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Rookie, Considering Either Martin Logan XT60's OR Kef R700's Set Me Straight Folks!...

So here I am taking the jump into a couple of grand worth of tall speakers.

Direct me please to the best sounding of these two, best dynamics, bass, speed, sound stage, imaging and over all value. A lot of this is the WAF and she likes both the Kefs and the ML’s appearance wise, understand the sensitivity of the ML’s is higher than the Kefs, am driving with a Primaluna Dialogue Premium and just want great imaging and great overall sound.

Have heard the ’Folded Motion Tweeter" on the ML’s might be a bit on the bright or harsh side. The Kef’s I have not heard but hear they are fabulous!

Opinions please Ladies and Gentlemen!
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2psyop
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While you are waiting for other suggestions I think brian27b has given great advice. You could find another dealer in Nashua that carries the ML speakers and set up two listening sessions on the same day. One for the KEF and another for the ML. Just make sure the amp is similar to yours. That way if you clearly like one over the other, buy the pair you like, pack them in your vehicle and avoid the potential for shipping damage. Just make sure the dealer is a reputable one and will take care of you.
BTW, keep an open mind. Sometimes dealers can offer to let you listen to another brand that YOU may like even more. I did like KEF, but I listened to Vandersteen and liked them better with my music, my ears.  Not saying any brand is better than another, just find the one you’ll be happy with.
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Here is another tip to consider. Although many people find savings by buying speakers online, I find that a dealer can often help you, and offer much better customer service, especially with speakers. The additional cost is money well spent, if the dealer is a reputable one. My two cents....
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Eag we would recommend the same thing road trip time!

Our store Audio Doctor has one of the largest and most diverse collections of loudspeakers in the East Coast.

We have a demo pair of Kef R 700 for $2k we have the new KEF R series as well.

A killer $2k speaker is the Quad S4 these are $1,800 loudspeakers with one of the best ribbon tweeters out there, this is a pure ribbon tweeter which we think is an even better high frequency driver then the Martin Logan tweeter. 

Also the new Dali Oberon's are here and sound amazing for a $1,500.00 set of speakers.

Just food for thought.

Dave and Troy
Audio Doctor NJ
schubert
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I heard the Dali Oberons in Minneapolis , very nice speakers  that look very good . They were 1200$ here .
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crock442
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Not sure if you are still in the market or not.. I am in the Boston area with a pair of ML 60XT's in mint condition I will probably be selling... if you are interested.
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