Audiophile Tests Every KEF
Useful findings I would say.
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KEF rolls a solid B. They've been around awhile, but it seems the fairly recent surge ASR puts on measurements (they finally got the uni-q ringing under control also) has had more people consider the brand. I've had at least 1 pair of kef's since the R105/3's so I appreciate their current stability. |
I personally have always felt KEF was overrated in real world listening tests. Sounded flat - soundstage and depth wise and poor distortion profiles when pushed to even moderate volumes. I have yet to try them in my rooms or system though so I will always hold out for that opportunity and will hold absolute judgment until then. When at the local hifi shop though, they simply never impressed me and I heard several models. Just felt dry and not very engaging. However I would love to plop some LS50 Metas in place of my tekton impact monitors and see if they can hold up in a studio environment at moderate spl (80-85 db) to some top rated equipment (Shunyata Gemini 8, Shunyata Venom X speaker cables, cardas power cabling, Pass Labs x30.8) |
Jrareform I do have the Tekton impact monitor and I have heard the Ls50 kef and the meta seires, both speakers are very good and capable , it depends what components you will used. Tekton impact monitors loves pass like x25 and tubes amp . Kef like solid state Mark Levinsons, plinius, parasound etc. |
https://forum.audiogon.com/users/faustuss I'm not sure I'd refer to him as a snake oil salesman, but I wonder if he pays attention to the marketing aspect. Speakers are built to as price point so that most people who want to jump in can find affordable gear. Could KEF build a better R3 Meta? Of course they can and they do. Its called the Reference 1 and its over 3 times the price. |
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