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Rookie, Considering Either Martin Logan XT60's OR Kef R700's Set Me Straight Folks!...

So here I am taking the jump into a couple of grand worth of tall speakers.

Direct me please to the best sounding of these two, best dynamics, bass, speed, sound stage, imaging and over all value. A lot of this is the WAF and she likes both the Kefs and the ML’s appearance wise, understand the sensitivity of the ML’s is higher than the Kefs, am driving with a Primaluna Dialogue Premium and just want great imaging and great overall sound.

Have heard the ’Folded Motion Tweeter" on the ML’s might be a bit on the bright or harsh side. The Kef’s I have not heard but hear they are fabulous!

Opinions please Ladies and Gentlemen!
eag618

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I can give you one bit of advice out of the gate. Take the time and effort to find a dealer and listen to both speakers. Have a plan, a list of your must have, wanna have characteristics and bring your own music. If you fail to plan, your plan to fail. In the end, with speakers, our ears don’t matter, yours do!
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Here is another tip to consider. Although many people find savings by buying speakers online, I find that a dealer can often help you, and offer much better customer service, especially with speakers. The additional cost is money well spent, if the dealer is a reputable one. My two cents....
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While you are waiting for other suggestions I think brian27b has given great advice. You could find another dealer in Nashua that carries the ML speakers and set up two listening sessions on the same day. One for the KEF and another for the ML. Just make sure the amp is similar to yours. That way if you clearly like one over the other, buy the pair you like, pack them in your vehicle and avoid the potential for shipping damage. Just make sure the dealer is a reputable one and will take care of you.
BTW, keep an open mind. Sometimes dealers can offer to let you listen to another brand that YOU may like even more. I did like KEF, but I listened to Vandersteen and liked them better with my music, my ears.  Not saying any brand is better than another, just find the one you’ll be happy with.
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