Greeting, I have recently moved and may have to down-side my speakers because of room layout. I have Reference ADP's, but they are too large, and no place to mount, for the sides. I can mount them on the back wall, but I don't believe that was recommended. I have a B&K Reference 200X5...
How do you guys feel about the Q5's? I have the Q3's and I feel I am missing a bit in the mid's. I am afraid the Q7's might be boomy because of the rear port, and I dont have that much room behind them (bedroom). Would a small sub help? DJ
I have a 2-channel bedroom setup I am currently messing with. I have a NAD receiver and a pair of the new KEF Q3's. I love the sound of the KEF's, but I feel I am missing a bit in the mid-to-lower range. What we be the best improvement for my 2-Channel listening? I thought about moving up to...
Rachael, I just picked up a Sony DVP-NS500V player from the Hardware FS forum. Also, I checked out your website. Your show looks hilarious! Jeff, I think you hit it right on the head with your last post. That is what I was trying to get across. Justin,
Jeff, That is what I was hoping to hear. Believe it or not, the SACD I have on order is the Alison Krauss- Forget About It. I almost got a Beck as well. I saw him on Austin City Limits- very good. I was afraid to consider my stereo as a hi-end based on some of the equipment/systems I read...
I have already ordered a SACD. I am wondering if I should start saving for more speakers! I was hoping to actually get some other peoples thoughts on the difference in sound qualities. DJ
Is 2-channel SACD's noticeably better than a regular CD through Mid-Fi components. Lets say Paradigm 40's, Kef Q-series, or Von Schweikert VR-1's and NAD power? Or is the 5.1 versions the only worth-wild purchases? I have just picked up a SACD player and have it my bedroom's 2-Channel setup...
Nice post. I too have the KEF Q-series, and was extremely depressed after listening to their reference line. How would you rate these against your Q?'s in terms of bass, imaging, ect.? Congrats, DJ
Also, there is the KEF HOME THEATRE. They are nifty little egg shaped speaker enclosures. Their sound has won several awards and seems to always get good reviews. It, like all of the other suggestions, will destroy the Bose.
www.kef.com
I think anytime you purchase a product without any actual hands-on exposure you may be setting yourself up for disappointment. This is especially true with speakers because of individual's subjective tastes. However, I don't think anyone will deny the Rockets are a great product with great...
http://www.kef.com/index2.html
Hometheatre line.
http://www.miragespeakers.com/
Mirage Omnisat's
Is this what you are looking for? Either one of these products would be much better than the Bose
Brucek, One other question. Is their any specific wire type/brand I should look for. Monster? Canare? And when you say heavy, what do you consider heavy- 14? 12? Heavier?
Donald thinks......... He just got schooled on Intro to EE. Brucek, thanks for the thorough post. That is exactly the scientific explanation I have been wanting to find. Everything I have read prior to this was peoples loose interpretations on why biwireing is better. People can theorize all...
Yes, excellent link Brent. I guess I will end up biwiring anyways. It would probably eat at my conscience everyday and I would end up spending the money anyways! Then I be out the cost of the single wire. DJ
I have my main system consisting of Paradigm studio series biwired because it was highly recommended. However, I am setting up an audio only, no HT, for my bedroom. I am running the new KEF Q3's powered by NAD. I had every intentions to biwire, but in an effort to keep cost down the thought...
KEF Q1'S Perhaps. They are front ported as well. Maybe one of the Dahlquist QX5's. The QX6 has a much better bass response but stands 14 inches high.
Dahlquist (in Canadian funds)
http://www.audioshop.on.ca/dahlquistmains.htm
KEF
http://www.kef.com/index2.html
I would take a look at the acoustic treatment panels on the walls while you are there. That stuff makes massive differences in the sound of your home theater. From what I hear it is one of, if not the best, upgrade you can do to a room as far as returns on your dollar. Heck, depending on the...
That is extremely nice, and extremely expensive IMHO. You should see the two systems in this months issue of Robb Report. Each were MILLION DOLLAR systems . I don't subscribe to the mag, but I got one this past week out of pure curiosity. I could afford the magazine, and that is about it. They...
They didn't say exactly, but I asked them if it would be around $30 and they said it would be right around there. I didn't even notice that blurb on their website. I hope I can get these before they change their mind. DJ