I love how this unit looks. The meters are a cool feature. Sound is great especially after upgrade to BluOS and full bandwidth Dirac. I only have 2 little niggles with the unit. The vinyl wrap. I'm a wood worker and I really don't knowing the "wood" is fake. Looks fine though. Auto sensing inputs. Unlike the Powernode (and I'm sure other BluOS devices) this unit does not seem to automatically sense when I turn my TV on and switch inputs. I use this setup mostly for streaming but it would have been nice to have auto sensing. I forget sometimes it doesn't and think something is wrong. Part of the charm of a retro device I guess. Still worht 5 stars. Love it.
The installation was very easy. 2 screws, remove back plate, slide in module, secure with the screws and turn on power. I did have issues with WiFi connection and Tidal connect but that was more likely my Eero 6 Pro mesh network. Hardwired and it worked perfectly. I upgraded to full bandwidth Dirac, a bargain for this device, and that totally tamed the bass response in my not-even-close to acoustically good room. The limited bandwidth probably would have achieved similar results. Certainly in the bass range as that's what it covers but I couldn't help upgrading for $99. Very happy with this upgrade to my C3050.
I've been using Bluesound for a few years now. Starting with the Vault 2i then adding the Pulse 2i. I needed speakers for my PC so I decided to try the Flex 2i.
Flex offers a couple ways to hook to the PC. One is the 3.5mm jack and then Bluetooth. I planned to use the jack, but the day I received the Flex I ran through the updates and saw it was available on my PC Bluetooth. I synced them up and it works with no major issues. Only thing is a slight delay when starting PC audio such as a YouTube or X video. It doesn't play the first couple seconds of audio but you can restart the source and it's fine.
I'm able to use the BluOS app on the PC and mobile devices to network my music as normal. Grouping all the Bluesound devices works as normal. No delay or sync issues with BluOS or Tidal Connect.
I decided to just do one Flex in mono since 2 in stereo at my desktop isn't really needed. This little speaker puts out some decent volume and sounds very good for what it is. Obviously it's limited in range due to the size, but there's actually decent bass output and will play loud if needed. I may just pick up the battery pack to have a portable boom box. I'd say it's on par with some of the larger JVC portables, just not as boomy. Sound quality is pretty good for a small device. You can adjust bass/treble in the BluOS settings if needed to get things dialed in.
My only real knock is the display lights. Bluesound devices are always on, so the display is always lit up. Even on the lowest setting it's still pretty bright. I turned it off since it was lighting up the room next to the bedroom at night.
Having owned PSB speakers for years, seeing the Imagine T at 60% off was a deal not be refused. Shipping was super fast and the product is amazing. Thanks Audio Factory.
This sound bar has wonderful sound as you would expect from the people that make pub speakers. I have a whole house system using the bluesound brand and I love all of the products I own. I only wish that they would make outdoor speakers that would be added to my network.
The NAD M10 is the unique combination of design, engineering and intelligent execution. This M10 becomes the hub of your system, taking the latest technology of streaming, room correction and clean, powerful amplification delivered to your speakers. What you hear is a transparent, wide and holographic soundstage, delivered with authority.
Amazing sound across the audio spectrum, sufficient bass, better when adding a subwoofer. Great looking, best on wall I’ve ever heard. I have 5 in my surround system and expect to purchase two more. Received all in perfect condition.
Excellent response across the audio spectrum. I’m using them in my surround setup for movies as well as stereo audio using an Arcam 41 preamp and Fosi mono amps. In a 9.1 system giving me the floor space I needed. I’ve tried other on wall speakers and these have beat them all for sound and esthetics. The Audio Factory prices can’t be beat all my speakers working without fault.
I know nothing about audio. My husband knows a bit. The speakers were a gift for him, and he seems to like them. He wanted PSB speakers because his first pair lasted for 30 years.
The node is an excellent and solid streamer. Sounds perfect. The BluOS software works well and is intuitive. Literally have three nodes and two Flex in my house. The Node X is next level
For an 8" sub it has all the features I would ever need including both line input, LFE, and speaker inputs. It's in an attractive ported box and draws very little current when idling. The satellite speakers are small, but sound better than expected and meet my wife's criteria. Almost invisible. For the $ these are a very good value. Drive the sat's from a little class d amp and drive the sub from the sub out of my Node. Using as a 2.1 system for my new OLED TV and love it.
Shipping and service was great too. Thank you...I'll be back!
Following-up. The exchange process was straight-forward. They listened to my concern and provided shipping to return the speakers. Then, they shipped out a replacement within a couple of days. The replacement speakers seem to be working well. Great speakers, my first set of PSB speakers.
I love these speakers. I have them in a big room, fills the room with clear sound, a pleasure to listen. They look great, the sound great, they are great
I needed a reasonably priced sound system for my garage shop to replace an aging Squeezebox Boombox. I looked at BlueTooth speakers but did not find anything that sounded good enough and I was worried that if I walked away from them I'd need to reconnect when I returned. Since the Bluesound components are WiFi I knew I wouldn't have this problem. I've always liked Bluesound components - I have a Powernode and a Node2 in two sound systems in the house - and I really like the control features of the Bluesound app. When I found Audio Factory with their factory reconditioned units at very attractive prices I decided to try a pair of PULSE FLEX 2i speakers configured as a stereo pair. The speakers arrived quickly and each looked brand new in perfect factory packaging with no signs of reconditioning. I was able to easily connect them to my network, go through software updating, then configuring them as a stereo pair using the app. The sound quality is amazing considering their small size, very musical with natrual sounding bass. These generate more than enough volume without distortion and reasonable punch. They fit my application perfectly and I am very happy with them.
Installed the Powernode to run our outdoor patio speakers (Klipsch AW-650). Ran the wiring through the attic to an upstairs closet where the Powernode sits. Works perfect. Absolutely great sound and more than enough power. Can run it all from the cell phone which makes it even better. Highly recommend.
The Powernode also came with the Bluesound D30 DUO. Those will be going to my office for an upgrade in a few weeks.
I had the original Vault. At a certain point the shuffle feature stopped working. I replaced it with current Vault and low a behold it also had a malfunctioning shuffle setting. Blusound has excellent customer support though the answer was on Reddit, on the internet. All that said it’s a great device and I highly recommend it and the Audio Factory, too.
After reading reviews I had high hopes for these speakers. On hooking them up (bi-amped) and passing some audio I immediately heard a problem in the upper mid-range. I thought I had got my polarity wrong and checked all my wiring but it was correct. There is a distortion in the upper mid. The bottom is missing altogether. Sounds like a phase problem.
The speakers sound ok when using for movie surround but as main audio speakers no where near audiophile. I have a pair of Tannoy DMT215II which are amazing, ok but that is not a fair comparison. I also have a pair of old JBL 4312s with modified Vifa midrange drivers that also sound much better than the PSBs.
These speakers are beautiful and are easy to listen to for a long period of time. PSB was strongly recommended to me, especially by my older friends.
The pricing was also great.
Although I was told to be cautious of tweeter issues in the used market, I did not think this would affect a factory refurbished pair of speakers.
Unfortunately, for the pair that I received, one of the speakers has a tweeter that is not working, or not working well. I've contacted support and will see how they respond.
Will update.
This player has transformed my CD listening experience. Upgraded from a basic consumer-level player and am blown away by the clarity and purity of sound. The player is a little finicky if you try to do anything before the disc fully loads, but not a huge deal. I really appreciate the price and incredibly quick shipping!
I have these hooked up to an Aiyima A07 MAX in stereo mode. I'm currently using them in a nearfield setup on my desktop. I use my speakers for music, gaming, and movies. I needed a bookshelf speaker that would hit a sound signature I liked (neutral with slight bass boost), and within a restricted form factor. I chose these based on reviews on forums and reddit.
The sound is great, I'm surprised how low these can get at this price point. These are considered slightly bass boosted to some but for myself, I think its perfect. The mids are nice, highs are not harsh and blend well. The soundstage at nearfield is nice and open. I will be looking to add a subwoofer later down the line to fill that ultra low end missing with most bookshelf speakers.
The finish of the speaker looks great at this price point. The brushed metal rings around the drivers add a nice touch the aesthetic. The walnut vinyl finish looks pretty good, with a slight texture. The speaker grills easily attach with magnets, but you will need to manually align them slightly which isn't a huge deal, again at this price point. I would recommend spade connectors or banana plugs to hook these up. I went with banana plugs myself as they are easily available online.
The speakers arrived in factory fresh condition, with plastic wrapping and everything still on the units. No scratches or dents of any kind on each unit. I never would've known that they were refurbished unless I was told.
OK, so the satellite speakers are small. The sub is not small, but compact compared to some of the big ones out there at you can buy. Built like a tank, so heavier then I expected. Perhaps I should say, it is discrete and easily fits into a room. Meets approval as no need to move furniture because "it is the way". lol
Extremely happy with the sound from the speakers and sub combo. Easy to set up the sub.
The Audio Factory was quick to ship. If these are "refurb", it is impossible to tell.
Happy either way.
Just to buy more !!
Highly recommended as a package deal with the PowerNode!
Bought this with the sub/satellite package. Couldn't be happier with the ease of use, the app, set-up, and the sound. Almost feel like I should buy another and go for the floor standing speakers package deal. My wallet is twitching....
Highly recommended.
The Audio Factory was quick to ship. No issues regarding a "refurb". Everything is like new.
Would do business again.
I purchased this to replace the Bluesound Node I was using since the power amp that connected to the Node stopped working. The Powernode Edge is used for background music so the 40W amplifier is more than powerful enough. It retains the sound signature of the Node - favouring richness over extension & airiness, so it is easy to please most people’s ears.
It was seamless to install. Looks great with its low profile and small footprint. And the sound is excellent. I love how simple its is to adjust the sound using the blue sound App.
