Z Review - KEF R300 [White Boxes of Bliss]

[@toddclarke1580]

Unlike the other speaker brands, The r300s are a trickle down of Kefs super high end speakers, They are a steal for $1300, they will let you taste what a $20,000 pr of speakers sound like. You will feel rich listening to them, the taste of super high end audio. I own them for this reason. no comparison in this price range, soundstage that can also punch hard. nailed it. With the other brands in this price range, this is about the top of their driver technology, and it was a long hard push trying for this sound. Kef delivers the r300s at a easy idle, from the multi million $$$ blade research that had already been done.

[@dawolyan13]

Clarke Sr Studio How do they compare to Buchard? The 400?

[@dawolyan13]

You always seem irritated as hell when you review KEFs.

[@m1n1mal27]

@@LifeISMagix Did you finalize on an amp for KEF R300? I am looking for something around 1000 USD or below if possible

[@WillTheSage]

I love the Ohm speaker stands

[@ZReviews]

Yeah only $2800 a pair and really solid feeling.

[@litsaudio]

that's why towers are better choice than bookshelves there are even tower studio monitors

[@johnlee6019]

IME I’d be willing to pit a solid bookshelf like the R300’s w/ a good sub against many towers. The placement flexibility of sub(s) with bookshelves can slay a tower in terms of quality bass response

[@trekjudas]

I really think they should build subwoofers that double as speaker stands!

[@moad8794]

So I don't have money to afford any of this, but I love being in the know. So I would just like to pass on my gratitude for making these reviews as I live vicariously through you.

[@mrchinaski4125]

You can buy goodwill and be on your way

[@moad8794]

@@mrchinaski4125 i spend my money on things more important than over priced speakers. But you go on and fuck yourself.

[@moad8794]

@@mrchinaski4125 probably shouldnt reply on a comment thats a year old. You're way too late for the party bud.

[@jameswheeler7679]

@@moad8794 : Wow that was disrespectful

[@Romeofoxtrotpapalima]

Kef is just great, the greatest i heard. When i heard the r series i was amazed but i made a big mistake, i heard the reference 3. So now i own the reference 3s , yes i think i am happy for a life time, and i do not want hear anymore kef speakers because i know how good kef speakers are and i will spend more money.

[@joshuadapitan]

So the businesses below have earlier access than the patrons?

[@chrispytelomeres9863]

Bottom by Tool. All speakers should experience the luxury of Tool emanating from their components.

[@Mad.Maxx.77]

I've had both passive and wireless LS50 on my desk. In all honesty, I couldn't tell much difference between them. However, I had to send my wireless back to KEF for service when the amps died in the left speaker after about 7 months. Amp failures were a big problem for the wireless version. I sold my LS50W after they were replaced. I was tempted to pre-order the new LS50W2, but don't want to risk another FUBAR experience. Instead, I pre-ordered the new LS50 Meta passives. Will give them a run with my Topping D90 and Avantone Pro CLA-200 power amp.

[@thomasfox8027]

So you have to pick between these and the SVS Ultra's, which one's you takin', Z?🤔

[@stevenswall]

Thomas Fox Probably the Swan 3.1 diy kit.

[@HenryTheBoilermaker3rdYear]

From watching reviews he said he like the Ohm walsh a little more than KEF LS50s so I'd say he like the LS50s better than svs ultra. The ohm walsh is his favourite speaker of all time because of what it can do. He also said he really like the Kef r3 and it could be his end game and he said it sounds very similar to this K300 speaker so that's why I'm watching this video right now. In my opinion I think Z likes the K300 a lot more than svs ultra according to what I've heard from multiple of his reviews.

[@ross5506]

Try the Polk Lism 703 @ 50% now,bigger 3 way than R300. Just purchased 4 of them smoking deal.

[@slidetek]

@@ross5506 The Polk is a screaming deal. Not for everyone - but damn - if you're setting up a new surround it's a no-brainer. They too sound almost like floor standers. And you can have an entire system for the cost of the R300's _on sale._ Math is easy on that one.

[@gemini211269]

Zeos, I have a set of powered ls50s I'm happy to ship to you for you to checkout/review.

[@cuerex8580]

Would be awesome!

[@biense1980]

that be very interesting to see for sure.

[@gloriouspopemantom373]

How are you liking them? According to reviews the sleep function and some software glitches can annoy, have they been fixed?

[@sabbysodhi5029]

I heard them at best buy the low end on those is ridiculous ..

[@alexr.3215]

been telling him that he has to hear the LS50W's for a year now, just not willing to ship mine, lol......good thing we have you Gregg Anderson!!!

[@benkrake3678]

I’m thinking of getting a pair of the KEF Q350’s and the PS Audio Sprout 100 which would be around $2000 AU. I have been told that would be a great match for an entry level audiophile system.

[@zakblue]

My fav bookshelf speakers! So glad you like em

[@flyercow]

Pls do the path of the audiophile video/series. It sounds really good. Thanks for your reviews man, i just got the q100 they'll arrive soon c:

[@ahmadieb]

i saw many reviews prefer these over every other speakers , they must be exceptional good!

[@AsprarN]

I gave you the final say on stream (just after the LS50 review) between a demo-ex R300 or new LS50, you told me to get the demo-ex and I'm as satisfied as one can be, thanks

[@BenMargolius]

Any chance your going to review the Buchardt S400's? Super curious how they compare to your current line-up. Cheers, and thanks for the great content!

[@mantasdapkus1198]

I bought Elac UB5 few months ago. They were powered by Cambridge Audio Cxa60 and accompanied by a sweet 8' Canton subwoofer. I was really happy about the setup, but i felt like Elacs could shine bit brighter in a smaller room (current one was 36 square meters). And then it happened so that i had to move to another apartment. A smaller one. And that ended up being a musical nightmare. All of the sudden, mid-bass disappeared completely. Also UB5s started to sound echoey in the new room. I've tried every possible placement, but got just a very little luck with that. I got rid of Canton Sub and added svs sb1000. Basically nothing has changed. Without waiting for too long, second svs sb1000 came to the room. For both subs i added SVS soundpaths also. Music started to sound better, but it still wasn't at the level i had in my old huge room. I started noticing that i was skipping the songs that i used to love only because they sounded shallow and unsatisfying. I got used to listening to only very few albums... Last weekend i saw that some crazy dude was selling his 10 months old r300s for 700 euros. I pulled the trigger quickly and OH MY GOD, THE DIFFERENCE THEY MAKE!!! The sound i have now is miles better, even if compared with the old room. And are KEFs forgiving or what... I can throw any shit at them and it gets transformed to some ear licking goo. Subwoofers are also blending in so much easier now. Thank you KEF and thank you crazy dude for selling it to me for this price.

[@johnlee6019]

Interesting how you drove those R300’s with such ample power. I’d be curious how much more dynamic they sound with something like your Crowns VS something like a low powered AVR.

[@Rustler_One]

Hey Zeos, I noticed the price of the SHP9500s was going up and when I looked it up I seen a thread saying they are now discontinued. What cheap open headphone you would recommend now? I'm glad I bought mine last year lol.

[@douglaslafarlette5604]

Love the R300, pondered for weeks Ls50 or R300, at the time R300 were $1899 to ls50 around $1299. Went with R300 because more efficient and better overall range and balance. Ls50 a bit brighter and more forward, great for vocals and high’s but r300 can do more and fill more area, spacious soundstage with great imaging

[@notscream4656]

Watched for the anime, stayed for the comical reviews This guy knows how to keep them views

[@thestefsterbun1820]

LS50’s with a small sub... amazing!

[@mrchinaski4125]

What sub from budget to rel

[@thestefsterbun1820]

Mr ChiNaski I got the REL T5i. It has plenty of power to support a medium sized room. It’s also great because it has an additional LFE input for home theatre that it automatically can switch between. Pretty impressive for the price!

[@mrchinaski4125]

TheStefster I’m saving for this but should I get a budget Dayton or Vic to get by for 3 months. I’m getting impatient

[@thestefsterbun1820]

Mr ChiNaski anything decent will do to fill in that low end tbh.

[@CinemaDemocratica]

I had a pair of KEF C80s when I was in college and I *loved* those speakers. Then KEF went to the UniQ driver in the very early 1990s, I listened to the 105/3's and I HATED THEM. It sounded like the highs were coming to me through a toilet tube. I know this review is over 5 years old but does anyone have any reactions?

[@Z3NSEI]

@ 18:40...wow, the detail and clarity through your mono mic, to my KEF Q100's. Very impressed. But, in a 12x10 room is it overkill?

[@gordthor5351]

Zeos, you should put those R300s on sand filled stands. When I first got my LS 50s I placed them on a pair of Polk RTI A9's and they sounded like ass. I picked up one speaker while it was playing and noticed a huge improvement (the Polk boxes resonate a lot), so I made some sand filled stands and the bass got so much sweeter (more natural and more powerful). Kef speakers sound best with the ports plugged (likely why the manual shows a big red X [and a graph with spikes in the frequency response] on the picture with the ports open and a green check mark on the picture with the port plugs in [ with a very flat frequency response graph]. Obviously you need to put more power to them to get the same level of bass with the ports plugged, but it is soooo much sweeter (natural and not fatiguing). My R 900s have 4 separate ports and they are all plugged. The bass is the most natural I have heard (yet VERY powerful). I never heard a realist kick drum (it is like the drums are right in my room) until I got the R900s with JC1 mono blocks. You can hear every chord change on the bass guitar and they dig super deep in the bass. I agree with everything you say in your analysis and how they compare to the LS 50s. When I first got my R 900s I set them up up-stair in a big open area with hard wood floors and a lot of hard surfaces. In such an environment their is too much tweeter, but down-stairs, spiked into concrete, carpet and well damped room, it is sweet heaven. The sound stage is WAAAAAY better in a well damped room. I suppose that goes for all speakers, but even more so for the Kef R series. What amps are you using? There is a lot of bullshit out there and it is nice to see that you call it like it is. Also, you have a great sense of humor.

[@meletisstavridis3125]

Hi, happy new year. I want to hear your opinion In comparison with B&W 706 s2? Thank you

[@samuellord8576]

Zeos, you forgot that when you listened to the top 2 drivers, comparing with the LS50s, they still go through the xover, so you had a rolloff at what, 300-500Hz? Not full range, so not a comparison with anything. Otherwise, glad you liked 'em.

[@aethertech]

I listened to the R300 in FL a few months ago. WOW. Not as good as the BW D803 series I listened too - but they are 1/4 the size and where still amazing.

[@freedomtvofficial7205]

This is easily becoming my favourite youtube channel dude... I love how fucking passionate you are about this shit lol Ever heard any of the focal solo/twin/trio studio monitor series? They need to send your ass all three so you can give reviews on those. Looking to buy some new studio monitors and those focal twin6 are calling my name.

[@VertexHero]

I was on the verge of getting the Ohm Walsh 1000, but after hearing about these that are close in price, I wonder... how would these compare?

[@Dexterprog]

Curios someone mentioned they placed them on a desk. I listen to music on my desk (and my desktop pc) and I couldn't find anyone speaking of these as nearfields. What is your impression on them on a desk? I'm worried about that

[@superpeca]

I got them and they are too much on a desk. They really cone alive when you put some watts into them and you would go blind and deaf if you pour 100w into them and sit a meter away. They are not bad, but as he said, get the LS50, LSX or R100 and a sub for a desk...

[@rick-val22]

I agree 100% with you in regards to start at the bottom of ladder and work your way up. You learn to appreciate the sound and it actually might save you some money in the end. If you start with expensive equipment the only way to go is up. You may realize that your end game is at a lower level. That's what I've done with headphones, speakers and turntables and i have reached a good quality level that i really enjoy without breaking the bank.

[@brocczz]

Your referencing the SVS Ultras still among the top 2-3 magic makers give that trusted historical depth to your reviews.

[@haris525]

Steve would you recommend them over svs ultra bookshelf? I just got a new home, and I am building a 2 channel setup for our bedroom. I already own the ls50 and svs ultra bookshelf Thank you

[@ZReviews]

id say they are worth a shot considering the company they will be in.

[@haris525]

Z Reviews great! Thank you sir

[@TheBluuHouse]

Question for the master?!?!? What are your thoughts on the KEF C1's? I want to use them as rears. I replaced B&W CM1's with these. Only because the CM1 84db sensitivity was not good on the Sony DN-840. The C1 has 87db. Plus I didn't need such great speakers tucked away as rears.

[@abdullaalthahaba1693]

Best review overall i have seen in a very long time

[@screwb1882]

Got a pair of KEF UNI-Q Q10s at a yardsale for $4. They are absolutely lovely. Convinced me to buy a pair of these big bois when i have the money to do so.

[@KJ-xu4fp]

I'm going to start with the Klipsch RP150's. I know I'm late to this video, but I got a good deal at $250/pair. 17:15 Zeos mentioned the RP150's after the Q100s. Did I make the right choice the RP150s over the Q100s? I know, different speakers, different style completely. I actually will be using them in a small room, so maybe the Q100s would have been better marginally. But I got a yamaha 100w/channel avr for $30 so I think I will be happy with the speakers I got. "Best speakers I can afford" is hard to define when LSR305s were on sale for $180 pair, Klipsch RP150 were $250/pair, ELAC UB5 were $300/pair, Q100s were $250/pair too. All very close, all very good reviews. Basically almost jumped on the LSR305s for the reputation, but the Klipsch I figure I can transfer to a home theater system later, but I want to use them on a desk for now and mainly for music consumption and Battlefield V coming out in October.

[@jamesbaranowski8755]

Great Review! I have the Kef R900s and love them!!!

[@josepablomonge]

I had these speakers with a Arcam A19 amp, 50w per channel and it was a great mix between delicacy and power. I choose this setup after a lot of auditioning of several speakers and this combination give me the flexibility to listen on any genre and feel very happy. Try from Vivaldi's four seasons (from Chesky Records), to Michael Jackson and Metallica (Drums sound amazing in "...And Justice for All") with these speakers and you will know what I'm talking about. Use 100w amp if you need more control over a big room. But for a medium size room, with 50w, these speakers will rumble your walls and some times make you cry. Don't amp at the minimum 25w cause they will sound lean. The only reason why I sold them was because I upgraded to Kef Reference 203/2 and needed the money for a better amp. But I really did not wanted to sell them.

[@forwatching8574]

Kef is amazing! Thnx for this Zeos 😁

[@GT4viper]

Gotta ask. Jbl 590 or Kef R300? Similar size room as your living room. Music primarily. Assuming JBL’s are $1000 per pair.

[@ralentinovossi8081]

You said these could be end game speakers for some people, would you then say the LS50s are the end game speakers for desk use with PC and external amp/dac? Also, would it change anything if I found the R300s for cheaper than the LS50s (Specifically for desk use)?

[@randrw]

Zeos... very very slim change you might see this but still worth to point out that the top bit of this speaker is actually not the same as the LS50's. I bought a pair of LS50s yesterday upon seeing your review and I regret nothing. I also noticed that the edge of the LS50 speaker is totally different than the one on these. It's thicker and permits much more low end than these would allow.

[@DrStorm-pm6oj]

Please Zeos, is the Bosshifi B8 at Aliexpress really good as many buyers reviews says? and is it really Beryllium alloy plated drivers? Really need your valuable opinion about it

[@biense1980]

this advice came to late. first speakers ive owned where the krk rokit 5's. 2 months later i bought the ls50's. and i feel like everything you said is correct. im now slowly upgrading my headphones.

[@3431tiger]

Where did you get the cowboy bebop painting above your tv ?

[@califmike2003]

You are a little bit all over the map you mentioned the SVS and the buchart 300 so between those two and the kef r300 which one do you think is better out of all three of those?

[@streetsoundselectro124]

Hey z, sorry I hopefully don't piss you off but have you ever or has anyone asked you to review the novafidelity/cocktail audio cd ripper, player streaming hifi boxes? I'm looking to rip my cds without using a laptop/computer for my source. Just want simplicity and good sound. Any thoughts? Thanks Steve s

[@mozartfx1]

Its tough to find a speaker review that says how a speaker sounds at NORMAL listening levels. I don't blast my music like a 15 year old. Sometimes at low levels the bass disappears with some speakers. THATS valuable info.

[@daniel85444]

Mozart FX that is also my question???? Please Z tell us ! Appreciate ! Thanks

[@speedogomer]

Can you just give us, your fans, what we actually want? A 20 minute video of you sticking your fingers in ports. Nothing else.

[@Lukebazouie]

Chubby fingers that they are

[@smugglersrun7779]

Lol so funny 😂😂😂😂😂

[@joes3800]

Zeos, you have reviewed KEFs and Ohms. I am shopping for speakers that have good dispersion, resolution and imaging to achieve a very expanded "sweet spot." I'm curious about getting your opinion about... 1. How do the KEF R300s and the Fluids you just reviewed compare to the Ohms? 2. A while back you reviewed what's now the last generation of RBH's Impression speakers. Would you consider reviewing their SV Reference speakers (with the AMT "tweeter") any time in the near future?

[@TheKingPhisher]

I replaced my KEF Q300s with these several months ago and am very happy with them but these are more like $1000 speakers IMHO. They sound very accurate but are too sterile and boxy sounding. I prefer speakers with a more open airy sound.

[@tracer073]

TheKingPhisher like for example???

[@TheKingPhisher]

@@tracer073 JBL or Klipsch or SVS

[@kroniclex2521]

Hey Zeos, Im currently trying to invest in a new pair of headphones. Currently using audio technica m50x's which I have learnt to hate. Im looking at the sennheisser HD660s and the beyerdynamic DT1990 pro. I cannot decide for the life of me lmao. I already know that either one would surpass my current cans probs by a mile. I actually bought the 660s but then cancelled it due to a few reviews I read where they compared the DT1990 pro and the 660s. Some of em were saying that the DT1990 pro have a bigger soundstage and better quality bla bla bla bla. I know it comes down to personal preference but I really would like to buy a pair of cans that I wouldnt have to replace for the next 5 or 10 years. Something that has just enough of everything and something to be satisfied of. Which one would you personally recommend? Ive seen dozens of your videos in a span of only few weeks and have noticed that you seem to know your shit when it comes to audio. Oh and I would use the headphones for listening to music, gaming, producing, playing instruments n some other random shit that I would do on the computer.

[@rslimjoco]

I'm glad you reviewed these. My choice is down to the Ohms and R300. I know the Ohms are more expensive but when will you choose the KEFs over them?

[@CarterEide]

Dude. You could review paints and it would rock. PS: I would love to see song lists for even reviews like this with short clips. I am expanding my library thanks to you.

[@jikenj]

Great review ! Still rocking their second cousins the elac UniFi B5 and F5 question have you tried ROON yet ? I know you use Foobar 2k like I do also but I'm in the middle of the 14 day free trial and so far it works great especially with the Chromecast integration maybe give it a try.

[@vincentmartinent2518]

Good video 👍for you what the better ? Kef q350 or Kef R3? For home theater ? Thanks

[@andyt704]

Hi Zeos love your channels, Quick question in which video did you quote Jack Burton from big trouble little China, Something about dark and stormy night and go big or go home . Any one know please .

[@ZReviews]

590

[@andyt704]

Thanks man, Was doing my head in trying to find it.

[@Geerladenlad]

I wish you could review the Sonus Faber Olympica bookshelf speakers. Oh and the Wilson Audio Tune Tot bookshelf speakers.

[@Jordonater]

These for £600 or Focal Aria 906 for £800?

[@DH-th3hv]

I think it's only right you review the ELAC Adante AS-61. Would you be interested Zeos?

[@ZReviews]

Um, Yes. Email me

[@3tjrunner3]

Do it. I own them. They are tricky ones. Would be curious of what Z thinks

[@DH-th3hv]

Taylor Vancoillie lol whats your impression? I have the floor standers but they are 100 lbs each and I don't think Z would be up for doing that twice up the stairs 😂 I'm getting the bookshelves for another room soon so thats why I asked if he would be interested 😄

[@3tjrunner3]

I'm going to try them with more a more powerful amp to see what difference it makes, but ive been running them with a NAD 326BEE, they sound a bit too clinical and not smooth enough, bass is hit or miss. Although vocal driven & acoustic stuff sounds amazing. I'm waiting for a pricey Peachtree Nova 300 to be lent to me to see how they sound. I'm told they need lots of power to sound great. Zeos has mono blocks now so he shouldn't have a problem driving them. The build is pretty impressive. I have the wood veneer its pretty nice i'm happy I didn't go with piano black.

[@DH-th3hv]

Taylor Vancoillie oh yeah no wonder thats not nearly enough to get them to sing. They're definitely current hungry to say the least. When I had my demo they were pushing 400 wpc into them. It should sound like a different speaker once you get the peachtree! I'm actually excited for you lmao let me know once you get it I'd love hear about your experience!

[@itamarkas]

I heard those few months ago, really nice speakers. I like the imaging and the detail of the sound, compared to the KEF LS50 or R100. Those are really entry ticket to Audiophile speakers. Thanks for sharing. Please keep doing reviews on 1000-4000$ speakers.

[@koflerkohime2981]

So the old R-series is being replaced by a new 2018 R-series. I might buy an 5.0 system for my little 17sqm living-room with Yamaha RX-A3080 (fronts: R900, backs: R300, center: R600C). I can get it all for close to 9k. I've had nothing in terms of speakers beyond the two bookshelfs that came with my Sony minidisc hifi-system from 1997 (that my mom bought for me). Will I die from quality-shock?

[@mf4403]

You’ll die from too much speaker in a small space shock. I use R500 for 45sqm, R900 in 17 will sound bad they need room to breathe. Get 4 R300, the small center and an small sub.

[@vongdong10]

You sure will. I recently just replaced my Kef Q600C with their new R2C and am now ready to offload the rest of my gear (Q700's and Q100's) for the newer R series. I was shocked that the smaller R2C out played the Q700's with absolute ease.

[@r00t3ddotorg]

Bonus points for playing Ayreon :)

[@jeffreyepiscopo]

Zeos would you rather have these or a pair of their Q550 towers, since those are around the same price?

[@Quinten1994]

Sup Z, I'm completely new to hifi. Do you think the q100 together with a Marantz pm6006 would be a good starting point?

[@ernokokeny1442]

Hello! What should i buy? Sennheiser HD 579 (100 dollar in my country) or DT 990 Pro(160 dollar in my country).For music(almost every genres) and movies (I have a Fiio E10k)

[@ΩΜΣΔ]

Just a question what player or software does Z uses? been searching for a high quality audio software that have all kind of music for jpop to classical

[@ZReviews]

Foobar2000 I play local FLAC files

[@JuanLega]

Those 300's are amazing but the KEF R500 are even better.

[@timothysvirbly4988]

You should add Totem Acoustics to the list of speakers to check out.

[@Deelman222]

Thanks. I wondered what a 3-way was

[@stevenswall]

What is that song at 20:00 by the Anime Orchestra he mentions?

[@ElGuapo719]

@Z. Do you have an opinion about Zu speakers? Curious what you think about "high efficiency" speakers. I have the option to buy a older pair of Zu Druids for cheap and would love you thoughts.

[@ZReviews]

Love their simplicity but have not yet heard a pair to judge. I know doing everything so simply is going to throw off the response curves but they look beautiful enough to give them a shot.

[@ElGuapo719]

Z Reviews thank you for your reply and videos. Great job brother/ I appreciate the content.

[@insatiableaudio8172]

Hey brother what do you think of the Buchardt S400 ???

[@juggsauce]

picking mine up sometime soon. Upgrading from Micca powered bookshelves. Hopefully I can leave it at that for a while and not feel the need to go higher.

[@ZReviews]

U R Fucked

[@spenceraaltonen]

^ This... Talk about progression

[@juggsauce]

It helps I auditioned them. Pretty sure my sensibility should stifle any immediate need to upgrade. Had to wrestle enough with the idea of spending what these cost.

[@cuerex8580]

Justin Ross just you wait until Zeos reviews a pair of $1600 speakers and you want your r300 to begone

[@juggsauce]

Cuerex thing is I ordered them before he reviewed them. At the time they were on sale for 500 off. I figured I was fucked either way.

[@shaunkitsu9825]

Great reviews !!! Love the honesty, sound demos and most of all the sarcasm :) I really enjoy watching your videos. I'm currently in the market for an upgrade from my Kef Q150s. Budget is about $2k. Options I've considered are the R300, R3, S.F Venere 2.0 and Buchardt S300 or 400. Movies and music will be split about 50/50. Any insight would be greatly appreciated. Keep up the great videos.

[@V1ralB1ack]

I own the kef r300s and the kef ls50s. I'm sure the kef r3 is an improvement as is the buchardt s400. If you can get the r300 on sale over the others get them. They sound excellent but they can fill a medium sized room easily so they may be more than you need. If you have a small to medium sized room get the kef ls50s. If you really want to spend the full $2k consider Buchardt s400s or r3s or even buy 2 speakers. The kef ls50s for music and TV and a pair of Hsu ccb8's for home theater. I also own ccb8's and can tell you for $700 they are much more efficient than the speakers mentioned, huge, and sound loud and clear for movies while still having excellent sound and soundstage. The ls50s are often on sale for 1k. Regardless of what you choose or have chosen know it will be excellent and literally nearly no speaker will outperform it.

[@tracer073]

@ Z Reviews When are you going to review the Q acoustics 3020i?

[@StewartRoss]

Hey Z man, have you ever listen to the KEF X300A? They're basically an active pair of Q100's, with dedicated amps, DAC & transducers onboard. In Australia, they're only $220 USD more than the Q100, which makes them a flaming bargain! Only catch is everything we see online points to the X300A/Wireless being a discontinued line. Since they're now 5 years old. Happy hunting. :)

[@MrPhins]

I've been looking for the KEF Q100's in white forever. Nothing. Anywhere. (Well, except the douche on Amazon selling them used for $1500 + $80 Shipping). Sure, I could get the black or walnut. Then, every time I listen to my speakers I'll sigh and think how I wished they were the white ones and I'll grow to resent them. A lot like my relationships.

[@BTFD0618]

i got r3 after ur amazing review

[@abiromu]

Ohm Walsh vs KEF R-series vs JBL Studio for a large room home theatre cinema?

[@lela8714]

Have you tried elac bs244.3 ? Is it better than this or which one do you prefer? I haven t got a chance to try them? 🙁

[@borlach321]

Holy crap those sound good!

[@MrBlueBrains]

Tool. Nice.. U jam fear inoculum? All albums r in hi res on hdtracks!

[@symmbias3752]

I have a full set of r series for my home theatre r700 floorstanders r300 surrounds, r200c an r400b sub ..etc......and omfg they sound superb cost a bomb but worth it.

[@paikiah77]

When will you ever get to reviewing some dynaudio?

[@darklior1]

i bought the OL DAC usb only(from jdslabs) is there a way to connect an o2 amp and s.m.sl sap II amp to the OL DAC?

[@Arniox]

For 800 or under, what would you say is the best headphones for closed back, v-shape sound or warm?

[@4G12]

I wonder how these would work if used for a 4.0 surround setup for a PC.

[@Motymott99]

Hi z, very love your reviews !! I am looking for bookshelf speakers that will be good to place them near to the wall ,do you have any recomandations???

[@juliangst]

For a desk setup, would you rather recommend q100, rp 150m or even rp160m ?

[@juliangst]

Marc Gallant what does it better?

[@eastcoastmountainbiking8833]

Q100's are heavily discounted, and the highs are not as offensive compared to Klipsch. the only knock against the KEF is they like/need quality power. Imaging is also better on the Q100's

[@juliangst]

Mavic85 the power issue could be a deal breaker because on the desk I can only use small amps like a sa 50

[@eastcoastmountainbiking8833]

i would probably still get the KEF, you can always upgrade your desktop amplifier down the road. If you need space something like a NAD D 3020 V2 or Emotiva A-100 stero amp would fit the bill and doesn't take much space

[@spun3774]

Love the Swordfish II

[@babattaja]

What's the song at 9:00? amber rutharth something?

[@Mormodes]

Good thing I got the LS50s.... "self-powered LS50 are best for desk" - FUCK. Got the non-self powered ones. I love them a lot though.

[@jozefhrusecky3085]

Thanks for the review. What about these on the lowboard with just 10cm to the rear wall... would it work?

[@megaetk]

Almost bought the R500. Good speakers.

[@aa39545n]

So are they better than the svs ultra? You said you will compare them to the SVS and didn’t

[@altops4490]

Oh mighty ZeeOhss, every speak to how your hearing might change ? I notice Mine changes at different times of day, Also, on vintage gear, how sound changes as things warm up etc. PS audio even has addressed the optimum, temp and humidity to listen at.

[@gambj]

I hope you can get a hold of a Diamondboxx to review at some point, might be a thing you like.

[@christopherromberg82]

The looks amazing and sound soooo good... thx for the vid.