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KEF for Near-field?

I currently have KEF x300A for my desk.

I'm looking for a great near-field solution, and am open to thoughts. I'd rather something easy I can buy easily.

Options: I do already own a Peachtree Sky & Audioquest Bi-Wire Cables. I suppose I could move it into the LR (or attempt to sell, but the 300/R3 I can literally pop into place). 

KEF R300: $1,200 (Current prices on sale). 
R3: $2,000 (Worth the $800 premium over R300's?)
LS50 Wireless: $2,000 (Seems ideal; but scared of failure)
matrixrabbit
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audiotroy
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Mr. Feil,

The OP is asking about KEF loudspeakers we are replying about KEF loudspeakers and consideing we have all the models on discussion means we are experts at addressing this question.

Wether the poster wants to purchase anything from us is his business.

We have many years of experience with KEF and are one of the few dealers that actually sell almost every KEF Model including the Blades.

Good day to you sir.

Dave and Troy
Audio Doctor NJ KEF Dealers
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Matrix 

We have the new R series and the Reference and although they are similar the R series is still far superior in every way.

The take away from the design is how much smoother and better integrated the new R series is over the older R series.

We have in one sound room the R11 and the Reference 5, there is a strong familarity the R 11's sound fantastic for a $5k set of speakers but their is no mistaking the magic of the Reference 5 which go lower with greater authority, have a cleaner midrange, increased dynamics and btter overall clarity. 

The tale of the tape is the R 11 weighs about 70 lbs the Ref 5 130 the difference in bafle construction, damping, driver construcion and crossover are clearly evident in the Ref 5.

Dave and Troy
Audio Doctor NJ


matrixrabbit OP
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Hi Dave/Troy,

I'm a bit confused by your statement. Are you saying the R11's are significantly better than the R900's in every way, yet not contest against such speakers as the Reference 5?

That would make sense, I wouldn't expect a $20K speaker to be easily replaced by a $5K revision, even if it is redesigned.

The questions remain, how superior are the R11's vs R900's. And how about the R11's vs REF 3? I can get REF 3 for $7,000 within the used community.
schubert
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The only thing that really works in nearfield   is single driver .
matrixrabbit OP
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@schubert 

That idea is what led me to the Uni-Q driver idea. I have to say the LS50 Wireless sounds great, and again, am just really loving the Nocturne look. I know so many people hate it for its Sci-Fi vibe, but it really is unique.

I went a bit off-track in my above question since I'm also looking for a living room setup. I certainly wouldn't put floor-standers at my desk. 
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