KEF KHT3005 SE: Great reviews everywhere, but mostly old. Are these speakers still excellent in today's market?
1468447
I still use the Kef speakers as my surround speakers and they are really good. My front speakers are klipsch. Center channel is also Kef. Never felt the need to change them.
1468448
They're great looking speakers and I'm still very happy with the sound. Good speakers are good speakers and these guys have very solid build quality. Plus, I think they're a good value for the quality they bring.
1468449
These speakers are better than most. While KEF has made newer models, these hold their own. Comparing them to Bose for example, they get a fuller body of sound. While Bose have unparalleled bright highs, they loose almost all mid range. The KEF get a full range of high and mid range sound and the subwoofer fires clean with no cracking or buzz. The egg speakers fill a room with sound, even large spaces while taking up very little room. They can be mounted on a wall or tabletop and include every thing needed for both configurations. I give these speakers five stars.
1468450
Absolutely! I purchased mine a few months ago and as I am tweaking and optimizing they just get better and better. I use them in a 16x20 space and am most pleased with the separation from front to back an left to right. The center is solid and the sub bumps nicely. I set it to the highest setting and then flat on my amp. They look attractive as hell in a Steinway glossy black and the look will fit anywhere.
1468451
I am buying these sight unseen, or should I sat sound unheard, based on the 5 star reviews, and a pair of KEF bookshelf speakers I bought decades ago that still sound fantastic and are worth far more than what I paid for them.
1468452
First of all, these speakers are not that old. They have a clarity for music and surround sound that is enveloping and while they don't have the wave launch of larger speakers, for their size they rock and sound great up loud.
1468453
I still enjoy mine. I am 77 years old and am not an audiophile. But I know what I like. Mine are incorporated into a 7-1 system.
1059676
Thanks Victor. They look amazing and wish I had known earlier. I did buy KEF (KHT 5005.2) though and they are pretty decent.
1822759
These may be the best speakers I have ever bought and the price was very nice also. I have them teamed up into a 7.1 surround system, but when I play music in stereo the sound is very detailed. I have had Klipsch and KEF in the past (both more expensive) and these are better. I would recommend them.
727490
I went with the Polk Audio RM6750 5.1 set. Plenty of volume, no distortion, nice range and they look great. They're currently going for $258 here on Amazon. If you search a bit you can find them for $200 somewhere else (hint: egg). These speakers are good. For $200 they're a steal. There are better speakers out there, but none that I know of that are better for the price.
1955016
I'm no pro; but, I thought the DT 8080BP's were about as you as you could hope for in that price range. I have a pair of 20 year old super towers from DT; and, I recently bought their most expensive super towers for about $2,000 a speaker. I'm a big DT fan.
2125264
http://www.trustedreviews.com/shure-se215-review-sound-quality-and-verdict-page-2
536489
Louie, these are fine speakers. However the entire ES series has been removed from the JBL line and the new ones in the ES series for sale are the only ones remaining. Some of the remaining new speakers in the ES series are selling for a premium. (Please note that the price listed is for ONE speaker. You need to buy two of them for stereo or to use in a surround system.)If you haven't bought them, now is your last chance. See my answer to Scott W. below for more details.
1086635
Yes they are the latest version. Great speakers. Check Best Buy. They were running sale on this system.
2001278
I'm at 2 years of use, still works like new. Behringer as a brand in general doesn't seem to be as reliable higher end brand. But these subs(B1500D-PRO and B1800D-PRO) and the tops that go with them (B212D and B215D)have PHENOMENAL reviews, way better than the newer Behringer speakers.
541119
Great speakers for crisp clear treble! I replaced my 15 year old ones for these new ones. I so no reason why these won't work for you. Larry
1920040
For the price you can't really beat these pair of 6.5s from Kenwood (I bought 4 total). The highs are clear and the mids produce good sound. The one speaker is easier to install than buying a component setup. Just make sure your wattage is within range or you could overpower them and cause them to distort. Check here for Specs &gt;&gt; http://www.kenwoodusa.com/Car_Entertainment/Speakers/6.5''_Oversized_n_6.5''_Speakers/KFC-1664S
430078
Thank you for your inquiry. This should be a good match, but there are a lot of external factors to consider such as the size of the room, the type of music you listen to, and how loud you like your music. We don't carry the KEF LS50 speakers, so we are unable to personally attest to their sound. That being said we've heard great things about paring them with the NAD 7050, but some would recommend using the KEF LS50 speakers with a more powerful amplifier. Please let us know if you have any other questions!
1126670
I am using my pinoneer speakers which are about 15 years old. They sound great. So as long as you have any decent set of speakers, they will work fine with the receiver.
1185778
Not at all.I Have used 450's for years and when I heard the K8's I could not believe how much better they sounded. They are way more HiFi than the Mackies which in my opinion are very PA sounding.So I bought a pair and it is hands down the best thing I have done to give my audience a real taste of what I am spinning.I am still blown away at how such a small enclosure can produce such deep bass and great overall dynamics. The top end is absolutely fantastic. These are really musical speakers and your audience will get to hear so much more of your music than through the 450's.Obviously everyone has their own opinion on speakers but for me this was a great upgrade to my system. And such a bargain too. 5 stars! Not at all.I Have used 450's for years and when I heard the K8's I could not believe how much better they sounded. They are way more HiFi than the Mackies which in my opinion are very PA sounding.So I bought a pair and it is hands down the best thing I have done to give my audience a real taste of what I am spinning.I am still blown away at how such a small enclosure can produce such deep bass and great overall dynamics. The top end is absolutely fantastic. These are really musical speakers and your audience will get to hear so much more of your music than through the... » Read More Not at all.I Have used 450's for years and when I heard the K8's I could not believe how much better they sounded. They are way more HiFi than the Mackies which in my opinion are very PA sounding.So I bought a pair and it is hands down the best thing I have done to give my audience a real taste of what I am spinning.I am still blown away at how such a small enclosure can produce such deep bass and great overall dynamics. The top end is absolutely fantastic. These are really musical speakers and your audience will get to hear so much more of your music than through the 450's.Obviously everyone has their own opinion on speakers but for me this was a great upgrade to my system. And such a bargain too. 5 stars! « Show Less
1057932
when I was originally shopping, I saw a set of these speakers on AMAZON. Not sure if there still available!
2027339
The Pioneer Elite and Pioneer receivers are rock solid. I have a Pioneer receiver that's 21 or 22 years old and still works great. Though it's now in my office for music only, it still preforms great. I tried switching to an Onkyo 875 about 5 years ago, and did not care for it. Too bright. Pioneer receivers, both Elite and non Elite have a nice warm sound.
1107771
I recently bought Onkyo 5300 and today noticed that S6300 has come down in price. I think spending little extra to acquire HT-S6300 is well worth it. I absolutely love Ht-5300 but the speakers are huge! I like sleeker look of Ht-s6300, plus up conversion, aux mic features are worth spending little extra money. But if you don't care about that, HT-S5300 is very good system with excellent sound.Haven't checked out Yamaha, so can't comment on it.