In this review, we will be comparing AK7 and Synchrony T600, two Passive Floor-standing speakers from Klipsch and PSB.
Let's have a brief look at the main features
of Klipsch Klipschorn AK7 and PSB Synchrony T600 first before getting into our more
detailed comparison.
Klipsch Klipschorn AK7 Key Specs
- 3-way Design
- 1" Tractrix horn Tweeter
- 3" Midrange
- 15" fiber-composite with a trihedral exponential folded horn Woofer
- 34-19k Hz Frequency Response
- 103 dB Sensitivity
- Impedance: 8ohms
- Power Range:up to 100watts
- Weight:118.00kg
- Dimensions (H x W x D): 1347.0" x 31-1/4" x 28-1/4"( 1347.0 x 794.0 x 718.0mm )
PSB Synchrony T600 Key Specs
- 3-way Design
- 1" Dome Tweeter
- 5.25" Midrange
- 3 x 6.5" Carbon fiber Woofer
- 5.25" Midrange
- 24-23k Hz Frequency Response
- 89 dB Sensitivity
- Impedance: 4ohms
- Power Range:20-300watts
- Weight:34.90kg
- Dimensions (H x W x D): 1048.0" x 9" x 13-1/2"( 1048.0 x 228.0 x 343.0mm )
In the following sections, we will get into more detail in order to better understand how the Klipsch Klipschorn AK7 and PSB Synchrony T600 compare and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one of these loudspeakers is the better choice for you.
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Drivers
Both AK7 and Synchrony T600 are 3-way speakers.
| Driver |
Klipsch Klipschorn AK7 |
PSB Synchrony T600 |
|
Driver Setup
|
3-way
|
3-way
|
|
Tweeter
|
1-inch
|
1-inch
|
|
Midrange
|
1 x 3-inch |
1 x 5.25-inch |
|
Woofer
|
1 x 15-inch
|
3 x 6.5-inch
|
AK7 features a 1" polyimide diaphragm compression Tractrix horn Tweeter , a 3" Midrange and 1 x 15" fiber-composite with a trihedral exponential folded horn Woofer with a Crossover frequency at 380Hz - 290Hz. 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
AK7 has a frequency range of 34-19k 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 AK7's min frequency of 34Hz.
Below graphs depict how these two speakers compare with the max, min and average values of the Min and Max Frequencies of other speakers in the Floor-standing class in our database.
Low Frequency
Floor-standing Speakers
High Frequency
Floor-standing Speakers
None of these speakers achieves full range experience which is commonly agreed as 20Hz-20kHz. In order to achieve lower lows / deeper bass, we recommend you pair these with a subwoofer. Visit our Powered Subwoofers section to find out more about the available options.
Impedance and Sensitivity
AK7 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. AK7 sensitivity is rated at 103 dB and the Synchrony T600's is rated at 89 dB. This 14 dB difference makes the Klipsch Klipschorn AK7 a more sensitive speaker compared to PSB Synchrony T600, hence will play louder with the same amount of watts.
Sensitivity
Floor-standing Speakers
Power Range
Power
range is the range of input power in watts RMS that a loudspeaker is designed to handle. While using
an amplifier within this range ensures the nominal performance , inputting a power that is higher than the
max wattage can result in a damaged speaker.
AK7 can handle a max power of 300 watts RMS from the amp the whereas AK7 has a max power handling value of 100 watts RMS , 200 watts less than the Synchrony T600.
Keep in mind that a higher max power handling value doesn't necessarily make that a louder speaker
compared to a lower max handling speaker. Loudness or the sound level is also impacted by parameters
such as Impedance, sensitivity and system efficiencies.
Input Type and Bi-Amping / Bi-Wiring
Both AK7 and Synchrony T600 features dual binding post speaker terminals for bi-amping or bi-wiring.
Klipsch Klipschorn AK7's Binding post terminals allows Bi-amping or bi-wiring
PSB Synchrony T600's Binding post terminals allows Bi-amping or bi-wiring
Physical Specs
Size of a speaker can sometimes become an important decision factor due to space constraints or in some cases purely for esthetic reasons. In this section, we are going to compare Klipsch Klipschorn AK7's and PSB Synchrony T600's external dimensions. Klipsch Klipschorn AK7 has external dimensions of 1347.0 x 794.0 x 718.0mm ( 53 x 31-1/4 x 28-1/4inch) 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) .
Klipsch Klipschorn AK7 is clearly the larger of the two speakers. Its body is 566mm wider, 299mm taller and 375mm deeper than PSB Synchrony T600.
Below you can see the front view size comparison of Klipsch Klipschorn AK7 and PSB Synchrony T600 in scale.
Comparison image of Klipsch Klipschorn AK7 and PSB Synchrony T600 Size and External Dimensions
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 Klipsch Klipschorn AK7 is approximately 5700.9cm2 / 883.6inch2 and base area of the PSB Synchrony T600 is approximately 782.0cm2 / 121.2inch2. The AK7 requires 629% more surface area than the Synchrony T600 which gives it a small disadvantage on placement in tight spaces.