It's Small But Huge! KEF KF92 Subwoofer Review & Demo

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  • @therealshanelee
    @therealshanelee  4 роки тому +10

    *2:38** IT SHOULD SAY "SOUND" AND NOT SETUP AGAIN 🤦🏻‍♂️*

  • @glennQNYC
    @glennQNYC 4 роки тому +29

    I was completely satisfied with my Paradigm subwoofer until I brought the KF92 home! The 11Hz low-bass extension gets all the glory, but I'm equally as impressed by how low the distortion is from this subwoofer. It is simply unheard of to have a subwoofer with this amount of clean, detailed bass; with unbelievable low bass extension; while also being in such a small cabinet. A next-generation subwoofer indeed. Amazing.

    • @therealshanelee
      @therealshanelee  4 роки тому +4

      I think your the first person to say they have one. Crazy good bass for a small package. Enjoy! 🥂

    • @91DivineAngel
      @91DivineAngel 3 роки тому +1

      Can you tell iff it will plays loud enough at -15db to Mastervolume?

    • @Sir_Den
      @Sir_Den Рік тому

      Class a, with sankens ssa, and 1.4kw to each sub on a forth oder band pass is the way, jensen avx21 is the best sub u can get handles any power if you’re subs can handle it

    • @Sir_Den
      @Sir_Den Рік тому

      Butttt! for my pc system this will be perfect

    • @billybobby7607
      @billybobby7607 Рік тому

      11hz at what output? Number from another massive sub is 12.5hz 96.4db. I'd want to see what these micro subs can do

  • @matta9316
    @matta9316 4 роки тому +3

    Quality review as always and always helpful when you run compares vs your existing equipment and other similarly priced subs

  • @dirapproach
    @dirapproach Рік тому +1

    I love the demo bro. The best so far!! It feels like I'm there enjoying the movie.

  • @ThujanK
    @ThujanK 4 роки тому +21

    These sound great with music aswell due to their sealed design and very fast bass response. It makes integration with speakers quite easy. The fact it can be used with movies and still go down to 11hz is awesome for audiophiles.

    • @srbmckenzie
      @srbmckenzie 4 роки тому +2

      There's going down to 11Hz and then there's having some meaningful output at 11Hz - it's clear from Edge of Tomorrow that these were rolling off pretty majorly way before 11Hz. Impressive for the size nonetheless.

    • @maincharacter2677
      @maincharacter2677 4 роки тому +2

      Scott McKenzie you're right!

  • @nonametofame
    @nonametofame 4 роки тому +28

    I do read about KEF subs often, typically in the discussions of musical subs in 2ch setups. They come up often in discussions with comparisons to REL, and Martin Logan. HT not as much as they're tuned and voiced for tightness and impact rather than SPL and ULF. In smaller rooms with significant room gain, sealed, compact subs are the way to go.

  • @darealestwon
    @darealestwon 4 роки тому +3

    Great review. I can't believe that little sub goes down to 11 hz. I was going to ask for a measurement but then you showed one, so i guess it does. 'Shocking.

    • @srbmckenzie
      @srbmckenzie 4 роки тому +1

      Did i miss this bit? I didn't see a measurement?

  • @offerhak
    @offerhak 2 роки тому

    Thanks for the great review (as usual .. ). Do you recommend the kf92 or JL audio e110 for 50/50 music and movies ?

  • @nelz_2592
    @nelz_2592 4 роки тому +3

    Wow even tho you cant get the full reaction of the sub you can see it handles it's own pretty damn good

  • @elysiumcore
    @elysiumcore 3 роки тому +11

    First impression...wow love the design. Second emotion... want this now ...3rd reaction...wallet cries lol - how does it compare to Rel 7 or Svs SB 2000/3000

  • @raybensinger8383
    @raybensinger8383 4 роки тому +1

    Interesting can’t wait to here your opinion on this model

  • @rodneyarnoldi
    @rodneyarnoldi 2 роки тому

    Hello, from a music listening point of view, which of these subwoofers in your opinion would have the best transient response to match my Quad electrostatics? SVS 3000 or Kef KC62 or Kef92 or Q-Acoustic QB12. Very high level listening is not so important to me. Thank you.

  • @wumingkkk
    @wumingkkk Рік тому +1

    Ok I just tested this woofer. It is very impressive for a small cabinet like this. The extension can reach low and deep. The driver worked effortlessly at 47 to 50 percent volume. It is tight and sharp for this size too. My only complaint is that it is too glossy. Easily to suffer micro scratches on the exterior. The price also increased by quite alot now. If you are lacking space and still wants something that rocks, have money to spend, this is the woofer to get.

  • @joebecerra3793
    @joebecerra3793 3 роки тому +2

    What do you think of the JL Audio Dominion 10 ? Have you ever done a review on them?

  • @frankvee
    @frankvee 3 роки тому +2

    Shane, what are your room dimensions? Just curious because like you mentioned, the room dimensions play a big role.

  • @adamk5860
    @adamk5860 2 роки тому

    Great review. What’s your opinion on 2 of these vs 2 Rhythmik E22s for a 12x14.5 (1650 cu ft) high end home theater room?

  • @SpecOfTech
    @SpecOfTech 4 роки тому +2

    Great video brother. That REW graph was impressive for 9" drivers.

    • @therealshanelee
      @therealshanelee  4 роки тому +3

      I was surprised that did so well. Impressive little subs.

    • @SpecOfTech
      @SpecOfTech 4 роки тому

      @@therealshaneleeI was quite surprised too. Did you do any compression testing, or max spl measurements?

  • @IkariWarrior1701
    @IkariWarrior1701 3 роки тому +8

    Just bought one based on this review. Thanks for reviewing this I don't think I would have heard of this one without this video. My 14 year old Elemental Designs 15' sub just started dying, hopefully this is a great replacement!

    • @Kwarkiemodo
      @Kwarkiemodo 3 роки тому +1

      Let me know what you think of this subwoofer. I am looking for one too. Don't know if I am buying the Arendal subs or this one.

    • @IkariWarrior1701
      @IkariWarrior1701 3 роки тому +10

      @@Kwarkiemodo it came in yesterday, hooked it up today. While I haven't completely dialed it in yet so far I'm extremely impressed. I thought my 15" ED was great for years, and never really thought of replacing it until it started making rattling noise. It was also way too big a box at around 25" around to be reasonable in my small living room. So far the KEF is just on another level. The amount of output for such a small box is incredible, and I'm only at 50% volume. There is tangible output all the way down to 10 hz, things are shaking in my room that never have before. No cabinet resonance, it can be going full blast and if you put your hand on the box there's no vibration at all. Super tight bass as well, it can start and stop on a dime. I can't forsee ever needing more or bigger bass, I just don't think anything could do better, especially at this size in my space. Highly recommend.

    • @Kwarkiemodo
      @Kwarkiemodo 3 роки тому

      @@IkariWarrior1701 Thanks for notifying me back. Good to hear you like the subwoofer so much!
      I'm still hesitating which one to buy. I think the size of the subwoofer is very important and that it has a tight bass in music but can also produce nice low sound in movies.
      The Arendal 1923 2s has almost the same price. 1200 watts with 17-200hz at 3db. But the size is much bigger.
      Could just go with the Arendal 1923 1s with 800 watts at a much lower price (1299).
      Don't know what's smart. The Arendal gives 5 years warranty on the amplifier and KEL 2 years. Have read that their old amplifiers gave a lot of problems. Also the size of the subwoofer is very important. Want to keep my wife happy too:).
      Just do not see a white version of the Kel and I have everything white in terms of speakers.

    • @IkariWarrior1701
      @IkariWarrior1701 3 роки тому +3

      @@Kwarkiemodo Yeah unfortunately there is no white option. I was lucky enough to get this one for $1599. Hearing it could actually hit 11 hz at volume and it's incredibly small size sold me on it. Also hearing Shane say he thought he'd left his 18" sub on when these were going was pretty big praise. I had never considered KEF a subwoofer company until seeing this review, I'd always assumed I'd go with an SVS or HSU.

    • @Kwarkiemodo
      @Kwarkiemodo 3 роки тому +1

      @@IkariWarrior1701 nice price! Very nice. Well I can't go wrong with Arendal either. But we shall see. Wait till end of the year. Maybe a great discount.

  • @Brick100
    @Brick100 4 роки тому +1

    Hi SpareChange, thanks for the review. Any idea when we can expect the review on the 18" Ascendo subwoofer? Looking forward to your review and impressions!

  • @gregorydunn2716
    @gregorydunn2716 3 роки тому +3

    wow, now that I have 1 kf92, this video is much more impactful!

    • @therealshanelee
      @therealshanelee  3 роки тому

      😁

    • @Kwarkiemodo
      @Kwarkiemodo 3 роки тому

      And how is the subwoofer? Do you like it? Did you got others before and how does this one stands out?

    • @gregorydunn2716
      @gregorydunn2716 3 роки тому +4

      @@Kwarkiemodo first I have a Klipsch R-100SW 10" subwoofer, which is ported, and sounds very muddy at higher volumes, I got this sub to pair with my Klipsch R-15PMs
      then I got the KEF LS50w, and so I got the KEF R400b off of ebay...
      it sounded really clean and tight, but would only run for 30mins before it would make crackling noises, so I wasted a few bucks there...
      Now I have this KF92, by far the most expensive sub that I have ever purchased
      2K for essentially a 12" sub is well..a lot
      but it has improved the experience of my 2.1 channel system by a lot!
      there is so much more information in the tracks that I didn't feel before
      I still need to get it calibrated properly into my room and system
      then this sub should be able to enhance frequency below 100Hz

  • @thehal991
    @thehal991 4 роки тому +3

    Reading the specs and considering the size of the subs I thought they might of been a bit exaggerated but I’m well impressed!!

  • @madosa.customs
    @madosa.customs Рік тому +1

    have you tested the Arendal 1723 Subwoofer 2S? If so, how does it compare to the KEF and B&W DB3D?

  • @tomasz3671
    @tomasz3671 3 роки тому +1

    Hi. I have KEF Reference 1 speakers. Would you recommend this subwoofer for them?
    Ps. I've had B&W PV1D subwoofer but I've sold it. The bass from KEF Reference 1 is better.

  • @Tmkize
    @Tmkize 2 роки тому

    Between kef 8b reference against kef kc92 which one is sounds better or are they the same. they both have the same 9 inch drive?

  • @mudibluz2006
    @mudibluz2006 3 роки тому

    what speakers are you using with the subwoofer in this review?

  • @SnowJoe1
    @SnowJoe1 2 роки тому +1

    I subscribed as soon as I saw the media rack.

  • @alcozar5905
    @alcozar5905 2 роки тому

    Nice video Shane

  • @christophersmith9329
    @christophersmith9329 4 роки тому +1

    Have you tried the Golden Ear super sub xxl?

  • @nerijus01
    @nerijus01 3 роки тому

    any ideas about kef kube 12b ? would it be better for music than svs sb 2000?

  • @srbmckenzie
    @srbmckenzie 4 роки тому +1

    You'll have to talk them into sending you the Reference 8b to try next... not sure what it offers over the KF92 as the specs look similar, other than that XLR input!

  • @StereoWars
    @StereoWars 3 роки тому

    How do these compare to the elac 3070 as they are both force canceling, but the kef have 9" with more power as compared to the elac 12" with less power

  • @007Broadcaster
    @007Broadcaster 4 роки тому +3

    How does it compare to rel 1508?

  • @krupkake1
    @krupkake1 3 роки тому +2

    What's the cubic footage of your room?

  • @philsingh8153
    @philsingh8153 4 роки тому +2

    Another interesting subwoofer for us home cinema enthusiasts, don’t think we’ve have had it so good with the variety of subs that we can purchase. Shane any plans to review some JL Audio subs especially the Fathom range?

  • @optimusvader7823
    @optimusvader7823 4 роки тому +9

    That Subwoofer looks Nice 🔊🔊🎶!

    • @therealshanelee
      @therealshanelee  4 роки тому +2

      It ain't bad.

    • @waymonfrench2077
      @waymonfrench2077 4 роки тому

      @@therealshanelee sb3000 or these who wins or the pb3000

    • @frankvee
      @frankvee 3 роки тому +1

      @@waymonfrench2077 I asked Shane this very question last night in a late night chat.... I asked SB3000 or SB4000 and he said he'd go with the KEF KF92.

    • @waymonfrench2077
      @waymonfrench2077 3 роки тому

      @@frankvee introsting, the kf95 is to high for it size regardless if it hits 11hz and have dual drivers

    • @waymonfrench2077
      @waymonfrench2077 3 роки тому

      @@frankvee also these subs should've been front fireing instead of side fireing ,that causes placement issues, like corners, up near tv stands ,towers next to sofa any furniture etc

  • @mikewinburn
    @mikewinburn 3 роки тому +1

    Whoa… I’m very, very impressed…
    I hope the next version has XLR balanced ins …. Only thing its missing is DSP to integrate better into main speakers

    • @tweedpenguin712
      @tweedpenguin712 2 роки тому

      Balanced = better is a myth

    • @therealshanelee
      @therealshanelee  2 роки тому +4

      When you get interference through an unbalanced cable a balanced cable will start making sense. So a myth it is not.

  • @ulflarsson9693
    @ulflarsson9693 4 роки тому +2

    Can u do an review of the arendal 1723 sub 2 also then. ?

  • @gbass7328
    @gbass7328 Рік тому

    The Sharkey explanation of his opposing spkr design wasn't very good. Do they work in phase or out of phase from each other? In phase would be both moving out at the same time. Within one cabinet, they are both active drivers correct?

  • @brucecarter6205
    @brucecarter6205 4 роки тому +4

    Good review Shane. These smaller sealed subs seem to be getting better and better.

    • @keepingupwiththejones2933
      @keepingupwiththejones2933 4 роки тому +2

      Bruce Carter are you schizophrenic? In one video you are taking a shit on Shane and Elias. In this video you are trying to make nice. You must be back on your meds today.

    • @brucecarter6205
      @brucecarter6205 4 роки тому

      Simply put...I’m not a fanboy like you. I call out BS when I see it.
      Grow up and stop acting like a child.

  • @ulflarsson9693
    @ulflarsson9693 2 роки тому +2

    Are the kef KF 92 better than b&w db3d then?.

  • @arunsukumaran631
    @arunsukumaran631 4 роки тому

    Hi nice review....can you brief on the positions you ve tried with the dual subs...in that room.

    • @sh91899
      @sh91899 3 роки тому

      Was wondering the same thing. If using two to increase spl, they must be in the same location such as stacked. That stacked setup would be more of a fair comparison to a larger sub like PB-16. If the two 92s are placed at different spots, there will be less of an increase in spl but the bass will be more even across the listening area.

  • @chrissheldrick4073
    @chrissheldrick4073 4 роки тому +2

    So how do these compare to the Rel 1502's nice review's as always..

    • @therealshanelee
      @therealshanelee  4 роки тому

      If you mean the 1205's then they are a much better sub than those. They should be though. They cost twice as much.

  • @HPMIKE55
    @HPMIKE55 4 роки тому +1

    Great job bro & what’s your favorite small subwoofer?

  • @RS1925
    @RS1925 4 роки тому +1

    awesome man ! great videos, are you planning to review any sub from JTR like Captivator 2400 ? that would be amazin I'd love to see what you have to say about them

    • @keepingupwiththejones2933
      @keepingupwiththejones2933 4 роки тому

      That is not going to happen. Jeff has said some unflattering things about the channel in the past.

    • @RS1925
      @RS1925 4 роки тому

      @@keepingupwiththejones2933 whos jeff ? xD

    • @keepingupwiththejones2933
      @keepingupwiththejones2933 4 роки тому

      @@RS1925 The owner of JTR, Jeff Permanian.

  • @magoo47
    @magoo47 3 роки тому

    Be interested to know how it compares to JL E112

  • @MrWhoeps
    @MrWhoeps 2 роки тому

    What kinda equalizer app is on the ipad?

  • @bryantherron2791
    @bryantherron2791 4 роки тому

    Would you consider this an upgrade or the clear winner vs a Def Tech supercube 6000 or 8000?

  • @pb24dagrk
    @pb24dagrk 4 роки тому +7

    Haha, I loved the "god damn" smile

  • @PeterPham
    @PeterPham 2 роки тому

    wow, I'm limited by trying to fit the subwoofers in a cabinet with a front mesh grill. My limitation is 18.5" wide, 19" deep, and 28" height. What would you recommend? I have bowers & wilkins CWM 8.3D in wall speakers. and 4 CT SW12 but the bass doesn't go low enough. I've been wanting to swap out the subwoofers with something that I can feel but limited to the cabinet. Suggestions?

  • @dajikbatarang1
    @dajikbatarang1 4 роки тому

    Did you try it with music?

  • @reggieburris
    @reggieburris 3 роки тому

    SVS SB-3000 or SB-4000 would be by choice. Some so-called purist are stuck on names, I am stuck on names to a degree but value matters too.

  • @AeroDude73
    @AeroDude73 4 роки тому +9

    Those reaction shots... 😂🤣😆

  • @drzeissler
    @drzeissler 3 місяці тому

    Really punchy sound..excellent!

  • @ganesang5537
    @ganesang5537 2 роки тому

    Yo dude, aren't you using windscreen for your microphone? For narration I mean?

  • @MT-eb2dx
    @MT-eb2dx 2 роки тому

    1:43 If their high level input is like rel, no thick cables are needed for it only gets the signal and thickness is only required if high current is applied, which it is not, because it is powered, of course.
    That beeing said, if you want home cinema rca is way better because you can use room measurements, which is always preferred!?!

  • @tibitibi1407
    @tibitibi1407 Рік тому

    Shane Hi!! Thank you for your help so far! I have a question that you always use 2 subs!! How good is the pairing if I put a Rel T9i next to a Kef 92 as a second sub? Thank you

    • @therealshanelee
      @therealshanelee  Рік тому

      They don't sound alike at all.

    • @tibitibi1407
      @tibitibi1407 Рік тому

      @@therealshanelee Thanks!! Would the Kef 92 direction be better? Better than Rel? Thank you, have a nice day!!

  • @Quetzalcoatl0
    @Quetzalcoatl0 4 роки тому +9

    The graph is really impressive. Being flat down to 10hz in room is one of the reasons i like sealed subs. 105db is damn impressive, 95% of people buying 2 of these will most like never push them that hard anyway.
    Can't image what a 12 inch dual opposed subs from KEF would do.

  • @bs11100010
    @bs11100010 4 роки тому +4

    Most sealed subs have great low end extension, but that doesn't mean they will come close to 115db in the MLP. That said these look extremely beefy for such a small form factor.

    • @waymonfrench2077
      @waymonfrench2077 4 роки тому +1

      Not worth the price

    • @bs11100010
      @bs11100010 4 роки тому

      @@waymonfrench2077 for you and me, sure. But it depends on your goals and requirement.

    • @waymonfrench2077
      @waymonfrench2077 4 роки тому

      @@bs11100010 true that?

  • @gordthor5351
    @gordthor5351 Рік тому +1

    Having small wires for high level inputs is not a problem, because due to the very high impedance of the inputs, only the signal travels on the wires and no power is taken from the amplifier.

  • @calvinminer4365
    @calvinminer4365 3 роки тому +2

    What's best for 50/50 music and movies? KEF KF92, 2x SVS SB-2000 Pros, or 2x REL T/7is?
    all retail for about $2000.

    • @orressel9871
      @orressel9871 3 роки тому

      I'm struggling with a similar issue here. Have you decided?

    • @nonametofame
      @nonametofame 3 роки тому

      check out nemo propaganda's youtube channel. He reviews variants of all those brand subs.

  • @natsukichan4980
    @natsukichan4980 3 роки тому

    These guys remind me of the Earthquake Minime series

  • @MRPC5
    @MRPC5 3 роки тому +2

    From the response chart it looks like these shouldn't be crossed over higher than 80hz. Accurate?

    • @Kwarkiemodo
      @Kwarkiemodo 3 роки тому

      Always set the main speakers at small and at 80 hz. De subs will do the rest. Because they are more accurate than your speakers.

  • @johnwhite2576
    @johnwhite2576 4 роки тому

    OK Sean , KEF KF92 or the REL HT 1508 ? If you Can choose only one for your HT ! Also you need to get Jan to send you his new Arendal 1723 2S to compare !

  • @NBC_NCO
    @NBC_NCO 2 роки тому

    My question is ...
    Are the subs arranged in a push pull configuration or a compression set up ?

  • @denziiey
    @denziiey 4 роки тому +4

    Wow it has an apartment setting lol. I could definitely benefit from that

    • @josealfredfernandes
      @josealfredfernandes 3 роки тому

      that's pointless. Because your neighbours will hear or not hear your tunes on the basis of your STC!
      So, higher the STC the better situation you are in.

    • @denziiey
      @denziiey 3 роки тому +1

      @@josealfredfernandes I just looked this up. I wouldn't say my place has a high STC however I also know my neighbors are very lenient. It is just hard to prevent those low frequencies from passing through. It is what it is at the end of the day we all pay rent but I still wanna be considerate.

    • @Turtleback8024
      @Turtleback8024 3 роки тому +1

      @@denziiey My neighbours are just generally noisy... a license to rumble right there for me. And yeah I rumble!😄

  • @davemccague222
    @davemccague222 4 роки тому +4

    Rel 1508 or kef92. What do you prefer Shane?

    • @frankvee
      @frankvee 3 роки тому

      Yeah, I'd like to know his preference between those two. What do you say, Shane?

    • @Kwarkiemodo
      @Kwarkiemodo 3 роки тому

      @@frankvee Well what do you want to know? If you want low in hz, the KF92 is a better choice then the 1508. For music ,they both sound great but I think the 1508 is snappier in sound and have XLR output instead of RCA.
      So 2 x 500 watt vs 1x800 watt.

  • @Armanyadi.Jaafar
    @Armanyadi.Jaafar Рік тому

    Please review new KEF subwoofer reference 8B. Zero distortion.

  • @Kwarkiemodo
    @Kwarkiemodo 3 роки тому

    HI, I keep asking because I still have to choose which Subwoofer I'm about to buy.
    Two of KEF KF92 or Arendal 1723 2s.
    What do you think? They are both dual driver subs sealed. And almost same price.
    Let me know because you got them both!

    • @therealshanelee
      @therealshanelee  3 роки тому +1

      The Arendals will play louder but the Kef digs a little lower. They're also a quarter of the size if space is a concern.

    • @Kwarkiemodo
      @Kwarkiemodo 3 роки тому

      @@therealshanelee thanks buddy! Have a nice weekend!

  • @91DivineAngel
    @91DivineAngel 3 роки тому

    Thank bro for the realy realy good review! At the moment i have a kef kube 12b and im a bit disapointed because i habe a big living room(35qm) and i hear at high volumes(-18db with audyssey dynamic eq at 0db and i get some distrubtion with this sub. Do you hear any distrubtion from the kf92 at higher levels?

    • @therealshanelee
      @therealshanelee  3 роки тому +1

      Remember this is a tiny sub. If your driving it to hard it'll have a hard time keeping up. If you have two it's less strain and should have no problems filling your room.

    • @91DivineAngel
      @91DivineAngel 3 роки тому

      @@therealshanelee thank you:)

    • @91DivineAngel
      @91DivineAngel 3 роки тому

      @@therealshanelee sorry again, but didn t you thing that this Sub will be better than the Kube 12b? They Weight the Same but the Kube12 is litttle bigger with 300watt and one 12inch Driver. Its output is enough for me the Problem is that the
      fabric covering makes nois at some fq, but the KF92 didn t have it so it cant make this noise

    • @C--A
      @C--A 3 роки тому

      @@91DivineAngel It's not the fabric causing the noise distortion on your Kef Kube amplifier. It's mostly down to it not having enough amplifier wattage to keep up with certain frequency peaks 👍🏾
      For a big 30 sqm room like yourself you will need minimum a 12inch woofer subwoofer with ported or passive radiator. Also it having at least 500w built in amplifier power 👌🏾

    • @91DivineAngel
      @91DivineAngel 3 роки тому

      @@C--A no it was the fabric covering wich make this noise. I put my hand on it and the noise dispears. The covering was not tight enough. I replace it with a other kube 12b and the problem disapears. I bought know a second kube 12b. One was enough bass but with the second i feel it a bit more.

  • @tibitibi1407
    @tibitibi1407 Рік тому

    Hi!! KEF KF92 small box like Svs 3000 micro !!! Is Kef much better? can you make it more percussive and higher sound pressure? Thank you!!

    • @therealshanelee
      @therealshanelee  Рік тому +1

      It's better get KEF.

    • @tibitibi1407
      @tibitibi1407 Рік тому

      @@therealshanelee Thank you very much !!! I saw you also made a video about sb 3000 Svs!! How did it sound to you? I only want 1 subwoofer for now!!! Did KF 92 or sb 3000 perform better?

  • @xMoac
    @xMoac 3 роки тому

    This subwoofer or the Rel S3 Sho? How would they compare?

  • @Professor5180
    @Professor5180 Рік тому

    Since you also did a video on dual sb-3000's, how does the Kef KF92 perform against the SVS SB-3000? I know the kef is smaller and costs more, but the sb-3000 is still an amazing size. It basically comes down to do I just get high gloss sb3000's and save the difference? Or does the KF92 offer more than the sb-3000 and so just pay more and get the smallest subs out there for better performance.

    • @therealshanelee
      @therealshanelee  Рік тому +1

      These are better.

    • @Professor5180
      @Professor5180 Рік тому

      @@therealshanelee WOW that's crazy. They're so small. My mind works funny thinking that since it's a 9-inch subwoofer it has way less surface area even x2. This must truly be sorcery! 😜

    • @Slickman2006
      @Slickman2006 6 місяців тому

      ​@Professor5180 Two 9" is equilalent to one 12.7" driver if that size existed so it is very close to a 13".

  • @alk209
    @alk209 3 роки тому +2

    Thanks for great review.
    Hi how does this compare with SVS SB4000 for movies?
    Would love to see a review on Bowers & Wilkins DB1D. Not very popular due to the price, but there seem to be very positive feedback from users.
    On one forum it said performance is between SB4000 & SB16 Ultra

  • @kotec1234
    @kotec1234 4 роки тому

    What about the very similar kef reference 8b?

    • @Kwarkiemodo
      @Kwarkiemodo 3 роки тому

      You're joking right? Those things cost almost 6000 euro's! The 8b is heavier but not go as low as this one. Wouldn't pay 6000 for a sub when you can get it for 2000 and goes lower.

  • @schwartzy65
    @schwartzy65 4 роки тому

    Would like to know your opinion for example this budget subwoofer?
    Yamaha NS-SW100 -Subwoofer

    • @therealshanelee
      @therealshanelee  4 роки тому

      They're not even in the same playing field.

    • @schwartzy65
      @schwartzy65 4 роки тому

      @@therealshanelee obviously not, but thought i would be nice to see your opinion on some budget subs after all these high end beasts

    • @therealshanelee
      @therealshanelee  4 роки тому

      I've heard the sw100. It's boomy.

  • @gregorydunn2716
    @gregorydunn2716 4 роки тому +2

    Must. have.. one...

  • @jamesholloway3877
    @jamesholloway3877 3 роки тому

    Wife Approval Factor is 10/10. Need this.

  • @BrokeGuyBBQ
    @BrokeGuyBBQ 3 роки тому

    Might get blasted by asking this, but here it goes. But whats your thoughts about a definitive technology supercube 8000 vs this kef or the other small sealed subs you've reviewed?

    • @therealshanelee
      @therealshanelee  3 роки тому +2

      This one is much better.

    • @BrokeGuyBBQ
      @BrokeGuyBBQ 3 роки тому

      @@therealshanelee price being what it is, between the kef, the sb3000, and rel 1508, which would you choose for 75% ht 25% music? Reciver is a Denon x3300 and speakers are definitive technology sm55 mains, sm45 rears, and cs8040 center.

  • @mrtee3322
    @mrtee3322 4 роки тому +1

    How about paired with a different sub? I have a jl e110 . Would it match?

    • @therealshanelee
      @therealshanelee  4 роки тому +1

      I'm sure you could if you knew how to use REW to match them up.

    • @mrtee3322
      @mrtee3322 3 роки тому

      I got a SVS pb3000 to replace damaged e110. Sounds amazing

    • @mrtee3322
      @mrtee3322 3 роки тому

      Sly foxxx the pb3000 sounds a lot better in a home theatre set up than the jl e110

  • @hababacon
    @hababacon 4 роки тому

    Nice!

  • @antkelly2004
    @antkelly2004 3 роки тому

    SpareChange KF92 or SVS 3000 which one is better for home Theater ?

    • @therealshanelee
      @therealshanelee  3 роки тому

      Depends how much your willing to spend.

    • @antkelly2004
      @antkelly2004 3 роки тому

      I will be willing to spend $4000 (2) kef , my living room is not that big similar to your home theater which one would you keep in your home theater KF92 or Sb 3000 ? Which one is a better performer?

    • @therealshanelee
      @therealshanelee  3 роки тому +1

      Kef

  • @fred215
    @fred215 4 роки тому +5

    SpareChange reaction haha 👍.

  • @michaelschiessl8357
    @michaelschiessl8357 4 роки тому +1

    New reference subs....say what!!

  • @unfinishedbusiness12
    @unfinishedbusiness12 4 роки тому +5

    Wow for 2k that sub can go down low to 11hz in a small box always thought you will need a big box to go down that low just like the deftech subs say that they can can go down to 14hz

  • @Guerilla_law3516
    @Guerilla_law3516 4 роки тому +1

    Enjoyed the review but for 2k no one should be “surprised” that a product delivers on its stated performance. It better be great for that $. A pair of these is four svs 2000 pro’s in a room. Id like to see those comparisons, whether a four sub room actually makes a difference.

    • @therealshanelee
      @therealshanelee  4 роки тому +3

      It's the quality of bass you get. And the pros can't hang.

    • @Sloimer
      @Sloimer 3 роки тому +2

      Quality vs quantity my man

  • @subramoniams9850
    @subramoniams9850 3 роки тому

    Can the speaker in connector take 14AWG wires? I intend to connect my Kube12b using that to my stereo. not yet received my piece but preparing the cables etc. before it arrived.

  • @CMDR_Birb
    @CMDR_Birb 3 роки тому

    Is this better than SVS PB-2000Pro ?

    • @slyfoxx8540
      @slyfoxx8540 3 роки тому

      Yes.
      Would be more comparable to sb3000-4000.

  • @AeroDude73
    @AeroDude73 4 роки тому

    I sent this to my friend who has a long history in the HT installation business. When I showed that it can get down to 11hz, he sent me this reply a bit later: “Max output is only 110dB so that's not going to happen at 11Hz. Maybe at 40Hz.” - What are your thoughts on this? Is it correct or is he missing something maybe? Thx. Love your videos. Very informative stuff.

    • @therealshanelee
      @therealshanelee  4 роки тому +2

      The measurement is in the video.

    • @AeroDude73
      @AeroDude73 4 роки тому

      SpareChange are you talking about the graph at the 8:25-8:27 mark?

    • @therealshanelee
      @therealshanelee  4 роки тому +2

      Yep

    • @f430ferrari5
      @f430ferrari5 3 роки тому

      @@therealshanelee you’re using 2 though and taking measurements but yet Kef claims for one?

  • @christopherjackson8958
    @christopherjackson8958 3 роки тому

    Anyone know this would compare to a BK Monolith Plus? 80 litre (ish) enclosure with eminence lab12 and 500w class D amp?

    • @C--A
      @C--A 3 роки тому +1

      The Kef KF92 has two 9 inch woofers and 1000w RMS amplifier but it is a sealed subwoofer. Whereas the BK Monolith Plus has a 12 inch driver with a bass port and 500w RMS amplifier.
      Even with double the amplifier power the Kef KF92 won't give you the weighty rumble kick to the chest that the BK Monolith Plus does.
      For music the Kef KF92 will be better but for movies the BK Monolith Plus will be better even though it can't go down quite as low frequency.

    • @christopherjackson8958
      @christopherjackson8958 3 роки тому

      @@C--A so the kef can still go deeper? Is that due to the dsp?

  • @zatara5299
    @zatara5299 3 роки тому

    Shane, any word if this KF92 will come in White color?

  • @MrPreet23
    @MrPreet23 3 роки тому +1

    These should be price around $1200 , then yes most people would buy them but at this price very few would

  • @ziggy8757
    @ziggy8757 3 роки тому

    is this sub better than a svs sb1000 for example?

  • @Lowkey_nxthxn
    @Lowkey_nxthxn 3 роки тому

    You definitely need to review the Klipsch R-100SW

  • @briansilvia7307
    @briansilvia7307 4 роки тому +2

    What’s up Shane ok so the kef or the goldenear SuperSub x you reviewed for 600$ less and says 12hz . I know it’s not the same comparison you only had one to review . But your thoughts .

    • @therealshanelee
      @therealshanelee  4 роки тому +4

      Kef wins for sure.

    • @natsukichan4980
      @natsukichan4980 3 роки тому

      @@therealshanelee Will you ever review the Earthquake Supernova VII?

  • @gsmd770
    @gsmd770 4 роки тому

    I'll stick to PB 13 Ultra's! Great video!

    • @waymonfrench2077
      @waymonfrench2077 4 роки тому

      I could get two svs sb3000 ash black for the price of one of these and 800watts these 500w ill pass

    • @brucecarter6205
      @brucecarter6205 4 роки тому

      Waymon French, correction, the Kef is 1000 watts.

    • @frankvee
      @frankvee 3 роки тому

      @@waymonfrench2077 500w per driver, 1000w total. Don't look just at the specs, they don't tell the entire story.

    • @waymonfrench2077
      @waymonfrench2077 3 роки тому

      Yeah i was wondering that 500w per driver ,introsting but I would still have placement issues, i still have issues with these bipolar towers speakers, they should have put the drivers upfront with these subs ,but I guess they have their reasons

    • @waymonfrench2077
      @waymonfrench2077 3 роки тому

      Whats your setup frank

  • @dazky11994
    @dazky11994 Рік тому

    This or the SVS PB 4000 or SVS PB 16 Ultra? Movies only.

  • @endrulliandi9076
    @endrulliandi9076 4 роки тому +2

    How is it compared to svs sb3000? Thinking about getting one of these 2

    • @therealshanelee
      @therealshanelee  4 роки тому +6

      If you want low extension the Kef is the only way to go at this size.

    • @nivsole0717
      @nivsole0717 4 роки тому +1

      @@therealshanelee damn, what about the pb3000…? I was in the same position. I know you briefly compared it to a Pb16. My media room has 3 walls and open in the back to a larger room. I was going to get 2 pb3000 or 1 Pb16 to start. A friend recommended the KEF'S what are your thoughts? Such a hard decision. I like the WAF of the KEF's

    • @therealshanelee
      @therealshanelee  4 роки тому +4

      The KEF's have great extension and hit hard and great for music but I would wager the pb3000's would pressurize the room better.

  • @keepingupwiththejones2933
    @keepingupwiththejones2933 4 роки тому +2

    What's in the box? LOL. That is some crazy low end extension.

    • @therealshanelee
      @therealshanelee  4 роки тому +5

      Hard too believe till you hear them in person.

  • @aoaaron6166
    @aoaaron6166 3 роки тому +1

    so this subwoofer beat the arendal 2v?

    • @Kwarkiemodo
      @Kwarkiemodo 3 роки тому

      Maybe a little bit lower but the Arendals play louder. Also the Arendals have better warranty than Kef.

    • @aoaaron6166
      @aoaaron6166 3 роки тому

      @@Kwarkiemodo im guessing a lot more SPL too.. lol

  • @salmilanese2185
    @salmilanese2185 3 роки тому

    Do you think 1 of these would outperform 2 SVS 2000 subs?

    • @therealshanelee
      @therealshanelee  3 роки тому +1

      Nope

    • @salmilanese2185
      @salmilanese2185 3 роки тому

      @@therealshanelee I’m trying to decide which subs to get. My budget is around 2k. Would you say then 2 SVS 3000s or 2 Kube 12b Kefs? Any feedback would be awesome!

    • @therealshanelee
      @therealshanelee  3 роки тому +1

      SVS's

    • @salmilanese2185
      @salmilanese2185 3 роки тому

      @@therealshanelee thanks!