PSB Alpha iQ Powered Streaming Speakers - Pair (Black)

A True All-in-One Audio System The Alpha iQ sets a new benchmark for modern tangle-free audiophile-grade listening. The two speakers have 180W of built-in amplification and a network streamer based on the award-winning BluOS multi-room music platform. The left and right speakers communicate via a wireless link that can cover most rooms in an average-size home without delays or latency so that music stays synched and clear regardless of speaker placement.

Features
•Built-in BluOS Network Streamer
•4” Polypropylene Mid-Bass Driver
•0.75” Aluminum Dome Tweeter
•Fully Active Design with DSP Crossover
•Dedicated Amplifiers for Each Driver
•MQA Decoding Rendering Capability
•MM Phono HDMI eARC Optical Auxiliary Inputs
•Supports Airplay 2 Spotify Connect Tidal Connect

Small but Mighty Available in 5 stunning Matte finishes the Alpha iQ has a sleek modern design. Inside each enclosure is a 4” polypropylene mid-bass driver with steel basket and rubber surround and a 0.75” aluminum dome tweeter with neodymium magnet and ferrofluid damping. Each woofer has its own 60W class-D amplifier and each tweeter its own 30W class-D amp for a total system output of 180W.

DSP-Based Active Crossover The Alpha iQ employs a DSP-based active crossover. Thanks to their powerful amplifiers tuned bass ports and DSP-enabled low-frequency extension PSB’s Alpha iQ speakers can deliver bass output that completely belies their diminutive size. The Alpha iQ’s audiophile-grade DAC supports resolution to 24-bit/192kHz and has full MQA decoding and rendering capability for high-res streaming from Tidal.

Unlimited Music Through the BluOS Controller app you can play music from more than 20 streaming services including several that offer lossless and high-resolution audio such as Music Deezer Idagio Qobuz and Tidal as well as internet radio stations from around the world. Apple Airplay 2 Spotify Connect and Tidal Connect are also supported. For listening options beyond streaming a built-in MM preamp RCA phono jacks and ground terminal allows you to connect a turntable. Other inputs include an HDMI eARC port for connecting to an HDTV an optical input for connecting a disc player or game console and a 3.5mm auxiliary input for connecting analog sources. The Alpha iQ also has Bluetooth connectivity with support for the high-quality aptX-HD codec for wireless playback from smart devices. You can connect an external drive loaded with music files to the Alpha iQ’s USB port and control playback.

Complete Control Listeners can control every aspect of the Alpha iQ’s operation with the BluOS Controller app which is available for Android iOS macOS and Windows. Touch controls on the top of the primary speaker also provide immediate access for changing volume pausing and resuming playback.

Integration Like all BluOS-enabled components the Alpha iQ can be integrated into popular smart home systems like Control4 Crestron ELAN RTI and URC. Voice control is possible using Alexa Google Assistant and Apple Siri (via AirPlay 2). IR learning is also available for listeners who use harmonized remotes that can operate multiple A/V components.

What's in the Box
•Alpha iQ Powered Streaming Speakers - Pair
•Power Cord
•Manual

Specifications
•Frequency Response
•On Axis @ 0° ±3dB: 64 - 20000Hz
•LF Cutoff -10dB: 35Hz


•Amplifier Power
•Tweeter: 30 Watts
•Woofer: 60 Watts <