Battle of the affordables

Here are the candidates. They all got very good reviews online.

1. Polk R700 - $2.1K

2. KEF Q11 Meta - $2.5K

3. Martin Logan XTF-100 - $4.5K

4. SVS Ultra Evolution Pinnacle - $5K

5. B&W 703 S3 - $6K

6. KEF R11 Meta - $7K

Which one would you pick?

andy206-15-2025 7:51pm

andy2 OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,586 posts 07-13-2025 at 06:20pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Has anyone listened to the Polk R700. They have gotten some really good reviews, even product of the year.
hbarrel Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 495 posts 07-13-2025 at 06:31pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete KEF R11 Meta simply because I like spending other folks money.
audiotroy Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 3,928 posts 07-14-2025 at 04:40pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete the kefs even the q11 offers superior performance over the polks the kefs uni q design offers numerous advantages over these other designs: uniform dispersion for a truly exceptional sound stage greater clarity over non concentric designs as smearing is minimalized. the kef r11 are the clear winner here https://www.soundstagehifi.com/index.php/equipment-reviews/1300-kef-r11-loudspeakers dave and Troy audio intellect NJ Kef dealer
andy2 OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,586 posts 07-14-2025 at 06:51pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete ^^^ What do you think of the Martin Logan? Thanks.