SpeakersMFR-VERIFIED
PSB CS500
PSB
Checked against your build
This page doesn’t know your build. Open the builder to check this part against the parts you’ve already picked.
Check it in the builder →Where to buy
TRACKED RETAILER OFFERSpsbspeakers.comCHECKED TODAY$679 →
We may earn a commission at no cost to you; it never affects rankings or compatibility verdicts — those come from the data.
Specifications · per-field provenance
● SOURCE-TRACKEDWhere we have it, each spec shows where the data came from.
Speaker typeoutdoorManufacturer
Way configuration2-wayManufacturer
Woofer count1Manufacturer
Woofer size (in)5.25Manufacturer
Tweeter size (in)1Manufacturer
Impedance, nominal (Ω)8Manufacturer
Impedance, minimum (Ω)6Manufacturer
Sensitivity (dB @ 1 W/1 m)85Manufacturer
Sensitivity measurement contextanechoic full spaceManufacturer
Frequency response, low (Hz)63Manufacturer
Frequency response, high (Hz)23000Manufacturer
Frequency response toleranceplus minus 3dBManufacturer
Recommended power, min (W)20Manufacturer
Recommended power, max (W)120Manufacturer
Crossover frequency (Hz)1800Manufacturer
Enclosure typesealedManufacturer
Grille includedYesManufacturer
Height (in)10.6Manufacturer
Width (in)7.9Manufacturer
Depth (in)9.9Manufacturer
Weight (lbs)7Manufacturer
Sold aspairManufacturer
Finish optionsBlack, WhiteManufacturer
Common questions
ANSWERED FROM THE DATAWhat receiver do you need to drive the PSB CS500?
The PSB CS500 is rated at 85 dB sensitivity (on the hungrier side, so amplifier headroom matters) and dips to a stated 6Ω minimum — an easy electrical load most receivers handle. Our free builder checks this against the exact parts in your build.
Computed from this product’s normalized, source-tracked fields — an unstated spec reads as “can’t check”, never as a yes or a no.
Check it against your build →Guides for Speakers
BUYING ADVICEThe best bookshelf speakers for home theaterRead the guide →
4 ohm vs 8 ohm speakers: sensitivity and impedance, explainedRead the guide →
Speaker placement: the free upgrade most rooms are missingRead the guide →
Not sure it’s the right speaker for your room? Take the 60-second interview →