Love your style... Most reviewers are on some esoteric level, listening to only audiophile music. I think there needs to be more guys like you reviewing "real" music. Not knocking classical or jazz, but most don't listen to that stuff day to day. Good luck with your channel.

@cheapaudioman

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

@briansimmons5363

3 жыл бұрын

My main draw, your comments with real world music. Throw some Red Hot Chili Peppers in the mix. Keep up the Tool!

@neilfox4626

2 жыл бұрын

@@briansimmons5363 I was just about to recommend John Darko, then you mentioned the Chili Peppers. He hates them.

@mrebear9758

2 жыл бұрын

I love Tool but their recordings sound like crap to me, which is probably why most audiophiles don't listen to them. Fear Innoculum is one of the worst engineered records I've heard recently with clipping all over the place. Also LS50s are hard to drive and picky with partnering equipment - which might explain why you didn't like them.

@michael-4k4000

Жыл бұрын

Does anyone else get all hot and bothered when Randy talks about Bass?

I had a pair of Q150s and really liked them. In fact, the only reason I returned them is because I was really jonesing for the Wharfedale Denton 80th Anniversary bookshelf speakers. What can I say, I really like the look of the Wharfedale. Plus I had read rave reviews of how they pair with the Yamaha A-S501 integrated amplifier, which I own. I really could've stayed with the KEF, though. I think they're amazing at $300. I agree about the bass. I had mine about 12 inches from the back wall and ended up settling on the half/donut port plug/bung as a happy medium for more modern, bass-heavy music that was too much when the port was open, and older, bass-light music that would sound too anemic when using the entire port plug with the "donut" filled in. Liked and subscribed!

this is the chillest review ive ever watched. sold me btw.

@cheapaudioman

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Jack.

Useful review, very little on KZread about KEF speakers apart from the high-end LS50 so thanks for this informative review.

@cheapaudioman

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for watching. Glad I could help.

Awesome review!! Stumbled onto your channel and am now slowly picking my way through your content. Great stuff.

Ok, you sold me with the NIN description. Buying these and subscribing to you!

@cheapaudioman

3 жыл бұрын

I was listening to that song today and it occurred to me the beginning is almost like the air being sucked out of the room. Very cool.

Since you are like the Ron Swanson of audio gear I will abide to your words.

@cheapaudioman

3 жыл бұрын

I love Ron Swanson. The highest of compliments. Greatly appreciate it. Now it's time to throw some vegan bacon in the trash.

@snowrang3r657

3 жыл бұрын

"This is an excellent rectangle!" - Ron Swanson

@svalbard01

3 жыл бұрын

Zach "Ron Swanson" Galifianakis

@kaufmanat1

3 жыл бұрын

Was about to post this. You've beaten me to it... You win this round sir. If Ron Swanson had a KZread channel about audio, it would be this channel.

@wickywak1

2 жыл бұрын

@@cheapaudioman I'm going to sound dumb but what is a high pass filter?

You've come a long way with you presentation Randy. You are now a slick broadcaster. Yet this is one of you funnier uploads. Excellent

i use KEF C85 floor standers. been with the family for more than 25 years. once in a while it would still surprise me how good it sounds. last christmas, we gave dad a KEF Q150.

Man, you just gained a new subscriber. The look of these speakers is so gorgeous.If you have a guest at home he'll think you've paid far more then you actually did and will never go unnoticed. I honestly like this more then LS50 look.Have a keen eye on its bigger brother KEF Q350 and would love a shootout between Klipsch RP600M, KEF Q350, Mission QX-2 and Triangle Borea 3 or others of this range in the near future if of course possible. Keep it up. The field of audio gear related reviewers is getting crowded lately but the viewers are able to discern the honest and objective opinion anyway.

@MichaelSAugust

Жыл бұрын

I had the RP600M and traded them in for the Q350s because of the imaging, much better soundstage when you weren't in the smack middle of the Klipschs the soundstage 3d feeling went away, but the 350s create a soundstage even when I'm way off axis...just my 2 cents.

You have a unique sense of humour. Keep it up

I had these for a few years. So easy to live with, never fatiguing. Great "holographic" center imaging. Pair them with a subwoofer and you have a very good system :)

@user-ll8xn9lx6n

4 ай бұрын

Even Without Sub!

@scottlowell493

Ай бұрын

@@user-ll8xn9lx6n They aren't "great" without a sub. They are good within their range. I say this because they are too small to deliver realistic bass from several different instruments. I don't consider something great unless it's reproducing all the audible octaves.

I own both of the q150 and q100 running in the same room. These are excellent speakers. Especially in a small vinyl setup running with quality amplification. They run much better with quality amps.

I got these speakers powered by an early 2000s Marantz 4021 receiver 80wpc and they sound just awesome. Was skeptical when buying them since I have owned so many different speakers but they are really good. In some songs it sounds like each instrument is playing separately since the speakers separate them so clearly. Very impressive.

@AdamsBrew78

Жыл бұрын

Agreed. I’m finding 80wpc @ 8 Ohm to be ideal power for q-series bookshelves-enough to push them with authority without being overkill. I’ve got the Cambridge CXA81 paired with q350s and it’s just a gorgeous, super wide and tall sound stage…even 3D-like sound that completely engulfs the room, depending on the track. I’ve got plenty of headroom for most tracks, with dial set at about 9 or 10 o’clock being plenty loud. Tracks with little to no compression/limiting might need dialed up to noon, but anything more is uncomfortably loud or unsafe.

@revivehificanada

Жыл бұрын

@@AdamsBrew78 I think the q150s are underated and overlooked for performance. People give them good reviews and then say they are "ggood for the price" yet then compare them favorably to much more expensive speakers like the ls50. To me it means that they are just plain good.. They tend to do everything well.

Had LS50’s for a very short time never cared for them and I tried. Since then made me look differently at Kef’s. Nice to see a lower tier speaker in there line performs better in most areas. Thanks for another rockin review Randy👊🏻👍🏻

I KZread spluring before bedtime and Congrates on passing 4K subz!

Great review. Structured. To the point. Keep at it. It's your style. That's what keeps me hooked. Stay on track, (don't meander as occasionally happens. Maybe because August is hot in Texas. :-) )

Things just fell into place for recently picking these up over some ELAC UB51. Watched the speaker shootout that had the ELAC featured. Decided I needed a pair. Found a pair on sale at a local shop, but they were closed on Mon. OK, I can wait a day. Started watching more speaker videos on your channel and this rolled in. Mind changed so I did some searching (I'm Canadian, so there's going to be a price difference, but even my jaw dropped). Looked for both speakers from multiple retailers. Found out the local shops sale price on the ELAC's were twice the retail price at other shops! Still a bit shocked, tbh. So the KEF's were the logical choice. Pairing them with a PSW108. Followed your amp/preamp suggestion and went with the Aiyama A07/T8 combo.

Amazing review. I wanna be with this dude in the same room when he's reviewing speakers and possibly drinking a couple of beers or Whiskey

I grew up in a 1980s K Car wagon, so I know the "wood" of which you speak. I'm picking up a set of these on an auction for under $100 this weekend. Thanks in part to your review.

Great review Randy. Have you had any experience with the KEF Q350 speakers? I'm very interested in them.

Great video as usual! 13:29 LOL!

What a knowledgeable review, remarkable! Thank you and Subd!

Two thumbs up to the music selection, 16 bit game music interlude, and the frozen shards of glass hahaha! classic!

Very helpful video! Regarding speaker stand height, what's your opinion on the 'ideal' height (is there such a thing) - is it aligned with the conventional wisdom of tweeter height at ear level? I've watched a few videos and some suggest placing it higher than ear-level, and there's also a small minority that advocate for below ear level. I am looking at the Q150 speakers - and the manual for the Q150 suggests 18" - 24" (45-60cm) speaker stands - that seems awfully low and would be below ear level if I sit on my (or any conventional) couch. But the KEF designers/engineers surely must have put this in the manual for a reason? Does this mean they designed or voiced the Q150s in a way that aligns with 18" - 24" and therefore it would be prudent to strictly stick to getting stands within 18 - 24"? If not, should I go with 28" or 32" inch? 32" would be putting it at or just 1" above ear level I'd say, but given how conservative KEF were in their manual, I was wondering whether 28" would be a better choice too... Any advice here would be so helpful! Thank you.

Thanks Cheapaudioman, now it is clear for me the possible purchase of the Q150. I will go for the Klipsch RP-600M that in Mexico are cheaper than the Q150

Looking forward to the Shootout!!! 👍

Thank you, I subscribed from Barcelona

Used to have a pair of Q100's They were pretty good. I should not have passed them on. I agree these are a good deal for 299.

@emilpapis93

3 жыл бұрын

I found a listing for the q100(150euro) and it now says "pending" for the past 2 weeks after i asked about it. I was really hoping to get them as they seem like a great budget option. Im gonna pickup some old bang and olufsen CX100's tomorrow for a bit less. But will keep and eye out for some KEF with the unique driver :)

best kef review cheers no flies on u down to earth not beam me up scotty

I have them hooked up to a vintage fisher with graphic equalizer on it I tone the bass down to just below the point of breakup, and run an older usa mtx sub , it sounds amazing

Hello I’ve recently just found your channel and it’s be incredibly helpful. I’m looking to purchase my first real hifi setup. So far I am looking at a Rega P1 with a Rotel RA 820 integrated (already owned, 30W per channel continuous) and some speakers. I’m looking at speakers in the £300 range and have read around the: Elac Debut B5.2 (your review of which lead me here), Dali Spektor 2, Wharfedale D12.1. Having seen you’ve reviewed a number of these and other speakers, do you have a recommendation of which to buy? The music being listened to will vary a lot so being able to cover a variety of genres classical/jazz/rock/rap would be optimal.

Excellent deadpan style .... To the point review , no nonsense or BS.....

Hope u become famous on day!

Spot on review I will say. I have these for many months now and got them for $299.00 and think that price is worth that. I do not think that they are worth more than $400 though in a 2 channel system in my opinion.

I was thinking of these with the KEF Q250C Center for a 3.0 bedroom set up. I don’t want a bright speaker in a smaller room.

I LOVE the "cat in a pillowcase" analogy...however, you seem to have a bit too much 'experience' in this area... love love love your reviews!

@cheapaudioman

3 жыл бұрын

I'm actually a big animal lover and have never put a cat in a pillowcase. I'm a dog guy but I still wouldn't ever hurt a cat. Just trying to be funny. Probably not being too affective at being funny...

@jeffreyspencer4005

3 жыл бұрын

@@cheapaudioman I got the joke, believe me...You ARE very effective at being funny! (And I was NOT accusing you of being a "cat hater")...I'm relieved no cats were harmed in the making of your joke, LOL! I spent 20+ years in the high end audio industry and find your reviews very refreshing. I've had MANY $20K plus systems and can attest that my latest little $1K Emotiva rig (B1+ on Ultimate Support stands, TA-100, S12) which I bought for my study are really kick ass for the money. It's not always about price, so thanks for your perspective. I'm a fan and subscriber and recommend you to all I know in the hobby...Cheers!!

Thank you for the review

Hey, did you ever consider reviewing the KEF LSX? I am wondering how it would stack against the Q150 which you like, and the LS50 which you hate :D The LSXs have builtin DSP so I am presuming they can be better adjusted to ones preference, although their apps and the remote are apparently total "schiit".

They do sound bigger than they are. I had a pair isolated on top of a pair of Klipsch floor standing speakers. I would play them and guests would think they were hearing the big Klipsch. I do run them w/a sub.

And great vid & style BTW. just subscribed!

Two comments on the same day! I'm on a roll -- Did you, or do you, ever test with tube amps? I find I really like the acoustic, or similar music on these on a tube amp. in my case I use a 6 watt per channel REISONG A10 and i love it - You've earned my sub - Thank you sir!

@cheapaudioman

3 жыл бұрын

I would love to get my hands on some tube amps. I have a tube headphone amp and "rolling" tubes fascinates me. When I get the opportunity I will definitely be listening to as many as I can.

If the speakers are up against a curtain (about 15" away actually) hanging in the middle on the room would that have the same affect as a solid wall?

I would love to hear your thoughts about equalizers. Many "flaws" can be mitigated by altering eq. Or so I think.

How do you like these compared to the Sony SSC5s? I'm testing the Sonys now with my PC setup. Sounds better than my Polk T15s I was using and my Def Tech Pro 800s before those. The T15s had a more mid-forward sound, but they are not made for line-of-sight sound listening. They are made for rear surround apparently. If you listen to them dead on, and then drop down your head below them (get on your knees lol) the highs become more pronounced and clear. Doesn't work well for a desk setup. The Sony's are nice, but while I'm willing to spend money I wonder if I should consider something a little more? I found a deal on these for $200.

@cheapaudioman

3 жыл бұрын

This speaker is way better than the Sonys. Sony's are great in their price range but when you start to get into this level, the speakers get much more refined, better bass and they start to disappear and just let the music take over. Sony's are a very good budget speaker. This are a speaker that someone could have and not want anything more for the rest of their life.

Hey! Love the videos. Question: KEF Q150 or Fluance HFS ? (Canada)

wish you would have done the knuckle wrap test like you've done on some other vids....I'd like to know how well these are braced. Also, what amp you are using to test. Thanks. I like your reviews!

@cheapaudioman

3 жыл бұрын

These are very inert and built well. I used the TA-100 by Emotiva and an Anthem Integrated 225. Thank you for watching. I greatly appreciate it.

@s197mustangfan

3 жыл бұрын

@@cheapaudioman Thanks for getting back! These are on my short list. May pair with the Denon integrated you liked or a Yamaha AS501....I like the loudness feature for low volume listening.

ty for review...bought a par at 220 Euro...i like it a lot!

Randy, How do you rate these against the Elac References, the Triangle BRO3s , or the Klipsh 600Ms?

@Chiroman527

3 жыл бұрын

My comments hare are incorrect. Just saw that these are the KEF Q150s.... not the Q350s... The Q350s are in a Elac Reference and Triangle , Klipsch 600M category at least pricewise.

Got a pair yesterday they do sound big

Your presentation is hilarious and honest, I love it! ^_^ X

@cheapaudioman

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Jake

Kind of liked your review and comparison video. Kind of might have bought a pair. Might be enjoying them. (Takes sip of coffee, says nothing further)...

@cheapaudioman

3 жыл бұрын

I appreciate it... kind of.

Thanks for the very thorough review. I just discovered your channel today and am a new subscriber. I was considering pairing the Q150's with an Emotiva TA-100 I will be getting for Christmas from my wife. Can you comment on that pairing? I might also spend a little more and go with the RP-600M.

@cheapaudioman

3 жыл бұрын

I can comment on that as that's my daily driver as far as amps go. It's a good pairing for sure. The Emotiva is a bit thicker on the low and mids than the Anthem Integrated 225 which brings a bit of sparkle and clarity in. I don't think you can go wrong. The Klipsch will pair well with the Emotiva because they have a bit more clarity. KEF and Emotiva will still have clarity but feel like a more buttery experience. The Emotiva and Klipsch pair will be just a bit more neutral as the KEFs lean a bit on the rich side. However, I like that.

@logiman

3 жыл бұрын

@@cheapaudioman That's great info. Thanks very much! Keep up the great work. I love the 'real world' approach.

Thanks again for yet another great review. Pulled the trigger on getting these for my Cambridge AXA35 amp as my daily listening set up. Very nice combination if you like warmer presentation but without losing clairty. The bass is perfect as im not a huge bass head. I watched this clip as well as your Sunday Speaker Shootout Under $300 5 inch versoin probably a couple of times each which ultimatly conviced me to get these on black friday. The walnut wrap looks suspiciously like the wood paneling on the 83 Oldsmoblie Cultass Cruiser Wagon My parents had when I was a kid.

@stephenmartin3268

5 ай бұрын

Same combo as you. I later added the Cambridge CXN V2 streamer. Sounds insanely good 👍

Thanks for a great review. I’m buying a Denon DM41 amp and can’t decide whether to go for the KEF Q150s or the Q3020is. Are the KEFs worth the extra £110?

@paradoxicalcat7173

8 ай бұрын

Which did you go for? I currently have a pair of Kef Q15.2 as fronts, and they have been awesome. I'm building a new setup and I can't decide between the 3020i or the Q150.

You had me at Metallica 👍 Yes I agree that these have a wide soundstage and are basically neutral and tend to lean on the warmer side of neutral. Heard the bigger brother Q550 floorstanders and they are awesome. Hope you can review the Elac Unifi v2 soon. Keep up the good work.

@cheapaudioman

3 жыл бұрын

I've got them in house right now. The review should be coming soon.

@gregoryfrassetti1276

3 жыл бұрын

@@cheapaudioman Sweet man! That's awesome. Can't wait for the Saturday comparo between the Unifi v2 vs v1 vs Kef Q150 and whatever else you want to throw in the mix. Battle of the Concentrics! Really interested in finding your take on the sound of the soft dome the Elacs use vs the Kef all metal design too. Well keep up the good work brother.

hi, there i'm new to your channel, I recently bought the Yamaha RX A8A Flagship Receiver, but NOT yet picked up in store, I currently have Kef Q350 for Front L/R and Kef Q150 for REAR and Energy RC MINI - REAR and "Klispch Cinema 8 RSX4 x4 - RCX4 for Center Speaker" and R41M for Surround REARS , and a Cheap Small size Jamo Subwoofer , for my SMALL Size BEDROOM SETUP, Speakers might change in the future, but i hope these will do great on my new A8A Receiver. I mainly use for movie watching , for my home theater setup

I've noticed that cold shards are better than warm sharts ( ask Joe B). What kind of cat and what kind of car?.

Could you review the the Focal chorus 605 ..... heard them in a local shop sounded pretty good

@cheapaudioman

3 жыл бұрын

Would love to and they're on the list for sure.

I've heard the ls50 but couldn't figure why they weren't my favorite. Thanks for clear it up.

Would you say that these are not fatiguing even though they have metal tweeter?

I just ordered these and they should be here in a week or so. Should be a huge step up form my 50 dollar Daytons. However, if I cannot tell a real difference they are going back. I love you music selection ads it is similar to mine and listening to music at 85 at home, while family is there is loud!

@cheapaudioman

3 жыл бұрын

If you can't hear a difference I'll be pretty surprised. However, please let us know once you get them in.

@FitAfter50

3 жыл бұрын

@@cheapaudioman will do. Thanks for you honest and quirky reviews. Good stuff.

@harveylin3548

3 жыл бұрын

The clarity if off the charts with those speakers, I went from a HTIB 3.1 to this, and I am debating if I should just use those 2 speakers and return the rest to Costco.

@BlastedBandit

Жыл бұрын

How are you enjoying the speakers ?

I'm wanting a pair of the Kef 150b speakers, but was wondering about the Wharfedale diamond 225s for the same price?

KEF C-15 was my first intro to the KEF sound bought at Goodwill for around $15, man that little speaker has some tone and soundstage. So I bought the KEF Q-150 on E-Bay auction for around $340 with shipping/tax that powers from the Rotel RB-1562 and RC-1550 separates and their best cd/dvd players that I use to power up the old B&W 607 S3's. Mind you I am use to the Martin Logan Electrostat floor speakers. After burn-in for 24 hours it is less harsh and forward. After maybe a week it really shines with the port plugs in. With Jazz and pop/rock it is well worth the money. Also I use Synergistic Research ($ silver wire $) cables and Zu Audio wires.

@tomcat6735

Жыл бұрын

With Bali and World Music, (Eastern Odyssey) the female voices were stunning and the instruments was right behind the vocals. You still need good subwoofer(s).

@tomcat6735

Жыл бұрын

Beastie Boys "Ill Communication" cd is what I use to break in the speakers at 3/4 up on the volume and its loud.

love your humor! Love KEFs, but would like to try other brands... I've got the Q100/Q150/LS50s.

@cheapaudioman

3 жыл бұрын

Well thanks. For some it can be an acquired taste. What’s your opinions on the LS50? I had really high hopes for them but they just didn’t do it for me.

@boomertsfx1

3 жыл бұрын

@@cheapaudioman Well, I haven't tried any of the other popular alternatives like Klipsch/ELAC/B&W/FOCAL/ML/Dynaudio/etc.... I'd love to, but it's a hassle to do it at home... I'd love to first hear a bunch of them in a listening room to at least hone in on the type of sound my ears prefer (I love treble/brightness), but also unlearn any bad habits I might have, etc. It would be great to find some quality, reasonably-priced speakers NOT made in China as well.... I've gone down the rabbit hole a little bit with headphones as well... sigh =) I got a great deal on the LS50 when it was $900 (right before meta came out I guess). I swapped out my Q150s for them, but never did any A/B testing ... I love the sound/imaging and got them mostly based on youtube/reddit reviews, so not an expert by any means :)

@cheapaudioman

3 жыл бұрын

I also went down a headphone rabbit hole and finally settled on a few and sold the rest. Dan Clark Aeon RT closed, Monolith M565 and M570. At one time I had about 10 pairs. How do you feel the bass on the LS50 is for you?

@boomertsfx1

3 жыл бұрын

@@cheapaudioman I have a sub, so I don’t notice any lack of low end... was that what you didn’t like about them mostly?

@cheapaudioman

3 жыл бұрын

If you've got the room the Elac Debut Reference are frankly my favorite speaker. Have a review on them if you're so inclined. kzread.info/dash/bejne/hGmH2NaymJXgiLA.html Klipsch RP600M are also fantastic and can be had for around $430. kzread.info/dash/bejne/aqF8tMulf7DNhto.html If size is a concern the Q accoustics 3020 are exceptional.kzread.info/dash/bejne/nI1707WmoZqphrg.html I've got the Emotiva B1+ coming in today. More to come.

Cheap enough to buy just for the drivers, add a hp to the coax, pair with any number of nice 5.25-8" woofers (thinking dayton epique or diysg anarchy) and a minidsp 2x4 for a killer set of bookshelves. Better lf extension than R3s if you like the q150 coaxials enough to not feel the ls series driver is worth the extra expense. Thanks for the review Mr. Swanson!

Hi Randy, my listening room is small (20 x 16 feet). As such I need to have my speakers close to a wall. Would the Kef Q150’s work ok.

Best review of the Q 150's so far online. Well done.

@cheapaudioman

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, sir. Really appreciate it.

@leonardread13

3 жыл бұрын

@@cheapaudioman 90% of the LS 50's at a third of the price.

@cheapaudioman

3 жыл бұрын

@@leonardread13 I’ve seen them get down to maybe $750 but I haven’t seen any lower than that. Saw another video on them and the KZreadr talked about why there are so many on the used market and I found that interesting.

@leonardread13

3 жыл бұрын

@@cheapaudioman I have the Q 150s on my desk, using them in a near field 5.1 setup for almost a year and they continue to blow me away. With a Sub, They go to the next level. At 400$ CDN they were a steal.

@cheapaudioman

3 жыл бұрын

@@leonardread13 They surprised me how good they are. I've listening to a pair of sony towers right now and the KEF's have more bass and sound like a bigger speaker

Holy crap! Gonna go listen to some Nails on my new q150s. Love em by the way.

@cheapaudioman

3 жыл бұрын

Oh yeah. I love that speaker.

@briansimmons5363

3 жыл бұрын

Love NIN

Thank you. Very good.

My big question how does it compare to the Q Acoustics 3020i. I'm on a budget but want good quality. I just ordered the Fosi Audio BT30D Bluetooth 5.0 Stereo Audio Receiver Amplifier. Any input on this Receiver amplifier combined with either of these speaker. My budget is not to exceed $900. Also, what is a very good CD player? Also, I will be hitting you up on Patreon with a donation with your advice. Thanks sir.

Hey, just started watching your videos and what go we hooked on was when you said you listen to "rock and roll'....My exact issue with watching a lot of online reviews is when other reviewers say some speakers are great but when I have tested them with rock and heavy metal- it didnt feel that good...Finally a reviewer that listens to the same stuff as me...When you used 'Sad but True', Wherever I May Roam', 'Highway to Hell', I was beaming with joy :).....I am looking for a powered bookshelf speaker and looking for one that would sound great for rock/heavy metal...Any thoughts on this? What do you think about the new Klipsch The Fives?

@cheapaudioman

3 жыл бұрын

I don’t have hardly any experience with powered speakers. However, I just spoke with someone who got the fives and just returned them. With metal you want something fast and neutral If not leaning towards the warm side so it doesn’t get bright.

@sanjaymenonsivadasan3178

3 жыл бұрын

@@cheapaudioman thanks for the response :).....Ooh they returned the Fives? Hmmm did they say why? Just a suggestion, it would be good to get your thoughts on powered speakers too coz many of us these days once a simple 'one stop system' without having to worry about amplifier compatibility and other complications typically associated with getting a passive speaker setup....Thanks for the tip on the sound for metal, what would rate as the best speakers or share maybe a few brands/makes that in your opinion are the best for metal?

how would you compare the kef q150 to the Elacs b6, b6.2 and reference debut? is the kef q150 more refined than the elacs? what are your thoughts on this

@cheapaudioman

3 жыл бұрын

I'll be comparing those soon. Probably next Saturday. This Saturday I'll be comparing the KEF Q150 to the Q Accoustics 3020 and the Emotiva Airmotiv B1+ and the Elac Debut b5.2

unfortunately in my country they are still same price no discount here, the cost the same than for instance, q acoustics concept 20 and also dynaudio emit m10 which in usa are much more expensive, weird but true, which one will you choose?, elacs are not avaliable here, thanks

how do these Q150 compare with Wharfedale diamond 11.2 in terms of clarity and instrument separation in the mid and high frequency range?

@cheapaudioman

3 жыл бұрын

I think the Diamonds do a better job. However, and this is a big however, I think for most people they will prefer the KEFs. Think of the KEFs as popcorn with extra butter and the Diamonds with extra extra butter. The thing that blew me away with the Diamonds is that they have the richness while still having detail in the mids and top end.

You had me at Sad But True. Currently have Polk XT20. Want to see how these compare to Q150.

What happened to the tweeters a couple of minutes before what happened to the port was totally appropriate. Proper order of operations. 👌🏼

hi Randy. I was on the verge of grabbing these, until you mentioned the treble. Far away cymbals are not for me. Monitor audio silver 50 would be a better bet? Whats your thoughts?

This reminds me of "between two ferns". Love the channel.

@cheapaudioman

3 жыл бұрын

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@briansimmons5363

3 жыл бұрын

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I want to see a review of some home theater speakers. Like towers, subs, and centers. I would really enjoy a cheap subwoofers shootout.

@cheapaudioman

3 жыл бұрын

That’s a great idea. What price range are you thinking?

@clarityautodetails5304

3 жыл бұрын

@@cheapaudioman For a sub shootout, maybe like a $200 and lower one. I know it's difficult to get anything that's not straight up "boomy" in that range but it'd be interesting to see some side by side.

@cheapaudioman

3 жыл бұрын

@@clarityautodetails5304 I’ll look into it, brother.

Dude, you are awesome. "Frozen shards of glass into your eyeballs"?!?!?!?! I'm cry

Great video. Help me man - q150 sounding similar to ls50's, would you say the same about q550's? I can get a pair of q550's for $200 more than the q150 - is it a no brainer? Or is the sound on the q150 that good? (I am not after analytical speakers, just pure enjoyment). Thanks!! (I've got the svS sb2000s as a sub)

@cxh418

2 жыл бұрын

If you have sb2000, Q150 is the way to go.

@itsdannyftw

2 жыл бұрын

@@cxh418 Thanks! Can you please explain further or the reasons behind that? Just wanted to understand more. Additionally, wWould your opinion also change if we're talking about q750s, vs q150, with the sb2000 subs?

Are these better then the wharfdale 12.2?

Hi! please help me I am torn between KEFQ150 and Klipsch R51M. I also have a Klipsch R-10SW sub just arrived today to replace my Wharfedale powercube 12+. I have a Denon 5.1 amp nothing special 12+years old. I listen to popular music nothing special like radio pop music and some movies also. Which one would you get for this set up and usage? THX!

A comparison between Q 150 and 3020 would be great!

@cheapaudioman

3 жыл бұрын

It is coming on Saturday. Thanks so much for watching. I may dedicate an entire video to that comparison because they are definitely in the same weight class so to speak.

Watched this and your $300 speaker comparison video, just opted to get a pair these Q150s (45% off!!!!) and now looking to get a new amp to pair with. Any suggestions or input (relatively budget) given it will be primarily for bluetooth and phono input?

@cheapaudioman

3 жыл бұрын

emotiva ta-100. great phono stage. you'll need a bluetooth adapter for it though. marantz 2 channel receivers are really good too

@scottbiden1025

3 жыл бұрын

@@cheapaudioman Thanks for this. Looked into getting the Emotiva but it is Temporarily Unavailable, and Marantz seems to be a few $$$ more than hoped. Any thoughts or experience with the Cambridge Audio Axr85 or NAD c 316BEE V2?

Damn I liked this reviewing style, now I'm going to have to go through your back catalogue.

@cheapaudioman

3 жыл бұрын

good luck. it gets much much worse the further back you go

@doctorbritain9632

3 жыл бұрын

@@cheapaudioman 😂 we shall see

Great channel! If you haven't already, please do a $300 speaker shootout, e.g. Elac B6.2, KEF Q150, etc. Thanks.

@cheapaudioman

3 жыл бұрын

It's coming this Saturday/Sunday

Just curious, does new speakers need a run in period? If so how long? Like your reviews bud...

@cheapaudioman

3 жыл бұрын

You know that really depends on the speaker. I've heard speakers right out of the box that sounded the same the day I hooked them up a year later and I've had speakers that continue to get better over a period of weeks. Generally what I do when I get a new set of speakers is let them run overnight at a slightly louder volume than I'd listen to making sure there is no distortion and then revisit them the next day. After a week if I still don't like the sound they go back. I wish there was a better answer but it truly depends on the speaker.

@rationalmartian

3 жыл бұрын

@@cheapaudioman A pretty good tip for running it is to wire one out of phase with the other, put them facing each other and when you checked they are not going wild excursion wise, toss a quilt or something over them. They partially couple acoustically being in phase when face to face and assist each other, only moderate volume is needed. Obviously not touching. They can be left for a day or so. That should make the most stubborn spider or suspension a little more compliant and more like it should or will sound.

I love a huge soundstage. Where can I get a goodly priced cat in a pillow case for 7 hours speaker?

@cheapaudioman

3 жыл бұрын

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Hi and thanks for the great review. I’m using the KEF q150 for a week now with a Yamaha RX-A2010 and Kef C4 sub. I purchased them especially because everyone claimed the bass was good but I can’t feel anything in my room I can’t figure it out, I crossover them at 80hz but still can’t get the bass response that everyone is praising. I don’t know if could be the speaker problem or my settings or if I’m doing anything wrong. . Any thoughts that could help me to start looking in the right direction?

@cheapaudioman

3 жыл бұрын

hmm. I'm not sure. I felt these were nice and full out of the box. How close do you have them to the wall. I guess maybe try the crossover at 90 or 100 or 70 and see what you hear. That's a headscratcher for me because I didn't care for the LS50's. I don't know the yamaha at all so maybe it's just super bright but I would doubt that. Maybe tone control the bass up a bit and see how it sounds. I'm not sure. thanks for watching and I'm sorry I couldn't help more.

@rig4365

3 жыл бұрын

Is it possible that they are connected out of phase?

@daweihk88

3 жыл бұрын

@@cheapaudioman thanks for your reply. I also tried different crossover frequency but no change. The speakers are located 30cm from the wall. What is interesting (or really bugging me) is that I bring the speakers together with my wires (12 gauge wire copper) to the AV store for testing and the bass was very good. They used a pioneer Pioneer NC-50DAB which technically is less powerful than my AV amp and they stream the song using Tidal while in my system I use the PS4 and Spotify with HDMI to my Yamaha amp to listen music. So could the problem be Spotify or the PS4 or the HDMI ? Even I use pure direct mode there is lack of punch in the bass. Appreciate any help.

@daweihk88

3 жыл бұрын

@@rig4365 thanks for your help. I double checked and they are not out of phase. Could you please check my answer to cheapaudioman as well and let me know your thoughts. Appreciate.

@vanderhoff66fu

13 күн бұрын

I bought the white pair and I absolutely love them. to test them out I turned everything off even the subwoofer I just played these two Channel full range 100 watts each Channel and they were terrific. The three songs I like to test out is Dire Straits Money for Nothing, The Outfield Your Love, and John Cougar ain't even done with the night. Great review by the way thank you

Hi ! gotta chosse in the same price range between Kef Q150 €437 & Wharfedale 12.2 €413 - already using with 2 subs SVS SB100 and amp is Hegel H90 (with magnepan LRS currently). Do you have a recommendation KEF vs Wharf ? thanks :-)

@mrebear9758

2 жыл бұрын

Why change from LRS?

I own the q350 and thought they sounded better than ls 50. I still enjoy them. I bought on sale for 650.00 canadian

best integrated amplifier for kef q 150 ( max budget 600 €) ? tnx

Hi! This was very good review..! I have the old Q100 and i'm very happy with them. Are these much better? If so.. if you had the q100 would you upgrade to q150? :-)

@bobdrake7604

2 жыл бұрын

Had both, the Q150 is definitely better, but not night and day, if you can sell your Q100 for decent money, might be worth the upgrade.

I just bought them, sound good should i cross them at 100hz??

Hi, between KEF Q350 ,Klipsch rp 150 and Wharfedale Diamond 11.2 (bass is important to me) which one in your opinion would sound the best ?

@cheapaudioman

3 жыл бұрын

Wharfedale for sure. Q350 will disappoint you. Klipsch is ok but won't be enough presence at lower volumes. amzn.to/3htNciS

@lyudmils

3 жыл бұрын

@@cheapaudioman thank you for your quick feedback Sir keep up the nice videos :) Greetings from Bulgaria !

These vs. the Klipsch RP-150M? I have the rp150m and am very impeessed with everything about them besides perhaps imaging not being the strong point.

@Luke-qs2cg

2 жыл бұрын

These. Hands down

@canadianwildlifeservice8883

2 жыл бұрын

@@Luke-qs2cg if they ever hit the $300 mark, they're mine. Other than that. They can be had for $350 refurbished. But $219 a pair for the Klipsch which they were brand new, was too good to turn down. EDIT: oops, I thought this review was for the Q150, not the Q350.

Which is better? KEF Q150 vs. Fyne Audio F301