PSB Speakers Alpha iQ Streaming Powered with BluOS in Matte Black (Pair) - ALPHAIQBLACK
PSB Alpha iQ Powered Speakers with BluOS (Pair)
Upgrade to better sound and sink into your music with the PSB Alpha iQ-powered speakers. Sold as a pair, the bookshelf speakers use the BluOS streaming platform, an easy and elegant way to listen to music in multiple rooms. And with a little help from the BluOS Controller app, you and your PSB Alpha iQ speakers will have access to a wide music library. These two speakers communicate wirelessly across the room for lag-free, perfectly-synced sound without any need for a cord. PSB Alpha iQ users can even share their music with over 60 players on the network. Control your PSB Alpha iQ audio using the BluOS controller app, or use the on-board touch controls on top of the speakers. Here, you can play, pause, adjust the volume and more. Even play music here via voice assistants like Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant, or integrate the speakers into your Control4 or Crestron smart home system.
Cord-Free Audio Quality
While the PSB Alpha iQ speakers are easily and wirelessly connected, their design is anything but simple. The construction and materials within are chosen for unique quality: the 4" polypropylene mid-bass driver features a steel basket and rubber surround along with a 0.75 aluminum dome tweeter with neodymium magnet and ferrofluid damping. With woofers and tweeters combined, the power output from the PSB Alpha iQ speakers comes to a total of 180 watts for sound that can wash over your body and make every beat drop impactful. And thanks to the impressive DAC, decoding and rendering capability, this pair of speakers can stream high-resolution audio from streaming platforms like Tidal.
Designed for Music, Movies, Gaming & More
With the PSB Alpha iQ bookshelf speakers, you can do much more than stream (from pretty much any service, including Spotify, Amazon Music, Qobuz and more.) It's also easy to connect your PSB Alpha iQ speakers to a television, a gaming console, your high-fidelity turntable and vinyl system as well as other audio sources. One of the best things about the PSB Alpha iQ powered speaker system? There's no cable running between them, so you're eliminating any unnecessary cords from your AV system. If you know that these wire-free high-fidelity speakers are perfect for your needs, order them online for quick delivery. And if you still have questions, our team of experts can help. Reach out to us at 800-860-3577 or do your research with our article on buying speakers.
Key Features
- The Uncluttered Life
Just a left and a right speaker and your smart phone is required to listen to your favourite tracks and albums. Not even a wire is needed between the left and right speaker. Our unique speaker link technology means that the left and right speaker can be placed virtually any distance from each other and remain connected with no audio latency and no loss of sound quality. All the music and audiophile-grade sound without the clutter of your dad's stereo system. - One App. Total Control.
Stop struggling with the multiple apps or clunky user experiences of other systems. Easily set up your system, access your music, and customize your listening with BluOS Controller, an award-winning hi-res multiroom platform that places all of your sources and playback options in one elegant app. - New Tech with a Soul
Although the Alpha iQ features the latest amplification and streaming technologies, the approach to its design is firmly rooted in its heritage as an award-winning cult-favourite hi-fi brand. Its minimalist design and small footprint belie its impressive frequency range, superb detail and control, and wide sound stage. - In Good Company
The Alpha iQ are part of the BluOS ecosystem, which includes hi-res multi-room streaming products from other well-respected hi-fi brands. It means effortless scalability and compatibility for music enjoyment anywhere in your home.
Features
- 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 built-in amplification and a network streamer based on the award-winning BluOS multi-room music platform. To set up the Alpha iQ, plug the two speakers into power outlets, then connect them to your home using the friendly BluOS Controller app, which gives you access to all the music ever recorded and the ability to share music from the Alpha iQ to as many as 63 other players on the home network. 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. - Small But Mighty
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.
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 Amazon 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 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.
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 Amazon 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.
PSB’s Alpha iQ BluOS Powered Speakers make it easy to enjoy True to Nature sound from your favorite streaming services and legacy sources—without cable clutter. It’s beautiful sound made simple.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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The speakers feature versatile connectivity including 3.5mm auxiliary input, Phono MM input for turntables, HDMI eARC, optical digital input, Bluetooth with aptX-HD codec, USB port for external drives, and support for AirPlay 2, Spotify Connect, Tidal Connect, and BluOS streaming platform.
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Yes, they support wireless multi-room audio with BluOS, allowing you to share music seamlessly with up to 63 other players on the same network, enabling perfectly synchronized sound throughout your home.
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Yes, these speakers are compatible with Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, and Apple Siri via AirPlay 2, providing voice control for convenient hands-free operation.
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They feature a Class D amplifier delivering a combined 180 watts of power, an audiophile-grade DAC with 24-bit/192kHz resolution, full MQA decoding for high-resolution streaming, and a 2-way design with a 4-inch mid-bass driver and 0.75-inch aluminum dome tweeter for rich, detailed sound.
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The speakers can be managed via the BluOS Controller app available on Android, iOS, macOS, and Windows for easy setup and playback control. They also have touch controls on the top panel for volume, play, and pause functions.