Hi guys,
The chronic 'upgrade bug' is upon me and I need help deciding. Please advice.
To begin with, the reason for this upgrade: I don't have a very strong reason actually. I have had these 2 pairs of KEFs (Q500 and Q300) for close to a couple of years now. I use them in 2 different stereo set-ups. The Q500 FSs are in my main setup paired with my Rega Brio-r and Technics 1200 TT. The Q300s are in my second setup with a NAD 304 and Technics SL D3. I am quite happy with the performance of both these speakers.
But, as I mentioned, the bug has infected me and also the second setup is not being used as much, post marriage, so me thinks it is time to sell both the sets of KEFs and buy some really good bookshelves, whcih will last me a good few years.
With that intro, I am now on the look-out for a good pair of BSs in the budget range of 1 lakh to 1.5 lakh. Can you please help with some suggestions?
Some details of my music preferences and setup:
Source - mainly phono (technics 1200)
Amp - Rega Brio-r integrated (50WPC)
Listening space - 20*15 living room
Music style - Classic rock, Easy listening, some Jazz and Indian classical
Sound - prefer warmth and deep base, pure mids but not too much treble
I am very much drawn to the KEF LS50 and KEF R300 speakers. I went in for a demo in ProFX the other day with my amp. The listening setup was not ideal, but I did a A/B comparison and found that the LS50 are clear and transparent, but cannot touch the R300s in detail and bass depth. The Rega drove the R300s very well, but the LS not so much. I liked the LS50s but loved the R300. The only concern was that they both seemed a little brighter than I liked, almost a little harsh in some sections of the music.
So, I seek help in choosing more auditions. Please suggest other BS in the range that I should listen to. I am doing my research but any additional help from you guys will be really appreciated.
Thanks,
Eddie
The chronic 'upgrade bug' is upon me and I need help deciding. Please advice.
To begin with, the reason for this upgrade: I don't have a very strong reason actually. I have had these 2 pairs of KEFs (Q500 and Q300) for close to a couple of years now. I use them in 2 different stereo set-ups. The Q500 FSs are in my main setup paired with my Rega Brio-r and Technics 1200 TT. The Q300s are in my second setup with a NAD 304 and Technics SL D3. I am quite happy with the performance of both these speakers.
But, as I mentioned, the bug has infected me and also the second setup is not being used as much, post marriage, so me thinks it is time to sell both the sets of KEFs and buy some really good bookshelves, whcih will last me a good few years.
With that intro, I am now on the look-out for a good pair of BSs in the budget range of 1 lakh to 1.5 lakh. Can you please help with some suggestions?
Some details of my music preferences and setup:
Source - mainly phono (technics 1200)
Amp - Rega Brio-r integrated (50WPC)
Listening space - 20*15 living room
Music style - Classic rock, Easy listening, some Jazz and Indian classical
Sound - prefer warmth and deep base, pure mids but not too much treble
I am very much drawn to the KEF LS50 and KEF R300 speakers. I went in for a demo in ProFX the other day with my amp. The listening setup was not ideal, but I did a A/B comparison and found that the LS50 are clear and transparent, but cannot touch the R300s in detail and bass depth. The Rega drove the R300s very well, but the LS not so much. I liked the LS50s but loved the R300. The only concern was that they both seemed a little brighter than I liked, almost a little harsh in some sections of the music.
So, I seek help in choosing more auditions. Please suggest other BS in the range that I should listen to. I am doing my research but any additional help from you guys will be really appreciated.
Thanks,
Eddie
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