Hegel 80 with either KEF LS50 or KEF R300

Last comment. Darn auto correct - I own a Hegel. 80 already

Morty, the LS50s are excellent as you have probably read - I have mine with the 50 w/ch Arcam A19. The power is plenty (my room is medium, about 14' x 20'). I wanted to check out the Hegel but it does not have a headphone jack, which is important to me. My dealer who sold me the LS50s also recommended Hegel. If you get the LS50s please post a response with your impressions on the pairing.

Will do Jimmy. Actually properly going to get R300 after speaking with a couple of people.

I auditioned both for 6 hours and went with the R300. They sounded very close to each other but the 300 had better bass, sounded bigger and more complete in terms of resolution. Both were stand mounted and used the same amplification. Because I listen to a wide range of music including rock, the 300s seemed to handle that better when demoed. No question that both are good speakers so I think go by what your ears tell you.