KEF 104/2 vs 105/3

I've never heard the 104/2's before, but have had 105/3's for quite a few years. Combined with the Kube, or JPS Golden Flutes, they are wonderful speakers. I have a wonderful set in rosewood that I will be posting on this site soon.

Both are nice speakers. I used to sell audio and sold both. I always prefered the 104/2's. In my oppinion they are hands down a better speaker. Keep Them!

KiD

Agree totally with the KiD.

A fellow audiophile and I heavily auditioned both of these back in 1990. Surprisingly, the 104/2's always sounded better to both of us even though the 105's were more expensive. My friend finally bought the 104's (with Kube), and has been happy with them for 14 years, running them with BAT electronics.

I agree with all the responses saying tokeep the 104.2s. I have a pair and the imaging and clarity is better than most speakers I have heard in the past. I have also had the opportunity to AB test the 105 in my system and hands down the 104's were amuch better speaker.

My set ip includes a rel strata III , YBA integre DT and an Accurus Cd player.

The 104's are a keeper. You'll regret selling them.

Joelj

I cannot disagree more. I sold KEF 104.2's and 105.3's new back when... Side by side the 105.3's are far more alive, but also far more demanding of the electronics you connect to them. As we all know, certain speakers sound better than others depending on the entire system. By the way, I've pushed the 105.3's with the Infinity Hybrid Class A amplifier, and damn if I wouldn't start giving up internal organs to have that stuff again.