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RE: Help chossing Speakers

Posted by RGA (R) on September 28, 2016 at 18:30:20

In Reply to: Help chossing Speakers posted by bigtoeknee11@gmail.com on September 28, 2016 at 17:14:04:

The LS-50 is a good place to start and it will likely hold its second hand value - you can get them here in Hong Kong for about $550 US. Which is 1/3 of what they sold for new - but I should think they will not drop below that anytime soon. The KITs can be a good suggestion but the downside is that they are virtually worthless if you try to sell them. So they have an initially attractive price but their net cost can be much higher.

Note that the KEF is not an easy speaker to drive properly so be prepared to use a high quality amplifier.

Alternates would be the ATC SCM 19 which I like more than my KEF LS-50 in terms of tonality but it is pricey and I prefer my Audio Note AX Two standmount to the KEF. The latter is very difficult to get but second hand values will be in your price range toward the lower end. You can shove them right up against the wall (1cm from the wall) or in corners no problem. Also dead easy to drive. Designed by Andy Whittle (Rogers LS-3/5a guru and Celestion designer). So you have the mainstream suggestion, the pro studio suggestion and the under the radar suggestion. All have their pros and cons.

The single driver speaker maker Omega might also be an option as bass is something you're not too concerned with as you say you will be getting a sub.

The KEF is overall pretty darn sexy in terms of looks and build and all that - while the AX Two looks kinda dumpy - so if that is important to you - go with the KEF. As you can see

• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uzF-S8rhTgw   (Open in New Window)

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