Polk RT800 vs. Kef Q70

zingo
zingo Posts: 11,258
edited January 2007 in Speakers
I know this is very similar to another tread right now, but I didn't want to rain on his parade...

I have a pair of RT800's that I have had for a while and enjoy. I know there is better but they are pretty good speakers. (I use them a lot for 2 channel, and sometimes for HT) I do however have the opportunity to get a pair of KEF Q70s at a great price. Now I've heard that some people like these speakers, and my Dad still has an older pair of KEF bookshelves that he won't get rid of, but I was wondering what the opinion on these speakers is. I read a review that the imaging was really good on them but that's all I have heard. A little help please before I open my wallet!
Jake
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  • Ferres
    Ferres Posts: 310
    edited January 2007
    I found the kef 'Q' series a little too bright for me. I've had the bookshelf version and the Q10c. The old polk RT55i sounded superior to the bookshelfs

    The Tannoy SensysDC series are a much better choice if you're going with 'dual concentrics', Kef calls them differently but essentially similar technology.
    Gear: Rotel RC 1082, Rotel RSP 1068 pre/pro, Rotel RMB1077 amp, Cayin CDT 15a CD player, S301 bluray.

    Speakers: Tannoy DC sensys speakers, Paradigm Servo15 Sub, Velo Spl-1500r

    Conditioner: Isotek :D
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  • RuSsMaN
    RuSsMaN Posts: 17,986
    edited January 2007
    Tubes are a must on the KEF, too hot on the top end, but VERY detailed.

    Cheers,
    Russ
    Check your lips at the door woman. Shake your hips like battleships. Yeah, all the white girls trip when I sing at Sunday service.
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