Floorstanding Speaker Systems

Subwoofer: TLE1
Connections: Balanced (XLR) and unbalanced (RCA)
Enclosure Type: Transmission line
Woofer (size in inches, type): 6.5-inch, paper cone
Power Rating (watts): 150 (RMS)
Crossover Bypass: No
Available Finishes: Cherry, Maple, Oak
Dimensions (H x W x D, inches): 21.6 x 7.8 x 21.5
Weight (pounds): 38.5
Price: $3,199

These listings are based on the manufacturer's stated specs; the HT Labs box below indicates the gear's performance on our test bench.

Speaker: OB1
Type: Three-way, tower
Tweeter (size in inches, type): 1, soft dome
Midrange (size in inches, type): 3, soft dome
Woofer (size in inches, type): 6.5, doped*
Nominal Impedance (ohms): 6
Recommended Amp Power (watts): 300 max
Available Finishes: Cherry, Maple, Oak
Dimensions (H x W x D, inches): 40.4 x 7.9 x 12.8
Weight (pounds): 47
Price: $5,199/pair

Speaker: CB6
Type: Three-way, center
Tweeter (size in inches, type): 1, soft dome
Midrange (size in inches, type): 3, soft dome
Woofer (size in inches, type): 6.5, doped*
Nominal Impedance (ohms): 6
Recommended Amp Power (watts): 300 max
Available Finishes: Cherry, Maple, Oak
Dimensions (H x W x D, inches): 7.3 x 23.6 x 11.8
Weight (pounds): 25
Price: $2,799

Speaker: GB1
Type: Two-way, monitor
Tweeter (size in inches, type): 1, soft dome
Midrange (size in inches, type): N/A
Woofer (size in inches, type): 5.5, doped*
Nominal Impedance (ohms): 8
Recommended Amp Power (watts): 150 max
Available Finishes: Cherry, Maple, Oak
Dimensions (H x W x D, inches): 34.2 x 6.1 x 9.2
Weight (pounds): 23
Price: $2,249/pair

* coated with a liquid plastic to stiffen paper or fabric while remaining compliant

Ratings: PMC OB1 Speaker System

Build Quality: 97
• Speakers feature world-class fit and finish
• CNC precision-machined Medite panels are veneered inside and out

Value: 92
• While there are less expensive systems, they don't perform like this
• The sonic equivalent to a 5 Series BMW

Features: 93
• TLE1 provides level control, 360-degree phase adjustment, and selectable rolloff
• TLE1 provides balanced (XLR) and unbalanced (RCA) inputs

Performance: 97
• OB1 provides even dispersion with excellent on- and off-axis listening
• ATL delivers responsive, articulate low-frequency performance that's never thumpy

Ergonomics: 94
• Pedestals for OB1 and GB1 are removable and include adjustable floor spikes
• Variable crossover control

Overall Rating: 95
Featuring first-rate fit and finish with world-class visual appeal that blends with any décor, this terrific-sounding PMC loudspeaker collection will impress.

General Information
OB1 Tower Speaker, $5,199/pair; CB6 Center-Channel Speaker, $2,799
GB1 Monitor Speaker, $2,249/pair
TLE1 Subwoofer, $3,199
PMC USA
(949) 861-3350
www.pmcloudspeakers.com
Dealer Locator Code PMC