Focal Kanta 2 or KEF Reference Meta 1 plus KC62 sub?


Hello there!

Currently running Focal Aria 926 with KEF KC62 in a 15’Wx16’Dx13’H feet room (open concept space). Listening distance is about 12 feet. The speakers are powered by NAD M33. Room is treated with DIRAC LIVE as I had boominess present. I could only place speakers 12 inches away from the walls and 24 inches from partial and full wall to the sides.

I’ve done my research and narrowed it down to Focal Kanta 2, no sub OR KEF Reference 1s META with either KEF KC62 or one of the REL subs.

What would you recommend I go with? Price is similar on both, both sound great (heard them both), and going with Kanta 2s would maximize the space in the room. It’s a condo, so trying to go low, but don’t need go down to 20Hz.

I listen to pretty much everything except classical, rap, techno. ;)

Thank you for advice.

 

 

niko79

@rsf507 I just picked up an open box for 30% off from an authorized dealer. Thanks for the offer though.

@simplystereo Yeah, I would love the REL T7/x but I measured it and, on the right, it would be in a way of the right front speaker, but sitting on the floor. Since these Kanta 1s sit up there on the stands, would it be ok or not for the sub to be in the way of the projection of the sound? Might need to send a photo to REL for assessment. 


 

Having the t7/x in front of a Kanta no1 on (hopefully) Kanta stands would be zero issue at all.  :)