Getting Started with KEF

[raychristenpaul]

I don't know how old your Pioneer is, but as bobsticks pointed out: there have been great improvements in DACS over the lifespan of CD and DVD players.... so a modern one will often outperform an older one (even if the older one was far more expensive)....

How much of a difference the NAD would make over the Pioneer is subjective... I suggest you see if you can borrow the NAD from your dealer for a weekend to try it out first...

It was about 4 years old, printed on the front panel are " 96 kHz 24 bit DAC Legato Link Conversion, dolby digital/dts/Tru Surround w/srs"......whatever.......

Will save some $ on speakers stand n then getting a dedicated cd player. Oh wait, somebody said get a sub. Speakers stand n a sub.....might go for that. Nah, can't borrow the NAD from the dealer.

[Ajani]

It was about 4 years old, printed on the front panel are " 96 kHz 24 bit DAC Legato Link Conversion, dolby digital/dts/Tru Surround w/srs"......whatever.......

Will save some $ on speakers stand n then getting a dedicated cd player. Oh wait, somebody said get a sub. Speakers stand n a sub.....might go for that. Nah, can't borrow the NAD from the dealer.

Checking out speaker stands and a sub are probably a better option than buying a CD player, especially since your complaint is about poor bass response...

Another option you can consider is whether the total cost of IQ3s + Stands + Sub may not end up being more than say the IQ7/IQ9 floorstanders.... if so, you might want to consider just trading up the IQ3s for one of them.... If you can, I'd suggest auditioning a IQ3/stands/Sub combo in the store versus IQ7s to see which you prefer (assuming the store will allow a trade up)....

[raychristenpaul]

Checking out speaker stands and a sub are probably a better option than buying a CD player, especially since your complaint is about poor bass response...

Another option you can consider is whether the total cost of IQ3s + Stands + Sub may not end up being more than say the IQ7/IQ9 floorstanders.... if so, you might want to consider just trading up the IQ3s for one of them.... If you can, I'd suggest auditioning a IQ3/stands/Sub combo in the store versus IQ7s to see which you prefer (assuming the store will allow a trade up)....

Went back to the shop n try some sub plus stand n iq3 just roar and ump with bass. Not looking back with KEF of mine. Small compared to the towers surrounding it but yes it can perform. However, instead of NAD C315 we were switching to the bigger amp - big brother of C315, Marantz that is triple the price and ONKYO & of course Denon.

Marantz n Denon sounds better in term of vocal, sweet oh sweet vocal......mind u all, I brought with me stacks of cds, just to try different beat, vocals, pop, jazz, rock etc. Such crisp sound.

M getting back to earth n looking at my C315, I will have to settle for it....for now. Can't say anythingwhen $ is a concern.

Can't believe the price of the stand. The cheapest is about $200.