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Currently listening to a pair of JBL 4401 control monitors, with dual subs. I wonder what kind of change I would experience going to something like a kef 100 or wharfdale diamond 225? I listen to jazz, blues and classic rock. Power sources vary between SS and tube... this is my man cave/ listening room. The speakers are on the narrow axis of this rectangle.
"When the demon is at your door, in the mornin' it won't be there no more"
Steely Dan
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I was looking at the 4401 information and saw those are near field monitors. How far do you sit from them? Also, do you use the triangle set up, where the speakers point at you and the lines make a triangle with your sitting position being the point? I was thinking if you were too far from them and the room is reflective, it could cause the speakers to sound not their best.
How do you like the CV's by themselves?
As the 4401 are studio monitors, you may want to also consider what you have upstream feeding them. If the source leans bright, or other electronics, in the chain, that's what you will hear.
My experience with KEF the highs are extended, the sound is balanced overall but I wouldn't call them "warm".
Most rooms have at least three dimensions.
;)
It's an ODD room.. period.
Gonna take a helluvalot of dicking around to get that tunnel sounding 'right'.. if ever.
Edits: 02/02/17
British speakers all suffer from what horn-lovers call "Dynamic Compression". This is something that is not measured. "Jump factor" is another term.
You may miss it , even though they may have better numbers re frequency response/distortion.
What don't you like about the JBLs? No point in even considering another speaker you like the 4401s.In short, and as I note that you also seem to like horns ( from your profile), my guess is that both the KEFs and the Wharfedales will sound rather constrained and lacking a certain something with your choice of repertoire (also from your profile).
Perhaps the Brit boxes may be more accurate in a sense but I strongly suspect that you will miss some fun. If you really want something from these shores that combines accuracy and fun then a pair of larger (say, 50 litre) ATC active monitors may satisfy if you can afford them and incorporate them in your system. After all the recording of loads of jazz and rock discs has been monitored using them.
Edits: 01/31/17
This room serves as my lab for engaging in the hobby. I used to collect and swap out floor standers, now I just use my old CV's as subs, and stands, for different "top ends"...
"When the demon is at your door, in the mornin' it won't be there no more"
Steely Dan
No matter the speaker I'd recommend room treatments, if not already using. Improvements can be amazing. Check out material like GIK Acoustics and such.
I have JBL 4367's, my friend sells KEF and even has the Ref 5, although the sound is good, to my ears other tweeters can't compare on mids/highs to the JBL. The JBL drivers are more clear and images better. When I say imaging, I'm referring to the instrument opposed to soundstage. KEF, or other floorstanders, could have better imaging soundstage. Also, floorstanders of quality seem to be able to go lower than the typical JBL. However, you're already using a sub. I can't see me changing from my JBL's.
I do love the tweeters on the jbl's. The overall speaker is too bright for me and of course, lacks any really low bass. The 15" cv woofers (mids and tweeter turned off) take care of that to a degree, although the system is not terribly integrated, it is smooth and pleasant.
"When the demon is at your door, in the mornin' it won't be there no more"
Steely Dan
I don't think I've heard your exact model. What are you using to drive the JBL's? Too bright would have me curious as well. You want a sound you can enjoy and relax, but still tap a toe to :)
What price are you shopping?
I have a set that I truly enjoy. My room is 12x18 with the speakers on the short wall.
They are smooth and very forgiving speakers that are dynamic and image well.They sound great with both my Classe separates and also my Lexicon MC-4 processor
driving a Crown XLS 1002 class D amp.I use a single 12 inch SVS sub which is more than sufficient.
If you are a detail and sparkle nut, then the Diamond 225's laid back top end might not
be for you. But if you seek a natural sounding musical set of speakers, they might
be the ticket.Good luck.
Edits: 01/31/17
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