really to me all else means zero.

[@johnrobins795]

Oh this was a fun interview; well done and two of my favorite audiophile celebrities🎶

[@dougbaker9473]

How about some 15 inch 3ways for some of us old school people .

[@TimPageC]

Where do I sign up for the Beta test?!

[@mudfan061]

First speaker I’ve where both the subwoofer and mid-bass drivers are powered.

[@linkeddevices]

it's so dumb that ANYONE does anything else BUT inverted surrounds

[@capezyo]

Enjoying the Classical music...

[@mike4769]

Gold jumpers cost more than my current system

[@bltodd578]

I love P.S. Audio stuff!! I have the sprout and I love it!

[@robkoppens9966]

Designed to stay away from the wall?

[@stevefick3919]

I didn't see PS Audio on the list for the TO Audio Fest. Will they be there?

[@highflyingfalcon1380]

You should learn to operate with camera!

[@salvadorrodenas3071]

Amazing speaker, marvellous cosmetics but, it is active but the tweeter! So what happens with your BHK power amps?

[@jawoody9745]

I'm only sorry that I can't hear these!

[@highcurrent1125]

No mention of these on website??

[@kerrylegeard4488]

I have always been confused trying to understand how a coaxial tweeter that covers 4" high x the full width of the 10" midrange ribbon behind it doesn't interfere with the radiation of the midrange driver itself.

[@joppepeelen]

it will :) especially because its a planar. the tweeter has interference , mostly from the reflection behind it. the midrange might already be down before it becomes a problem for him as well. Edit I do see its the closed neo3 so reflection might be less of a big deal.

[@ronaldrice2936]

They already figured all that out

[@Trev9]

I'm up for beta testing

[@thegrimyeaper]

All the people in the comments so eager to share how they can't afford things lol.

[@jimrusch22]

My guess, the speaker is using class d amp modules and a DSP

[@mic01]

No thats wrong, ESP range PT2 modules on the high end EPT

[@teslatalk42069]

The final product in 2022 certainly turned out much different than this prototype

[@editorjuno]

Yup -- this one was a modified old Arnie Nudell design, the one that made it into production (in China, BTW) was designed from the ground up by Chris Brunhaver, who's a legitimately knowledgable young loudspeaker specialist.

[@CrustyCurmudgeon]

Still not available in 2021

[@Projacked1]

Man, that woofer ....yikes ....

[@teslatalk42069]

Too bad these never came to be

[@hi-fihaven2257]

Those are gorgeous speakers! Love the design, great driver array. Great video, thanks for the post!

[@SuperstarPecanbar]

Love the attention to low end.

[@blanchbacker]

Love the midrange ribbon on the rear. That is one awesome speaker

[@joppepeelen]

It's a tweeter, on the rear also not a ribbon, a planar magnetic

[@TheFishFTW]

Cant not love that guy! :D

[@RealHIFIHelp]

More manufactors should produce speakers so their product line will sound a lot better.

[@leonarddaneman810]

Will be good neighbors to the Infinity's . . . but surely, merely a Flagship design. NO WAY feasible for consumer production.

[@carlsitler9071]

Are they $200 like my Klipsch R-PMs? Okay, I have a separate $150 JBL10 active sub. WHAT? $15,000!!! I'm sure they will be flying off the shelf.

[@jtee9548]

Well, the tweeter bridge is too big, it blocks too much of the midrange panel, like a third of it. This slightly offsets the advantage of coaxial mounting as does the position of the tweeter (a couple of inches in front of the midrange and mid-bass drivers). This will make time alignment issues that can be addressed with magic DSP voodoo in the internal electronic x-over. There isn't much that can be done about vertical off axis response as every single ribbon or electrostatic speaker I've seen has great horizontal and pool vertical dispersion, thus the tall panels of Magnapan, Martin Logan, Accustat etc... With the single tweeter and tall midrange ribbon I guess it could be ok if you're far enough back, I suppose these speakers are suitable for large rooms, so that would be a moot point, everyone's probably going to be 10 or 15 feet (or more) back from them. They seem to look pretty wild

[@veroman007]

all this engineering to simply avoid open baffles. cmon guys really?

[@flormanjr]

Paul, you did not mention if they are servo controlled woofers. Are they? If not why not?

[@tutnallman]

The Woofer suspension looks like the type wharfedale used in the 1950s and 1960s and the rigid fill reminds me of the Kef B139. I tried a rigid fill with an 18 inch driver in 1975 but my materials were too heavy. What is the SPL these can produce? The speakers look like an audiophile's wet dream

[@bphilbac]

That was impressive! Great post!

[@dyllgold]

What's the music playing on the background?

[@tingokuman]

Paul actually talks real technology not smoke and mirror magic parlor tricks like most of these alleged engineers/hacks.

[@jrjacobsil]

Paul Paul Paul now please build a companion integrated WiFi streamer/DAC/amp with room correction for this!!! Don’t forget a modern take on a loudness control for those times when the neighbors are home.

[@Koru-Health]

The sub looks like a GR Research sub basket. I wonder if they are servo subs like Paul originally wanted.

[@petersouthernboy6327]

A 12 inch cone with an X-Max of 2 inches (which is extraordinary) will put out as much Bass energy as some 18 inch LF drivers.

[@steveharrison9139]

Good job guys. Nice seeing Canadian folks with a good tube channel.

[@cp070476]

A tower speaker with a sub strapped to it! simple but effective! you need the sub power for music. When i turn off my subs the sound vanishes and my fronts have 12in drivers.

[@justingriffin2546]

Unless they fall off the back of a truck, I know what I'm not getting for Christmas 😭

[@Joshualbm]

Very nice looking and totally acceptable footprint for most living situations. I imagine that with the spirit of Arnie's standards as a benchmark plus the work of that smartass kid, these must sound amazing. The way the cabinets separate, is this system flexible enough to set up in a sub/sat arrangement?

[@duroxkilo]

i like that look a lot. being modular is also superb thinking. being active is always a great thing if you trust the company... there is no reason why a package like that wouldn't perform outstanding considering the price/quality. about integrated dsp controls for position optimization, with no listening device/mic used to read the listening room, i don't really care for that... the way i understand it, a speaker 3 ft from my wall is experiencing different nodes and anti-nodes than a speaker placed 3 ft from your wall. golden plated contact plates, nah... the front baffle is going to be a little more refined on the finished product i suspect, but im really excited about that coaxial-ribbon approach!

[@geoffreywelsby7434]

Does anybody know if p. S. Audio do bookshelf speakers..

[@666PANDEMONIUM]

They are currently designing a pair of bookshelves called the "Sprout Speakers."

[@geoffreywelsby7434]

@@666PANDEMONIUM Thank you so much. I will be looking out for them.. Stay safe Paul..

[@inforobob]

I understood the mids and woofer are powered and you connect an amp to the mid/tweeter section. Anybody else understand him that way?

[@twochaudiomg2578]

solves that problem?? adds distortion Yes single needs to go in the switch and come back out Don't kid yourself

[@J0hnny8ravo]

Good Lord! Paul, you’re my hero... I wish I could buy a pair some day.

[@stanmyers5994]

Paul Gowan wrote the book on audiophile snobbery

[@jatza07]

Just jumped here to see what have changed for last 10-15 years and boom...nice. But won't it be true if I will say such top-tech hi-end speakers are behind most of audio enthusiasts possibilities ?

[@cengeb]

Legacy Whispers will smoke this, also the Legacy FOCUS, better stuff for less...

[@Reyfox1]

I guess you've heard them and compared.

[@cengeb]

@@Reyfox1 I've heard EVERYTHING, that matters

[@cengeb]

@@Reyfox1 Speakers from a guy who sells "noise harvesters"...yup, that says it all....

[@cengeb]

@@Reyfox1 Legacy includes DSP, it is 2019, join it

[@cengeb]

@@Reyfox1 Absolutly

[@pedrocols]

This speakers seems is going to be challenging to set up.

PS A has opened a can of whoop ass with these speakers

[@ca77721]

Very nice looking speakers. Wow, Crossover controls. I would like to hear them.

[@BOOSTEDLASER]

Poor mans Legacy Audio,not bad

[@Enemji]

So I don’t need the PS Audio Poweramp?

[@norvillerodgersspeaks]

1" excursion? Holy shit!

[@roberthart9886]

why haven't we seen/heard more on these in the media?

[@ebarbie5016]

The world first snake oil speaker...

[@draztiqmeshaz6226]

Beautiful!

[@jamesdarryl9458]

The Woofer is a Diaphragm air pump!

[@cengeb]

But what did you have for Breakfast?

[@bootsarmstrong8421]

My speakers just like them...hehehe 😸

[@moonlight-kh6uz]

why aluminum and not carbon?

[@cybergod77]

hope that I will have the coin to purchase these beauties someday soon...