Those are some nice Star Trek next gen speakers! It’s just too bad that Ensin Kim never got promoted. Hopefully, they survive the paradox’s as he did.
FinkTeam KIM - thoughts?
I continue my search for the ultimate speaker in my small 12.5' x 11' room. Currently running QLN 3's, which I love, but find them a bit too laid back, and am seeking something with a bit more energy.
I had been considering Marten Oscar Duo, and might still, but having a long discussion with ChatGPT this morning, it made clear that I should give the FinkTeam KIM some serious consideration.
Let me know your thoughts if you have heard or own them.
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No takers eh? @whipsaw I saw quite a few posts from you regarding these, do you still have them? Interested in your opinion and if you have any thoughts on how well thy might work in a smaller room. Thanks. |
He @zlone I do indeed still have them, and have no interest in replacing them. My current room is larger than yours: 14x21 with a sloping, high ceiling. I did use them initially in a space that was quite small, and while they sounded good, I believe that they have benefitted from being placed a bit further away from the back wall. They currently sit ~34 inches, as measured from the wall to the front plane. I have little doubt that they would bring more energy than the QLNs, and that is part of the reason why I stepped up from Harbeths. I am now using them with a Linear Tube Audio Z40+ integrated amp, and the combination is outstanding! My main concern about a room as small as yours would be scale. By that I mean that the further out in the room the KIM’s sit, the bigger the stage will be. Even in my current set-up, I expect that the scale is somewhat compressed relative to the speaker’s full potential. But it’s a trade-off that doesn’t bother me at all. If you have any other questions, feel free to ask! |
@whipsaw Great comments and very helpful, thanks. I am mainly a low volume listener, any comments on when these speakers “wake up”? |
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