Adding floor standers to style package - advice required

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I am considering adding a pair of floorstanding speakers (Kef IQ5se) to my current Kef kht3005 5.1 system. I would like to acheive a 7.1 cinema and good stereo sound when I sort out my Sonos system which I am purchasing in the very near future.------------------------------------------------------ My question is; How well will the floorstanders intergrate with the 3005 set up?

 

[professorhat]

The main issue is going to be your centre. It might work okay, but have a listen first to the 3005 centre and then try out the iQ2c or the iQ6c to go with the iQ5s to ensure you keep the balance of the front three.

 

[Hems]

[quote user="professorhat"]The main issue is going to be your centre. It might work okay, but have a listen first to the 3005 centre and then try out the iQ2c or the iQ6c to go with the iQ5s to ensure you keep the balance of the front three.[/quote]

If you were to add floorstanders would they have to be KEFs? I have the 3005SE's and was thinking about upgrading to B&W 685s with the 62 centre and moving the 3005 sats to the rear.

 

[professorhat]

Doesn't have to be no. The advantage of using KEF all round is they all use KEF's Uni-Q technology which should help in keeping the tonal balance. However, have a listen to both the B&Ws and the KEFs - if you prefer the B&W setup, then that's the one for you!