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

I'm having trouble finding a dealer that would discount these more than 10% off MSRP. WHERE do you guys get all these deals i hear on forums. I decided to go with Kanta 1s i think plus Focal or REL 7/x sub. 

Kanta no1 with a REL T/x series or two would be incredible if set up right. Highly recommend the REL over the KC62 unless space is an extreme concern.   We have set up a few of these exact systems and they sound incredible.

@niko79 where are you located? Depending on retail I usually can get 15 to as much as 25% off.

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