michaelahess
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I have an old X-Z9 with the S-Z9 speakers and XC-Z9 receiver. I bought it on clearance at $300 from Newegg eons ago.
I'm curious of others opinions on this system. Since the speakers are really KEF, I'm curious if anyone knows what they compare to in the KEF lineup. I'm sure the amp/dac is nothing special today, but I've never broken the system apart and used the speakers on my other systems.
Having just learned today that the speakers are KEF, I'm tempted to do so. But was curious of insight from others if it's worth the time.
I currently have the following as comparisons:
Office - Yamaha RX-V377 running JBL S38's then SP-FS51 towers for surrounds and the matching original center. This is for gaming and work music.
Living Room - Onkyo TX-NR1009 running Triangle Boria BR08's and matching center, with in ceiling Monoprice Sycamore 8in surround and rears.
Exercise Room - Pioneer VSX-505s (first stereo I ever bought in'95) running JBL S312's.
I've always thought the S-Z9's sounded good, but not great, so I never really put much time into them. Maybe my lack of listening skills is short changing me?
I'm curious of others opinions on this system. Since the speakers are really KEF, I'm curious if anyone knows what they compare to in the KEF lineup. I'm sure the amp/dac is nothing special today, but I've never broken the system apart and used the speakers on my other systems.
Having just learned today that the speakers are KEF, I'm tempted to do so. But was curious of insight from others if it's worth the time.
I currently have the following as comparisons:
Office - Yamaha RX-V377 running JBL S38's then SP-FS51 towers for surrounds and the matching original center. This is for gaming and work music.
Living Room - Onkyo TX-NR1009 running Triangle Boria BR08's and matching center, with in ceiling Monoprice Sycamore 8in surround and rears.
Exercise Room - Pioneer VSX-505s (first stereo I ever bought in'95) running JBL S312's.
I've always thought the S-Z9's sounded good, but not great, so I never really put much time into them. Maybe my lack of listening skills is short changing me?