{"id":665664,"date":"2026-06-30T07:37:22","date_gmt":"2026-06-30T07:37:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/665664\/"},"modified":"2026-06-30T07:37:22","modified_gmt":"2026-06-30T07:37:22","slug":"psbs-bluos-powered-all-in-one-wireless-speaker-systems-aim-to-take-on-five-star-kef-rivals","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/665664\/","title":{"rendered":"PSB\u2019s BluOS-powered all-in-one wireless speaker systems aim to take on five-star KEF rivals"},"content":{"rendered":"

Canadian manufacturer, PSB Speakers, has launched two new all-in-one wireless speakers as part of its iQ series. The range includes the iQ1, priced at \u00a3899 \/ \u20ac999 \/ $999, and the iQ2, available for \u00a31299 \/ \u20ac1399 \/ $1499. At this price point, the speaker systems fall into competitive territory, rivalling the five-star KEF LSX II<\/a> and Award-winning LSX II LT<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Both the iQ1 and iQ2 use the established BluOS streaming platform to give users access to popular music streaming services such as Amazon Music<\/a>, Deezer<\/a>, Qobuz<\/a>, Tidal<\/a>, as well as internet radio stations such as TuneIn, while also allowing hi-res streaming from connected hard drives.<\/p>\n

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Other streaming methods include Apple<\/a> AirPlay<\/a> 2, Spotify<\/a> Connect, Tidal Connect, and Bluetooth aptX<\/a> HD. In both models, the internal DAC can natively handle hi-res files up to 24-bit\/192kHz PCM.<\/p>\n

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Wired connections for both models include a pair of RCA stereo inputs, HDMI eARC for connecting to a TV, optical, USB-A and USB-C audio inputs, and a subwoofer output. The speakers also feature a built-in moving-magnet phono stage for connecting a turntable directly.<\/p>\n

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PSB says the iQ1 and iQ2 systems have been designed to \u201cfit comfortably into everyday spaces\u201d, with humble dimensions of just 14.5 x 24.6 x 19.2cm per speaker.<\/p>\n

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Both speakers feature fully active designs and DSP crossovers, with tuned bass ports providing \u201cdeeper, more powerful bass\u201d.<\/p>\n

Their similarities don\u2019t end there. The iQ1 and iQ2 have identical total power outputs of 270 watts via Class D amplification, and they even share the same drivers, employing a 1.9cm aluminium-dome tweeter paired with a 10cm propylene mid\/bass driver.<\/p>\n

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Each speaker has a 90-watt amplifier dedicated to each woofer, but they differ in the way they drive their tweeters; the iQ1\u2019s tweeters share a two-channel amplifier, delivering 45 watts to each unit, while the iQ2\u2019s tweeters are fed by independent 45W amplifiers.<\/p>\n

They also differ in how the left and right speakers connect: the iQ1 uses a wired speaker cable; the iQ2 employs a low-latency wireless link.<\/p>\n

The iQ series can be controlled using the BluOS Controller app, which is compatible with Android, iOS<\/a>, macOS and Windows, or via a touch panel on the primary speaker.<\/p>\n

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Both iQ speaker systems are available now, and the iQ1 comes in in black or white vinyl finishes. The more premium iQ2 comes in black, white, ember red, boreal green, granite grey, and sandstone beige, while a walnut veneer finish costs an extra \u00a3100 \/ \u20ac100 \/ $100.<\/p>\n

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