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PSB Alpha P3 Compact Bookshelf Speaker - Black Ash (Pair)

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At a glance

Condition
New
Color
Black
Model
Alpha P3 BLK ASH
Dimensions
7"D x 6.75"W x 8.5"H
Weight
7.9 lb
Frequency Response
43 hertz
Audio Output Mode
Stereo
Works with
Smartphone, Tablet, Laptop

Features 5

  • The PSB Alpha P3 is a small two-way bookshelf speaker designed to deliver high-fidelity sound at an affordable price
  • The speaker features a custom 4-inch woofer with dual-layer voice coils and a special textured polypropylene compound cone to prevent distortion and extend the bass frequencies down to 43Hz
  • The 34-inch black anodized aluminum dome tweeter is designed with a front waveguide to match low and high frequencies for a smooth transition and improved resolution and detail
  • The speaker's crossover was re-engineered to control directivity and flatten the frequency response, while utilizing an unusually complex Acoustic Linkwitz-Riley filter design to keep distortion at its lowest even at high volumes

Description

The Alpha P3 is a small two-way bookshelf speaker that brings hifi pedigree to your stereo or home theatre system to fill the room with crystal-clear sound. Featuring a custom 4” (102mm) woofer and aluminium dome tweeter that uses a waveguide to perfectly match the low and high frequencies for a smooth transition, the P3 delivers natural sound, at an affordable price.Overall, the PSB Alpha P3 bookshelf speaker is designed to not only deliver high-fidelity sound but also to look great in any home audio setup.

Specs 43

Brand PSB
Speaker Maximum Output Power 120 watts
Frequency Response 43 hertz
Connectivity Technology RCA
Audio Output Mode Stereo
Mounting Type Shelf Mount
Enclosure Material Aluminium, Polypropylene
Speaker Type Tweeter

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Top Amazon Reviews


Amazing, just what I needed
Color: Walnut
These speakers are amazing, I can really tell they are made with quality materials and they are designed very well. I needed smaller speakers because my wife didn’t want anything too big and these are the perfect size, still big enough to produce great sound. The price is also very good for something of such high quality. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on April 11, 2026 by Skyler Null

Best speaker pound per pound in known universe
Color: Walnut
I have a long rambling old man explanation of why I am a Paul Barton PSB fan..short version, 2000 had a audio system costing more than a car. Buddy came out hooked some PSB 5s up ..the sound was very comparable to 2k speaks... Fast forward 2024. Putting an audiophile system together under 1k just to see... Ordered the 3s to keep my challenge under a k..btw, I lost my challenge, but kept it under 3k. . With Cambridge amp, pioneer CD player the PSB 3s were jaw dropping amazing.. I still have them hooked up to Yamaha a s 501 amp. I use them in inverted stack on my PSB 5s. With a woofer, I like some music loud. But, when switching to just the 3s always think, hey fella, I could live with this sound. Seriously excellent grownup audio from a small speaker. I will never let these babies go. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on October 24, 2025 by morgan

Pretty great sound for 4" speakers
Color: Black
I've been using a set of Micca MB42x on my desk for the past few years for near-field listening, and decided I'd like an upgrade. It turns out finding a set of higher-end speakers in the same size class is pretty difficult - the vast majority of passive speakers are far larger, this is an area that's largely dominated by powered speakers. I didn't want to just throw out my desktop speaker amplifier though (The SMSL SA-50), so I went digging. I'm not an audiophile by any means, but I appreciate clean sound. Eventually, I landed on the PSB Alpha P3 and the Micca RB42. Size-wise, the RB42 is substantially bigger than either of the others - they're a bit taller, and substantially deeper. The PSB Alpha P3, by comparison, is actually a bit shorter and narrower than the MB42x, by around three quarters of an inch, and is only half an inch deeper in exchange. Space is at a premium on my desk, so I appreciate the even-more-compact form factor. Sound-wise, the PSB Alpha P3 sound to me like a direct upgrade from the Micca MB42x. The sound profile is pretty similar, but to me it sounds as if the highs have more clarity and detail, and the bass is a little more extended/pronounced. The RB42, on the other hand, sounded very 'boomy' and muddy to me - possibly because my desk is up against a wall, with the speakers only able to sit away from it by a few inches. Either way, for my use case, the PSB Alpha P3 are a clear winner. I think you'd be hard-pressed to fill a large room with these. In a large living room, these feel like they'd probably end up sounding pretty thin, and serve better as surround speakers. In a smaller area, like a bedroom or apartment living room, they're pretty spectacular. I attached them to my TV briefly (via an SMSL AD18), and in my smaller apartment, they sounded fine - but I would definitely want to pick up a small subwoofer eventually if I intended to keep them for that use case. The build quality is good, but not stand-out. The quality of the materials themselves are quite nice, but the vinyl wrapping has more of a gap on the underside of the speaker than I've encountered from other speakers in the price range, and the speaker posts have a very tight fit compared to any other speaker I've used. The plastic knobs used to retain the wire if you're not going the banana plug route feel a bit cheaper than others I've used in the $100+ price range, but not enough so to be problematic. These are all nitpicks - nothing that will get in the way of the speakers performing and looking quite nice once in place. I'm really happy with the grilles in particular. They're a very high-quality-feeling metal mesh, and magnetically attach very firmly to the speakers, while still being easy to remove. I don't notice a substantial difference in sound with them on, unlike most cloth grilles I've used. As a nice bonus, the psb logo looks as though it could be removed pretty easily from the mesh with a hair dryer or a plastic spudger, as they're just held on by some glue. Ultimately, these are the best small-form-factor speakers I've ever personally listened to. I would very happily recommend them to anyone looking for an upgrade from lower-end 4" speakers - the market isn't wide, but these are definitely the best of the bunch. I couldn't ask for better desktop speakers. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on January 27, 2021 by Baha

Sound amazing
Color: Walnut
sound like speakers way bigger than they are! I haven't done too much in this space for a long time, I did the buy once cry once years ago and recently needed some smaller speakers for a new home library we put together. These are perfect for the occasion, I'm amazed the sound these produce as I didn't want a sub to take up space and my wife didn't want big speakers. The reviews all said these were standouts for big sound in a little package, I agree. To get the best out off them positioning against a wall with air behind it is important. I tucked them into the cabinet and lost a noticeable amount of low end reach. The aluminum tweeter surprised me the most, I historically found metallic tweeters harsh, but these sound amazingly smooth. The upside-down appearance takes some getting used to, and the magnetic grills are super cool, but are not self centering. smaller room and off-axis listening is surprising given the size as well. they are centered in the room 40" apart and fill the room nicely and sound even through most of it. Powering using SMSL A300 and it is more than enough. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on January 15, 2025 by Collin

Tiny speakers, big sound, big value
Color: Black
I'm using these all wrong. They're obviously meant to be part of a desktop system, or back speakers in a surround array, and would probably be great at those. For complicated reasons, I wanted the smallest, cheapest speakers that could fill a fairly large space with good sound. My Audioengine A2s are wonderful and perfectly sized, but just weren't quite enough to keep me engaged. The PSB Alpha P3s obviously don't violate physics laws in terms of bass response, but what they can do is wonderfully musical, detailed, and engaging. They play plenty loud enough (with a 40 watt Emotiva amp) to fill a good-sized room. Only slightly negative comment is that this is not a system I use every day, and the speakers seem to need some warm-up time to sound their best each time I turn them on. But it's well worth it because they start out sounding good, and get better and better. Buy them! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on April 11, 2020 by Dave E

Very Nice For The Price
Color: Black
This is the second pair I purchased of these speakers. I previously used them as my surround speakers and purchased this second set to use them as height speakers for the atmos effect. They have added a whole new audio experience to my surround setup. Aside from that, they work very nicely in small to medium-sized rooms or on desktops. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on April 20, 2024 by Geraldo Rivera

Great quality for the price
Color: Walnut
Super happy with these as computer speakers using a little 2.0 amp. Build quality and sound are excellent at this price point. They feel and sound more expensive than they are.
Reviewed in the United States on September 15, 2024 by Mitchell Chevrier

Nice for near field setups
Color: Walnut
I have these setup with a Fosi Audio V3 amp and a S.M.S.L. SU-1 DAC. Pretty solid set of speakers. They aren't something you'd want to fill a big room with or to use for your main theater setup. They are amazing, however, for near field setups. I have mine at my desktop and they sound amazing in that regard. How I review it will be based from a near field perspective. ie: Desktops, small/standard bedrooms, maybe small apartment living area. They're lacking just a tiny bit in the highs but are by no means bad, hence the 4 stars. I'd still consider the highs to be good. The mids shine the most and the lows are pretty good for these types of speakers. The clarity is there. If you are sensitive to highs or maybe prefer male vocals/clean bass/etc then these may be perfect for you. The bass is very clean and crisp without sounding boomy or muddy. If you aren't bass crazy then there may be enough of it that you might not need a sub. If you are thinking about getting speakers but are unsure if you should get a dedicated subwoofer, then maybe try these out. Just to reiterate, these have above average bass compared to many speakers in this price range and form factor but they are no replacement for an actual dedicated subwoofer. They're also relatively small form factor. Most comparable speakers are much larger. My desk has an upper shelf and the main desk area is loaded with my peripherals. I needed these to fit on my top shelf and they fit perfectly. Larger speakers would have cut it too close. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on March 3, 2024 by Matthew
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