Hello! Long time reader, first time poster.
I'm looking to 'upgrade' my existing streaming/TV (via HDMI) 2.1 channel set up and have narrowed down two options. I'm moving from a Sonos AMP with KEF Q350s and KEF Kube 10" Sub (will keep the sub and maybe upgrade to an SVS or KEF KC62 later). I listen in a 3.5m x 4m x 2.2m sized room. I've looking for something with the same simplicity and set of features. The speakers sit either side of a 65" TV on ISO acoustic stands, close the a wall.
My questions are:
Appreciate any advice as I'm really stuck making the final decision!
I'm looking to 'upgrade' my existing streaming/TV (via HDMI) 2.1 channel set up and have narrowed down two options. I'm moving from a Sonos AMP with KEF Q350s and KEF Kube 10" Sub (will keep the sub and maybe upgrade to an SVS or KEF KC62 later). I listen in a 3.5m x 4m x 2.2m sized room. I've looking for something with the same simplicity and set of features. The speakers sit either side of a 65" TV on ISO acoustic stands, close the a wall.
- Option one (active speakers): Dynaudio Focus XD with Bluesound Node N130
- Option two (room correction set up): Sonus Faber Sonetto 1 with Lyngdorf TDAI 1120
My questions are:
- Are one of these options clearly a better direction – eg. does it make more sense to go with the active speakers and their DSP and add better room correction at a later point if needed?
- If I go the passive route is the Lyngdorf powerful enough to drive my existing speakers, or even something like the KEF LS50 Metas if I upgrade later on? I've been recommended the Sonetto by the dealer because they are easy to drive (and he sells them).
Appreciate any advice as I'm really stuck making the final decision!