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the wireless 2, it's a better thought out product in regards to connectivity
id also look the a500's by buchardt audio
The Formation Duo is horrendously expensive.
The A500s outclass the KEFs and is priced substantially higher. Several reviews conclude that substituting a streamer preamp with a good DAC (e.g., NAD 368 with Dirac) for Buchart’s hub extracts even more performance from the active speakers.the wireless 2, it's a better thought out product in regards to connectivity
id also look the a500's by buchardt audio
You’re are right though a crazy price for them.But may sound better by the reviews.
You may want to factor in the cost of a subwoofer. The KEF II is criticised for lacking Bass response. (I tried twice to spell “criticize” with “s” but my spell check kept puttin g in a “zed.” LOL!).The new Kef it is. Thanks guys.
Going to wait around 6 months first though.
The A500s outclass the KEFs and is priced substantially higher. Several reviews conclude that substituting a streamer preamp with a good DAC (e.g., NAD 368 with Dirac) for Buchart’s hub extracts even more performance from the active speakers.
In the US the KEF II costs $2500 (w/o stands). The A500 system with hub costs $$4,400 (also w/I stands). I consider that to be a substantial price difference ( although I bought the A500s).not that much more and certainly worth saving for. And you don’t have to buy the nad
John Darko’s review comparing the KEF II to the Buchardt A500s.Americans seem to love subwoofers for stereo no? The KEF LS50 passive are actually in the monitor vein. They should have ample bass with requisite amplification.
The actives will have no problem with bass - where did you read they’re bass light?
You are right. Darko didn’t say the KEF II needed a subwoofer. What he did say was that the Buchardt A500s produced a deeper bass response that made them more satisfying to listen to.I seriously doubt the KEF LS50 Wireless 2 requires a subwoofer. Darko certainly didn’t think so when he reviewed it standalone, from what I can remember.
You are right. Darko didn’t say the KEF II needed a subwoofer. What he did say was that the Buchardt A500s produced a deeper bass response that made them more satisfying to listen to.
Clarity was my issue with the Kef LS50 Wireless! ThanksFor me the B&W formation Duo sound a lot better, it has real clarity. But that is personal i think. Also their mesh system works really well. It is a lot of money, but you get great speakers. Maybe it is worth looking at Clearance models.
Any Formation Duo owners on here using the active speakers with the Formation Bass?
Do you connect it by Bluetooth for movie watching?The Formation Duo are full range speakers, so it will be interesting to hear if the Formation Bass brings anything extra to the experience.
I also use the Duo's for TV when watching movies (easy connection via apple tv). A 2.1 setup might improve the soundstage.