PMC Ltd

TB2S-AII

The TB2S-AII is the larger of the two radical activated monitors in the Professional range. It shares the astonishing transparency and neutral balance of its smaller brother the DB1S-AII, but features with its greatly extended ATL (Advanced Transmission Line) and larger 6.5” LF driver which allows for higher SPL’s, greater bass extension and dynamics.

The TB2S-AII is the ideal high resolution monitor for critical evaluation within either small to medium sized control rooms in either stereo or surround when partnered with a TLE1S powered sub.

The exceptional II upgrades

Firstly, the TB2S2-AII has undergone fine tuning with component upgrades to the precision crossover network which further enhances the transparency of the mid/vocal region. The power plant has also undergone drastic improvements with the inclusion of PMC’s all new DS-001, a cutting edge Class D power module. This unit increases the power from the previous module’s output of 100W to 200W, and radically reduces distortion producing a significantly cleaner, faster more neutral presentation across the full bandwidth. This innovative ultra low noise design is not load dependant and along with the highly accurate ATL™ (Advanced Transmission Line) bass loading system, produces a supremely flat response. A single feedback loop circuit senses the loudspeaker load and adjusts the frequency response accordingly, making output impedance of this amplifier design extremely low and bettering many larger, audiophile ‘Class A’ analogue designs.

The TB2S-AII is supreme performer for those looking for a supreme transparency at all monitoring levels.

Wall mounting option:

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“Wonderful. First time I own high quality monitors. Worth mentioning is the fact that I went to my dealer Universal Son, with the intent to buy Focal Solo monitors, which I read good things about. But of course I brought a few CDs with me so I could try before buying. Classical music (Mozart\'s Requiem) and Jazz (Piano + Bass). I couldn’t\'t believe my ears, nor could the dealer r, because the upright bass was sounding \"very narrow\" on the Solo, I also tried the Focal Twin, better but not as good as the TBS2A which was as good as the much higher price K&H 300 monitors.

So my choice was clear, I went for the TBS2A. It performs wonderfully at home, clarity, presence, stereo image, etc... When in room next to my home studio, I believe the band is in the room.

Will likely buy a bass unit later in the year, as a good part of my music activities - I\'m not a pro - involves writing Upright bass lines.”
Mr H France

TB2S-A (Archive)
"They are the most honest monitors I've come across, with over 341 bands monitored year on year, I'd say that’s a pretty good measuring stick”
Chris Denman, Xfm Live Producer and Sound Engineer

"We're currently testing the five TB2S-A we purchased and in all honesty we're amazed with the results!"
BBC Wales

“We needed a sound system capable of delivering accurate sound playback across a wide area”

. “We are very pleased with the consistent sound produced by the MB2 5.1 system, and the TB2S-A 5.1 array we installed in the smaller Studio 505,”

“Our classes really could hear subtle differences between recordings, which enables us to perform interactive discussions on the quality of recording techniques, performances and special effects being achieved during our practical sessions. The PMC monitors are full-range, high-resolution systems – just what we need for delving into the intricacies of a mix.”
Jim Anderson, NYU’s Clive Davis Department of Recorded Music
PRESS RELEASE: NYU’s Clive Davis Department of Recorded Music adds PMC MB2 5.1 and TB2S-A 5.1 surround-sound monitoring systems

"The PMCs are all installed and working well – everyone loves them!”
Jim Hunter, Senior Sound Supervisor, BBC TV Scotland(14pairs of TB2S-As)

"The TB2's are as close to perfection as you can get. I couldn't ask for more in a nearfield monitor”
Mr. W, Derbyshire

“the TB's are in a class of their own - the smoothness of the top end, the stereo imaging and overall detail has really impressed me, and oh yeah, they translate like a dream.”
“It is not often that I feel compelled to get in touch with a company to tell them my thoughts but that's how impressed I am!”
Mr. K, Norfolk

“There is no way DIY could come close to the quality of TB2SAs – getting this sort of bass extension out of small enclosures almost defies the laws of physics!”
Mr. A, Buckinghamshire

“I am very very pleased with the TB2S-A's - Sounds I thought I would never hear again are clear and distinct. Piano dynamics, drums, voices, stereo field are all excellent.”
Mr. M, Hampstead

“I opted for and bought a pair of TB2S-A's. Phenomenal resolution and imaging!!”
Mr. G, Los Angeles, USA

"They are incredible little Nearfields. it is so hard to believe that a 2 way speaker of it's size can be so integrated and extended."
Mr K, Australia

"Well i went and listened to the PMC TB2S-A's.
Very flat response, incredibly detailed image.
Very subtle shifts in stereo space were visible, it was great.
The bass extension and clarity was so surprising.
Almost visual.
The top end is very clean and sparkled and sizzled when great hats and cymbals passed.
the Mids are not hyped, but rather solid and convincing.
Overall i was very happy with the way in which they play, over the entire frequency spectrum.
The overall sound is incredibly integrated indeed.
I never got the sense that i was listening to separate drivers,but always knew when a part of the mix was in need of adjustment.
The other thing was how little the output changed when played a lower monitoring levels.
It was night and day compared to my current monitors.
A lot of my decision to listen came from lurking on this forum and hearing the praise about these monitors is seemingly founded.
I am Sold."
Mr LK, Australia

"I would like to congratulate PMC on creating a truly exceptional active monitor, they have become pride of place in my studio and I have to say I love recording and producing music on them."
Mr G

"The perfect speaker for the travelling engineer, light weight monitors that give you an amazing freq unecy response for the size of the speakers and a crystal clear stereo image that is not coloured by the room when compared to similar and even some of the much more expensive nearfield monitors there are out there on the market at the moment."
Mr T, Haslemere

"***king awesome "
"It's quite a peculiar feeling to have got so far in a professional audio career and then to have the scales fall away from one's eyes (or ears, probably) realising just how much I could have been missing - scarey isn't close!!"
Mr M, Location Sound Mixer

"Very impressed with the TB2-A. realy nice solid bass with a bass responce that works prefectly in a small control room. Stereo imaging and det ail is amazing, excelent monitors as a price point which is very reasonable at this quality."
The Sonic Lodge

"We tested a number of speakers and found that PMC’s front vented designs had a neutral and highly detailed character that best suited our needs". "We were also attracted by the high level of support given by PMC throughout the project"
Dave Rowley - Head of Sound, Telegenic, Uk

"Well, to be honest, I have the TB2S-A's only for about 5 days now, and I must admit that I hear new sounds, clarity and detail in every piece of music that I listened to on them so far.

Maybe the only downside is that I realise that I need to redo the mixing on a few latest tracks that I plan to release in the near future. but then again, maybe there isn't any greater compliment then that"
Mr K, Netherlands

"Honest, transparent, detailed"
Mr T, London

“I'm fairly new to the PMC brand, only having used the IB1S's (while they were being auditioned) a handful of times during my college course many moons ago.

The experience of the sound however never left and I was in no doubt about purchasing a pair of these (a friend of mine back home has a pair of the passive TB2's) and have been after a pair for about a year.

So far I can only report outstanding clarity and a neutral colour which has highlighted straight off where I've been going wrong with some of my mixes. Using some tried and trusted reference CD's has also brought nuances and subtle differences to the fore which I had'nt heard on other systems (I was tempted to go for a pair of Genelec's a while back but thought the top end a tad harsh for my liking). While it only took a short while to adjust to their sound, it now feels like I've been listening to them for years rather than days.

I'm a fairly small operation and am only just starting to get back into recording and mixing but so far these monitors are performing brilliantly, and what I love most at the moment is how non fatiguing they are (not that I spend a great deal of time listening to them at high volume of course!!), they're just simply great to work and mix with.

All in all, the 5 month wait from the initial order has definitely been worth it and I certainly wouldn't hesitate to recommend them in the future as they are turning out to be everything I was expecting and then some.

Now that I have them, I certainly don't plan on changing these for a number of years yet, but if and when I do, it will almost certainly be to another pair of PMC's.

Hope that helps and thanks again for a top notch product.”
Mr p Scotland,

TB2S-AII COMMENTS

“They’re bloody beautiful! and worth the 3 month wait.. my room still needs sorting quite a bit but they still sound amazing. hendrix - electric ladyland - in particular sounds absolutely incredible.
it's nice to finally be able to trust what i'm hearing.”
Mr. A, Chelford