Thanks for the tips. I ended up buying a local pair of Thiel 2.3's with upgraded tweeter/midrange and crossovers. Quite a big improvement over my Kef XQ5's, definitely more low-end power.
Thanks,
Chris
Thanks,
Chris
Kef XQ5 Speaker Upgrade?
Hello,
I recently upgraded my amplifier to a McIntosh MC-7205 and I've got the itch to upgrade my speakers.
Current setup:
Kef XQ5 main speakers
Integra Research RDC-7 pre-amp
McIntosh MC-7205 amplifier (120/200 wpc @ 8/4 ohms)
I'm looking to upgrade to something in the $1500-$2500 price range, with the following models in mind. Please provide your thoughts on how these would stack up to my Kef's and if it's worth the extra cash for the upgrade. Granted, I really like my Kef's, but I feel they're lacking in the bottom end and would like a more full-range speaker designed for two channel listening. I think I could get around $1000-$1200 for my Kef's.
Looking at:
-B&W Matrix 802 Series 3 (~$1800) (not as clear as Kef's?)
-B&W Nautilus 803 (~$2600) (at limit of budget)
-B&W Nautilus 804 (~$2100) (similar size/design to Kef's)
-Thiel CS-2.3 (~$1600) (good reviews, can get a good deal on a local pair. MC-7205 powerful enough?)
Thanks,
Chris
I recently upgraded my amplifier to a McIntosh MC-7205 and I've got the itch to upgrade my speakers.
Current setup:
Kef XQ5 main speakers
Integra Research RDC-7 pre-amp
McIntosh MC-7205 amplifier (120/200 wpc @ 8/4 ohms)
I'm looking to upgrade to something in the $1500-$2500 price range, with the following models in mind. Please provide your thoughts on how these would stack up to my Kef's and if it's worth the extra cash for the upgrade. Granted, I really like my Kef's, but I feel they're lacking in the bottom end and would like a more full-range speaker designed for two channel listening. I think I could get around $1000-$1200 for my Kef's.
Looking at:
-B&W Matrix 802 Series 3 (~$1800) (not as clear as Kef's?)
-B&W Nautilus 803 (~$2600) (at limit of budget)
-B&W Nautilus 804 (~$2100) (similar size/design to Kef's)
-Thiel CS-2.3 (~$1600) (good reviews, can get a good deal on a local pair. MC-7205 powerful enough?)
Thanks,
Chris