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KEF X300A - Powered Speakers built-in 24/96 DAC

post #1 of 8
9/5/12 at 3:45pm
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KEF just introduced new speakers. Computer Audio is getting hotter and hotter :)

 

The X300A Speakers looks just awesome to me. I'm to excited about their SQ.

 

kef_x300A_2bx.jpg

 

Specs:

 

- Powered Speakers

- 24/96 DAC built- in

- asynchronous USB

- Class AB Bi-Amp

- optional Apple Airplay Bluetooth Dongle Kit

 

sounds to good to be true :O

 

 

http://www.kef.com/html/us/showroom/digital_music_solutions/x300a/fact_sheets/X300A_group/X300A/index.html


Edited by raybanner - 9/5/12 at 4:07pm
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post #2 of 8
9/5/12 at 6:15pm

Looks nice, but what about the price?

 

Also, as much as I like the minimalistic approach of having an all-in-one set, it can be a headache later if you want to upgrade something...

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post #3 of 8
9/5/12 at 6:18pm
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about 799 $ pair.

 

you're right about the upgrades, but this "system" just delivers everything for hq music listening.

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post #4 of 8
9/5/12 at 6:24pm
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Originally Posted by raybanner View Post

this "system" just delivers everything for hq music listening.

Ha, I believe you lack the understanding of how a Head-fier's mind works. biggrin.gif

 

EDIT: Btw I think they're a bit overpriced at $799. One could buy something like an HRT Music Streamer II and two Tannoy 501A for ~$500.


Edited by Vitor Machado - 9/5/12 at 6:29pm
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post #5 of 8
9/7/12 at 4:08pm
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Originally Posted by Vitor Machado View Post

Ha, I believe you lack the understanding of how a Head-fier's mind works. biggrin.gif

 

EDIT: Btw I think they're a bit overpriced at $799. One could buy something like an HRT Music Streamer II and two Tannoy 501A for ~$500.

 

Wow, you must be psychic.  You can tell how something sounds when you've never even seen a pair. 

 

Amazing.   Do you guess weights at carnivals for a living?  

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post #6 of 8
9/7/12 at 7:25pm
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Wow, you must be psychic.  You can tell how something sounds when you've never even seen a pair. 

 

Amazing.   Do you guess weights at carnivals for a living?  

 

It's fairly obvious I'm guessing, since they have just announced it. Do I really have to make myself redundant here?

What I'm trying to say is, it would take a lot to convince me to buy an all-in-one set for $799. Keep in mind these are the same Uni-Q drivers from the Q series, except they're thrown into a smaller enclosure with a bunch of electronics inside.

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post #7 of 8
2/8/13 at 3:22am
Last year at 3 of the Audio Shows that I attended I fell in love with the KEF LS50 speakers. IMO the LS50's would be more appropriately priced at $4000-$5000 (based upon what other uber-quality bookshelf speakers are selling for) I consider the LS50 a steal at $1500/pr. Needless to say I ordered a pair, which I am impatiently waiting for. Which brings me to this post.

I noticed that KEF had their X300A system. Since I needed a nice system for my work office system I ordered the X300A's hoping that they delivered some of the LS50 magic.

They've been set up and playing for two days, and so far I am very pleased. They aren't LS50's, but they do share the same DNA. I have listened to many (Most?) of the self powered systems (if they were at CES) and most make more noise than music. So far the KEF's are making Music, which is high praise.

So my two day quick review results are that the KEF X300A Speaker System is an extremely well made set of desktop music makers. I am happy that I spent the money on them.

FYI - I don't sell KEF, purchased through KEF Direct http://www.kefdirect.com/
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post #8 of 8
2/8/13 at 3:41am
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thank you for the review.

i have the R300 running now for several month and i love it.

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