Not considering the price, just the sound quality. which one sounds better, Neumann KH 150+kh7502.2 or Neumann KH420?

[sysfc6]

Not considering the price, just the sound quality. which one sounds better, Neumann KH 150+kh7502.2 or Neumann KH420 ??

 

[sweetchaos]

Even the KH420’s won’t be positioned optimally to fight room modes. Only multiple subs can help to even out the low frequency peaks and nulls.

In other words, KH420’s with dual subs is optimal.

 

[sysfc6]

Even the KH420’s won’t be positioned optimally to fight room modes. Only multiple subs can help to even out the low frequency peaks and nulls.

In other words, KH420’s with dual subs is optimal.

420 without subwoofer, which is better, KH 150+kh7502.2 or Neumann KH420?

 

[Zvu]

These kind of questions baffle me.

While i don't know where are you from, if you are willing to throw that amount of money on speakers, shouldn't it be worth it to go to the dealership and listen for yourself ?

If we put presumptions and guesstimate responses from people who never listened it and compared it aside, if you're very lucky you may find 2 or 3 guys who have had the opportunity to make side by side comparison (anything less is worthless because different rooms will sound different).

What will you do if two of them say A is better than B (or vice versa) or if all three say B is better than A ? You'll take their word for it and go buy it online ?

 

[thewas]

It would also help the forum less cluttered to make one single thread for your buying advice questions instead of starting a new thread for each of them.

 

[Digby]

Not related to your question, but those little kh150s on those massive stands in the middle of the room, makes me realise why so many are not into hi-fi.

BTW if you are considering KH420, why not stretch to JBL M2s?

 

[sharock]

Is this a Pearljam5000 alt?

"not considering price" then sweetchaos has the correct answer.

 

[sysfc6]

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These kind of questions baffle me.

While i don't know where are you from, if you are willing to throw that amount of money on speakers, shouldn't it be worth it to go to the dealership and listen for yourself ?

If we put presumptions and guesstimate responses from people who never listened it and compared it aside, if you're very lucky you may find 2 or 3 guys who have had the opportunity to make side by side comparison (anything less is worthless because different rooms will sound different).

What will you do if two of them say A is better than B (or vice versa) or if all three say B is better than A ? You'll take their word for it and go buy it online ?

Yes, we don't have that much equipment here. I'll defer to your experience and advice.

 

[sysfc6]

Not related to your question, but those little kh150s on those massive stands in the middle of the room, makes me realise why so many are not into hi-fi.

BTW if you are considering KH420, why not stretch to JBL M2s?

JBL M2s don't like them, I wouldn't pick them up

 

[Rednaxela]

"not considering price" then sweetchaos has the correct answer.

+1

Not to mention DSP that the 420s don’t have.

 

[Waxx]

A lot depends on the room you're in. The KH150 are very good for close listening, where the KH420 are better from a distance. Both can use help from sub if you want it loud, but the KH420 goes louder than the KH150 and lower, but in a big room, and to fight room modes you better have subs with it anyway.

I think the main consideration needs to be how far are you from your speakers. If it's more than 2m take the KH420, if it's closer take the KH150. And add subs, even if it's only later on when you get the KH420.

 

[sysfc6]

A lot depends on the room you're in. The KH150 are very good for close listening, where the KH420 are better from a distance. Both can use help from sub if you want it loud, but the KH420 goes louder than the KH150 and lower, but in a big room, and to fight room modes you better have subs with it anyway.

I think the main consideration needs to be how far are you from your speakers. If it's more than 2m take the KH420, if it's closer take the KH150. And add subs, even if it's only later on when you get the KH420.

Can't a 150+750x2 reach the sound pressure of a 420?

 

[Pearljam5000]

Also a 2-way vs a 3-way
I would always tend towards a 3-way

 

[Rednaxela]

I would always tend towards a 3-way

Without subs vs. two way with?

 

[Pearljam5000]

Without subs vs. two way with?

With or without sub
A dedicated mid dome driver is nice to have

 

[Waxx]

Can't a 150+750x2 reach the sound pressure of a 420?

maybe it does, but not as clean and controlled in dispertion, what matters if you sit a bit further from the speaker.

 

[Rednaxela]

With or without sub
A dedicated mid dome driver is nice to have

So nice that it makes you prefer it regardless of the multisub and DSP advantage of the on topic alternative?

 

[Pearljam5000]

So nice that it makes you prefer it regardless of the multisub and DSP advantage of the on topic alternative?

You can always add subs in the future
And also the DSP
But you can't add that driver later.

 

[JustJones]

Your room is the main factor. If you go with the 150 monitor x 750 subs can you place the subs where the measurements indicate they need to be?

In my situation I could only place the subs on the same wall as the monitor. I don't have the freedom to move them around in order to get the best optimization so for ME in my Room I would go with the 420 and EQ the best I could for my main listening position.

Edit: actually I'd go with Genelec 8361a and glm but that's a personal preference.

 

[Rednaxela]

You can always add subs in the future
And also the DSP
But you can't add that driver later.

But the question is what sounds better, not what has the most upgrading potential.