Floor Standers : PSB T5/T6 or QA 2050i

[drajesh]

Hi friends,

This is my first post here, I have been going through various posts on this forum and have gained a lot.

I need some help in finalizing floor standers for my NAD D3020 integrated amp.
Not looking for book shelfs, as I prefer the depth/full bodied sound of Towers, also placement wise space is not an issue.

My room size is 17ft width* 20ft breadth.
My usage will be 85% music and 15% (movies - TV).
Music preference : Hindi Movie Songs, Ghazals.
Source : FLAC files played via laptop connected to NAD d3020 using USB.
Budget : 60-75k

Based on my auditions, I have shortlisted the following :

1) PSB Image T5 or T6 (unable to audition T6 - Can stretch if T6 offers more value for money)
2) Q Acoustics 2050i

I have heard both T5 & Q2050i at different places and am equally impressed with both.

Looking for good mid range / vocals clarity.

Since d3020 is rated a 30WPC, I am looking for Towers having 90db+ sensitivity. Also, I will be listening music at moderate levels.

Awaiting your views / ownership experience with PSB or QA.

Thanks,
Rajesh

 

[MJ23Bulls]

Hi Rajesh,
Have you gone through this Dali Zensor 7 thread by grunthos? This might be of some help to you!
Review of Dali Zensor 7
Within your budget & sensitivity levels!

 

[Maxprocrj]

PSB T6 is any day better IMHO

But don't use your brain much on sensitivity etc....Check with your amp. only and decide.

 

[drajesh]

Hi MJ,

Thanks for the feedback,

I have gone through the Dali Zensor 7 thread by Grunthos, though it is 90db Sensitive, the Dali Z7 specs recommend amp with 40-150w.

Will it not be heavy on the d3020 @30wpc ?

The PSB T5 & T6 need amp from 20-200w whereas the Q2050i needs 25-150w.
Also, I had checked with Nad Support/Salon for tower recommendation for d3020 & they suggested PSB Image T5, T6 and Imagine T (out of my budget).

Thanks,
Rajesh

 

[mukuntharajaa]

Hi drajesh,

PSB goes very well with NAD amp. I have never auditioned qa2050i. I am actually looking forward to it. I have tried T5 and T6 side by side. T6 is way too better than T5. I really felt big difference between the two. If you push up the budget by little T6 would be the best and ideal choice. I have heard Dali Zensor 5. It was way too bright for my taste. I did not get a chance to audition Zensor 7.

 

[denom]

Take a demo of the Focal Chorus 714 FS

Chorus 714 - Focal

Should be good bet with your NAD amp.

Available for demo @ Fairdeal Electronics, Crawford Market

 

[Shivam]

I have heard PSB a couple of times with NAD and a few other amps. NAD brings out the best in PSBs but with a little more bass than what I like.

I have tried NAD with newer Wharfedales too and unlike what people usually feel, this combination brought out very good vocals in my room.

A lot depends on your room too!

 

[wuchichengses]

yes,I have gone through the Dali Zensor 7 thread by Grunthos, though it is 90db Sensitive, the Dali Z7 specs recommend amp with 40-150w.