Andrewjvt said:
So i know what im talking about even though i have not compared the r500 and new xt6.
While i agree that the r series is more mid range end than the tannoy, the tannoy will give you more sound quality for pound spent.
The r500 only has small bass drivers and even my r700 was a little bass light on cetain songs.
Thats why the xt8 won the hifi choice group test.
If your worried about sounding thin or lean go for the xt8 but either speaker will give you very good sq although the kef may demand a better amp than the tannoy to get the best out.
If it were me id rather have the r300 than the r500
I find it interesting (though not surprising, due to the variables), how views differ slightly.
I find that all the R Series have substantial bass for their size....which is why (as you say), they need an amp that can keep them in line.
I would easily take the R500 over the R300...in fact I preferred the LS50 to the latter as well....though I do like the R300s.
IMO. The R700 is the pick of the range and is worth finding the extra for, if not too big for the room.