PMC Ltd

DB1i

The DB1 is the definitive compact monitor and has a celebrated history with accolades of ‘loudspeaker of the year’ and swathes of five star reviews from all corners of the world from both hifi & professional press. With the latest series upgrades the DB1 pushes the boundaries of what can be achieved from a small monitor. No other compact has the ability to stun the listener with such deep controlled bass, huge sound staging and dynamics, which would normally be the preserve of a speaker twice its size.

The DB1 is ideal for stereo or surround systems in small and medium sized rooms and integrates perfectly with any of the iseries range, especially in the form of discreet surround channels. A system comprising of iseries models teamed with the TLE1 active subwoofer provides a spectacular hemispherical sound image, where sense of space, clarity and the depth of bass is truly breathtaking.

The proof of the DB1’s ability to relay the true essence of the music is found not only in its hifi awards but also in its various professional guises, where it is s relied upon by leading studios and broadcasters such as the BBC, BSkyB®, Metropolis Studios, Fluid Mastering and many more worldwide.

PMC ATL™ (Advanced Transmission Line) with four sections

Phenomenal bass response down to 50Hz

Dedicated magnetically screened centre channel - DB1M-C

PMC/SEAS®, 27mm SONOLEX® domed fabric Soft dome tweeter

PMC designed 140mm Doped LF driver with cast magnesium chassis

Magnetic shielding available for safe positioning near tube TV’s

Matching Active Subwoofer for surround - TLE1

Suitable for bi-wiring or bi-amping

Custom wall bracket - BRKT-DB1

For a DB5.1i Surround Sound System, click here

For a GB1i & DB1i 5.1 Surround Sound System, click here

i series manual PDF Download

DB1M-C

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DB1 @ home

The full iseries range in scale

From the Bristol Sound & Vision Show 2008 i series launch:
www.bristolshow.co.uk

“Once again, I congratulate you on a marvelous demonstration at the show and I now appreciate why both the press and the trade hold you in such high regard. ”

“I found the PMC demo where they were playing Marvin Gaye singing without the backing track really interesting.”

“Saw the walnut on Saturday at the sound and vision show, thought they looked absolutely spectacular.”

“PMC - VERY impressive”

“I thought these sounded fabulous - very musical. In fact I thought all of the speakers they demoed sounded great. Did you notice that the PMC assistants appeared to be the only ones actually moving around to the music.”

"Partnered with Cyrus electronics the DB1i speakers produce an excellent balance between Treble and Bass. Amazing lower register for cabinet size and very smoooth musical blend over a wide range of volume settings. They suit my ears and even my wife was impressed! "
Mr Y, Inverness-shire

"The DB1i's showed the music and the indivdu al sound characteristics of the performers on the cd's that i played (mostly classical) a lot better then the rest. I am a very satisfied customer."
Mr T, Greenwich

“I purchased these speakers for my study last week and I am absolutely delighted with them . Clear , accurate sound, but with a great feeling for the music.
For such small speakers they are quite amazing . RC (Ryan) built them. thanks very much you did a great job!!”
Mr D, Nottingham

"The DB1i has exceeded all my expectations.I have to say i was shocked when i unpacked the speakers,they were so small! I still can`t believe that such diminutive boxes can fill the room with marvelous music.I am knocked out with these speakers."
Mr H, Scotland

"Staggered by such a big and clear sound from such a small box, I even preferred DB1 over GB1. This speaker left a lot of well-regarded rivals trailing in its wake. Can't wait till it's properly run in !"
Mr B, Camberly

"I auditioned the db1i's with the Naim CD5i-2/Naim Nait 5i-2 Amp ( which I Bought) and with the Cyrus 8vs and Cyrus 8 amp along with a dozen other makes of Speakers in the Â£400-850 price range. The DB1i's showed the music and the indivdu al sound characteristics of the performers on the cd's that i played (mostly classical) a lot better then the rest. I am a very satisfied customer."
Mr T, London

"The DB1i's are a definitely a couple of steps up the ladder from the Rogers and their size means that they don't dominate the room. All in all brilliant speakers"
Mr G, Staffordshire

"This is my first purchase of PMC speakers and I am very please with the sound and construction quality." GB1i, DB1i and DB1M-Ci surround sound.
Mr J, Walton on Thames

"great service from yourselves.
Only had a chance to play them for 6hrs so far but they are incredible - can't wait for them to be 'run in'"
Mr H, Peterborough

"Outstanding! Crisp clean sound with hidden depth that only PMC can deliver - thank you."
In a surround sound configuration - GB1i, DB1i, TB2MC-Ci
Mr C, Hertfordshire

"Could not be happier, by far the best speakers we have ever bought, "
Ms H, London

“Superb with my GB1i & DB1i rears”
Mr T, Essington

“These are the second pair of DB1i's that I've bought, what more can I say - excellent.”
Mr D, London

“I was looking for a small speaker which would work well with solid state equipment and perform in less than ideal placements; the DB1i was a perfect fit. Thank You.”
Mr S, Virginia USA

“I thought an enforced change from my floor stander speakers to the DB1i bookshelf type was going to be a traumatic event, but how wrong could I be. The baby of the PMC range has just brought my record collection to life, it's as if a window has just been opened and finally let me hear voices, instruments and the space they have been recorded in. I have now embarked on a marathon listening session to 're-hear' my whole collection, I'm afraid the grass will just have to grow! Thank you PMC.”
Mr B, Coventry

“These are great hi-fi speakers - no question. Having become frustrated with the musical limitations of my 5.1 system, but also having to keep a happy home, I found myself in the market for a set of small, hi-fi bookshelf speakers. Pre-5.1 system days, I'd always owned floor standers, so I was concerned about buying little 'compromise' size speakers that sat on the wrong side of the 'aesthetically acceptable vs NO BASS!' divide. However, having bought a pair of DB1i's - I\'m more than happy with the excellent (agile, weighty, musical) bass, but also the sheer amount of actual music I can now hear - all across the range - that I just wasn't getting before. This is from speakers with drivers that are actually no bigger than my old satellites! Phenomenal”
Mr U, New Malden

“I’ve heard people refer to speakers sounding larger than they even my last speakers but these truly do sound much bigger than they are,a big clear detailed powerful sound, the perfect little speaker”
Mr R, Bristol

“In love with them so far, but still trying to find the optimum layout as my room is very bright. Very impressed with the quality of them both from a build and audio perspective and they work extremely well with nicely produced electronica and dance music, which is the bulk of my listening.”
“Almost wish I'd got the bigger brothers, but at least there's something to lust after later ;)”
Mr N, fife

“quality speakers - very pleased !!”
Mr F, London

“All hail the "Mighty Munchkins"!!!. Major performance out of a pint sized package. Job well done! - Thanks to the fine folks at PMC.”
Mr K, USA

“PARTNERED WITH CYRUS KIT THE SOUND IS SUBLIME,ESPECIALLY FOR SUCH SMALL SPEAKERS.
VERY SATISFIED WITH MY PURCHASE.”
Mr D, Somerset

“2ND DAY USAGE AND RUNNING LIKE A STALLION”
Mr B, FARNBOROUGH

“Tiny boxes which dig unbelievably deep. They can handle loud and quiet volumes really well and do this for different types of music. Fantastic detailed sound.”
Mr P, Wales

“I was astonished at hearing my old system and music as translated by a pair of PMC DB1i. The clarity of discrete instruments and the sweet rendering of familiar material brought tears to our eyes.”
Mr K, USA

“Outstanding”
Mr D, Swindon

“Excellent”
Mr R Ryde

“Simply superb straight from the box. It took a lot of research on-line and an extended listening session of a number of speakers to get me to part with the best part of £1000 for these small boxes. Any doubts that they were anything but value for money disappeared when I set them up at home.”
Mr L, UK

“Very pleased with sound”
Mr B, Swansea

“I listened to the db1 is on a shop demo and was so impressed I borrowed them for a home dem. After a couple of hours listening I phoned my dealer to order a pair in lovely walnut. I now have them in my home and WOW. Very pleased customer thank you”
Mr H, South Shields