Pang Yip said:Which of the above is the best? To be paired with Cambridge Audio CXA 80. Thanks!
plastic penguin said:Why is the OP asking about two hefty floorstander and a compact standmount? The Kefs won't have the bass depth and the floorstanders won't have the agility of the Kefs.
First of all, the OP needs to decide whether he wants a small standmount or a floorstander.
Pang Yip said:hi guys, thanks for the reply.
Yes, it is the price range. I am ok with either floor stander or standmount.
Living room size is about 300-400 sqft, and connected to kitchen.
Asking for advice for the best sound quality. I listen pop, rock, hip hop, acoustics - pretty wide range.
I had the chance to try all 3 speakers, all 3 sounded great but has its cons.
eg. Tannoy XT6F - Bass a bit too heavy. was wondering if there is port bung to tame it.
KEF LS50 (tried the wireless version) - Separations is not as good.
MA Silver 8 - A tad bright.
Any feedback? Thanks!
Try the Amphion Argon 1 - they hang together nicely with a nice, even balance. I've been listening to the Argon 0 and they're excellent little speakers.Pang Yip said:I had the chance to try all 3 speakers, all 3 sounded great but has its cons.
eg. Tannoy XT6F - Bass a bit too heavy. was wondering if there is port bung to tame it.
KEF LS50 (tried the wireless version) - Separations is not as good.
MA Silver 8 - A tad bright.
Any feedback? Thanks!
Pang Yip said:Actually i was considering LS50 wireless. Yes, it doesnt go as low but the bass impact is there. the only thing is, because its a 2-way speaker, the separation of instrument is not as good. when i hear complex music where instruments are all jumbled up, i can't hear distinct instruments. unlike 3 or 4 way speakers.
Love how the Tannoy looks. but then the bass is too boomy..
Maybe i should go for silver 8 then
Pang Yip said:Love how the Tannoy looks. but then the bass is too boomy..
Brokenflame said:The Kef LS50 do not have a great range, so you can rule those out. Thier compact size simply does not permit them to have any bass. For all the rave reviews about top end, they are simply not well rounded enough to consider purchasing without purchasing a subwoofer to accompany them, as they struggle below 80hz.
As for the Silver 8 and the Tannoy XT6F, I have heard the Monitor Audio Silver 8s with the CX80 and they are a good combination. You can go into any RicherSounds in the UK and listen to this combination.
As for the Tannoy, unfortunety I have not heard these speakers, so I can't comment.
Pang Yip said:Actually i was considering LS50 wireless. Yes, it doesnt go as low but the bass impact is there. the only thing is, because its a 2-way speaker, the separation of instrument is not as good. when i hear complex music where instruments are all jumbled up, i can't hear distinct instruments. unlike 3 or 4 way speakers.
Love how the Tannoy looks. but then the bass is too boomy..
Maybe i should go for silver 8 then
i demo-ed it in showroom. i supposed it will be worse when i bring it home. the positioning matters less for this speaker because the firing port is at the bottom.Simon Cunvin said:Pang Yip said:Love how the Tannoy looks. but then the bass is too boomy..
Thats not the speaker, thats the effects of poor positioning and/or the dynamics of the room, that's why home demo is essential with speakers,
Does not always work like that, if only, in theory the tannoys should work ok against the wall, but there are still so many variables within the room, and same can be said for your hifi equipment too, this is why i never recommend anything other that a demo, followed by a home demo, i have had my speakers for over a year now and i still find myself tinkering with position, always in and out with the bungs to suit different recordings, just when you find that sweet spot, along comes a different track that will just sound off, i have moved three times in the last 16 months, and im amazed how different the same speakers can sound in each of those rooms, this room has been the hardest to tame, so much so, i have been thinking of downsizing my speakers for the last six monthsPang Yip said:i demo-ed it in showroom. i supposed it will be worse when i bring it home. the positioning matters less for this speaker because the firing port is at the bottom.Simon Cunvin said:Pang Yip said:Love how the Tannoy looks. but then the bass is too boomy..
Thats not the speaker, thats the effects of poor positioning and/or the dynamics of the room, that's why home demo is essential with speakers,
It'll still matter.i demo-ed it in showroom. i supposed it will be worse when i bring it home. the positioning matters less for this speaker because the firing port is at the bottom.