R1280DB vs PSB Speakers Alpha PS1
The Alpha PS1's power @ 8ω is 20W against the R1280DB's 21W, its low-frequency extension 58 Hz against 55 Hz, its high-frequency extension 22 kHz against 20 kHz, and its power handling 40 W against 42 W.
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The R1280DB is a two-way powered bookshelf speaker system with Bluetooth and digital audio connectivity. It uses 4-inch mid-bass drivers and 0.5-inch silk-dome tweeters in MDF enclosures, with a front-facing bass-reflex port. The system provides side-panel bass, treble, and volume controls, plus a wireless remote. Inputs include Bluetooth, optical, coaxial, and dual RCA; unlike the R1280DBs, the R1280DB does not have a subwoofer output.
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The closest alternatives on specs, description and the systems they turn up in, with the specs they share set side by side.
The Alpha PS1's power @ 8ω is 20W against the R1280DB's 21W, its low-frequency extension 58 Hz against 55 Hz, its high-frequency extension 22 kHz against 20 kHz, and its power handling 40 W against 42 W.
The YU4's power @ 8ω is 35W against the R1280DB's 21W, its low-frequency extension 60 Hz against 55 Hz, and its power handling 70 W against 42 W. Both share high-frequency extension (20 kHz).
The R-14PM's power @ 8ω is 35W against the R1280DB's 21W, its low-frequency extension 80 Hz against 55 Hz, and its power handling 70 W against 42 W. Both share high-frequency extension (20 kHz).
The R-41PM's power @ 8ω is 35W against the R1280DB's 21W, its high-frequency extension 21 kHz against 20 kHz, and its low-frequency extension 76 Hz against 55 Hz.
Both turn up in the same documented systems.
Klipsch R-40PM
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