I was close to selecting the Vivid Kaya 45 for my office. The price gave me pause and I was wondering if it was that much better than the much cheaper KEF Reference 1 or 3 that I was also considering. I really liked the Kaya 45 and since it reminded me a bit of the KEF Blades, though not exactly at that level
I have also heard the Giya Spirit G1. I heard that immediately after a long demo with KEF Blades and Hegel gear. The Vivid Giya was using Luxman mono blocks and the C900u preamp. I preferred the KEF Blades though the Vivid with Luxman was amazing. Never heard a better version of Michael Jackson’s Thriller than on that Vivid system. I also heard the Vivid line prior to the Kaya line with Luxman gear and it was also amazing.
I am going to try and have a listen to the new Vivid Kaya monitor that they are coming out with. I said I would never replace my KEF LS50’s but this new Vivid monitor maybe the one that could do it. Hopefully the price is not too crazy.
I prefer not to buy speakers where the drivers are outsourced from other companies so I have focused on brands that make their own drivers. I have demoed the following:
Paradigm Persona 3F
Vivid Kaya line
KEF Reference and Blades
Yamaha NS 5000
Focal (though not too seriously but should have)
The Vivids as clear, fast, detailed, and non-fatiguing to me, just really amazing gear. They also have unique technology, just like the other brands I have listed above.
BTW - I just noticed this thread was resurrected from the dead.
I have also heard the Giya Spirit G1. I heard that immediately after a long demo with KEF Blades and Hegel gear. The Vivid Giya was using Luxman mono blocks and the C900u preamp. I preferred the KEF Blades though the Vivid with Luxman was amazing. Never heard a better version of Michael Jackson’s Thriller than on that Vivid system. I also heard the Vivid line prior to the Kaya line with Luxman gear and it was also amazing.
I am going to try and have a listen to the new Vivid Kaya monitor that they are coming out with. I said I would never replace my KEF LS50’s but this new Vivid monitor maybe the one that could do it. Hopefully the price is not too crazy.
I prefer not to buy speakers where the drivers are outsourced from other companies so I have focused on brands that make their own drivers. I have demoed the following:
Paradigm Persona 3F
Vivid Kaya line
KEF Reference and Blades
Yamaha NS 5000
Focal (though not too seriously but should have)
The Vivids as clear, fast, detailed, and non-fatiguing to me, just really amazing gear. They also have unique technology, just like the other brands I have listed above.
BTW - I just noticed this thread was resurrected from the dead.