In this review, we will be comparing Synchrony T800 and Synchrony T600, two Passive Floor-standing speakers by PSB.
Let's have a brief look at the main features
of PSB Synchrony T800 and PSB Synchrony T600 first before getting into our more
detailed comparison.
| Key Specs | PSB Synchrony T800 | PSB Synchrony T600 |
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| Brand | PSB
Canada · founded 1972 | PSB
Canada · founded 1972 |
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| Design | 3-way | 3-way |
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| Tweeter | 1" Dome | 1" Dome |
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| Midrange | 5.25" | 5.25" |
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| Woofer | 3 x 8" Cast Basket Carbon Fibre Cone | 3 x 6.5" Carbon fiber |
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| Frequency response | 21-23k Hz | 24-23k Hz |
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| Sensitivity | 89 dB | 89 dB |
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| Impedance | 4 ohms | 4 ohms |
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| Power range | 20-300 watts | 20-300 watts |
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| Weight | 45.40kg / 99.9lbs | 34.90kg / 76.8lbs |
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| Dimensions (H x W x D) | 47 3/4" x 14 7/8" x 15 5/8"
1212 x 377 x 396mm | 41-1/4" x 9" x 13-1/2"
1048.0 x 228.0 x 343.0mm |
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Synchrony T800 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 T800 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 T800 |
PSB Synchrony T600 |
| Near-field |
Bad |
Bad |
| Small Room |
Poor |
Poor |
| Mid-size Room |
Average |
Average |
| Large Room |
Good |
Good |
| Very Large Room |
Average |
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
Both Synchrony T800 and Synchrony T600 are 3-way speakers.
PSB Synchrony T800PSB 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 T800 |
PSB Synchrony T600 |
|
Driver Setup
|
3-way
|
3-way
|
|
Tweeter
|
1-inch
|
1-inch
|
|
Midrange
|
1 x 5.25-inch |
1 x 5.25-inch |
|
Woofer
|
3 x 8-inch
|
3 x 6.5-inch
|
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. 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 T800 has a frequency range of 21-23k Hz whereas Synchrony T600 has a frequency range of 24-23k Hz. With a minimum frequency of 21Hz, the Synchrony T800 can go slightly deeper then the Synchrony T600's min frequency of 24Hz.
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
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 T800 and Synchrony T600 have the same Impedance of 4 ohms and their sensitivity is also same at 89 dB.
One thing to keep in mind that the lower impedance speakers, especially the ones that are rated at 4 ohms may put more pressure on the amplifier unit comared to higher impedance speakers especially at high volume levels, so make sure the amp you pair with the Synchrony T800 and the Synchrony T800 can provide this impedance level.
Sensitivity
Floor-standing 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 T800 and Synchrony T600 have the same power range of 20-300 watts.
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 T800 and Synchrony T600 features dual binding post speaker terminals for bi-amping or bi-wiring.
PSB Synchrony T800'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 T800 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 T800's and PSB Synchrony T600's external dimensions. PSB Synchrony T800 has external dimensions of 1212 x 377 x 396mm (47 3/4 x 14 7/8 x 15 5/8-inch) 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 T800 is clearly the larger of the two speakers. Its body is 149mm wider, 164mm taller and 53mm deeper than PSB Synchrony T600.
Below you can see the front view size comparison of PSB Synchrony T800 and PSB Synchrony T600 in scale.
Comparison image of PSB Synchrony T800 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 T800 is approximately 1492.0cm2 / 231.3inch2 and base area of the PSB Synchrony T600 is approximately 782.0cm2 / 121.2inch2. The Synchrony T800 requires 91% 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 PSB Synchrony T800 weighs 45.40kg / 99.9lbs and the PSB Synchrony T600 weighs 34.90kg / 76.8lbs. This makes the Synchrony T800 30% heavier than the Synchrony T600.
Here is a comparison of how Synchrony T800 and Synchrony T600's weights compare with the average, max and min weights in Passive Floor-standing class.
Weight
All Floor-standing Speakers
What's in the Box of PSB Synchrony T800?
Here are the items that are included inside the box of Synchrony T800:
- Floorstanding loudspeakr
- Grille
- 2 Binding-post jumpers (pre-installed)
- 4 Isolation feet
- 2 Port plugs
- 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
 Woofer Size |
8 inches
vs
6.5 inches
|
Larger woofer |
|
Low Frequency Response |
21 Hz
vs
24 Hz
|
Generates deeper bass |
 Height |
1048mm
vs
1212mm
|
Easier to fit in smaller spaces |
 Base Surface Area |
782cm2
vs
1492cm2
|
Takes less floor space |
 Price per pair* |
8000USD
vs
11999USD
|
costs less (*prices may change depending on the seller, location and time) |
| General |
PSB Synchrony T800 |
PSB Synchrony T600 |
| Brand |
PSB |
PSB |
| Speaker Type |
Floor-standing speaker |
Floor-standing speaker |
| Power Range |
20-300 watts |
20-300 watts |
| Sensitivity |
89 dB |
89 dB |
| Impedance |
4 ohms |
4 ohms |
| Impedance |
4 ohms |
4 ohms |
| Frequency Response |
21-23k Hz |
24-23k Hz |
Drivers |
|
|
| Woofer Quantity |
3 |
3 |
| Woofer Size |
8" |
6.5" |
| Woofer Composition |
Cast Basket Carbon Fibre Cone |
Carbon fiber |
| Woofer Surround Material |
Rubber |
Rubber |
| Tweeter Size |
1" |
1" |
| Tweeter Type |
Dome |
Dome |
| Aimable Tweeter |
No |
No |
| Midrange Driver |
5.25" |
5.25" |
| Crossover Frequency |
450Hz and 1800Hz |
450Hz and 1800Hz |
| Firing Direction |
rear |
rear |
Physical Specs |
|
|
| Height |
1212.0mm (47.7") |
1048.0mm (41.3") |
| Width |
377.0mm (14.8") |
228.0mm (9") |
| Depth |
396.0mm (15.6") |
343.0mm (13.5") |
| Weight |
45.40kg (99.9lbs) |
34.90kg (76.8lbs) |
| Enclosure |
Bass Reflex |
Bass Reflex |
| Finish |
MDF/Lacquer |
MDF/Lacquer |
| Available Colors |
Gloss Black, Satin Walnut |
Gloss Black, Satin Walnut |
| Grille |
Yes |
Yes |
| Moisture Resistancy |
No |
No |
Connections |
|
|
| Biamp Inputs |
Yes |
Yes |
Other |
|
|
| Parts Warranty |
5 Years |
5 Years |
| Labor Warranty |
5 Years |
5 Years |
Siblings in PSB's Synchrony series, so they share a family sound. It comes down to size, output and price.
| Area | Better | Why |
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| Bass | A | PSB Synchrony T800 digs deeper - 21Hz against 24Hz. A subwoofer would even that out. |
| Amplifier needs | evenly matched | Similar sensitivity (89dB vs 89dB) - both want much the same power. |
| Headroom | evenly matched | Similar power handling (300W vs 300W). |
| Size | depends | PSB Synchrony T600 is easier to place; PSB Synchrony T800 is bigger, which usually goes with fuller bass. Your room decides. |
| Expandability | depends | PSB Synchrony T800: bi-amping; PSB Synchrony T600: bi-amping. |
| Price | B | PSB Synchrony T600 is cheaper - $8,000 against $11,999, about 33% less. |
A PSB Synchrony T800 B PSB Synchrony T600
depends neither is better in the abstract - it turns on your room, your system 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?
PSB Synchrony T800 is ahead, but only on 1 of the measured areas, and it costs about 50% more. That is a lot of money for a narrow margin on paper - PSB Synchrony T600 looks like the sensible buy unless something else about the PSB Synchrony T800 appeals to you. In a large or open-plan room, PSB Synchrony T800 has the cabinet volume to fill it more easily; in a small room, near a wall or at desk distance, PSB Synchrony T600 is the easier speaker to get right. Think about the whole system, not just the speakers: the roughly $3,999 saved by taking the cheaper pair would buy a subwoofer or a better amplifier, and either usually does more for the sound than the difference between these two.
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.