KEF Reference 207/2s or Blade 2


I've been using KEF Reference 1s with Velodyne HGS-15s, but regret giving away my 107/2s.  Although the Ref 1s may portray more detail than the 107/2s, they seem to lack the same sense of presence as the large full-range speakers.  Two prospects are KEF Reference 207/2s and Blade 2s.  The 207/2s would match an unused 204/2C I have planned to sell.  I haven't heard either, just read Atkinson's reviews.  Any advice re 207/2s v Blade 2 would be appreciated.  

Also, I used three Parasound JC 1 monoblocks and a JC 2 preamp with the 107/2s and 204/2C, but use an Ayre VX-5 Twenty and KX-5 Twenty preamp with the Ref 1s.  Would I need to revert to the JC 1s -- haven't sold them yet -- for the 207/2s or Blade 2s?

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Showing 2 responses by yyzsantabarbara

Blades need good electronics but you do not need to go crazy with that to get really good sound. I heard the Blades with a $4k Hegel integrated and the sound was something I could own and not go crazy thinking about upgrading. The Blades are incredible speakers to my ears.

If my toddler was a little older I would buy a Blade2 for my downstairs.