Monitor Audio Subwoofer BRW10

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Hi,

Can anyone offer advice.

Approx 2 years ago I purchased the KEF2005.3 Surround System with the KUBE 2 Sub. This has just decided to pack up.

I understand it is now out of guarantee and will cost approx £120 to repair. As an alternative I have an option to puchase an ex display Monitor Audio BRW10 for £239. They assure me it is a better sub.

Can anyone confirm this?

Many thanks.

Steve

Loewe Individual Selection 40 TV, Onkyo 606 amp, Kef 2005.3 satelites, Pioneer BDP51 Bluray, Sony PS3 and Sky HD

 

[Anonymous]

its not bad , probably better than the kef sub , but the rsw12 is much better , 500watts , can be found now for around £350 i believe , if your budget can allow , its worth the money imo ..

 

[Ronald Archiebald]

StephenM,

I'm astounded by the sheer number of these faulty KEF subs that end up on E-Bay. I think KEF has the worst reliability record for it's sub!

The MA RSW12 (in silver) - a SUPREME sub, btw, used to be available for £299.00, but these are no longer available now from Peter Tyson. Those who bought it at this price got one hell of a bargain. These were £750.00 new.

The black ones are going for much more now. Have you considered a B&W ASW608? There are three on E-Bay now with a BIN/Best Offer deal, so you might well grab a deal.

Ronald

 

[Anonymous]

MA RSW12

£395 from hifix , in black , its worth it imo ...

 

[Anonymous]

Thanks, I'll just see if KEF carry out repair first under guarantee. I may need to argue!

 

[sta99y]

I have to admit that Audio T in Reading Berks replaced amp in my Kef sub 3times!! However the 1st&2nd time was under warranty as they gave me 5yr warranty and the 3rd time they replaced amp they charged me only £20. However I purchased these back in 2002. Still going strong.

 

[Ronald Archiebald]

StephenM,

Alternatively, if the repair does not work out, you can opt for the KEFHTB2SE that comes with the 3005SE system.

This is an improvement over the Kube 2 and from what I'm led to believe, also a lot more reliable!

There is one on E-Bay for £330.00 (BIN/Best Offer) - 110570825734.

Ronald