PSB Alpha iQ Streaming Powered Speakers with BluOS
Comprising two wireless bookshelf speakers with built-in amplifiers, PSB’s Alpha iQ is an all-in-one audio system for the streaming age.
The Alpha iQ Streaming Powered Speakers with BluOS make it easy to enjoy PSB’s signature “True to Nature” sound from your favourite streaming services and legacy sources—without cable clutter. The two speakers have 180W of built-in amplification and a network streamer based on the award-winning BluOS multi-room music platform. Plug the speakers into power outlets, then connect the Alpha iQ to your home using the friendly BluOS Controller app. Now you can play music from more than 20 streaming services and share that music over your home network with up to 63 other BluOS-enabled components. In addition to Apple AirPlay 2 support and Bluetooth connectivity, the Alpha iQ has inputs for a wide array of sources, so you can connect a turntable, TV, disc player, and game console.
Featuring a sleek, modern design, the Alpha iQ is available in satin white and satin black finishes. Inside each enclosure is a 4″ polypropylene mid-bass driver with steel basket and rubber surround, and a 0.75″ aluminium dome tweeter with neodymium magnet and ferrofluid damping.
The Alpha iQ employs a DSP-based active crossover. As with many PSB designs, the tweeter is placed below the woofer. With this arrangement, the blend between woofer and tweeter remains consistent whether you’re sitting or standing.
Each woofer has its own 60W class-D amplifier, and each tweeter its own 30W class-D amp, for total system output of 180W.
Featuring a sleek, modern design, the Alpha iQ is available in satin white and satin black finishes. Inside each enclosure is a 4″ polypropylene mid-bass driver with steel basket and rubber surround, and a 0.75″ aluminium dome tweeter with neodymium magnet and ferrofluid damping.
Features & Details
- 4″ polypropylene mid-bass driver with steel basket and rubber surround
- 0.75″ aluminum dome tweeter with neodymium magnet and ferrofluid cooling
- Fully active design, with DSP crossover and dedicated amplifiers for each driver: 60W for each woofer and 30W for each tweeter
- Tuned port and DSP-enabled bass extension for excellent LF performance
- Low-latency wireless connection between the primary and secondary speakers for tangle-free installation
- Ethernet, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth connectivity
- Built-in network streamer based on the award-winning BluOS multi-room music platform
- Integrated support for more than 20 streaming services, including several that offer lossless and high-resolution audio
- Music can be played through as many as 63 additional BluOS-enabled components
- Audiophile-grade DAC with maximum resolution of 24-bit/192kHz
- MQA decoding and rendering capability for high-res streaming from Tidal
- Apple AirPlay 2 support for streaming from iPhones, iPads, and Macs
- Spotify Connect and Tidal Connect
- MM phono, HDMI eARC, optical, and auxiliary inputs
- USB port for connecting an external drive containing music files
- Spotify Connect and Tidal Connect
- Subwoofer output with DSP-enabled low-pass and high-pass filters
- Support for Control4, Crestron, ELAN, RTI, and URC home-control systems
- Support for Alexa, Google Assistant, and Apple Siri voice control
- IR learning capability for operating the Alpha iQ with harmonized remotes
Specifications
Frequency Response
| On Axis @ 0° ±3dB |
64Hz-20kHz |
| LF Cutoff -10dB |
35Hz |
Amplifier Power
| Amplifier Power (per speaker) |
Tweeter = 30 Watts, Woofer = 60 Watts |
Acoustic Design
| Tweeter (Nominal) |
3/4” (19mm), Aluminium Dome with Ferrofluid, Neodymium Magnet |
| Woofer (Nominal) |
4” (100mm) Cone, Rubber Surround, Steel Basket |
| Design Type |
Bass Reflex |
Inputs
| Analog |
3.5mm, Phono MM |
| Digital |
BluOS, HDMI eARC, Optical |
| Wireless |
aptX™ HD Bluetooth (sink & source, 2-way) |
Construction
| Cabinet Sleeve |
MDF |
| Front Baffle |
MDF on Aluminum |
| Rear Baffle |
Aluminum |
SIZE (W x H x D)
| Net Dimensions |
5 11/16” x 9 11/16” x 7 5/8”/
145 x 246 x 192mm |
| Net Weight |
7.36kg/ 16.2lbs pair |
| Gross Weight |
8.27kg/ 18.2lbs pair |
| Shipping Dimensions |
10 2/5” x 15 13/16” x 15 3/16”/
268 x 402 x 385mm |
Finish
| Available Finishes |
Painted; Matte Black, Matte White |
