PSB and Triangle debut new speaker systems as summer audio season continues
Plus: Chord's flagship power amplifier and a Furutech USB cable push high-end desktop standards.
TL;DR
- PSB iQ1 streaming speaker lands August 10 at $999 with BluOS and built-in amplification.
- Triangle Solstice three-model range opens at $999 for standmounts with horn-loaded tweeters.
- Chord Electronics Ultima 7 power amp (135W) ships September 2026 around $7,500.
- Furutech GT4 NCF USB-C cable adds 40 Gbps and 240W power delivery for $160.
Industry and launches
Speaker season heats up as premium brands stake out new price tiers
PSB debuts the iQ Series with two all-in-one streaming speakers: the iQ1 ($999 / £899) and iQ2 ($1,299 / £1,199), both powered by Burr Brown amplification and BluOS for streaming across 20+ services. The iQ1 becomes available August 10, pairing a 4-inch polypropylene mid-bass driver with a 0.75-inch aluminum dome tweeter for lean, detailed midrange and controlled treble. (via The Audiophile Man)
Triangle Solstice enters with three models. The French maker's new Solstice range spans standmounts at €999 / £999 and floorstanders at €1,999 / £1,999, both fitted with horn-loaded tweeters and available in four finishes. The design harks back to Triangle's signature midrange focus and voicing for vocals. (via The Audiophile Man)
Chord Ultima 7 shapes up as $7,500 reference. The British amplifier brand's new flagship power amp delivers 135W into 8 ohms, scheduled for September 2026 release. Positioning follows the complementary preamp price tier, staking Chord's claim to the upper-midfield desktop market where warm-toned amplification meets detail. (via The Audiophile Man)
Furutech GT4 NCF USB-C cable pins down connection standards. The accessory house's new cable supports USB4 40 Gbps throughput with up to 240W power delivery, pitched at desktop and server applications where data integrity and power headroom define the chain. Price: £160. (via The Audiophile Man)
