Hi, all,
I am trying to buy a new stereo but I cannot audition many of the top rated brands. I ordered a receiver, a Denon 3312 which has been well reviewed everywhere but it was not available for listening, and now I need speakers.
I found a good deal on KEF iQ90 's (actually, the entire iQ series) here in Germany (€490 each) but local dealers say the line is being phased out and are pushing, at least as far as KEF is concerned, the Q's. I do not like the way the new Q's look (which is a factor). The XQ's look great, sound good but are a lot more money...and only the XQ30 (I like the sound of the XQ40 better) is in my price range. The iQ's at least look better but I cannot compare the sound. My living room is not particularly big, and, I am in an apartment so I will not be playing at loud volumes. My musical tastes are very eclectic, but no metal, acid or rap
If I go this route, I can also order two iQ30's (rear, for the occasional 5.1 moment) and an iQ60 (center) and still stay on budget, but a subwoofer would have to wait until next year.
On the KEF website they show the iQ's as a current model...the "classic" Q- but don't give me an idea if they are marketed below or above the "regular" Q's. Are the iQ's not as technologically advanced as the "new" Q's? Can anyone advise me on what to expect should I order the iQ90's?
Thanks in advance...
I am trying to buy a new stereo but I cannot audition many of the top rated brands. I ordered a receiver, a Denon 3312 which has been well reviewed everywhere but it was not available for listening, and now I need speakers.
I found a good deal on KEF iQ90 's (actually, the entire iQ series) here in Germany (€490 each) but local dealers say the line is being phased out and are pushing, at least as far as KEF is concerned, the Q's. I do not like the way the new Q's look (which is a factor). The XQ's look great, sound good but are a lot more money...and only the XQ30 (I like the sound of the XQ40 better) is in my price range. The iQ's at least look better but I cannot compare the sound. My living room is not particularly big, and, I am in an apartment so I will not be playing at loud volumes. My musical tastes are very eclectic, but no metal, acid or rap
If I go this route, I can also order two iQ30's (rear, for the occasional 5.1 moment) and an iQ60 (center) and still stay on budget, but a subwoofer would have to wait until next year.
On the KEF website they show the iQ's as a current model...the "classic" Q- but don't give me an idea if they are marketed below or above the "regular" Q's. Are the iQ's not as technologically advanced as the "new" Q's? Can anyone advise me on what to expect should I order the iQ90's?
Thanks in advance...