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KEF vs Canton Bookshelf Speakers

I'm having to downsize my floorstanding speakers and go with a pair of bookshelf's. I'm considering the new KEF LS50 Meta's, or the Canton Vento Reference 9.2 DC. They're both about the same price ($1,500). I'm running them off of a NAD C388 with a Rega P6/Ania pro table. I listen to quite a bit of jazz and rock, but also some punk thrown in on occasion. 

Anyone have any experience with either of these speakers? I'm going to assume that I'll need a sub as well. Any other comparable bookshelf recommendations are welcomed.

Thanks in advance!
ecrotty
ecrotty OP
15 posts
 
@big_greg

What are you pushing with? I've read that the KEF's can sound harsh with Class D amplification (which is what I have). I have a pair of Canton SL596's right now, and love them. Aesthetically they are just too big for the room.
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b_limo
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For rock I’d go Cantons or theres a nice pair of Fritz Carbons at TMR that I’d recommend also.  If you don’t love the Carbons TMR would take them back I believe.

big_greg
6,821 posts
 
I'm running the Cantons with a Wyred 4 Sound 500 wpc class D amp. 

I have 180 wpc Rogue Audio monoblocks with the Kefs, but I'm pretty sure there's a big difference between the LS50 and Ref 1.

Probably not a lot of help.

What amp do you have? 
ecrotty OP
15 posts
 
I'm using an NAD C388 class D amp pushing 150 wpc. It's been fine pushing the Canton's that I have now.
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