I'd take the B&W over KEF. I've A/B'd Monitor Audio side by side with B&W and the older silver 8's had better quality of bass. Faster, well defined, more musical. Maybe B&W better for home theater? I don't know.
B&W with Nautilus tweeter tube was much less boxy sounding than Monitor Audio.
B&W with Nautilus tweeter tube was much less boxy sounding than Monitor Audio.