Need to decide :: KEF or Focal ? (1 Viewer)

[ahmadka]

Hi guys ... Well I'm back with another speaker thread

This is it guys, I need to finalize between 2 sets of Speaker setups (No other brand suggestions please - it will just confuse me more) ..

I've finalized between two 7-speaker sets, but can't decide between them:

Set 1 (KEF):

Front: 2x KEF Q900
Center: KEF Q600
Side Surround: 2x KEF Q800ds
Rear Surround: 2x KEF Q100

Total from my dealer (authorized & outside the US): around $2900

Set 1 (Focal):

Front: 2x Focal Chorus 826VW
Center: Focal Chorus CC 800VW
Side Surround: 2x Focal Chorus SR-800V
Rear Surround: 2x Focal Chorus 806VW

Total from my dealer (authorized & outside the US): around $4100

My findings: I listened to some Blu-ray demos on both of them in a small showroom (around 11'x6' room) about 2 months back. I found both to be of exceptionally good quality. Focal seemed *slightly* better to me in created more realistic sound effects reproduction (gun shots, car crashes, etc.), while KEF I think seemed *slightly* better in vocal reproduction ..

Also, I will be using dual PB12 NSD's in my setup (already purchased) .. AVR will most probably be Denon X4000 (still needs to be purchased), and my HT room is about 18'x22' ..


So which setup should I go with ? KEF or Focal ?

 

[schan1269]

I would always err to the clearer vocal.Trying to EQ To clearing up vocals is a nightmare.EQing in more low end thrill is much simpler.Yes that means I would take the KEF. But those Focal are gorgeous.