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KEF Reference 107/2s + KEF LS50s

Tomorrow I want to try something, and I seek advice about how to implement it. My KEF Reference 107/2 are biwired to Parasound JC 1 mono blocks. I'd like to try substituting a pair of KEF LS50s for the mid and HF drivers of the 107/2s. I propose to disconnect the XLR connections to the mid/HF drivers and connect the biwires that go to those sections to the LS50s. The 107/2s use a KUBE for crossover and equalization, and I propose to continue using that. Does my plan seem feasible?

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dbphd OP
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I unplugged the XLR connector, lifted the heads, set the LS50s where the heads had been, and connected the mid/HF biwire to the LS50s -- the 107/2s are set up for biwiring. I didn't adjust the KUBE. The combination sounded very good, but the R107/2s are such magnificent sounding speakers I returned the heads.

The idea came to me because much to my surprise the KEF R600C with a Uni-Q similar to that used in the LS50 matches the 107/2s so well for mch and HT.

So the experiment was a success as an experiment, but I too can't imagine the 107/2s sounding any better.

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honashagen
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I did the exact same thing! I have since gone to a pair of NHT 12" subs.

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I still enjoy my R107/2 in my ht and will continue to.
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Steve, so do I.  I've replaced the R600C with a Reference 204/2C designed for Reference 207/2s, but it blends seamlessly with the 107/2s.

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vgrubb
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How does the R600c work with the Reference speakers? I’m considering a set of Reference 1s but I’m not sure I want to go with a Reference center. So I am considering an R600c.
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