PSB's iQ speakers make hi-fi listening more affordable and streaming friendly
Two new models, lower prices, and way more colors.
Canadian icon, PSB Speakers has two new wireless, powered stereo speaker models to lure would-be Sonos and Bose buyers. The iQ1 ($999 USD/$1,299 CAD) and iQ2 ($1,399 USD/$1,699 CAD) are direct descendants of the company’s Alpha iQ speakers. Just like that model, the IQ1 and IQ2 have a huge variety of analog and digital ports for direct connections to turntables, TVs, and computers, plus a full compliment of wireless options. They’re BluOS-powered, so they can be managed on their own or as part of a wireless multiroom system.
The iQ1 and iQ2 are very similar. Each sports a 4-inch polypropylene mid-bass driver with a steel basket and rubber surround, and a 0.75-inch aluminum dome tweeter with a neodymium magnet and ferrofluid damping.
Lots of ports
Around the back, you’ll find:
HDMI eARC
RCA (with a built-in MM phono preamp and ground connection) or line-in
Optical
USB-C
USB-A
Ethernet
Subwoofer output
They both offer 270 watts of power, but they handle that power slightly differently. The iQ1 requires a wired connection between the left and right speakers. The primary speaker houses the power connection and contains two 90-watt woofer amps and a dual-channel 45-watt amp for the tweeters.
The iQ2, on the other hand, has a wireless link between left and right sides, so each has its own power supply and each speaker gets discrete woofer/tweeter amps, though the wattage in each is the same as the iQ1.
Wireless connections
With Apple AirPlay 2, Spotify Connect, Tidal Connect, and Qobuz Connect, wireless connections are bountiful, though the one obvious omission is Google Cast.
This means that if you want lossless, hi-res audio from Amazon Music, you’ll need to use the BluOS app. And if you want lossless fidelity from Apple Music, you’ll need a slightly awkward workaround that involves using a Mac computer with a specific AirPlay tweak.
The iQ speakers don’t ship with their own remote, but they have IR sensors for use with third-party remotes. You can also use the touch controls on top of the primary speaker, the BluOS app, or your TV’s remote when connected via HDMI eARC.
Conceptually, PSB’s iQ models are similar to KEF’s LSX II wireless speakers, which also come in both wired (LSX II LT) and wirelessly connected (LSX II) versions. Those models have the missing Google Cast option, but they don’t have as many analog/digital inputs and they don’t have the support of a multiroom ecosystem like BluOS. Instead, KEF owners must rely on either Apple Home or Google Home to manage more than one set of speakers.
Pricing & availability
The iQ2 ($1,399 USD/$1,699 CAD) will be available in Black, White, Ember Red, Boreal Green, Granite Grey, and Sandstone Beige, starting June 23, 2026. The premium Walnut finish will be available in November 2026 for a premium price: $1,499 USD/$1,849 CAD.
The iQ1 ($999 USD/$1,299 CAD) will be available in Black and White for $1,299 CAN and $999 USA starting August 10, 2026.