In this review, we will be comparing two different types of speakers by PSB. PSB Synchrony B600 is a Bookshelf speaker whereas the Synchrony T600 is a Floor-standing speaker.
Let's have a brief look at the main features
of PSB Synchrony B600 and PSB Synchrony T600 first before getting into our more
detailed comparison.
| Key Specs | PSB Synchrony B600 | PSB Synchrony T600 |
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| Brand | PSB
Canada · founded 1972 | PSB
Canada · founded 1972 |
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| Design | 2-way | 3-way |
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| Tweeter | 1" Hard-Dome | 1" Dome |
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| Midrange | — | 5.25" |
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| Woofer | 6.5" Carbon fiber | 3 x 6.5" Carbon fiber |
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| Frequency response | 55-20k Hz | 24-23k Hz |
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| Sensitivity | 88 dB | 89 dB |
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| Impedance | 6 ohms | 4 ohms |
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| Power range | 15-150 watts | 20-300 watts |
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| Weight | 10.45kg / 23lbs | 34.90kg / 76.8lbs |
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| Dimensions (H x W x D) | 15-13/16" x 9-1/8" x 13-9/16"
402.0 x 232.0 x 345.0mm | 41-1/4" x 9" x 13-1/2"
1048.0 x 228.0 x 343.0mm |
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Synchrony B600 and Synchrony T600 are members of PSB's Synchrony series of speakers. Below you can find the loudspeakers from this series.
PSB Synchrony Series
History
What size room are the PSB Synchrony B600 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* |
PSB Synchrony B600 |
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.
Drivers
One of the fundamental differences between these two speakers is that Synchrony B600 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.
PSB Synchrony B600PSB Synchrony T600
TweeterMidrangeWoofer
Front view, drawn to scale - cabinets and drivers share one scale, so sizes are directly comparable. Hover a driver for its size.
| Driver |
PSB Synchrony B600 |
PSB Synchrony T600 |
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Driver Setup
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2-way
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3-way
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Tweeter
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1-inch
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1-inch
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Midrange
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- |
1 x 5.25-inch |
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Woofer
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1 x 6.5-inch
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3 x 6.5-inch
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Synchrony B600 features a 1" Hard-Dome Tweeter and 1 x 6.5" Carbon fiber Woofer with a Crossover frequency at 2200Hz. 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
Synchrony B600 has a frequency range of 55-20k 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 Synchrony B600's min frequency of 55Hz.
The graph below depicts how these two speakers compare with the max, min and average Low Frequency values of other speakers in the Bookshelf class in our database.
Low Frequency
Bookshelf Speakers
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
Synchrony B600 is a 6 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. Synchrony B600 sensitivity is rated at 88 dB and the Synchrony T600's is rated at 89 dB. This 1 dB difference makes the PSB Synchrony T600 a more sensitive speaker compared to PSB Synchrony B600, hence will play louder with the same amount of watts.
Sensitivity
Bookshelf Speakers
Power Range
Power
range is the range of input power in watts RMS that a loudspeaker is designed to handle. Staying
within that range gives nominal performance; driving the speaker beyond its maximum wattage can damage it.
Synchrony T600 can handle a max power of 300 watts RMS, whereas Synchrony B600 has a max power handling value of 150 watts RMS, 150 watts less than the Synchrony T600.
Note that higher power handling does not make a speaker louder: that depends mainly on
sensitivity and impedance. The calculator below shows how loud each of these actually plays
on a real amplifier.
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.
Input Type and Bi-Amping / Bi-Wiring
Both Synchrony B600 and Synchrony T600 features dual binding post speaker terminals for bi-amping or bi-wiring.
PSB Synchrony B600's Binding post terminals allows Bi-amping or bi-wiring
PSB Synchrony T600's Binding post terminals allows Bi-amping or bi-wiring
Cabinet Type and Port Position
Both Synchrony B600 and Synchrony T600 have rear firing ports. Rear ported speakers generally need more room between the backside of the speaker and the wall compared to sealed and front/bottom ported speakers. Placing the speakers too close to the walls may cause the bass to sound boomy.
If you are limited in space and can't get the speakers away from the backwall, check our Speakers with Front Firing Ports page.
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 PSB Synchrony B600's and PSB Synchrony T600's external dimensions. PSB Synchrony B600 has external dimensions of 402.0 x 232.0 x 345.0mm (15-13/16 x 9-1/8 x 13-9/16inch) 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).
PSB Synchrony T600 is 4mm narrower and 2mm less deeper than PSB Synchrony B600 but it is also 646mm taller.
Below you can see the front view size comparison of PSB Synchrony B600 and PSB Synchrony T600 in scale.
Comparison image of PSB Synchrony B600 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 PSB Synchrony B600 is approximately 800.4cm2 / 124.1inch2 and base area of the PSB Synchrony T600 is approximately 782.0cm2 / 121.2inch2. The Synchrony B600 requires 2% more surface area than the Synchrony T600 which gives it a small disadvantage on placement in tight spaces.
What's in the Box of PSB Synchrony B600?
Here are the items that are included inside the box of Synchrony B600:
- Bookshelf loudspeakr
- Grille
- 2 Binding-post jumpers (pre-installed)
- Owners Manual
- Warranty Card
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