Kef/Revel bookshelf choice with amp selection help needed please
I like my KEF LS50 over my previous Revel Salon1 on the higher frequencies (bass was phenomenal on the Salon). So I would choose the KEF over Revel. I am using a Parasound A23 that I got from eBay for $500 with my KEF LS50 and it WAS a very good match for the price. After about 4 years now this amp is failing on one channel so it is going to be replaced by the Benchmark AHB2 amp. I would recommend the Parasound amps with the KEF LS50 for a relatively low cost solution for very good sound. In fact, KEF use to demo the LS50’s in the USA with the A23. I think they wanted to show that you could get great sound without breaking the bank. Another option is the ACTIVE KEF LS50. Reviews of this new speaker should be coming out now. |
http://www.digitalaudioreview.net/2016/12/kef-ls50-wireless-review-dars-product-of-the-year-2016/ Just read this review and I am now seriously questioning whether to go with the Benchmark amp (for my Benchmark DAC2) or just sell my passive LS50 and get the active version. This is for my office and I like the idea of less components. |
***KEF Dealer disclaimer*** The LS50 and R300 would likely b great choices for you! The LS50's are just crazy good for the money that the cost. R300's will give you a bit more bottom end, and of course are 3 ways (versus the 2 way LS50). Mids in the R300 is a tad different as well. I really like both quit a bit, but sell a WHOLE lot more of the LS50's. And the new LS50 Wireless are really, really great! I've already received quite a few pairs and they are fun speakers. |
Goldprint, thanks very much for the information. I'm intrigued on the LS50 Wireless model. But, wouldn't that be a great choice for a 2 channel music listening approach as opposed to a multi channel home theater setup? And where are you located as I do not have a Kef dealer nearby to listen to both speakers to compare them? Thanks. |
