I haven't seen anything about the directivity of any of the 700 series. What's "lesser" about it?Very unlikely, because of the lesser directivity behavior. The smoother the directivity of a speaker the better you can EQ it.
I haven't seen anything about the directivity of any of the 700 series. What's "lesser" about it?Very unlikely, because of the lesser directivity behavior. The smoother the directivity of a speaker the better you can EQ it.
I haven't seen anything about the directivity of any of the 700 series. What's "lesser" about it?
Weird how the KEFs performed well in tests yet Amir didn't like the way they sounded all that much but they ended up on his recommended list anyway. I can unconditionally recommend the 706 S2 because they sound awesome.
Amir didn't think them all that wonderful.I have not heard the B&W's, but I have heard the KEF's and if I had the money I would buy them in a heartbeat Truly wonderful speakers. If you decide on the Bowers/Wilkins, make sure you have a good return policy as you may need it. I very much doubt you would be returning the KEF's. Best wishes and happy listening!
I don't suppose you've heard the 706 either. Sigh.One is great sound engineering and the other is not !
KEF R3 baby !
I can't account for Amir's ears, I can only account for mine.Amir didn't think them all that wonderful.
"Alas, once again subjective feeling was low. My standard routine is to cycle through my reference clips that I have selected during all my normal listening to sound superb on my Revel Salon 2 Speakers. Sadly hardly any of them sounded all that good here. Yes, the highs were there. The lows at times were there. But overall experience was unexciting and unengaging for lack of a better word".
Everyone including Amir is entitled to their own subjective preferences. That’s why he clearly distinguishes in his review between the hard facts and the listening portion. The hard facts are excellent, that’s why he recommends them.Amir didn't think them all that wonderful.
"Alas, once again subjective feeling was low. My standard routine is to cycle through my reference clips that I have selected during all my normal listening to sound superb on my Revel Salon 2 Speakers. Sadly hardly any of them sounded all that good here. Yes, the highs were there. The lows at times were there. But overall experience was unexciting and unengaging for lack of a better word".
Glad you enjoy the B&W house sound; nothing wrong with that. But be aware they're not particularly accurate. Not everyone is looking for accuracy, of course.Weird how the KEFs performed well in tests yet Amir didn't like the way they sounded all that much but they ended up on his recommended list anyway. I can unconditionally recommend the 706 S2 because they sound awesome.
Here's what I heard, over and over, in reviews and blogs, is that the NEWER B&W's sound great in the showroom, sound great for awhile in your listening room and then, something at the top end starts to get on your nerves, something like 'brightness'. Now, some people might like this, I don't know. I suggested to the member a good return policy b/c he may be one of the many who do not like this. The KEF, it seems to me, is just the safer choice. Myself, I can't stand to return gear.Everyone including Amir is entitled to their own subjective preferences. That’s why he clearly distinguishes in his review between the hard facts and the listening portion. The hard facts are excellent, that’s why he recommends them.
KEFs R3 (as seen by Amir’s tests) have a more narrow dispersion by design. In some rooms that sounds good and in some it doesn’t. It certainly contributes to a precise stereo image but might take away the feeling of „envelopment“ in rooms with higher damping. Speakers with wider dispersion may suffer from less precise stereo image in rooms with are less damping. So there is always a compromise to be made in one way or another. Best to bring both speakers home and pick the one you like in your room (just don’t come back here and claim that your personal preferences count for anyone else ;-))
(I am simplifying a bit here for simplicity - hope it helps regardless)
Too many absolute statements. I had for 15 years B&W speakers before I moved on to KEF and ELAC currently. Are they they best? They sounded great to me. If the Harman curve is the standard for you, and it’s a pretty good one, maybe not B&W. I will say, flawed or not, Pros and Cons of Hitch Hiking on a pair of 801s sounds just fine And was my first into this overly expensive journey. (They weren’t mine btw).Here's what I heard, over and over, in reviews and blogs, is that the NEWER B&W's sound great in the showroom, sound great for awhile in your listening room and then, something at the top end starts to get on your nerves, something like 'brightness'. Now, some people might like this, I don't know. I suggested to the member a good return policy b/c he may be one of the many who do not like this. The KEF, it seems to me, is just the safer choice. Myself, I can't stand to return gear.
Yep fully agree. A bit of a KEF fan boy myself I have to admit.Here's what I heard, over and over, in reviews and blogs, is that the NEWER B&W's sound great in the showroom, sound great for awhile in your listening room and then, something at the top end starts to get on your nerves, something like 'brightness'. Now, some people might like this, I don't know. I suggested to the member a good return policy b/c he may be one of the many who do not like this. The KEF, it seems to me, is just the safer choice. Myself, I can't stand to return gear.
15 years ago, B&W measured quite well. So this maybe that's why you liked them?Too many absolute statements. I had for 15 years B&W speakers before I moved on to KEF and ELAC currently. Are they they best? They sounded great to me. If the Harman curve is the standard for you, and it’s a pretty good one, maybe not B&W. I will say, flawed or not, Pros and Cons of Hitch Hiking on a pair of 801s sounds just fine And was my first into this overly expensive journey. (They weren’t mine btw).
Did you read his edit?Amir didn't think them all that wonderful.
"Alas, once again subjective feeling was low. My standard routine is to cycle through my reference clips that I have selected during all my normal listening to sound superb on my Revel Salon 2 Speakers. Sadly hardly any of them sounded all that good here. Yes, the highs were there. The lows at times were there. But overall experience was unexciting and unengaging for lack of a better word".