PSB PWM2 On-Wall Speaker at Vinyl Sound Toronto Canada

The PWM2 is a premium 3-way on-wall speaker from PSB Speakers (Pickering, Ontario, Canada), available at Vinyl Sound in Toronto, Canada. Engineered under the mentorship of legendary acoustic designer Paul Barton and part of the celebrated Performance Wall Mount Series, the PWM2 delivers a level of tonal balance and soundstage depth rarely found in flat-panel speaker form. Its five-driver array combines dual 4" carbon fibre cone woofers, dual 3" chambered carbon fibre midrange drivers, and a 1" ferrofluid-cooled titanium dome tweeter, achieving a frequency response of 70Hz to 23kHz on-axis and an in-room sensitivity of 89dB. Sized to complement a 70" flatscreen TV, the PWM2 mounts vertically or horizontally and serves equally as a left, center, right, or surround channel in any home theatre or high-fidelity audio system.

Advanced Driver Technology and Carbon Fibre Construction

Every driver in the PWM2 was purpose-designed for on-wall acoustic conditions rather than adapted from an existing bookshelf or floorstanding design. The dual 4" woofers and dual 3" midrange units each feature carbon fibre cones, rubber surrounds, and cast baskets, paired with four-layer voice coils and powerful Neodymium-assisted magnet systems for exceptional detail retrieval, low distortion, and superior power handling. The chambered midrange enclosures isolate each driver acoustically, eliminating inter-driver interference across the critical 300Hz to 3kHz vocal and instrument range. The result is a midrange presentation that independent reviewers at SoundStage Access have described as seamless and highly resolved, capturing subtleties in vocals and acoustic instruments that most on-wall competitors simply cannot reproduce.

Titanium Dome Tweeter with Waveguide Integration

The proprietary 1" titanium dome tweeter at the heart of the PWM2's high-frequency section is ferrofluid cooled and driven by a Neodymium magnet, delivering both high sensitivity and robust power handling across the upper octaves. A precision-shaped waveguide mounted directly in front of the tweeter controls dispersion and matches the tweeter's off-axis response to the midrange drivers at the crossover point, producing a seamlessly integrated transition with no audible frequency discontinuity. This waveguide geometry also ensures that listeners seated off-axis, a common scenario when speakers flank a TV, experience the same coherent soundstage as those in the primary listening position. CEPro noted in their hands-on review that the PWM2's soundstage imaging remained stable and wide even from non-ideal seating positions.

Slim-Profile Bass-Reflex Cabinet for Any Interior

The PWM2's MDF cabinet measures just 85mm deep (approximately 3.38"), allowing it to hug virtually any wall surface without protruding into the room. Slot-style bass-reflex ports at each end of the cabinet extend low-frequency output down to a 40Hz LF cutoff, delivering bass performance that SoundStage Access reviewers compared favourably to high-performing bookshelf models. The magnetically attached acoustically transparent cloth grille maintains a clean, uncluttered appearance when the speaker is in use, and the overall profile is slim enough that the satin white finish effectively disappears against a white wall. Interior designers, architects, custom home builders, and AV system integrators across Canada regularly specify the PWM2 precisely because its aesthetics are as considered as its acoustic engineering.

Key Features

• 3-Way Five-Driver Design: Two 4" carbon fibre woofers, two chambered 3" carbon fibre midrange drivers, and one 1" titanium dome tweeter work in concert to reproduce the full audio spectrum with accuracy and low distortion.
• Ferrofluid-Cooled Titanium Dome Tweeter: The proprietary 1" tweeter features ferrofluid cooling and a Neodymium magnet for high sensitivity and extended power handling, paired with a front-mounted waveguide for smooth crossover integration.
• Carbon Fibre Cone Drivers: All woofer and midrange cones are manufactured from carbon fibre with rubber surrounds and cast baskets, delivering exceptional stiffness-to-mass ratios for low coloration and detailed transient response.
• Four-Layer Voice Coils: Advanced four-layer voice coil construction on each driver increases power handling and improves linearity across the full dynamic range.
• Vertical or Horizontal Mounting: The PWM2 is optimised for both orientations, making it equally effective as a left/right speaker pair flanking a TV or as a horizontal center channel below or above a screen.
• Bass-Reflex Port Design: Slot-style ports at each cabinet end extend low-frequency output to a 40Hz cutoff, enabling use without a subwoofer in most music and home theatre applications.
• Wall Mount Bracket Included: A robust wall mounting plate and all required hardware are supplied, simplifying professional and DIY installations.
• Magnetically Attached Grille: The acoustically transparent cloth grille attaches via hidden magnets for a clean, tool-free fit that preserves the speaker's minimal visual footprint.
• LCR and Surround Flexibility: The PWM2 is fully rated for left, center, right, and surround channel use, integrating seamlessly with the PSB PWM1 and PWM3 in a full on-wall surround system.
• Voiced by Paul Barton: Final tuning and voicing was guided by PSB founder Paul Barton, whose acoustic research at Canada's National Research Council has shaped PSB's philosophy of natural, uncoloured sound reproduction for decades.
• Available in Satin White or Satin Black: Both finishes are applied to MDF cabinetry with color-matched grilles, ensuring the speaker integrates discreetly with any interior design scheme.

Technical Specifications

What's in the Box

• PSB PWM2 On-Wall Speaker (single unit)
• Wall mounting plate and hardware
• Magnetically attached acoustically transparent cloth grille

Awards and Critical Recognition

• Top New Technology Award, CEPro.com: "Not only do the speakers perform at a really high level sonically, the PWM2s' looks match their performance. The PWM2 checks all of the boxes, including build quality."

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the PSB PWM2?

The PSB PWM2 is a 3-way on-wall speaker from PSB Speakers, a Canadian audio brand headquartered in Pickering, Ontario. It uses five drivers, dual 4" carbon fibre woofers, dual 3" chambered carbon fibre midrange drivers, and a 1" ferrofluid-cooled titanium dome tweeter, to deliver a frequency response of 70Hz to 23kHz with 89dB in-room sensitivity. Sized to complement a 70" flatscreen TV at 914mm tall and only 85mm deep, it is suitable for LCR and surround channel use in home theatre and high-fidelity music systems.

How does the PSB PWM2 compare to the Sonos Era 300 or Polk Audio MagniFi Max as an on-wall solution?

The PSB PWM2 is a passive, amplifier-driven 3-way loudspeaker optimised for dedicated on-wall installation in custom AV systems, and it competes in a fundamentally different category from powered soundbars such as the Sonos Era 300 or Polk Audio MagniFi Max. The PWM2 requires a separate AV receiver or amplifier and is sold per unit, giving integrators full control over channel assignment, power matching, and room calibration. Where the Sonos Era 300 prioritises wireless streaming convenience and Dolby Atmos height virtualisation in a single self-contained unit, the PWM2 prioritises acoustic transparency, natural driver dispersion, and tonal accuracy at a level that passive audiophile speakers consistently outperform powered soundbars in critical listening environments.

Can the PSB PWM2 be used without a subwoofer?

Yes, the PSB PWM2 can be used without a subwoofer in most music and home theatre applications. Its bass-reflex port design extends low-frequency output to a 40Hz cutoff, and reviewers at SoundStage Access noted that the PWM2 performed comparably to high-performing bookshelf models in the bass region, suggesting subwoofer pairing is beneficial but not mandatory. For large rooms or film soundtracks with heavy LFE content, adding a subwoofer such as the PSB CustomSound CSIR will extend dynamics and deep bass impact significantly.

What is a chambered midrange driver and why does it matter?

A chambered midrange driver is a midrange unit housed in its own acoustically isolated enclosure within the speaker cabinet, separating it from the air volume shared by the woofers and tweeter. In the PSB PWM2, each of the two 3" midrange drivers occupies its own chamber, preventing low-frequency pressure from the woofers from interfering with the midrange cone's motion. This isolation eliminates a common source of coloration and compression in multi-driver speakers, resulting in cleaner, more accurate reproduction of vocals, guitar, piano, and other instruments that sit in the 300Hz to 3kHz critical listening band.

What amplifier power does the PSB PWM2 need?

The PSB PWM2 presents a nominal 8-ohm load with a minimum of 6 ohms, making it compatible with a wide range of AV receivers and stereo integrated amplifiers. Its 89dB in-room sensitivity means it will reach comfortable listening levels with moderate amplifier power; however, reviewers note that the PWM2 benefits from adequate headroom and rewards higher-quality amplification with improved dynamics and control. Any AV receiver rated for 8-ohm loads with per-channel power of 50 watts or more will drive the PWM2 comfortably in a typical Canadian home listening room.

Can the PSB PWM2 be mounted horizontally as a center channel speaker?

Yes, the PSB PWM2 is specifically engineered to perform in both vertical and horizontal orientations without voicing or dispersion compromise. PSB designed the driver array and crossover to maintain coherent horizontal and vertical dispersion regardless of cabinet orientation, making the PWM2 an ideal center channel speaker when mounted horizontally above or below a large-screen TV. This dual-orientation capability also allows a single PWM2 to serve as a center channel in a system where paired PWM2s are used vertically as left and right speakers, creating a tonally matched and seamlessly integrated front soundstage.

Where can I buy the PSB PWM2 in Toronto or Canada?

The PSB PWM2 is available at Vinyl Sound in Toronto, Canada. Vinyl Sound is an authorised PSB Speakers dealer serving customers across the Greater Toronto Area and Canada, offering in-store demonstration, expert guidance on amplifier and system pairing, and professional installation referrals for the PWM Series. Visit Vinyl Sound in Toronto or shop online at vinylsound.ca to order the PWM2 in Satin White or Satin Black.