Would the KEF LS50 Speakers Be a Let Down?

[Shaffer]

...Yes, female vocal and simple miking is heard a lot at shows- for good reason... less room node excitement.

I'm convinced it's because many of the systems would fall apart, when faced with complex music. I've heard it for myself countless times.

 

[joeinid]

Jeff bought the review pair, AND now uses a Kef Blade as his reference.

He replaced a speaker cost 3x as much as the Blade.

Thanks Andre

 

[Andre Marc]

Thanks Andre

Now he wants me to buy a pair!

 

[Peter Breuninger]

For highend brand leaders that I've lately heard... I would consider a pair of Magico Q5s, MBL 101Es, Wilson Alexias, YG Sonja 1.2s, or Raidho D2s, they are all within price range of each other. Next (and downward in price) would be Maggie 20.7s, YG Carmels, Magico Q3, S1, and then to exotics. KEF Blade is an intriguing buy, that Audionet session was amazing, I would need more data points on the Blade... that session notwithstanding. There are many choices... TAD, Eventus, high marks as well.

Now he wants me to buy a pair!

 

[Andre Marc]

For highend brand leaders that I've lately heard... I would consider a pair of Magico Q5s, MBL 101Es, Wilson Alexias, YG Sonja 1.2s, or Raidho D2s, they are all within price range of each other. Next (and downward in price) would be Maggie 20.7s, YG Carmels, Magico Q3, S1, and then to exotics. KEF Blade is an intriguing buy, that Audionet session was amazing, I would need more data points on the Blade... that session notwithstanding. There are many choices... TAD, Eventus, high marks as well.

All absolutely worthy contenders.

I also believe the Thiel CS3.7 is underpriced considering what I heard at price levels 10 to 20 grand more. It is taken for granted
and over looked by because of of its "low" price point for flagship status.

I believe Richard Vandersteen went upscale to attract buyers who bypassed his products because they were
not priced at acceptable levels for the high end.

From your list, the Q5, the Maggies, and the YG would be in the running for me.

 

[taters]

He has tweaked out Infinity speakers now. I forget the model, Kappa (?) maybe.

After you told me that I'm not surprised.

 

[joeinid]

After you told me that I'm not surprised.

 

[garylkoh]

For highend brand leaders that I've lately heard... I would consider a pair of Magico Q5s, MBL 101Es, Wilson Alexias, YG Sonja 1.2s, or Raidho D2s, they are all within price range of each other. Next (and downward in price) would be Maggie 20.7s, YG Carmels, Magico Q3, S1, and then to exotics. KEF Blade is an intriguing buy, that Audionet session was amazing, I would need more data points on the Blade... that session notwithstanding. There are many choices... TAD, Eventus, high marks as well.

I guess the Genesis 5.3's at Bob's place impressed the wife more because you were in the other room chatting with Robb......