Better check if warranty provided by KEF Singapore hor
This thread should be called KEF LS50W instead of KEF active speakers lol.
Anyway, I was thinking to get a LS50 with amp probably to save money but there's a risk that the amp is not able to bring out the passive's full potential. Besides, LS50W is using Cat6 cable so this would save the time and trouble and $$$ on speaker cables as well. Considering a good amp with cables to pair up with LS50, the price might not differ much..
To all LS50W owners, any significant issues with the speakers so far? Many are complaining about the app AFAIK.
Tweeter is class AB woofer is class D, in this case how?
This thread should be called KEF LS50W instead of KEF active speakers lol.
Anyway, I was thinking to get a LS50 with amp probably to save money but there's a risk that the amp is not able to bring out the passive's full potential. Besides, LS50W is using Cat6 cable so this would save the time and trouble and $$$ on speaker cables as well. Considering a good amp with cables to pair up with LS50, the price might not differ much..
To all LS50W owners, any significant issues with the speakers so far? Many are complaining about the app AFAIK.
So troublesome just get LS50W!
This thread should be called KEF LS50W instead of KEF active speakers lol.
Anyway, I was thinking to get a LS50 with amp probably to save money but there's a risk that the amp is not able to bring out the passive's full potential. Besides, LS50W is using Cat6 cable so this would save the time and trouble and $$$ on speaker cables as well. Considering a good amp with cables to pair up with LS50, the price might not differ much..
To all LS50W owners, any significant issues with the speakers so far? Many are complaining about the app AFAIK.
Active Speakers - are "end-to-end" solution ~ just plug in the power cord, play the source, enjoy the music ~ as long as it last.
Passive Speakers + Amplifier + ... heading toward customization/DIY.
DIY advantage not likely cost, instead:- flexibility, accurate finer audio and quality for your $ if you have patience to do your research & willing to learn.
Cat6 as speaker cables? no-thank-you
(Unless several conductors twist together to get 14AWG - not that it is better, but it sure save $)
...bad about amp + speaker is you would spent more money to customize to your sound that you like change speaker cable,interconnector rca, amp or dac to tune the signature you like
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What was mention are actually costed into active speaker (no free lunch).
-- Yes active speaker may be cheaper individual elements, does it mean using compromised components?
Also: interconnector rca, dac is costly issue due to digital back-to path are more prone to introduce sound coloration.
Have you consider this:
Ever noticed music source of last 30yr already mainly digital, last 10yrs network music, last 5 yrs are internet streaming.
digital source -> Active Speaker 【dac (analog)-> pwm -> (Class D amp) -> Speaker (analog) 】
What if:
For: full digital path integrated amp+ speaker (analog).
(no DAC, no interconnector RCA).
digital source -> I2S -> (Class D amp) -> Passive Speaker【】
Furthermore: full digital path value-add lossless, noiseless, Hi-res and music network & internet streaming.
Those reviews are old. There’s been a few updates that have fixed many of them the past year. Use it without much issues. Interface could be better, but hey, if you want nice then pay $900 for Roon
Hoot the LS50W already.. waiting for delivery. What color did you choose? What are you using for the speaker stands?
Delivery? You didn’t get at KEF Adelphi? I just paid and brought back home on the same day
Mine are in grey and I’m using the Atacama Nexus filled with Atabites and sand
Anyway, congrats on the purchase. They’re great speakers and I’m sure you will enjoy them!
I intend to put them up on my computer desk. I'm looking at Isoacoustics Aperta. I bought the speakers online though.. brought in and warranty by Ban Leong.
...not saying that active is bad...
haha...like this statement you made.
Money made on Hifi audio scene are by cutting corners (eg. some active-speakers), and keeping legacy support for convenience (keep analog path - DAC, interconnect etc)
personally: felt IF using digital music source, THEN full digital path + passive speaker make "more" audiophile sense (though any speakers by nature tend to be analog)
Any show of hands if you are on Analog or Digital music source?