In this review, we will be comparing two different type of speakers by PSB. PSB Alpha AM3 is a Bookshelf speaker whereas the Alpha C10 is a Center Channel speaker.
Let's have a brief look at the main features
of PSB Alpha AM3 and PSB Alpha C10 first before getting into our more
detailed comparison.
Alpha AM3 and Alpha C10 are members of PSB's Alpha series of speakers. Below you can find the loudspeakers from this series.
In the following sections, we will get into more detail in order to better understand how the PSB Alpha AM3 and PSB Alpha C10 compare and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one of these loudspeakers is the better choice for you.
Drivers
Both Alpha AM3 and Alpha C10 are 2-way speakers.
| Driver |
PSB Alpha AM3 |
PSB Alpha C10 |
|
Driver Setup
|
2-way
|
2-way
|
|
Tweeter
|
0.75-inch
|
3/4-inch
|
|
Midrange
|
- |
- |
|
Woofer
|
1 x 4-inch
|
2 x 5.25-inch
|
Alpha AM3 features a 0.75" Aluminum Hard-Dome Tweeter and 1 x 4" Polypropylene Woofer . On the other hand, the Alpha C10 features a 3/4" anodized aluminum dome with front waveguide Tweeter and 2 x 5.25" textured polypropylene Woofer .
Frequency Response
Alpha AM3 has a frequency range of 56-20k Hz whereas Alpha C10 has a frequency range of 55-21k Hz. With a minimum frequency of 55Hz, the Alpha C10 can go slightly deeper then the Alpha AM3's min frequency of 56Hz.
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 Bookshelf class in our database.
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.
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 PSB Alpha AM3's and PSB Alpha C10's external dimensions. PSB Alpha AM3 has external dimensions of 220.7 x 131.8 x 206.4mm ( 8.6875 x 5.1875 x 8.125inch) whereas PSB Alpha C10 has external dimensions of 172.0 x 451.0 x 254.0mm ( 6-3/4 x 17-3/4 x 10inch) .
PSB Alpha AM3 is 319.2mm narrower and 47.6mm less deeper than PSB Alpha C10 but it is also 48.7mm taller.
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 PSB Alpha AM3 is approximately 272.0cm2 / 42.2inch2 and base area of the PSB Alpha C10 is approximately 1145.5cm2 / 177.6inch2. The Alpha AM3 requires 76% less surface area than the Alpha C10 which gives it a small advantage on placement in tight spaces.
Speaker Type 
Base Surface Area 
3.5mm Connection 
Woofer Size 
High Frequency Response 
Height