Anyone into home HIFI - Where to start
I've recently become aware of a premium AV place opened up not too far from where I work, so, as you do, I popped in for a nosey. The guy there is really helpful, asked me how he could help, and unsure really, I asked how much I needed to spend to get a HIFI system that average joe would immediately acknowledge as being 'impressive'. A bit like the first time I watched something in 4K. Somebody in the know might start talking about grey scale etc, but I just though, yeah thats a bloody good picture.
Anyway, we started at around a grand which quick rose to £2.5k. The best we demo'd was a Roksan K3 Amp and Monitor Audio silver 300, Dali's were in the mix too. Now this gear is well regarded pretty much everywhere but I was expecting more and it certainly didn't have me taken aback. The quality in the vocals etc was obvious but shear volume and bass were lacking I thought. We added a Sub which made it more appealing but I'm not sure what I'm missing.
I used to be in to car audio in my teens and £1000 would have your ears bleeding and gut wrenching bass. To get the same from HIFI do I need a PA amp and some Jamo D365 speakers?
Anyone into home HIFI - Where to start
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Originally Posted by
Jardine32
I'm a bit of a KEF fan, not a fanatic or expert mind you. Bang for buck, the LS50 wireless are stunning. Mine are hooked into a Innuos Zenith. I also use a Naim Qube for casual listening. The upper echelons of HiFi are a sure way to burn through your cash.
J
This. I run a set of these in the den, and for what they are they are great piece of kit. Active, wireless and can take anything you throw at them. Bang for buck, considered the best, hence multiple awards since the launch. Built on the hugely successful LS50 passive.
Although I have on good authority that the new R series has raised the bar. Check out Q series as well which has just had a revamp also.
I have far to much KEF kit, love the brand and heritage.