In this review, we will be comparing Vintage Classic Gold VIII SP and Synchrony T600, two Passive Floor-standing speakers from Fyne Audio and PSB.
Let's have a brief look at the main features
of Fyne Audio Vintage Classic Gold VIII SP and PSB Synchrony T600 first before getting into our more
detailed comparison.
| Key Specs | Fyne Audio Vintage Classic Gold VIII SP | PSB Synchrony T600 |
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| Design | 2-way | 3-way |
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| Tweeter | — | 1" Dome |
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| Midrange | — | 5.25" |
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| Woofer | — | 3 x 6.5" Carbon fiber |
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| Frequency response | 30-34k Hz | 24-23k Hz |
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| Sensitivity | 91 dB | 89 dB |
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| Impedance | 8 ohms | 4 ohms |
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| Power range | — | 20-300 watts |
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| Weight | 26.31kg / 57.9lbs | 34.90kg / 76.8lbs |
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| Dimensions (H x W x D) | 34.4" x 15" x 11.8"
873.8 x 381.0 x 299.7mm | 41-1/4" x 9" x 13-1/2"
1048.0 x 228.0 x 343.0mm |
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What size room are the Fyne Audio Vintage Classic Gold VIII SP and PSB Synchrony T600 speakers good for?
The size of the room in which you are planning to use these loudspeakers is an important decision
factor. Here we have compared their suitability to various sizes of environments considering their size
and max power parameters:
| Listening Environment* |
Fyne Audio Vintage Classic Gold VIII SP |
PSB Synchrony T600 |
| Near-field |
Poor |
Bad |
| Small Room |
Average |
Poor |
| Mid-size Room |
Good |
Average |
| Large Room |
Average |
Good |
| Very Large Room |
Poor |
Average |
(* Approximate Room sizes: Small < 100sq. ft / 9 m2,
Mid-size: 100-220 sq. ft / 9-20 m2, Large 220-400 sq. ft / 20-36 m2, Very Large: >
400 sq. ft / 36 m2.
Average Floor Height: 9" / 2.7m. Typical room sizes differ from country to country, and the actual
listening experience changes depending on floor height, room shape, surface materials, listening
position, speaker locations, etc.)
The sections below take each area in turn: drivers, frequency response, physical size and what you get in the box.
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Drivers
One of the fundamental differences between these two speakers is that Vintage Classic Gold VIII SP is a 2-way design whereas the Synchrony T600 is a 3-way speaker. 3-way designs utilize a midrange driver in addition to the tweeter and woofer on 2-way designs. Designing a crossover for a 3-way speaker is a complicated process and generally increases the overall cost of the speaker.
| Driver |
Fyne Audio Vintage Classic Gold VIII SP |
PSB Synchrony T600 |
|
Driver Setup
|
2-way
|
3-way
|
|
Tweeter
|
-inch
|
1-inch
|
|
Midrange
|
- |
1 x 5.25-inch |
|
Woofer
|
x -inch
|
3 x 6.5-inch
|
Vintage Classic Gold VIII SP features a " Tweeter and x " Woofer with a Crossover frequency at 1800 Hz. On the other hand, the Synchrony T600 features a 1" titanium with ferrofluid cooling and neodymium magnet Dome Tweeter, a 5.25" Midrange and 3 x 6.5" Carbon fiber Woofer with a Crossover frequency at 450Hz and 1800Hz.
Frequency Response
Vintage Classic Gold VIII SP has a frequency range of 30-34k Hz whereas Synchrony T600 has a frequency range of 24-23k Hz. With a minimum frequency of 24Hz, the Synchrony T600 can go significantly deeper on the low side and provide stronger bass compared to the Vintage Classic Gold VIII SP's min frequency of 30Hz.
The graph below depicts how these two speakers compare with the max, min and average Low Frequency values of other speakers in the Floor-standing class in our database.
Low Frequency
Floor-standing Speakers
Vintage Classic Gold VIII SP
Neither pair reaches down to 20Hz, the usual definition of full-range, which is normal for speakers of this size. If you want the bottom octave for movies or bass-heavy music, add a subwoofer to whichever you choose. Visit our Powered Subwoofers section to find out more about the available options.
Impedance and Sensitivity
Vintage Classic Gold VIII SP is a 8 ohms speaker compared to the Synchrony T600 which has a nominal impedance of 4 ohms. Lower impedance speakers, especially the ones that are rated at 4 ohms may put more pressure on the amplifier unit especially when played at high volume levels, so make sure the amp you pair with the Synchrony T600 can provide this impedance level.
These two speakers also have different sensitivity levels. Vintage Classic Gold VIII SP sensitivity is rated at 91 dB and the Synchrony T600's is rated at 89 dB. This 2 dB difference makes the Fyne Audio Vintage Classic Gold VIII SP a more sensitive speaker compared to PSB Synchrony T600, hence will play louder with the same amount of watts.
Sensitivity
Floor-standing Speakers
Vintage Classic Gold VIII SP
Which plays louder on your amplifier?
Starting with a popular amplifier — change it to the one you own, or any you are
considering, and watch both numbers move.
Fyne Audio Vintage Classic Gold VIII SP
Input Type and Bi-Amping / Bi-Wiring
Synchrony T600 features Binding post posts which make bi-amping or bi-wiring possible. Vintage Classic Gold VIII SP has a Binding post which doesn't feature bi-amping/bi-wiring.
PSB Synchrony T600's Binding post terminals allows Bi-amping or bi-wiring
Physical Specs
The size of a speaker can sometimes be an important decision factor due to space constraints or in some cases purely for esthetic reasons. In this section, we are going to compare Fyne Audio Vintage Classic Gold VIII SP's and PSB Synchrony T600's external dimensions. Fyne Audio Vintage Classic Gold VIII SP has external dimensions of 873.8 x 381.0 x 299.7mm (34.4 x 15 x 11.8inch) whereas PSB Synchrony T600 has external dimensions of 1048.0 x 228.0 x 343.0mm (41-1/4 x 9 x 13-1/2inch).
Fyne Audio Vintage Classic Gold VIII SP is 174.2mm shorter and 43.3mm less deeper than PSB Synchrony T600 but it is also 153mm wider.
Base Surface Area Comparison
Base surface area of a loudspeaker may become a determining factor when the space in your room or desk is limited.
The base surface area of the Fyne Audio Vintage Classic Gold VIII SP is approximately 1141.9cm2 / 177.0inch2 and base area of the PSB Synchrony T600 is approximately 782.0cm2 / 121.2inch2. The Vintage Classic Gold VIII SP requires 46% more surface area than the Synchrony T600 which gives it a small disadvantage on placement in tight spaces.
Weight Comparison The weight of a loudspeaker can become an important factor if you need to move and reposition the unit often. Weight of a speaker can also "sometimes" be an indicator of the rigidity of the enclosure and the quality of the internal components used. The Fyne Audio Vintage Classic Gold VIII SP weighs 26.31kg / 57.9lbs and the PSB Synchrony T600 weighs 34.90kg / 76.8lbs. This makes the Synchrony T600 33% heavier than the Vintage Classic Gold VIII SP.
Here is a comparison of how Vintage Classic Gold VIII SP and Synchrony T600's weights compare with the average, max and min weights in Passive Floor-standing class.
Weight
All Floor-standing Speakers
Fyne Audio Vintage Classic Gold VIII SP
What's in the Box of PSB Synchrony T600?
Here are the items that come with the Synchrony T600:
- Floorstanding loudspeakr
- Grille
- 2 Binding-post jumpers (pre-installed)
- 4 Isolation feet
- 2 Port plugs
- Owners Manual
- Warranty Card
 Sensitivity |
91 dB
vs
89 dB
|
Play louder with same amount of amplification power |
 Nominal Impedance |
8 ohms
vs
4 ohms
|
Less selective with amplifiers |
 High Frequency Response |
34k Hz
vs
23k Hz
|
Generates higher frequency |
 Height |
873mm
vs
1048mm
|
Easier to fit in smaller spaces |
 Driver Setup |
3-way
vs
2-way
|
Have a dedicated mid-range driver |
 Woofer Size |
6.5 inches
vs
inches
|
Larger woofer |
|
Low Frequency Response |
24 Hz
vs
30 Hz
|
Generates deeper bass |
 Base Surface Area |
782cm2
vs
1141cm2
|
Takes less floor space |
 Price per pair* |
8000USD
vs
9999USD
|
costs less (*prices may change depending on the seller, location and time) |
| General |
Fyne Audio Vintage Classic Gold VIII SP |
PSB Synchrony T600 |
| Brand |
Fyne Audio |
PSB |
| Speaker Type |
Floor-standing speaker |
Floor-standing speaker |
| Sensitivity |
91 dB |
89 dB |
| Impedance |
8 ohms |
4 ohms |
| Impedance |
n/a |
4 ohms |
| Frequency Response |
30-34k Hz |
24-23k Hz |
Drivers |
|
|
| Woofer Quantity |
|
3 |
| Woofer Size |
" |
6.5" |
| Woofer Composition |
|
Carbon fiber |
| Woofer Surround Material |
n/a |
Rubber |
| Tweeter Size |
- |
1" |
| Tweeter Type |
n/a |
Dome |
| Aimable Tweeter |
No |
No |
| Midrange Driver |
No |
5.25" |
| Crossover Frequency |
1800 Hz |
450Hz and 1800Hz |
| Firing Direction |
n/a |
rear |
Physical Specs |
|
|
| Height |
873.8mm (34.4") |
1048.0mm (41.3") |
| Width |
381.0mm (15") |
228.0mm (9") |
| Depth |
299.7mm (11.8") |
343.0mm (13.5") |
| Weight |
26.31kg (57.9lbs) |
34.90kg (76.8lbs) |
| Enclosure |
Bass Reflex |
Bass Reflex |
| Finish |
n/a |
MDF/Lacquer |
| Available Colors |
n/a |
Gloss Black, Satin Walnut |
| Grille |
Yes |
Yes |
| Moisture Resistancy |
No |
No |
Connections |
|
|
| Biamp Inputs |
n/a |
Yes |
Other |
|
|
| Parts Warranty |
|
5 Years |
| Labor Warranty |
|
5 Years |
No single best speaker here - they are built to different priorities, and the right one depends on your room, your amplifier and what you listen to.
| Area | Better | Why |
|---|
| Bass |
B |
PSB Synchrony T600 digs deeper - 24Hz against 30Hz. A subwoofer would even that out. |
| Amplifier needs |
A |
Fyne Audio Vintage Classic Gold VIII SP is more sensitive (91dB vs 89dB), so it goes louder on the same amplifier. |
| Amplifier match |
A |
Fyne Audio Vintage Classic Gold VIII SP is the easier load at 8 ohms; the other is 4 ohms and wants an amplifier rated for it. |
| Size |
depends |
Similar cabinet size - neither is easier to fit. |
| Expandability |
B |
PSB Synchrony T600: bi-amping. |
| Price |
B |
PSB Synchrony T600 is cheaper - $8,000 against $9,999, about 20% less. |
A Fyne Audio Vintage Classic Gold VIII SP
B PSB Synchrony T600
depends neither is better in the abstract - it turns on your room, placement or how you will use them.
Only specs published for both speakers are judged; anything missing on either side is left out rather than guessed.
Which should you choose?
Neither runs away with it - they trade advantages. Let the "depends" rows and your own room settle it. If a subwoofer is in your plans, the bass gap largely stops mattering - you would be crossing over above 30Hz anyway, so judge these on the other rows instead. Match it to your room: we rate Fyne Audio Vintage Classic Gold VIII SP the better fit for a small room and a mid-size room, and PSB Synchrony T600 for a large room and a very large room.
And remember what a spec sheet cannot show: how each looks in your room and whether the finish suits it, what dealer support and warranty are like where you live, and how they actually sound to you. If you can hear them first - ideally with your own music - that will tell you more than any number above.