Sigh. Does that mean I have to upgrade my 105.1s? Great review, thanks
@amirm (and thanks to KEF for taking this site seriously).
If you have original 105s, you could check and maybe replace crossover caps, which I gather could drift off over forty several years... (I think HiFi news tested a pair and discovered this).
Sure the 105's are bulky with their bass bin (proper sized bass driver
) and pods on top, but I'd continue with them assuming they're in good working order. Can't believe how speakers like this, which with inflation 'should' be around eight or nine grand, end up today selling for double this amount or more... The old codger growing in me puts it down to greed, but maybe there are hidden costs getting in the way now.
Some time back, Chinese production made for a VERY profitable product once priced for a UK or US market, but since 2008, this may not be quite the case these days..
KEFs these days under the very top models can be got through UK dealer chains I think and prices may be keen if you shop around.