In this review, we will be comparing WATT/Puppy and Synchrony T600, two Passive Floor-standing speakers from Wilson Audio and PSB.
Let's have a brief look at the main features
of Wilson Audio WATT/Puppy and PSB Synchrony T600 first before getting into our more
detailed comparison.
Wilson Audio WATT/Puppy Key Specs
- 3-way Design
- 1" Dome Tweeter
- 7" Midrange
- 2 x 8" Paper pulp Woofer
- 26-30k Hz Frequency Response
- 89 dB Sensitivity
- Impedance: 4ohms
- Power Range:from 25watts
- Weight:72.57kg
- Dimensions (H x W x D): 41-5/16" x 12" x 18-11/16" ( 1050.0 x 305.0 x 474.0mm )
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): 41-1/4" x 9" x 13-1/2" ( 1048.0 x 228.0 x 343.0mm )
What size room are the Wilson Audio WATT/Puppy 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* |
Wilson Audio WATT/Puppy |
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.)
In the following sections, we will get into more detail in order to better understand how the Wilson Audio WATT/Puppy 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 WATT/Puppy and Synchrony T600 are 3-way speakers.
| Driver |
Wilson Audio WATT/Puppy |
PSB Synchrony T600 |
|
Driver Setup
|
3-way
|
3-way
|
|
Tweeter
|
1-inch
|
1-inch
|
|
Midrange
|
1 x 7-inch |
1 x 5.25-inch |
|
Woofer
|
2 x 8-inch
|
3 x 6.5-inch
|
WATT/Puppy features a 1" Doped silk fabric Dome Tweeter , a 7" Midrange and 2 x 8" Paper pulp Woofer . 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
WATT/Puppy has a frequency range of 26-30k Hz whereas Synchrony T600 has a frequency range of 24-23k Hz. With a minimum frequency of 24Hz, the Synchrony T600 can go slightly deeper then the WATT/Puppy's min frequency of 26Hz.
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
WATT/Puppy 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 WATT/Puppy and the WATT/Puppy 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. 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.
WATT/Puppy can handle a max power of 300 watts RMS from the amp the whereas WATT/Puppy has a max power handling value of watts RMS , 300 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
Synchrony T600 features Binding post posts which make bi-amping or bi-wiring possible. WATT/Puppy has a Binding post which doesn't feature bi-amping/bi-wiring.
PSB Synchrony T600's Binding post terminals allows Bi-amping or bi-wiring
Cabinet Type and Port Position
Both WATT/Puppy 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
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 Wilson Audio WATT/Puppy's and PSB Synchrony T600's external dimensions. Wilson Audio WATT/Puppy has external dimensions of 1050.0 x 305.0 x 474.0mm ( 41-5/16 x 12 x 18-11/16inch) 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) .
Wilson Audio WATT/Puppy is clearly the larger of the two speakers. Its body is 77mm wider, 2mm taller and 131mm deeper than PSB Synchrony T600.
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 Wilson Audio WATT/Puppy is approximately 1445.7cm2 / 224.1inch2 and base area of the PSB Synchrony T600 is approximately 782.0cm2 / 121.2inch2. The WATT/Puppy requires 85% more surface area than the Synchrony T600 which gives it a small disadvantage on placement in tight spaces.