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Audiophile-grade stereo speakers with powerful BluOS streamingThese wireless, powered speakers provide great PSB sound with built-in BluOS streaming and a phono input.PSBs Alpha iQ self-amplified speakers deliver high-performance stereo sound all on their own. The company calls this system a true all-in-one streaming solution because it comes with the award-winning BluOS platform built-in. Youll get native support for a ton of online music services, plus powerful app control for these speakers plus other Bluesound/BluOS music players around your home.And youll have flexible placement options, since the primary and secondary speakers make a wireless stereo connection. All you need is AC power for each speaker. You can also connect a turntable, a TV, a gaming console, and more. And whether youre streaming wirelessly or spinning vinyl, it will sound great.Built-in amplification tailored to each driverPSB designed the Alpha iQs amplification to perfectly match the drivers, so youll get clear, powerful sound.It features separate built-in amplifiers for each driver — 60 watts x 2 to the woofers and 30 watts x 2 to the tweeters. Onboard DSP (digital signal processing) ensures that each driver performs optimally and that the hand-off between the drivers is smooth, even when you connect a powered subwoofer.High-res multi-room streamingDownload the BluOS app for your Apple® or Android™ mobile device to get started. It has integrated support for Spotify Premium, Pandora, TIDAL, Amazon Music, and other top streaming services. You can select sources and distribute them across your multi-room system, or play different music through different speakers, all from the app.Apple users can stream to the Alpha iQs using Apple AirPlay 2, which allows synced streaming to multiple players. It will also show up in your player list if youre using Roon (subscription required).Phono input and other convenient connectionsYou can connect a turntable to the Alpha iQs moving-magnet phono input on the back of the primary speaker. It also has an HDMI eARC input for connecting a compatible TV. A USB-A port lets you connect a thumb drive loaded with music.PSBs inverted-tweeter designYou may notice that PSB mounted the Alpha iQs tweeter below the woofer, which is the opposite of the usual arrangement. Founder and chief engineer, Paul Barton, explains that this iconic PSB design helps keep sound properly in phase for frequencies where the woofer and tweeter are both playing.READ LESSProduct highlights:total amplification: 180 watts60 watts for each woofer and 30 watts for each tweeter4 polypropylene mid-bass driver with steel basket and rubber surround3/4 aluminum dome tweeter with neodymium magnet and ferrofluid coolingfully active design with DSP-controlled crossoverDSP allows better low-frequency extension from tiny speakersbass-reflex enclosure with tuned, rear-firing portsfrequency response: 64-20,000 (±3dB)wireless connection between the primary and secondary speakerseach speaker requires AC powerEthernet, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth connectivitycommunicates with other Bluesound/BluOS players via your home network (wired or wireless)music can be played through as many as 63 additional BluOS-enabled componentsplays MP3, AAC, WMA, WMA-L, OGG, FLAC, MQA, ALAC, WAV, and AIFF filessupported sample rates: up to 192kHzsupported bit depths 16-24MQA decoding and rendering capability for high-res streaming from TIDALtop-panel controls for playback and volume on primary speakerApple AirPlay 2 support for streaming from an iPhone®, iPad®, or Mac® computerworks as a Roon player (requires subscription and Roon Core running on your network)Roon Core is media server software that runs on your computer, NAS drive, or other compatible hardwaresupports Alexa, Google Assistant, and Siri voice control (controller devices sold separately)BluOS controller app:free download from Apple® App Store and Google Playmulti-room control and expansion with Bluesound/BluOS wireless speakers and components
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