What is this speaker doing right?


I have a pair of Wharfedale Denton 80th Anniversary speakers running Bluesound (Tidal) through a Creek EVO 100A integrated.  For the past 3 hours I've hands down enjoyed these more than my KEF LS50s.  And I enjoyed listening to this, in subjective terms, more than my rig in a dedicated room. 

The question is, Why?  

The KEFs discretely separate things.  My other system is euphonic.  The Wharfedales have phony mid bass warmth--I love them. 

What is going on?!  
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Showing 4 responses by jbhiller

Well it’s the next day and I’m still enjoying the Dentons more. 

You are right that the tweeter is smooth. The speaker is also less fussy with placement. It’s very musical. While the KEF is more analytical and accurate, the Dentons are more enjoyable to me. 

For claification, the euphonic description referred to my tube system driving PSB imagine t2s in a dedicated room—not the KEFs. 

The LS50s are a great speaker. But if I had to live with one I’d take the Dentons in my room with my setup.  

And for for the record I would recommend the KEFs to others.  I’d also say folks should be snatching up Dentons for second systems as they are a great value, well made and sound delicious.  
Twoleafers 

I think that t is well said. The KEFs sound pristine and modern. I can not fault them. They are great speakers. It is just that I’m enjoying the body and charm of the Dentons.