Kef R3 or BW 805N

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Confused! Long story short. Sold my CM8, wasn’t happy with them. Decided to go back bookshelves. There are 2 options on ebay. BW805N for £1300 inc stands and a pair of Kef R3 for £700 no stands. Can’t audition for obvious reasons. What shall I choose? Not looking for any other brands. My amp is Leema Tucana ii.
Thanks in advance

 

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Anyone?

 

[Al ears]

Anyone?

No where near enough information, as everyone will probably tell you if you cannot audition then avoid.

 

[Al ears]

No where near enough information, as everyone will probably tell you if you cannot audition then avoid.

How fast do you expect a response on a Sunday??

 

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How fast do you expect a response on a Sunday??

Instantly! 😂 I know, maybe being a tad impatient.

 

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No where near enough information, as everyone will probably tell you if you cannot audition then avoid.

I can’t afford brand new so auditioning might be tricky. I have always had BW speakers, also had PMC 21 for a short period. Kef keeps haunting me. Had a listen to R3 a long time ago when I bought CM5 from hifix. In comparison R3 sounded wider, couldn’t afford them then. Just wanted feedback if anyone had chance to compare the speakers in question.

 

[nopiano]

I’d choose the KEF because I like KEFs, and have had LS50 at home. The R3 was well received, and £700 is about right now the Meta version is out. They tend to like a bit of space though, so don’t imagine you can just plonk them on a shelf.

They also measure more neutrally than B&W, but if you want a more exciting/artificial (delete to taste!) then the Worthing contenders might be to your taste. Personally, I couldn’t live with that tweeter stuck on top!

 

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I’d choose the KEF because I like KEFs, and have had LS50 at home. The R3 was well received, and £700 is about right now the Meta version is out. They tend to like a bit of space though, so don’t imagine you can just plonk them on a shelf.

They also measure more neutrally than B&W, but if you want a more exciting/artificial (delete to taste!) then the Worthing contenders might be to your taste. Personally, I couldn’t live with that tweeter stuck on top!

Thanks for your suggestion. I don’t come here often but good to see all dedicated old faces still providing services to novice like myself.

 

[ianrjones]

I too, do not like to be stared at by two daleks! So I purchased two B+W 701.3 LCRS.

 

[gasolin]

I think the kef's have better specs