When I watched the 50th Anniversary PSB video and eyed the Passif II Standmount Loudspeaker that date from 1974(!), I thought—Damn! PSB should make that speaker again! Retro-loving minds apparently think alike.
Yup. Works for me.
The new Passif 50, pre-sales begin August 1, 2022 in case you were wondering, are an updated version of the original for a best of both worlds—old meets new— kinda deal.
Design highlights from PSB:
- 1″ titanium dome tweeter with ferrofluid damping and neodymium magnet
- 5″ woofer and 8″ passive radiator with cast aluminum baskets, paper cones, and filleted rubber surrounds
- Retro-styled open-grained walnut veneer enclosure and dedicated speaker stands
- Magnetically attached woven cloth grilles
- 50th anniversary design touches, including original PSB logo and pull tab on the grille, and rear-panel plaque that read “Passif 50 – 1972-2022,” adorned by a maple leaf
- Felt surrounding the tweeter minimizes edge diffraction
- Bi-wirable/bi-ampable five-way gold-plated binding posts
- Speaker alone dimensions: 660mm H x 280mm W x 2540mm D (26” x 11” x 10”)
- Speaker with stand dimensions: 870mm H × 280mm W × 254mm D (34” x 11” x 10”)
The Passif 50 are expected to begin shipping in September 2022 and come with a $2499 price tag per pair. Sweet!
Company Website: PSB