KEF Speaker Review!! KEF Q750 Review! Are Cheaper KEFs a Better Buy?
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► KEF Q750 SPEAKER REVIEW
Shopping for KEF Q Series speakers? Whether you’re looking to build a 2-channel or home theater setup, check out the Q750 speakers! These floorstanding speakers are ideal for smaller living spaces since they aren’t as big as most towers. If you’re looking for the best KEF speakers for home theater, we paired the Q650C with the Q750s for a simple 3.0 and 3.1 home theater. Watch this KEF speakers review to find out are KEF speakers worth it!
INTRO: 00:00
KEF Q750 SPECS: 00:24
KEF SPEAKER DESIGN: 01:09
BEST AMPLIFIERS FOR KEF SPEAKERS: 01:58
KEF SPEAKERS HOME THEATER: 02:44
KEF Q750 SOUND QUALITY: 03:23
DO KEF SPEAKERS HAVE BASS: 03:40
KEF Q750 MIDRANGE: 04:43
KEF'S TWEETER: 05:34
KEF Q750 SOUNDSTAGE: 06:17
KEF DYNAMICS: 07:15
KEF VS B&W: 07:36
KEF DRAWBACKS: 07:58
FOCAL CHORA VS KEF Q SERIES: 08:40
KLIPSCH 8000F VS KEF Q750: 09:19
KLH MODEL 5 VS KEF Q750: 09:41
B&W 600 ANNIVERSARY SERIES VS KEF: 10:18
CONCLUSION: 10:33
KRISTI'S TAKE: 11:04
SIGN OFF: 17:13
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Yes, I love my Paradigm Cinema Series system. Part was price but most was making it spouse friendly but still sound great.
@@SeanVedell The Cinema Series is legit. I largely preferred my old Monitor Series Paradigms over their Reference and even Signature Series back in the day.
@@andrewrobinsonreviews I took out a pair of Paradigm Micros and hooked them up to my Arylic A50 instead of the Kanto Passives and I was blown away at how good they sounded compared to the Kantos, which are almost twice as big. They really delivered at moderate to medium-high volume levels. Totally impressed.
@@SeanVedell The Paradigms are likely more forward or energetic in the upper midrange/treble which will no doubt lend a sense of added detail/clarity. Nothing against the YU Passives, they're just hot as tilted upwards as you approach the tweeter.
My new Dali Oberon 1 sounds better than the 3, though the 3 produces a bit more bass, but it doesn’t sound as tonal balanced as the 1.
You are really the best presenter Andrew among the many audio reviewers.
Oh thank you so much, I really appreciate that!
FACTS. Even better than Darko because he and Kristi actually interact with their viewership and are relatable
Yes, agreed. Kristi is getting seriously good at this stuff, too!
very subjective but yeah, i agree they are one of the best reviewers out there
Great to hear, I bought the Q750s 6 months ago, they are still in the box due to covid delays on getting my Onkyo TX-NR7100 and construction of my media room, it was the look of the walnut finish the sold my wife on them, and the warmer, rounded tone sold me.
Got myself a set of Kef Q350/Q650c/Q150 earlier this year and am absolutely satisfied ! Nice review
Getting rid of my klipsch RF 82 II for the KEF Q950s was music to my ears. The klipsch were great for home theater but for 2ch music they were harsh and fatiguing. Even after stepping up to a tube pre amp and a good quality 200 watt power amp I was still finding the klipsch overbearing. After a few hours listening to the Q950s at magnolia I decided to give them a try at home. For 2ch music the KEFs were a breath of fresh air. No more harsh in your face sound stage. The KEFs are laid back in the best possible ways. Supper wide and deep sound stage. Vocals seam to come from behind the speakers. Paired with the Schiit freya pre amp the holographic imaging is nothing short of spectacular. Some of the best money I have ever spent.
Hi David, just a quick question. I’m actually considering the KEF 950 over the Klipsch RP8000 II. The usage will be 80% movies and 20% music, do you think the 950s can handle movies as good as klipsch speakers? Thanks.
What a great review! Comprehensive and thoughtful. Love, love, love that we have Kristi’s voice in an oft male world of audio. Keep up the amazing work both of you. Thanks for being in this together. What a team!
Great stuff. I love my Kefs. Keep them coming!
Thanks Andrew and Kristi for the review. I purchased some based on your review and couldn’t be happier. Keep up the great work.
Great to hear! Thanks for letting us know.
I've been running kef q series for quite a few years on my home theater, and the best description I can use is... They sound big, broad, but "real". A dropped plate , for instance, sounds like it would in your house.
Not overly dynamic, just, natural.
It makes watching for a long while very comfortable.
I 100% agree having now lived with the Q750 system reviewed here. Thanks for sharing!
That's a great description!
I got the little brother Q550. You are right about the mid range being a little more than dead neutral. Personally I love it, it softens harsh recordings. There’s no subtlety what so ever to reproduce complex passages. Perfect. Engineering done sensibly to produce sound properly is what KEF is about. My sonic needs are sorted for ever. Wish they made headphones.
Have you paired them with a centre channel ?
Thanks for reviewing them. Your comments are spot on. I have recently purchased entire Kef gear for my HT ( q 350, 150, 650 and 4 q50a) with 2 svs sb 1000 pros. Specially impressed with their details and larger than size sound.
A very well balanced review. Good work here Andrew.
KEF have used ABR designs since the famous computer designed 104 of the 1960s. These Q750 show that expertise, in the use of not one but two ABRs. The lower one is tuned by a shelf with a large port, between the active unit and the lower ABR that allows it to handle low bass waves. The upper ABR atop the active unit is tuned to handle higher bass waves. It seems that this splitting of the bass from the rear of the active unit has allowed KEF to get a more exact tuning of the overall bass loading, resulting in a well balanced sound. I use mine in a smallish living room that had shown it did not get the best out of a pair of Focal Aria 936s. These Q750 proved to be a better match and I'm really pleased with them. I run a Marantz PM7000N network integrated amp and use a variety of sources: CDs, Vinyl, streaming and FM radio.
I just snagged a pair at Best Buy for $399 each! Best speakers I've ever owned. They are almost amazing..
This is a awesome I’ve been waiting for this :D now I can’t wait to hear about the Aria’s :D
Was looking at these for a while until I stumbled across some r700s for sale. Goodness! What a sound! Great review btw!
I've owned the 750s about 2 months now. Some notes:
1. Everything you stated about their spatial ability to fill a room is true. If I turn my 650 center channel off sometimes I can't tell that I did.
2. Total setup is 2 750s, 1 650, 2 350s and 4 q50a. I went with 6.5 inch drivers all around on the 5.1 portion so I had uniform sound in the room, rather than a super large front area creating most of the sound in the room. This is something to consider if you want both 2 channel music and home theater, which I did.
3. The 750s need a sub, they won't do as much bass as the 950s, with a sub the 750s are incredible. I paired these with a Martin Logan 1100x, actually with 2 for my HT. A non ported tight sounding sub would work best IMO. The ML pairs with the Kefs seamlessly.
Very happy with the system overall for both 2 channel and HT.
Hi Zen. I'm building the same HT setup as you (except for the subwoofer) but I was wondering what speaker cables do you use? My AVR is a Denon AVC-X3700H.
@@alho9231 14 guage copper wire from Crutchfield
@@alho9231 any pure copper oxygen free cable will work minimum 14 gauge, I used 12 gauge 19 years ago and it still works great.
I had written off the Akers, but put them back on my list. Debating Q950 or maybe even R7. How loud do you play yours? I at times will jam to 90db plus music and when I auditioned the Choras they sounded hollow and the cabinets were resonating. The Focal 936s sounded too homey, how is the bass on the Kefs?
I have these and I have to say I agree. The sound stage is awesome for two channel audio. For home theatre use I just feel completely enveloped and I start to grin. Just great speakers all around.
Great review! It led me to the Q950. I have a Yamaha 501 and choose the Q950 because I knew I could upgrade my speakers without losing the 501. The Q950 91db sensitivity makes them a perfect match. It's a perfectly balanced speaker with plenty of bass. No need for a subwoofer! I have the volume knob at a third and am easily hitting a crystal clear 80db. The treble is detailed but not harsh. The sound stage is the largest I've ever experienced. I'm 20ft away and it's like I'm standing in front of them😊.
I like watching and especially listening your rewies. Good job as always 👏
Awesome video and really beautiful speakers,I love the look of these! Happy Thanksgiving guys,keep em coming!
Thank you for reviewing these speakers. I was fortunate to spot a deal on a used pair at 199 each and bought them. After a few hours of listening, I am stunned at the detail I am hearing in the vocals. My former speakers delivered a similar wide sound stage, but this is better! This is my first set of speakers that would be considered high end, and if you bought them today, brand new, they are $899 each. There isn't much written about these speakers, so thanks again for doing a very nice review. I can attest that what you said about these speakers is spot on and true.
Another awesome review by you guys. I would love to see you talk about the SVS Ultra bookshelfs and/or towers.... keep it up. Thanks!
Kristi's comments were spot on, an excellent addition to your review Andrew!
Cheers from Amsterdam.
Glad you enjoyed it!
I love Kef. My home theater has had a Kef center channel for almost 20 years and it's still going strong. I doubt I'll ever replace it unless it dies on me one day
I was just looking at upgrading to some floor standers from the KEF LS50 W2s. Looking between the KEF R11, Focal Aria 936 and the Concept 500s. Now I see those Focals in the background. Can’t wait to see that review!
Very interesting review as always. I’ve heard the q750…really enjoyed the sound and agree with your findings. I also listened to R3 bookshelf…very impressive indeed, and stunning visually. If you get chance, they’re well worth reviewing.
Enjoyed the review Mr Robinson, you’ve answered a mystery I’ve seen a pair of these next to the higher end R series and reference towers at my local dealer who carries KEF, I’ve heard the smaller Q 150/350? series KEFs and I liked them so my curiosity is now peaked for hearingtheae larger Q versions!!👍🏾🔥✌🏽great work
Another great review! It has to be said it would be so interesting to hear a comparison to the R series or even reference series form Kef.
I've had these for about a year now, and what stands out to me is how easy they've been to live with, both in design and sound. Visually, they add to the space without appearing loud or gaudy; sonically, they're versatile enough for everything you'd need without becoming fatiguing. They're clean and controlled enough for analytical listening, without being clinical and sterile like my studio monitors, but are equally at home with videos games or movies. I'm never left wanting for another system. Kef also puts them on sale periodically for 1500/pair, which is overall a phenomenal value for the performance you're getting. If you're coming from a lower tier of home theater though, be prepared for the size of the center channel. If your TV isn't wall mounted, you might have a tough time finding a space for it that works.
TLDR: they do everything well enough that I forget I have them most of the time. Everything I watch, play or listen to is translated as it should be, so my only focus is on enjoying content, rather than thinking about the boxes it's coming out of.
You’re spot on with this review! I listened to these when I was looking for an affordable speaker I could use, but wound up purchasing the Q350 due to small room size. I hope you’ll have a chance to review the r series and/or the reference series. I love my r3’s!
I had shortlisted the Kef Q350 for our narrow but long room 2nd hi fi / & blu ray. I had seen highly rated reviews for the Mission QX2 launched nearly 5 years back - discontinued but some clearance stock around in black
Then this September the MK 2 were launched & early reviews are very positive - so I have just got those in White.
We only have a Marantz PM 6005 ( 45 watts 8ohm /60 into 4 ohm
)amp
Many other speakers I looked at, commentators said benefit from more watts & retail more than the amp
Q750 was finally reviewed! And by one of the best channels! Awesome!
Thank you, you’re very kind.
Andrew, great review. I’ve been living with the Q750 6 months and I agree! Amazing. But I encourage you to add the plinth and then use Isoacoustic Gaia Speaker feet. You have not yet heard the full potential of the Q750 until you add this tweak. I assure!
Thank you for making this review.
My cat would look at grills as a challenge - they leave my ungrilled speakers alone.
Funnily enough, mine is the same. She also hates kvadrat material so leaves it alone, which was a surprise
Kef is my favorite speaker brand. I didn't even know who kef was a few years ago. I heard ls50's then a pair of older q series I purchased and fell in love. I now have kef R5's and to me no speaker compared I had several pair of klipsch and none compared to kef at all.
Thank you for this review. Im eyeing to own this speaker as it suits my budget. I love the finish of this speaker.
All kef are really great. The q series is very very nice and the r series is magical and the kef ls50s are the best near field speakers I truly love soo much.
Great review. Totgally agree with everything. Q950 however is my pick. I think that's the only speakers needed for most people whether for music or a movie.
I got the q950's and I'm not totally happy with it. For as large as they are I find they lack bass.
I have owned the Q750s for a year now. They are my first serious Hifi speaker and I compared them against the Oberon 7 at my local dealer. (now I have some experience with some DIY projects which makes conparisions hard)
My girlfriend and I favored these because they present music in a very balanced way, nothing stands out negatively and the midrange is very clear.
But I do sometimes add a subwoofer for some music that digs deeper. Certainly no speaker for bassheads, but what you get is clean with enough weight.
But for low volume listening, I prefer adding bass via tone controls or activate loudness. They need some juice to come to life
Regarding the QOTD: For me it was the KEF LS50s in gloss white with the blue woofer. 5 years ago I made my first plunge into the 2 channel audio world and was blown away at the KEF's ability to image, I didn't even know it was possible so it was KEF that really opened my mind to something "more". And you all are right, they just make beautiful speakers that you want to look at. Fun video, thanks Andrew!
Appreciate you watching and answering our QOTD!
Nice review ! I have heard them as well and I have to tell that these speakers have a nice, surprisingly deep bass and a nice treble response while the mids take a step back. So it is a tad V-shaped. The base is a bit warm though. The mids and treble are very detailed. I can only recommend them. Indeed, they are no tall speakers.
I have got the q950's with the 6000a play, (because of the good revieuws of this channel) really enjoying the sound. My other marantz amp was to warm for them and made them sound to mutch of everything. Everything is so mutch cleaner now. Combined them with the kc62 to deal with the bass. Sounds real good to my ears. Without the sub is doable but sounds a little thin.
Excellent review, you could do one about the R3 and the old r700!!!
I had the earlier version of these and didn't care for them until I hooked them up to a Rotel A12. After that they came alive. Great detail combined with a fast punchy mid-bass you could feel was the ticket. I miss that setup.
When I was looking for speakers I went to a audio shop and booked a rehersal. I choosed few brands of speakers and there was Kef750 too.
Kefs just took my socks off. There was no comparison on any set of speakers I listen to that day. Imagin and soundstage was like a magic, I felt like someone try to tricked me.
After that I wen't back home and start doing some research about them. What I find out is that before them was Q700 series and was much better build. 700 was heavier, more stiff, double ported and overall more off a deal. With Q750 kef simply try to save some costs to make more income, simple as that.
So I start looking for Q700 on the aftermarket and soon found in excellent condition a pair for about 700$.
I paired them with onkyo A5VL and love this duet. For less then 1000$ I manage to get solid system, that suits most of my needs.
Every time O put vinyl on my turntable or stream music trough built in dac in my Onkyo it puts a smile on my face. Kefs are great speakers. I'm glad you finally talked about them. Thank you for that.
Been running Q900s with a Yamaha 801 for past few years. I have been very happy. Great bang for reasonable price
Agreed.
Been hoping to see a parasound hint 6 review from you all. Looks like maybe that’s happening!?!? Thanks for the great content!
Great video as always Andrew and Kristi, love this channel! QOTD answer: 20 years ago I opted for the Polk RTi series over their (cough cough overpriced) top line counterparts and am so glad I did. The RTi’s are awesome. Happy Thanksgiving to you both!
My experience exactly with soundstage with HT. Just massive in my room. It's like I have front heights and wides. Love them.
As for the outriggers, I think they're very nice. Much nicer than my old Klipsch Rf62s.
Because of this review I picked up a used set of kef q950's (the bigger brother to the q750's.) These bad boys need a big amp to get them going, but they sound fantastic.
Great review! I'm def partial to the KLH Model 5s and appreciated the comparison. I already own some Klipsch and want to try something different.
The style, quality of presentation, detail have been so great and satisfying lately. Really appreciate it, both Kristi and you. Am not a audiophile by any means, I have a 5.1 with Klipsch 8000f, 600M, 504C. Loved it but felt a bit tiring/sharp for my ears. These seem like a better "upgrade". Do you have an opinion smoother/less sharper set for towers. Budget is 2K for front towers. Thank you so much for the opinion.
Those Focals in the background are going to be epic... can't waist for the review!
Aria K2’s?
Tmyeah these look like k2
Another great review. I was down to the Q750 towers and matching center channel and the ELAC Debut Reference towers with matching center channel for a 3.0 setup in my den. I ultimately went with ELAC but I’m sure I would’ve also been happy with the KEF’s. Lots of great options out there!
Can’t wait for the Parasound Hint 6 review!! I run that with a couple of RP-8000Fs as my daily driver.
Hey Andrew just saw this video post
I just video reviewed the Q350s and for the pricepoint Geez i am impressed !
The upper bass is boosted though imho
Also the mid treble has been Tamed more of a mature sound over the older Q-series .
I ran 11 amps with the Q350 and My Doge 10 mk2b tube integrated amp sounds great with the Q350
and Both my new age and Vintage Marantzs ( 8006/2270 ) sounded Good also not great but Good !
I'm happy with my q950 wish there was w review on it to see your opinion
I actually run the Q750 in my Home Theater and am very happy with them. Sometimes I do wish they were a hit more dynamic and "exciting" but the good thing about them is that they seemingly never lose their cool and never "strain" the listener.
Maybe they need eternal amp od you have overloaded AVR
@@is3commander nope, there is more than enough reserve in terms of power in my system.
How do you feel about the Q950? And how do you think they compare to the Klipsch 8000f II for movies? I have the klipsch rp800f and matching Center and I’m thinking of upgrading to one of the previous mentioned speakers. I have a denon avr with Emotiva xpa7 amp with a 12” SVS sub
Thanks for the video
I love the look of them! Kinda have that Klipsch Heritage look!
Right in line with this. I actually, in the room I heard them, preferred the Kef Q350 bookshelf to the 750 or even 950 towers!
The room makes a huge difference
Great review as always and I really appreciate both your and Kristi’s opinions. You touched on a topic that I think may be a key difference between critical listening setups (didn’t want to say “audiophile “) and more everyday setups like home theater and that is how directional speakers are! I’ve come to realize I probably need to shop the home theater department because I want good sound in more than on seat in the living room.
I didn’t get that with the Kef LS50 Wireless II and sent them back (for other more important reasons too). It hit me this would be important when I put a pair of $88 Sony SS-CS5 on my desk to make use of an old Harmon-Kardon TA600 receiver. At nearfield the Sony’s are unlistenable; move your head and the sound changes. Anyway, if you wouldn’t mind please consider including in your reviews information about how directional speakers are because at least one subscriber would find that quite useful.
Would you please also consider adding a couple of seconds intro before speaking at the start of your videos. When launching UA-cam videos there is typically an advertisement. On my phone the UA-cam sound is muted until I can skip the ad and then remains muted. Your video will start right away before I have clicked the mute off so I miss your first few words and have to rewind. And yes, I want ro hear every word, which brings me to my next suggestion.
Would you please chunk your presentation so that there are pauses between major sections. You present fast and very detailed, which is cool because it is a lot of good information and which is articulated very well. The challenge is on my side. If I’m reflecting internally on what you’ve just said I will miss a bit of your next point which comes very quickly and again I have to rewind. It takes a lot of concentration to get through your videos. Worth it, but I need more coffee I think. I hope you’re not offended, I really do like your work!
Thank you, again, for a great review!
Love your content Andrew. Do you primarily watch tv/movies in stereo or do you have a separate surround sound system? Curious if you prioritize one over the other.
I used to have KEF Q550, then I visited a local audio shop to audition Q750, R5, R7 side by side and decide to sell my Q550 right away. Q series sounded good, but once I'm able to compare to R series side by side (with just speaker cables swap) there was no going back. R series has so much more dynamic, bass, and 3D sound stage, and less harsh highs.
R series makes these sound like a lower priced product as the are!🤔🤫😎 In this case, you do get what you pay for.🙄
I agree about the harshness in the highs on the 550, i also have em, but for me it's actually better slightly off axis, then it really goes away. Also a subwoofer helps heaps, as you don't have the tendency to drive them too hard to compensate for the lack of bass.
kef was the first speaker brand that i was looking into. but the lack of grills left me scratching my head and the build quality was a bit disappointing considering its pricey pricepoint. during my research phase, ive found a lot of owners complaining the vinyl wrap getting torn especially from the corner. the bass drivers can also easily get deformed if pressed a bit hard which will be permanently and highly visible. but agree that 3d imaging and soundstage of kefs is second to none. i like how the low-end is rendered as well.
Thanks for all the great videos. I'd love your opinion on bookshelf speakers. I'm torn between the Wharfdale 12.0, the kef q150 and the triangle BR02. Thanks!!!
I have the Q550 paired with kef kube 10 inche and marentz pm7000n. What a sound this got me as my first hi fi sound is incredible. I found the kef lack up ther so ad some trebble and voilà.
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Dressing. You can keep everything else.
@@andrewrobinsonreviews I mean, I don't think we have to go THAT far.
@@andrewrobinsonreviews And then go straight to dessert. I like your thinking!!
@@SeanVedell Now you're talking. I can do without the 🦃altogether. What's your go-to dessert for the holidays?
@@KristiWright Mashed and gravy here but only because I’m in Canada and Mac’n’Cheese isn’t a holiday side option here. I do, however, have a year to start my lobbying efforts!!
Good morning Andrew and Kristi. Belated Happy Thanksgiving to you both. Enjoying the review. 🇨🇦🤣🦃🎶
Good morning Sean! Thanks for joining us on a Friday!
Morning!
In the early 2000's I was a broke college student. I was working and going to school full time. A neighbor worked at Circuit City and offered his once a year discount to purchase a nice set of speakers for myself. Lucky for me this coincided with tax return time. Always loving and wanting offerings from Infinity I went and auditioned several options from their ranges at the time. I ultimately chose a pair of Primus 360 Towers over the much more popular (at least critically) Interlude IL40s. The 360s were, and still are, livelier than the IL40s to my ear. I still own those Primus towers and I added a 3rd Primus tower to serve as my LCR for my home theater. Funny enough I scored a pair of Interlude IL40s in great condition just a few weeks ago. In an A/B comparison on my Sansui AU-7900 amp I still, after all these years, prefer the sound of my Primus towers over those Interludes. That said...I'm really lucky and happy to have them both to enjoy. Thank you guys so much for your down to earth content and always keeping your content and reviews honest, down to earth, and centered on the fun aspects of this hobby. Cheers!
The speakers do look great, the sound stage in particular does sound impressive from what you've said. Definitely seem like an amazing theatre set up.
So much fun!
Hi Andrew, as always amazing video. Quick question would you buy the Q950’s over the 750s for$200 more for the pair or $100 each more?
Another great review! It really is an embarrassment of riches on the lower end of the market. What a great time to be into audio!
I enjoyed this review immensely. It is always great to find an inexpensive product that outperforms more costlier options whether they come from that same brand or another. I am still hoping to hear the Rotel Tribute amplifier on the basis of the review that Andrew and Kristi put up on their channel.
Hi guys as you asked about the budget to higher end products I thought I would mention mine. I now have the AXR 100 this replaced the CXA 81 which, I'm afraid I didn't particularly like the AXR 100 I think just sounds more dynamic. People may shout me down but for the price I didn't think the CXA 81 was not that much better. Nice vid as always👍
What size room did you have these in? My living room is 11ft wide by 15ft long with 8ft ceilings. I can’t decide between these and the Q950’s. Mostly movies 90 percent and music 10 percent with an SVS sub.
Before your review I purchased the KEF Q750's towers and the Q650C I must say your review is on the money. With the size of my room these speakers are a winner. I power them with my Emotiva BasX A3 which give them 200 watts of power each speaker. I am near the breaking in stag and these Q750's and Q650c is outstanding.
Thank you for the review Andrew, I've just managed to snap a pair of these up for £800/$1000 , I've also picked up the Q650C and Q150's cheap, I think KEF maybe phasing out the Q models
You definitely need to get your hands on kef R3s!!!!
Hey @Andrew, I need your help. I'm looking to buy another set of floorstanding speakers and can't decide between KEF Q750, Elac DFR52 and Klipsch RP8000. BW 600 Series i took off my list because of your "meh" review. Of the 3 what do you think is best? Also watched your review of NAD c700 and Audiolab 6000P and can't decide between the two. Halp!
If I’m pairing fronts with Q150 rears and a svs pb2000, would it be better to get the q550’s for the fronts or the q750?
At the end of the day, it's all about the midrange. Get the midrange right, and the rest can take second place. Actually the midrange on my Metas is slightly on the "warm" side. I think this is mainly due to the amplification and extensive sound absorbing material in my listening/cinema room.
I love it when manufacturers do passive drivers than going ported...better still sealed
I tend to prefer sealed designs or those that use radiators like the Q750 here. Appreciate you tuning in!
I wonder what Andrew would think of the KEF R11? I have the KEF R11 and I am blown away by the sound. I feel like a little kid in a candy shop :)
R11's are fantastic. I did a system with the R11, Yamaha AS1100, JL E 10", and the sound was fantastic.
I really enjoyed watching the video. Personally, I prefer the Monitor Audio Bronze500 to the Q750, but for the Q950 and the Silver series of Monitor Audio, it 's really hard for me.
I would love to check out the Bronze500.
thank you
Great review after watching you do the review Denon X37h and I brought it
Thank you!!!
Hi Andrew, I'm currently looking for new speakers for my Yamaha R-N803D stereo receiver. I have listened to Heco Aurora 700 and KEF Q750 on my receiver and I liked KEF more. I will also have a chance to listen to KEF R3. Would you rather choose Q750 floorstanders or R3 standmounts? My room is 20 square meters. Or maybe my receiver will be a bottleneck for R3s?
Hi Andrew is there a probability you would review edifier s3000pro or Swan m300mkII or other of their products ? Just wondering for active speakers and your opinion
As a self confessed Kef fanboy. Who has been running a second generation Q 7.1 setup for eons. I want them.
Hi Andrew, I really enjoy watching your reviews, thanks. I don’t own Q750 but I heard them. They sound exiting but a little bit muddy or maybe cloudy. I liked their sound signature and I am looking for something similar but clearer. How do they compare to R5 or R7? (unfortunately I don’t have an opportunity to listen to them).
In the Netherlands the KEF Q750’s cost EUR 375,- each, the Klipsch 8000f EUR 749,- each.
Yeah I’m also looking at speakers in the Netherlands, it’s insane KEF speakers are so much cheaper here in comparison
How do you think if I Kef Q750 pair with Maranzt P7000N? Can you give your opinion.
Hi Andrew, great video about the Kef Q750. would you be able to suggest an integrated amp with HDMI for the KEF Q950? Thanks and looking forward to your next videos!
Can't wait for the Parasound amp review
Just got a set of these to give a go, and having had the ls50 originals 3 times and the ls50 meta i have to say yes, its not even a comparison. Q750 is a very good smooth speaker especially for smaller to medium rooms. The only thing the ls50 may take the win on is imaging and for nearfield/desktop use. Other than that the q750 is a much better speaker. I love the outriggers on these and easy adjustable leveling spikes, i got no problem with those, i dig it. Overall the bass sounds like it goes much lower than stated in specs and good quality bass, top end is very good, not bright, full bodied warmer (but still detailed) sound, a polite speaker not a rock and roller keep in mind, but can still get as loud as you need to and the bass is very good. The black by far looks the best to me anyway, hope that helps some decide.
Can you adjust Bass/Treble on the Uniti Atom inside of the Naim app??
In the case of Kef at this moment in my opinion all of their speakers are very good and they for every type of music. I had 3 models of them but now I have only a pair of dipoles in my surround system. I wanted to buy the LS 50 but I had not budget for an amplifier who could drive them.
Greetings,
Ludo
What about compared to the Q950s?