R32 000.00
Key takeaways from reviews
- Neutral and accurate sound: Reviewers consistently describe the Synchrony One as an honest and uncolored loudspeaker. Its sound signature is natural and neutral, meaning it doesn’t add or subtract anything from the original recording.
- Powerful and precise bass: Despite its modest size, the speaker is capable of impressively deep and tight bass that many larger speakers fail to produce. This was achieved through a five-driver, three-way design with three dedicated woofers, each in its own chamber.
- Outstanding dynamics: The Synchrony One can play loudly without strain or compression, reproducing dynamic swings that reviewers found “awe-inspiring”.
- Exceptional soundstage and imaging: Reviews noted its ability to create a wide, deep, and precisely layered soundstage with stable and accurate stereo imaging.
- Requires a powerful amplifier: With a nominal impedance of 4 ohms (and a minimum of 3), the Synchrony One presents a somewhat difficult load for an amplifier. Reviewers stress that it requires a high-current, well-designed amplifier to perform its best.
- Tuneable bass response: The speaker comes with port covers, allowing users to fine-tune the bass performance to their listening room. For some, plugging one of the three ports helped to clean up the low-end response.
- High-quality construction: The build quality is noted as being both solid and elegant. Reviewers were impressed by the curved cabinet design, lack of visible screws, and high-quality materials.
Where the PSB Synchrony One stands
- Performance for the price: At its price point (around $4,500-$5,000 USD when reviewed), the Synchrony One was considered a standout performer that could compete with loudspeakers costing substantially more. SoundStage! called it “the best PSB speaker yet, and it establishes a benchmark for value and performance”.
- Versatile for music and movies: Reviewers found the speaker to be an excellent all-rounder, performing equally well with both movie soundtracks and various genres of music, from large-scale orchestral works to rock and jazz