To
@AudioGugu and anyone else watching this thread:
I had these hosted in my living room for a review of sorts for 4 days.
Agree with all the points that
@OM_2K19 has listed above, except #3 as I don't have Roon.
I'd break the experience down as below.
Setup and ease of use:
- two power cords and a WiFi connection gets you going
- app is very easy to use for setup
Connectivity:
- for streaming, nothing else is needed
- for HDD + player you have coax, optical, HDMI, and AUX; no usb though
- each speaker has dedicated sub out (if you choose to)
- HDMI allows for TV sound
Amplification and Drivers:
- 280W class D for LF/MF and 100W class A/B for HF (plenty)
- coaxial drivers, means it is almost a point source
- metamaterial is not marketing BS, it does make a difference; it does cut out the back wave 600Hz and up
- clean and effortless drive; you will hear every note in the content playing and in a nice way
Sound Quality and presentation:
- here is a caveat; you need to be sympathetic to KEF house sound (not everyone likes it)
- dead center imaging, great depth if positioned properly
- good bass standalone (augment with sub if needed)
- MF and vocals are superb; HF is not in your face
- again metamaterial does make a difference
Software and EQ:
- one app (unlike two before)
- decent preset EQ options
- app can control all streaming services
Cheers,
Raghu
