Here I am, whispering sweet nothings to PSB’s outstanding Alpha B1 ($279/pair)—only moments earlier, I was totally making out with it—one of my very favorite standmounted loudspeakers and our 2007 "Budget Product of the Year".

I’ve owned a pair of these overachievers for several years now, but mine are in a more modest black ash—not quite as sexy as this new high-gloss white finish. (I want it!)