Battle of the affordables

Here are the candidates. They all got very good reviews online.

1. Polk R700 - $2.1K

2. KEF Q11 Meta - $2.5K

3. Martin Logan XTF-100 - $4.5K

4. SVS Ultra Evolution Pinnacle - $5K

5. B&W 703 S3 - $6K

6. KEF R11 Meta - $7K

Which one would you pick?

andy206-15-2025 7:51pm

slaw Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 23,675 posts 06-15-2025 at 08:27pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Speakers are a very personal choice, perhaps the most important choice in system development as far as gear goes. Listen for yourself.
fastfreight Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 969 posts 06-15-2025 at 08:49pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I would pick the KEF R11 Meta, and find them used. The R line was well reviewed, and like all KEF models, quickly becomes a good buy on the used market. The Q not so much. SVS makes ok subs. B and W are tipped up at the high end. And of course choose for yourself!
knotscott Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,169 posts 06-15-2025 at 10:43pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete It's too personal of a choice for anyone other than you to choose.....favorite beer, prettiest woman, best band, etc.