KEF's Q150 speakers are engineered to blend seamlessly with varied home audio environments. Their versatile nature allows them to shine in both stereo and home theatre configurations. A testament to their flexibility is their consistent performance even when placement adjusts, making them an adaptable asset to any audio or room layout. Features & Benefits

Q150V E Plus – an automatic carbon coater (rod/cord) for TEM applications. For carbon coating TEM grids. The 607 S3 has been updated throughout, with a brand new 25mm titanium decoupled double dome tweeter, a new elongated tube loading system, a revised motor assembly for the 13cm Continuum mid/bass driver, higher-quality components used in the crossover, and sturdier cabinet bracing. The two drivers overlap to improve integration, while the use of titanium means more refined and detailed high frequencies. Aluminium (Al) rapidly forms an oxide layer, which can be difficult to remove, but the ES & S Plus have special recipes for aluminium that reduce the oxide removal time and prevent excessive pre-sputtering of the target. Interchangeable plug-in heads Other things are important while choosing an amplifier like amplifier class. There are several types (Class A, Class D, Class A/B.) and each has its own pros and cons. Parting words: As you might have guessed, ELAC’s UB5 is our obvious choice, and they really are hard to beat at their price. That said, both speakers have their advantages, in both design and performance, so we recommend heading to your local stereo shop or setting up both in your own room to let your ears be your guide.

Typically, the lower the lowest frequency, the deeper the bass. These two models differ in frequency response. From the table below it shows that Q150 can reach a lower frequency than Q350 which will deliver more bass. Power Cambridge Audio worked relentlessly to produce the best-engineered amplifiers. The CX Series also included CXC CD transport, the CXN network music player, CXU universal Blu-ray player, and CXR120 and CXR200 AV receivers. There’s a lot that can go into power/spl calculations but some rough ball park figures: - the R3s sensitivity spec is 87db/2.83V/1m. So KEF say 1 Watt to one speaker should give you 87dB from 1 metre away. Each doubling of distance away is meant to cause a loss of 6dB. So at 4 metres away 1 Watt would be giving you about 75dB. However the room itself can add 3-6db gain. And if you add another speaker so you have a Left and Right then that’ll be about 3dB more too. What we’re left with is that at 4 metres away the R3s are likely to be giving you at least 80dB (conservatively). With 1 Watt. Of course now you need to factor in headroom and the likely dynamic range of the material you’ll be listening to (how loud is it likely to go?). Each 3db increase from 80dB would need a doubling of wattage. For your use case at the volumes you like I doubt you’ll be troubling double figures that often. Unlike the peppy, fun character of the 607 S3, the 606 S3 offer a more mature presentation. There are newfound levels of refinement and openness compared with the older S2 model, with a spacious-sounding presentation and ample headroom for that cleaner treble to soar. Meanwhile, that bigger 16.5cm mid/bass driver and deeper cabinet result in added weight, punch and authority. Answer: It is not mandatory to place them on stands. However, bookshelf speakers are not meant to be placed on bookshelves specially closed ones.

You can place them on open shelves but you need to make sure that the drivers are at your ear level. They should also be away from the wall due to rear ports. Can I use KEF Q150 speakers sideways? Carbon fibre insert. Supplied with 2 m C5421 carbon fibre cord. For additional carbon see: Carbon Supplies (below). The Q150s are renowned for their soundstage. It’s massive. Instrument separation and detail are impressive, and we like how the low-end – bass instruments and baritones – is clear and belies a speaker this size (11.92 x 7.08 x 10.94 inches). As are the trebles: KEF’s tweeter is one of the best at this price range. The coaxial driver looks great and caters to audiophile intuition of "point source being good."" Is this intuition incorrect? The B5.2s are the second version of the line, but this isn’t an incremental upgrade. ELAC tweaked everything, from the enclosure size to the tweeter to the speaker drivers, and the result is a robust bookshelf speaker that reproduces balanced, if a little too ‘mature’, audio. They’re certainly not as lively as the Dali Spektor 2s – not a bad thing if you listen to older recordings.

Intelligent system logic automatically detects which insert is in place and displays the appropriate operating settings and controls for that process. Some of the best speakers for Cambridge Audio CXA61 are: KEF LS50, KEF Q150 andB&W 601 S2. Which one sounds better? System and Maximum TDP is based on worst case scenarios. Actual TDP may be lower if not all I/Os for chipsets are used.

Between Cambridge Audio CXA81 and CXA61 , the CXA81 integrated amplifier or the older CXA80 models are simply upgraded versions of the CXA61 and CXA60. These integrated amplifiers combine preamp and power amp in one chassis. You also get a few ports at the rear of the speaker, particularly the bass port and the golden binding posts. The bass port is essentially just a hole cut through the cabinet to allow for a more profound bass experience. As for the binding ports, they’re useful for connecting to an external receiver. But you’ll need banana plugs or exposed wire for that. Not the surrealist – “Dali” stands for “Danish Audiophile Loudspeaker Industries”, and they’re a seasoned brand that has earned near-universal plaudits for its entry-level and mid-range hi-fi speakers. While many people focus too much on the build, it can change the distribution of the sound. The KEF Q150 is a bookshelf speaker that you may keep on top of tables and shelves. Its angle of dispersion isn’t too strong when placed directly on the floor.Well, let’s dot the i’s. Our opinion is that babies have no problems with linearity at HF. There is only some (and seemingly intentional) roll-off at the highest frequencies. This is good for those cases when the monitors have to be paired with a “sharp” receiver or a cheap source, the sound of which is neither clear nor natural. Acoustics will soften dryness, make the sound more plastic and comfortable. I began the listening sessions with the Q150's by using the Cambridge AXA25 integrated amp (which is actually a full-sized, solidly constructed amp), and then later connected the custom (you have to go to Asia to find this one) Fosi HD-A1 Class AB 50 WPC amp - a built-like-a-tank difficult to find amp. Cables used to connect various components (mainly DAC units) were from World's Best Cables (WBC) and Blue Jeans Cables. All the amps mentioned above were already broken-in/warmed up, so I could jump right into the listening sessions. System prompts user to confirm target material and it then automatically selects appropriate parameters for that material. The digital audio inputs of both models are similar: 1 S/PDIF coaxial, 2 TOSLINK optical, 1 USB audio, Bluetooth (integrated). The outputs are as follows: Speakers A+B, 3.5mm headphone, Preamp Output, Subwoofer Output. The KEF Q350 costs almost twice the KEF Q150. So what’s doubling the price for a product that’s almost identical?