KEF Eggs v JBL Control 1s
 

I'm coming under some pressure to replace my 6.1 system, comprising 6 JBL
Control 1A's and a (first version of) REL Strata sub, with the KEF 2005.2 -
purely on aesthetic grounds (the KEF's are smaller and prettier and the wall
brackets are neater!). The system is currently driven by a Yamaha
RX-V540RDS, shortly to be replaced with the RX-1400RDS. The room is
approximately 5 by 3 meters.
I would be interested in hearing any opinions on which speaker system would
be considered to produce the best sound in those conditions!
Many thanks.
Welly.
"If you always do what you always did - you'll always get the same result"

KEF Eggs v JBL Control 1s
 

I forgot to say that the main sources are DVD, SACD and DVD Audio discs.
Music: popular classics (Beethoven, Tchaikovsky etc), Rock (Pink Floyd,
Queen, Clapton, etc) - Movies: All!
Welly.

KEF Eggs v JBL Control 1s
 

"Welly" wrote in message
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I forgot to say that the main sources are DVD, SACD and DVD Audio discs.
Music: popular classics (Beethoven, Tchaikovsky etc), Rock (Pink Floyd,
Queen, Clapton, etc) - Movies: All!
Welly.


I would look at slightly larger speakers instead of limiting yourself to
small satellite, music playback requires speakers with a bit more
low-end..sure you can divert upper bass to sub, but that means sub is
reproducing higher..along with any negatives with doing so.

The JBL's will be "different" to the Eggs, but not like you're upgrading
from Bose to JM Lab Electra range ;-)

Stand your ground and buy these! :-)

http://www.jblpro.com/cinema/SA.htm

KEF Eggs v JBL Control 1s
 

"Nath" wrote in message m...
"Welly" wrote in message
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I forgot to say that the main sources are DVD, SACD and DVD Audio discs.
Music: popular classics (Beethoven, Tchaikovsky etc), Rock (Pink Floyd,
Queen, Clapton, etc) - Movies: All!
Welly.


I would look at slightly larger speakers instead of limiting yourself to
small satellite, music playback requires speakers with a bit more
low-end..sure you can divert upper bass to sub, but that means sub is
reproducing higher..along with any negatives with doing so.

The JBL's will be "different" to the Eggs, but not like you're upgrading
from Bose to JM Lab Electra range ;-)

Stand your ground and buy these! :-)

http://www.jblpro.com/cinema/SA.htm



Two ranges to consider

The Castle CC3 range. Very nice looking with good performance

Monitor Audio Radius Range. Look very similar to the Castle, but have more options.
Check out the websites for more info

KEF Eggs v JBL Control 1s
 

"Stuart Stebbings" wrote in message
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Two ranges to consider

The Castle CC3 range. Very nice looking with good performance

Monitor Audio Radius Range. Look very similar to the Castle, but have more
options.
Check out the websites for more info

Hmm - the Monitor Audio Radius has caught the eye of the boss, so it looks
as though that could be the one. Now for the auditions!
Thanks for the advice.

KEF Eggs v JBL Control 1s
 

Hi Welly

I would personally in your position check out the Canton CD1's they are
much better than the Kef's; they provide greater depth and detail as well
and only a little bit bigger. They are full range input units ie no external
filters so you can keep the sub.
and hopefully the misses happy.
Im probably going to get flamed for this (not suggesting walls of speakers
everywhere, stick to your guns old chap etc, etc...) But I found the
compromise 5 small sliver units on the wall that plays classical, rock, and
movies well, liveable. - only downside the sub could be a lot better.

Chris.

"Welly" wrote in message
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I forgot to say that the main sources are DVD, SACD and DVD Audio discs.
Music: popular classics (Beethoven, Tchaikovsky etc), Rock (Pink Floyd,
Queen, Clapton, etc) - Movies: All!
Welly.