In this review, we will be comparing two different type of speakers by PSB. PSB Synchrony B600 is a Bookshelf speaker whereas the Synchrony T800 is a Floor-standing speaker.
Let's have a brief look at the main features
of PSB Synchrony B600 and PSB Synchrony T800 first before getting into our more
detailed comparison.
Synchrony B600 and Synchrony T800 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 T800 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:
In the following sections, we will get into more detail in order to better understand how the PSB Synchrony B600 and PSB Synchrony T800 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
One of the fundamental differences between these two speakers is that Synchrony B600 is a 2-way design whereas the Synchrony T800 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 |
PSB Synchrony B600 |
PSB Synchrony T800 |
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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 8-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 T800 features a 1" titanium with ferrofluid cooling and neodymium magnet Dome Tweeter , a 5.25" Midrange and 3 x 8" Cast Basket Carbon Fibre Cone Woofer with a Crossover frequency at 450Hz and 1800Hz.
Frequency Response
Synchrony B600 has a frequency range of 55-20k Hz whereas Synchrony T800 has a frequency range of 21-23k Hz. With a minimum frequency of 21Hz, the Synchrony T800 can go significantly deeper on the low side and provide stronger bass compared to the Synchrony B600's min frequency of 55Hz.
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.
Low Frequency
Bookshelf Speakers
High Frequency
Bookshelf 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
Synchrony B600 is a 6 ohms speaker compared to the Synchrony T800 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 T800 can provide this impedance level.
These two speakers also have different sensitivity levels. Synchrony B600 sensitivity is rated at 88 dB and the Synchrony T800's is rated at 89 dB. This 1 dB difference makes the PSB Synchrony T800 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. 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.
Synchrony B600 can handle a max power of 300 watts RMS from the amp the whereas Synchrony B600 has a max power handling value of 150 watts RMS , 150 watts less than the Synchrony T800.
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 Synchrony B600 and Synchrony T800 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 T800's Binding post terminals allows Bi-amping or bi-wiring
Cabinet Type and Port Position
Both Synchrony B600 and Synchrony T800 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
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 Synchrony B600's and PSB Synchrony T800'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 T800 has external dimensions of 1212 x 377 x 396mm ( 47 3/4 x 14 7/8 x 15 5/8-inch) .
PSB Synchrony T800 is clearly the larger of the two speakers. Its body is 145mm wider, 810mm taller and 51mm deeper than PSB Synchrony B600.
Below you can see the front view size comparison of PSB Synchrony B600 and PSB Synchrony T800 in scale.
Comparison image of PSB Synchrony B600 and PSB Synchrony T800 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 T800 is approximately 1492.0cm2 / 231.3inch2. The Synchrony B600 requires 46% less surface area than the Synchrony T800 which gives it a small advantage 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 loudspeakrGrille2 Binding-post jumpers (pre-installed)Owners ManualWarranty Card
What's in the Box of PSB Synchrony T800?
Here are the items that come with the Synchrony T800:
Floorstanding loudspeakrGrille2 Binding-post jumpers (pre-installed)4 Isolation feet2 Port plugsOwners ManualWarranty Card