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| Ayre AX-7e with KEF Reference 1s or LS50 Metas Downsizing in the media room came from the realization that we mostly watched streamed programs and movies in that room and listened to music in the living room using KEF LS50 W2. I replaced the LS50 W2 with LS60 in the living room and installed ... | |
| Ayre AX-7e with KEF Reference 1s or LS50 Metas Confusing? The basic question is should I go with LS50 Metas or Reference 1s to pair with Ayre AX-7e integrated amp? Opinions sought. | |
| LS50 vs R11/7/5 Meta I prefer small jazz and classical groups, but I tried selections of Aida and Mahler's 2nd using the LS60. The sound was awesome. The LS60s can get big when asked to do so. I think their dynamics may exceed that of my Reference 1s driven by the ... | |
| LS50 vs R11/7/5 Meta Try adding KEF KC62 subs. I haven't heard the R series, but for the money, I think the sweet spot may be LS50 W2 with a pair of KC62s. The KEF Contact app does a great job of integrating speaker and sub. My current setups are Reference 1s driv... | |
| How to connect Powernode to KC62 I don't know what a Powernode is, but KEF recommends 70 HP and 45 LP for the KC62 used with the LS50 W2. I use a pair of KC62s with a LS50 W2, and I'm always amazed at how well pipe organ pedal notes are portrayed. This week I'll be replacing... | |
| Is it better to mount Sony HT A9 speakers or use stands? I set up the Sony HT A9 system yesterday and after some tweaking I achieved spectacular sound for movies and surprisingly good sound for music. The HT A9 integrates nicely with our 85" Sony Bravia smart TV. Next week I expect to receive a KEF LS... | |
| Is it better to mount Sony HT A9 speakers or use stands? The setup the Sony HT A9 will replace is comprised a Bryston SP3 that sends front LR to an Ayre KX-5 Twenty preamp bypass, VX-5 Twenty amp, a pair of KEF Reference 1s. Four LS50s are mounted around the walls. A pair of Velodyne HGS-15s below 80 ... | |
| KEF LS60 v Reference 1s I ordered white LS60; I'll sell the maroon LS50 W2. | |
| KEF LS60 v Reference 1s I'll be using the pair of KC62s I use with the LS50 W2 when the LS60 replaces the LS50. | |
| KEF LS60 v Reference 1s I was in the hospital with the highly contagious RVS, and did some soul searching about what I actually listen to. In the living room it’s the KEF LS50 W2 with a pair of KC62s, and that’s a surprisingly satisfying sound for me. In the room with Ay... | |
| KEF LS60 v Reference 1s If the missing text was and add a good subwoofer, the Reference 1s are augmented by a pair of Velodyne HGS-15s with acoustic room correction via an SMS-1. I'm now thinking of replacing the LS50 W2 with LS60. Thanks for the advice. The Reference 1s... | |
| KEF LS60: Distance from wall behind them I haven't replaced the Reference 1s with LS60 yet, but I have a rack of Ayre gear and at 87 aim to simplify. Kal Rubinson's review in Stereophile suggests they provide excellent sound quite close to Blade 2s. | |
| KEF LS60: Distance from wall behind them IIRC the Velodyne SMS-1 does both low-pass crossover and bass management. The first is a simple setting of frequency and slope, the second entails acoustic measurement of sound generated in the room. You can let the SMS-1 seek a solution based on ... | |
| KEF LS60: Distance from wall behind them Haven't heard e LS60,. just read and seen reviews. Kal Rubinson's review for Stereophile was the most convincing. At 87, I'm aiming to simplify with a setup that's easy to use but sounds good. The KEF Reference1s, driven by the Ayre KX-5 Twent... | |
| KEF LS60: Distance from wall behind them I have no problem setting the LS60s where the Reference 1s are now. The Reference 1s are augmented below 80 Hz by a pair of Velodyne HGS 15s with acoustic room correction. I assume there will be no problem using the subs with the LS60, but might... |