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Monitor Audio Pl 300ii vs. KEF Reference 5

I own the KEF Reference 5s.  I borrowed the Monitor Audio Pl300 ii speakers for comparison, which is still under way.  Thoughts so far:  Both are good speakers.  The KEFs provide a lot of detail.  Listening to classical music, you can hear orchestral instruments and sections pretty clearly.  Background and counter melodies can be identified. Piano music is very realistic.  The MAs do not provide as much instrumental detail but they do have a more mellow, deeper, broader sound.  Which is better is really a matter of personal choice.  As I said, I’m still listening so these are some quick preliminary reactions.  More later.  
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allhifi
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sutts: Good call on the KEF Reference-1's: I was stunned/incredibly impressed
upon first listening to these babies -subsequent evaluations and to this day.

ONE LISTEN -seconds really, and you'll realize these are amazing music makers !

if only KEF could see to it to offer up a less flashy (look-at-me) front baffle; matte finish with Black or Charcoal-color driver's and similar 'neutral/dark-color front baffle would do the trick. BUT, no-can-do, says KEF UK/America.
Instead, pick a finish from our (6-year old now) options -Turkey's.

Now, if the Kent Foundry Edition had a flat-black cabinet (or even American Walnut/with black baffle/driver's -even with copper Uni-Q), I'd be good-to-go. But no, KEF does not have the vision to update, or offer custom finishes on their top models.

Great loudspeaker: Yes.

But the company .... ????

pj   
allhifi
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fast: KEF Reference (2014-current) are AWESOME loudspeakers.

Enjoy ...

pj
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