Sometimes when you’re close with other speakers, you hear part of the vocals coming from the tweeter and part coming from the woofer. So Kef Q150, while being a cheaper option, tends to get more favorable ⭐ reviews than the $700 Kef Q350, as seen on the chart below. These things have slam. I think it would be a good idea to get a pair of these and a sub, and sometime down the line slide these to the sides and replace them with LS50s, because those get louder easier (perks of not having any bass I guess). Maybe, but definitely not if you’ve got a large room. But I would rather have the BMR any day. Feb 2, 2020 #1 Hi and thanks in advance. LS50 comparisons (not something everybody can do), Unfortunately I'm downvoting you anyway because you have me wanting a pair. Massive. But for $1500, you couldn't do better. So, if you've got the option between the Q350 and the Q150, I would probably go with the Q150. I am partial to Kef however. However, just like a lot of metal tweeters, they can bother a lot of people. Continuing onto the soundstage. "Jazz Variants" by O-Zone Percussion group has these big drums in it. Thread starter Javism1; Start date Feb 2, 2020; Tags between bowers & wilkins (b&w) decide kef klipsch; J. Javism1 Novice Member. Apart from the logo at the top, the fascia is completely devoid of anything to distract you from the main event: the latest generation of KEF’s iconic Uni-Q driver. If I close my eyes, it sounds like she is standing about 10 feet behind the wall, with the guitars next to her on either side. The coaxial makes these perfect for a desktop. C-Major TT w/Ortofon Quintet Blue, Schiit Mani, KEF Kube 10b. May 17, 2020 #24 Gasp3621 — The pictures you sent are … But a good amp will make the bass so clean and the extension good enough where I don't need a sub. I think something with a bit more bass (Elac B6.2 maybe) will help saxophones sound a bit more full. I do, however, realize that speakers make the biggest difference. If you’ve been around for any amount of time, there’s a good chance you’ve come across the LS50. If you can bump your budget up a bit, there's a Yamaha receiver as well as the NAD C316BEE. Make sure to take advantage of these as soon as possible. Australian pricing and availability are TBA, but we expect them to cost upwards of AU$1,200. Actually, I had these at my desk for a while and it was fantastic. I mean, the LS50 is a flagship model, and the Q350 is just a model in their lowest line. The binding posts are actually really nice. I am using it for my Polk S15 on my desktop and I couldn’t be happier. This is what I found under the grill. That is a very good little amp. Every little detail is laid out in front of you, in an absolutely massive soundstage. I wouldn’t recommend it if you can avoid it. Large room not good. The singer is yelling at some points. They discuss how the Q150 was made, and Jack mentions that they are mean to to be the same as the LS50, just cheaper. The Q150 by KEF is a perfect choice for you if you are looking for: Outstanding tweeter placed in the center of the midrange cone Impeccable and accurate acoustics Great for medium-sized rooms You will know What is the best Kef Q100 Vs Q150 on the market? Anyways, the guitars in this song are a lot of fun. The Q150s are no different. Anyways, I like the Hegel. The highs are detailed. We focus on education, discussion, and sharing of entry and mid level separate & multi component audio systems. This is a weird thing to mention, because this most likely won’t be a problem for most people. We discussed how massive the soundstage is before. You'll notice that the port is on the back and the Uni-Q is in the middle, much like the LS50. The Jet Song from the original recording of West Side Story has fantastic dynamics. They don’t have a ton of bass. FWIW I use a tube cube 7 with the Q100s on a desktop and it’s a great combination. Not like they sound hollow with the KEFs, but if you listen to a ton of jazz, you might want something with a bit of boosted bass. KEF's Uni-Q driver array plus Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) port tech equals high resolution and big sound. on the desk? I originally didn't want it to be an LS50 vs Q150 writeup, but I think the LS50 is an extremely important speaker, and these were modeled after it, so I don't think I could really ignore that. So Kef Q150 tends to get more favorable ⭐ reviews than Kef Q100, as seen on the chart below. Do you guys think it is worth the upgrade? I recently bought a pair of kef lsx and won't lie have been thoroughly underwhelmed with them, however I'm getting an issue and wondering if anyone else gets it or there is a fix. Now, I obviously can't hit everything but I tried. J. jonnyboy7 Novice Member. The midrange is fantastic. I am looking to buy a pair of decent speakers. Sounds pretty good to me. Anyways, the KEFs are pretty. That RATTLE IN MY HOUSE is a problem. Basically, it’s a ‘budget LS50’ if you wish. This waveguide impro… I’ve heard speakers much more expensive that don’t have the same imaging/soundstage skills that these speakers have. Their frequency response seemed the most neutral of the three, and reproduction was clean and relaxed. Anyways, if you’re on an extreme budget, go with a cheap amp, but be prepared to upgrade it in the future. I don't use subwoofers in my listening setup, because every pair of speakers gets low enough to make me happy. Also, get a good sub. I don't think that they scale extremely well though. Their limitation is volume. Vocal clarity is excellent on them, which is perfect for that. The bass can shake the room. The two bookshelf models (Q150 and Q350) are two-way designs with a bass reflex, while the center speaker and three floorstanders are all 2½-way. For example, these KEFs have a 5" woofer with a big hole in the middle of it. The bass on these is impressive, if I haven’t mentioned that before. This is just a hunch. Let’s talk about some specifics. The LS50 comparison is actually something I was toying with for a while. Le haut-parleur coaxial de l'enceinte KEF Q150 est composé d'une membrane en aluminium et d'un tweeter ventilé de type dôme, également en aluminium. Look at the specs of the Q150 and the Q350. I put on this song to hear what the snaps sounded like. This layout will look like this: physical fit and finish, sound, use-cases, final thoughts. It adds just a bit of warmth. KEF's Jack Oclee-Brown (Head of Acoustics) and John Atkinson (Editor, Stereophile) discuss the KEF Q150 bookshelf speaker in John's listening room. This is immediately noticeable with the Uni-Q driver, because there is a kind of star for the aluminum tweeter. “Baby Mine” by Bonnie Raitt is an astonishing piece, and these leave no piece of it out. It sounds like a person singing, rather than just a voice in front of me. To be honest I prefer the sound of Q150/Q350 over both LS50's. Most likely the DAC 3B from Benchmark, but I'm not sure yet. Yes. He also says “we can put them next to each other in the listening room and see how close we can get”. When she puts some effort into different words, you can feel it in her voice. The bass clarity on the Q150 is better than the clarity on those subs, and you’ll be able to tell exactly where the speakers roll off and where the sub comes in. I’m hearing it on “Xanny” by Billie Eilish right now. That being said, they would get the best review that I can possibly give. Here’s what they look like in my room. For size comparisons, here they are with the Micca MB42X and the Elac Debut B6.2. He has a bit of a chesty voice, especially at the end of sentences where he trails off a bit, and these speakers capture that extremely well. It seems to pair well with KEF. We kept these. Lay them down however you need to and the tweeter and woofer are always in the same place. This is what makes the LS50 so popular. Maybe. I tried to list a good variety of songs so that hopefully everyone can connect with at least one of them. Those both had the Uni-Q array and a front port. I haven't heard the Q350s, but I have a hunch that the Q150s are better. However, I haven't heard them both, so I really have no idea. Still waiting for other stuff to come in. They're absolutely crazy. What about this amp? I'm thinking about an Emotiva A-100, a Tube Cube 7, or even looking for a used vintage NAD 3020 (not the newer 'D' version). New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast, More posts from the BudgetAudiophile community. We've compiled a list of the Best Kef Q150 Vs Q100 of 2019 to buy, including Top (Highest) Rated Kef Q150 Vs Q100 Reviews on Amazon.com, eBay, Walmart, Best Buy, Reddit. The LS50s would be much better for that, or the Q550 presumably. j/k. Obviously the amp really matters with these, but you could get away with a cheap chip amp. I get why the LS50 got all this praise at $1500. They’re not fantastic, but not terrible either. Not what you want. I like it though. KEF Q150: These were my favorite and his favorite. also any amp/receiver recommendations under $250? KEF seems to generally design their speakers with off-axis listening in mind, and perhaps even as the priority, based on my inquiries. Really a fantastic speaker all around. The first thing you’ll notice is how clean and modern the design is compared with the old Q300s. I don't want to say that there's a "perfect speaker" because there isn't. I purchased them myself. I read a review saying that the cousin Q350 doesn't perform best at a low volume. The soundstage is absolutely massive. You will know What is the best Kef Q150 Vs Q100 on the market? But they were shaking the entire room when given a song with some bass. That being said, if you’re in a relatively small room, they will have no problem. The KEF Q350 is available now for $650 or £529 for a pair. When asked how the Q150 compares to the LS50, he says “it’s very similar”. “Samson” by Regina Spektor shows off a few things very well. And soundstage. I enjoy a warmer sound and listen to all kinds of music, watch movies, and play games. I think they're a good way to learn about it. Hmm I'm not sure with stuff in that price range. With an SMSL SA50, the instruments ran together a bit. If you’ve read a million reviews of the LS50 thinking “wow those sound like the perfect speakers” but you just don’t have the money, get these. Bought these because someone also recommended them. I'm a bot, bleep, bloop. I’m glad that I did. It is now known as some of the best bang for your buck at that price range. That’s where KEF’s Q150 Bookshelf Speakers come in. This means that the tweeter in the center of the midrange driver is acoustically disconnected. How do they affect the sound? Her voice is recorded well, and sounds like it should. I mean, if you were looking at 28” stands, maybe go with 30”. That’ll come into play later. i’m thinking of getting the Q150’s for my desk setup. Try to listen to them really loud, I was so disappointed in LS50, they have this congested mids when it gets loud. They look sleek and minimal. Someone has linked to this thread from another place on reddit: If you follow any of the above links, please respect the rules of reddit and don't vote in the other threads. I had the opportunity to listen to the 590 and I absolutely loved that as well. Despite being a little older, the R100s are just as shiny and attractive as any of the newcomers. Another limitation is desktop use. I don’t want this to be a comparison between the LS50 and the Q150, but it already kinda is, so let’s continue. Let’s talk about more specifics in song. The larger driver of the Q350 in a larger cabinet should be able to hit lower. Possibly a good idea if you’re on a desk. Moving between the HD650 and the Q150 felt like a fairly smooth transition as far as sound signature, with the Q150 … I bought these speakers. They are like 85db. I feel as though I’m sitting in a huge room with a performance happening in front of me, rather than just a small room with a pair of speakers. Bass is very clean and strong and actually gets very low. Grilles are an extra $30. Kinda. A Uni-Q driver and CFD port mean it punches way above its weight. I'm glad you liked the usage scenarios. I also make sure that I listen to them with worse components, just to see how they are. I don’t know where to put this, so here it is. I don’t know how to explain how good they are, so I keep adding to it. But still be clean while doing it. KEF Specials; KEF is proud to offer our customers exclusive savings on some of the most popular and award-winning products in our catalog. What is the Best Affordable, Best … A weird one is the 1957 recording of West Side Story. I actually think home theater in a small room would be really nice. There are plenty of chip amps up to like $150, but then you don't get to real integrated amps until you hit like $300 or $350. Probably Klipsch RP600M (or even R-51M). They don't "not get loud". And they actually did! I mentioned on that Samia song that her voice doesn’t hurt, and it doesn’t. Some people might do that and think "I need a sub before I get an amp" but that may not be the case. It fills the room evenly, as if a piano is in the room. These throw a massive soundtage. Feb 27, 2019 #1 A friend told me that he thought he may have blown his speaker. Let’s get to some negatives. This just seems like they didn't spend as much time tuning it like they should have. At the end of the interview, the interviewer asks “would it be fair that you get 90% of the LS50 for 30% of the price?” You can see Jack get a bit uncomfortable and kind of brush it off, probably because he knows that it really is true. Nobody probably knows that exact song, but a lot of people are familiar with the musical and can probably imagine the dynamic and vocals that are in it, so I kinda think it is a good one to mention. So basically, the Q150 is just an LS50 with cheaper materials. Those British blokes aren’t kidding around. With dynamic speakers, each of these events is a different volume. However, the speakers perform well and you can always upgrade the amp. The BMRs will shake my entire house when those drums are hit. Afterwards I stumbled upon these kef q150 s at holiday pricing. Magnetic grilles sold separately. I've got a Marantz PM-11S2 which is probably a better reference amplifier, since it is very clean and clinical. These are available while supplies last and are only valid on new purchases. Jazz music is okay. Listening to “Theme From New York, New York” by Frank Sinatra, it’s easy to tell exactly where is voice is coming from, and where every instrument is coming from. on stands next to the desk? Also, I’m using the Hegel H160 amplifier for this. With the SMSL, it kinda mashed everything together. They get plenty loud if you have the power. The piano is also very clear. Also of note, they come with port plugs in case you want to plug that up. It seems that this is the key to the imaging and soundstage on these. I have them a few feet from the wall, and sound comes from everywhere beyond the speakers, as if the wall opens up to a stage. Guest rm: KEF iQ10 on stands, Bluesound Vault 2 streamer, Denon AVR-1912. We've compiled a list of the Best Kef Q100 Vs Q150 of 2019 to buy, including Top (Highest) Rated Kef Q100 Vs Q150 Reviews on Amazon.com, eBay, Walmart, Best Buy, Reddit. The coaxial on this ensures that this doesn’t happen. i’ve seen a few nice kanto ones. It has space around it and seems to be coming from a real person instead of speakers. It's a different driver size in a different sized cabinet. When listening to busier songs, nothing felt significantly more emphasized than anything else. It probably isn't the best reference, but I'm okay with that. And I felt like I was getting kicked in the chest when something thumpy came on. I'm not familiar with that Emotiva unfortunately. I'm just about to purchase these for desktop use. I actually really like these with the NAD D3020. I also just purchased a Bic F12 sub. I need to decide between B&W 607, KEF Q150 and Klipsch RP-500M. With these, that is not the case. They look just plain white most of the time, but when the light hits them just right, they have this really cool stripey pattern (yes I know stripey isn’t a word). Don’t get a Dayton or Micca sub with these. Of course I’d still want a sub (I think every speaker needs a sub) but you could get away without one and be perfectly happy. One song that I like to listen to on speakers with metal tweeters is “Someone Tell The Boys” by Samia. On top of that, it's fairly safe to say that Kef Q150 are more popular speakers, based on their 200+ reviews. It's a very weird one. As on most of KEF’s speakers you will find their renowned Uni-Q driver handling the highs and mids of the Q550 – in this case a 5.25 inch coaxial midrange/tweeter. I'll have to get a nice DAC when I switch over to the Marantz. Thanks for all the advices in this sub in regards to the KEF. They had to redesign everything, and I don't think they did as well with that as they did with the LS50. Those tend to lose bass clarity and make the top end a bit shrill. I don’t notice anything wrong with the speakers at all. With the KEF signature Uni-Q driver, a 130mm (5.25 inch) aluminium bass driver and two matching ABRs the Q550 delivers phenomenal audiophile performance with clarity and power. So, when KEF tempted us with a KEF Q150 review, the smallest and most affordable speakers in its revamped Q series, we took the bait. Of course. The Hegel adds a bit of warmth. Fantastic review. It's very likely that someone might be upgrading from a Micca/SMSL combo to these KEFs, so I listened to them with an SMSL to see how they are. Two-way bookshelf The Q150 proves that the best things come in small packages. The Q150 gets down to 51hz and the Q350 gets down to 63hz. The bass is so quick and clean on them. You just need a powerful amp. So that goes back to what I mentioned earlier this paragraph, where I would rather people get a $550 speaker and cheaper amp and plan to upgrade it. Get a good amp. If you’ve got a large room that you need to fill with sound, these won’t be for you. If I did the review with an SMSL it would have been a bit different. I didn't, but it would probably just get rid of a good amount of bass. Perhaps the product cost reductions that enabled the low pricing might also be excessivley degrading the resulting performance, or maybe not. Slightly off topic but what are your thoughts on the Hegel? Don’t worry about them not coming with a grille. After they made the LS50, they made the Q150 and Q350. One last bit about weight and texture, and bass guitar. Build quality is befitting that of £600 speakers. Frank Sinatra has a very specific voice, and these bring it to life very well. This subreddit is for the budget minded audiophile that wants to grow out of soundbars, boomboxes, portable bluetooth and lifestyle speakers, and PC branded audio solutions. I was looking at getting this. also how do you think the smsl sa300 would work with them? First, her voice is spectacular. After the Q100 and Q300, KEF spent years researching and developing the LS50. Gone is the strip of chrome across the front baffle, as well as any holes for attaching the grilles (which now snap on magnetically). Suboptimal room setup, cheap amp, but still amazing. Small rooms would be filled very well by these speakers. What is the Best Affordable, Best … Don’t expect these to be able to shake a huge room with their bass though. There is bass that these hit extremely well, making them shake the room that I’m in. Her voice is all over the place, and sometimes when she holds onto a higher note, it can get a bit sharp with a lot of speakers. Cookies help us deliver our Services. Well, the BMRs have better highs, mids, and lows. The black ones are on sale but I waited a few days just in case the white ones went on sale too. These were created after the LS50. Home Theatre: Marantz SR6014 | KEF Q750 Front L/R | KEF Q650c Centre | KEF Q150 Surround L/R | HSU ULS-15 MK2 Subwoofer | Sony XBR55X900E | PS4 Pro | Xbox One S | Nintendo Switch Music: Cambridge Audio AXR100 | Cambridge Audio AXC35 | Fluance RT85 | Ortofon 2M Blue | Neat Motive 3 . This is not the case with these. Her voice sounds like it is really is in the room with me. The main difference is the materials. I totally get it. If you’ve got a large room that you want to fill with loud music, don’t get these. Magnetic grilles sold separately. Loved having my q150s on my desk on a pair of Kanto stands powered by a smsl-ad18 and it was great. Like it a lot. The Uni-Q driver is by definition already two-way, because it is a coaxial driver. I just keep adding parts to this hoping that it will help you realize how good I think they are. That doesn’t come with the speakers, so you shouldn’t worry. Like, a half an inch deeper. 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