Floor standers circa £400, KEF C7?
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Hi Guys,
I have some Linn Index that i am using, along with a Yamaha 5.1 amp.
Love the sound, but i am having a remodel and the 22year old Linns look dated now, and i would like some slick floor standers to go with a new flat screen and all that, i'll keep the Yam amp for now.
I have noticed that KEF c7's can be had for £400ish, any good?
I have some Linn Index that i am using, along with a Yamaha 5.1 amp.
Love the sound, but i am having a remodel and the 22year old Linns look dated now, and i would like some slick floor standers to go with a new flat screen and all that, i'll keep the Yam amp for now.
I have noticed that KEF c7's can be had for £400ish, any good?
TonyRPH said:
Probably won't sound as good as the Linn's.
But I guess that depends on whether your priorities lay with sound quality or appearance.
I also seem to recall that the C7's didn't get very good reviews. Ever.
You would be better of with something from the Kef IQ series.
Kef IQ's like those too, are they about the best for the money?But I guess that depends on whether your priorities lay with sound quality or appearance.
I also seem to recall that the C7's didn't get very good reviews. Ever.
You would be better of with something from the Kef IQ series.
Brummmie said:
TonyRPH said:
Probably won't sound as good as the Linn's.
But I guess that depends on whether your priorities lay with sound quality or appearance.
I also seem to recall that the C7's didn't get very good reviews. Ever.
You would be better of with something from the Kef IQ series.
Kef IQ's like those too, are they about the best for the money?But I guess that depends on whether your priorities lay with sound quality or appearance.
I also seem to recall that the C7's didn't get very good reviews. Ever.
You would be better of with something from the Kef IQ series.
However, my son has a pair of IQ7's (not the SE version) and they compare favourably with Linn Keilidh's that I have.
The IQ series have always been well received in the audio press - particularly the IQ5 / IQ5SE.
I have no affiliation with Richer Sounds - just posted the link for your info.
Edited by TonyRPH on Saturday 24th July 18:05
jackal said:
TonyRPH said:
Probably won't sound as good as the Linn's.
Linn arent known for their speakers ! and the Index weren't a high point either.How about a pair of Naim IBL on ebay for about 250 quid. Fabulous speaker but don't feed them rubbish IMO.
I've owned some older Linn electronics, Pretek / Powtek amps and wasn't impressed either.
But I do have a pair of Keilidh speakers, and they are still pretty good IMHO.
And agree about the Index model - I was mistaking those with the next model up from the Keilidh. (model name forgotten).
Depends what you want them for, linn will have some good second hand options.
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TonyRPH said:
jackal said:
TonyRPH said:
Probably won't sound as good as the Linn's.
Linn arent known for their speakers ! and the Index weren't a high point either.How about a pair of Naim IBL on ebay for about 250 quid. Fabulous speaker but don't feed them rubbish IMO.
I've owned some older Linn electronics, Pretek / Powtek amps and wasn't impressed either.
But I do have a pair of Keilidh speakers, and they are still pretty good IMHO.
And agree about the Index model - I was mistaking those with the next model up from the Keilidh. (model name forgotten).
Other linn speakers... hmmm, not so sure. I heard the £20,000 Kilmax the other day. Shocking things.
Edited by jackal on Tuesday 3rd August 16:37
The only problem I have found with the Kef IQ's is that the it has a double layer cone. The tweeters in the centre of the larger drive unit. This means that the tweeter is permanently moving externally of making its own sounds. This creates the higher notes appear fuzzy and become confused, no matter how good the rest of the system is.
Despite never having heard this particular model, I would be looking at something like the Mordaunt Short Aviano 6 and judging by other models I have listened to, should be worth a look. These can be had for a little more than £400.
There is of course the Tannoy DC4T which have had some fantastic reviews.
Despite never having heard this particular model, I would be looking at something like the Mordaunt Short Aviano 6 and judging by other models I have listened to, should be worth a look. These can be had for a little more than £400.
There is of course the Tannoy DC4T which have had some fantastic reviews.
slomax said:
The only problem I have found with the Kef IQ's is that the it has a double layer cone. The tweeters in the centre of the larger drive unit. This means that the tweeter is permanently moving externally of making its own sounds.
Wrong.The tweeter is actually bolted to the magnet, and does not move with the woofer.
This has always been one of Kef's selling points for the Uni Q design - that there is little or no modulation of the higher frequencies, from the movement of the woofer.
Edited by TonyRPH on Wednesday 4th August 15:37
TonyRPH said:
slomax said:
The only problem I have found with the Kef IQ's is that the it has a double layer cone. The tweeters in the centre of the larger drive unit. This means that the tweeter is permanently moving externally of making its own sounds.
Wrong.The tweeter is actually bolted to the magnet, and does not move with the woofer.
This has always been one of Kef's selling points for the Uni Q design - that there is little or no modulation of the higher frequencies, from the movement of the woofer.
Edited by TonyRPH on Wednesday 4th August 15:37
I merely presumed that this was the cause of the muddy high frequencies, either way, I wasn't too impressed by the sound quality towards the top end.
slomax said:
TonyRPH said:
slomax said:
The only problem I have found with the Kef IQ's is that the it has a double layer cone. The tweeters in the centre of the larger drive unit. This means that the tweeter is permanently moving externally of making its own sounds.
Wrong.The tweeter is actually bolted to the magnet, and does not move with the woofer.
This has always been one of Kef's selling points for the Uni Q design - that there is little or no modulation of the higher frequencies, from the movement of the woofer.
Edited by TonyRPH on Wednesday 4th August 15:37
I merely presumed that this was the cause of the muddy high frequencies, either way, I wasn't too impressed by the sound quality towards the top end.
I have also previously auditioned IQ5's (including the SE version) and they were ok too.
Are you sure you don't have a weak link somewhere else in your system?
P.S. No need to apologise.
It was a Demo, we didn't buy them, but it was a similar set up to what they were going to go with. Pioneer D9, Naim power supply, pre and power amp. We ended up deciding that compared to the rest of the equipment we had, it made sense to get a more expensive pair of speakers to match. We managed to find a pair of Ex demo PMC GB1, which were an absolute steal, it also meant that they didn't need running in. However, i wouldn't be looking to Kef for a set of mid/high end speakers.
slomax said:
It was a Demo, we didn't buy them, but it was a similar set up to what they were going to go with. Pioneer D9, Naim power supply, pre and power amp. We ended up deciding that compared to the rest of the equipment we had, it made sense to get a more expensive pair of speakers to match. We managed to find a pair of Ex demo PMC GB1, which were an absolute steal, it also meant that they didn't need running in. However, i wouldn't be looking to Kef for a set of mid/high end speakers.
Well the PMC's are in a class of their own there! At least they completely outclass the IQ7's.And I would have thought that the Kef's weren't good enough for the Naim kit either.
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