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Need new speakers, within budget, How about KEF?

Looking to upgrade my current speakers - Q Acoustics 3050

I’ve been helping a couple friends out, getting their systems started by giving them my old gear. I thought this a perfect time to upgrade my speakers, since one of my friends really wants my 3050s.

When I first bought the 3050s, my budget was low, and after seeing them win "best speakers under $1k" two years in a row at Whathifi, I pulled the trigger. I have thoroughly enjoyed them, but at $600/pair, I know there are many other options out there.

My budget now is $1600 new/used. I’ve been looking at the KEF line, and have had my eye on the LS50, Q900, and R100/300. Unfortunately, there is no way to audition KEFS or most other speakers where I live, unless I go to the local Best Buy, which is limited to B&Ws, Definitive Tech, and some Martin Logans..

Others I’ve been looking at:
Dali, Tannoy, Monitor Audio, Dynaudio, or trying the ELAC line with mods.

I am using an ELAC S10 subwoofer right now, if that makes a difference.

Source: Cambridge Audio CXA80
Room dimensions: 13’ x 11’

Thank you in advance for your suggestions.

Robert
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In your price range I have had Neat Motive 3, Monitor Audio GX50, and currently PMC DB1i. I absolutely LOVE these speakers. They can be had at under $1000 used, and are amazing at that price. I will stick with PMC for my next speaker purchase, I am not looking at new brands for a while.

I can also recommend buying directly from UK sites. The currency rate now really favors the USD, and you can get great speakers (new) at low prices, whether it is ATC, PMC, or other British made brands.
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