I have the PB1i and it is outstanding.
Casting dispersion [pun] on the midrange dome used, because it may not be an $800+ unit, is distracting. It works great in this design, and is probably a much more sensitive unit requiring less power to 'arrive' at full output.
It is also illogical to assume that PMC uses an off the shelf driver, none of their other speakers do. PMC designs, specifies requirements, then hand customizes each driver. I'm sorry, but although they have the same parent company, you can't compare a Honda Formula 1 race car to a base level Civic coupe.
All PMCs are designed and built for rugged use, as evidenced by the fact that PMC offers a 20 year warranty.
Other manufacturers don't even offer a 20 month warranty.
I have valued your thoughts and opinions in the past Shadorne, but this one is misdirected.
Casting dispersion [pun] on the midrange dome used, because it may not be an $800+ unit, is distracting. It works great in this design, and is probably a much more sensitive unit requiring less power to 'arrive' at full output.
It is also illogical to assume that PMC uses an off the shelf driver, none of their other speakers do. PMC designs, specifies requirements, then hand customizes each driver. I'm sorry, but although they have the same parent company, you can't compare a Honda Formula 1 race car to a base level Civic coupe.
All PMCs are designed and built for rugged use, as evidenced by the fact that PMC offers a 20 year warranty.
Other manufacturers don't even offer a 20 month warranty.
I have valued your thoughts and opinions in the past Shadorne, but this one is misdirected.