KEF LS60 WIRELESS + KC62 SUB OR HEGEL H390/KEF R7 META + KC62 SUB?

we are a kef dealer and we sell both the ls60s and full r series

the passives plus amplifier will sound better, the amplifiers in the ls 60s will never have the resolution of a stare of the art external amplifier, also remember with the passives you can upgrade to an even better pair of speakers later.

dave and Troy

Audio intellect NJ

Kef dealers

If you browse through various audiophile and KEF-related forums you will notice that there’s an overrepresentation of issues with KEF’s wireless products. To the extent that I would absolutely avoid them. 
 

Go passive speakers plus a great amp. 

I would go for the latter, passive+amp.  I would hold off on adding a sub right away and wait until the speakers are fully run in and optimally positioned which takes some time.  Keep in mind that Hegel just replaced the H390 with the H400.  I did an A/B in my house of the H590 vs. H600 and the H600 was a BIG step up in SQ.  Better preamp section and better DAC.  

@audiotroy Thanks for the advice. You would think the LS60s would have a better sound given the fact the amps are matched with the drivers. 

Since space is an issue, why don’t you go the R3 Meta route + sub? You won’t be missing bass as you’ll have a sub and many people prefer bookshelf speakers for their better imaging/disappearing act. This solution makes the most sense to me, will be easier on your wallet, and will allow you to upgrade speakers in the future if you wish.