Uhh spicy take from yourself. Please provide examples with measurement links.Sorry but this is a delusional take. Yes, there are sadly a lot of bad sounding expensive loudspeakers out there, but there are also some very good high end speakers which will sound overall much better than KEF Reference Meta speakers and of cause will also measure overall better.
Rules:
- must be passive
- must have a clear reason for "sounding better"
- can't be KEF Blade
- just more low end extension doesn't count since were talking pairing with sub here
- radiation pattern must be stable vertically and horizontally
I apply a loudness correction to my KEFs, don't think I like "flat" linearity at all. The reason Iove flat speakers is that they allow you to apply reliable EQ and shelfs.
As for the fair, I didnt feel like bringing the heavy and bulky Nikon via train. But I will make somenraw pics from my Zenfone and postpro them.