If so, go for the soundbar version called Yamaha YAS-203. On the other hand, LS50 features a 1" Vented dome Tweeter and 1 5.25" Magnesium/aluminum alloy Woofer with a Crossover frequency at 2200 Hz. I'm probably choosing peanut butter over steak because of this Spiritual Position. They are usually made by equally wonderful girls. ... that these lovely Qs are made of Chinesium, RRRRRRRRRrrrrrrrr you ? My various LS3/5a collection is a good example. KEF Q350 vs Dali Oberon 1 Comparison. I stuck those to the bottom of the LS50s. I appreciate and value the beautiful things that Chinese Artisans produce and export to the USA. There's much more good than bad in Stereophile annnnnnnnnd I've loved JA since the early 1980s and will follow him most anywhere, Phew. I'd rather the Rogers, Halbeth, Magnapan.7, the ProAc Tabletts ( my long term favorite ). I don't deny the qualities of various Chinese Mainland Artisan Companies like Cayin who manufacturer and engineer superb products. Apparently my outfit is buying wiring harnesses from these people and they are said to mostly keep their noses out of the Loudspeaker operations. This has been my Life-Long hobby and part time Career Path. KEF Q350 has some great reviews and seem to be a good alternative to the much more expensive LS50. With KEF's signature Uni-Q driver array and a Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) port, the Q350s deliver detailed natural sound with high clarity and tight bass. KEF Q350 is affordable, but still a luxury-looking pair of speakers you can buy. Oh well. The package takes its name from the Award-winning Q350 standmount speakers, two pairs of which comprise the front and surround channels. May 30, 2017 3:07 p.m. PT Review Sections. Chineseium is a continuing warning that I'll issue to vulnerable Industries so that they will be aware that they are selling off their children's futures for a fast buck. is a knock-off Rolex a good thing ? Now, something that can be a big problem – the placement. The remarkable Q Series bookshelf speakers excel when space is limited. Although you should be protected against accidents, if you really want them, you’re in luck. Their task is surely not to act as an entry drug to the (IMHO) aurally bizzare cult of the LS 35a, but rather to find good products and tell us about them. A painful mistake. Review Prices; Specs; Listening . Will these Audiophile smart phone people connect the dots, discover Stereophile and end up buying Q series KEF loudspeakers ? Also, please comment on how stand and speaker are to be joined (the speakers have no fasteners of any kind, and the fine LS50 lacquer can easily be damaged if using Blutac, for instance). The Q550 2.5-way is far more capable than its compact size might suggest, delivering wide bandwidth and full scale with ease.With the KEF signature Uni-Q driver, a 130mm (5.25 inch) aluminium bass driver and two matching ABRs the Q550 delivers phenomenal audiophile performance with clarity and power. Crossover frequency: 2.5kHz with first-order slopes. 5 years. Brand and Model Specifications Information about the brand, model release date. The Q350's resonance radiating chassis panels is a old trick from the cheap reciever speaker days. Behoove is the Duty or Responsibility to do something, I'm cautioning people about the concealed affects & effects from handing your/our cherished designs to Nation/States working to destroy our Foundational Industries. For those that think the Chinese make crap, if you own an iPhone of any variety, then I suggest you turn it in for a some other brand made in the UK, Germany, or the USA. I hope someone asks Andrew Jones. 17 lbs. The Q350 features a new cabinet, sleek new finishes, and an improved 6.5” Uni-Q driver Array. Thanks for Naim , I'll be looking for one of the Uniti pieces. I just did a bit of a Search on the LS50 to discover that KEF originally intended the Design to be a more modern replacement for the LS3/5a. In Summary ( from my perspective ), Chinesium Loudspeaker can be made to sound dam good if you play them with Outstanding-Superb-Carefully Selected-Well Made front ends ! Fax: (732) 683-2358. Q350 is a 2-way bookshelf speaker with a rear port which is best for small to medium rooms. Chinese are product dumpers, it's war for them, it isn't racist. For audiophiles who want extra bass can always pair a subwoofer with it. But remember those speakers can cost upwards of $1000! It is capitalism in action. KEF is darn good at making loudspeakers and drivers both. In addition, buyers adore the look, feel and design of the Q150’s. Featuring the signature KEF Uni-Q driver array with Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) port design, the Q350s deliver detailed natural sound with high clarity and tight bass. Impedance: 8 ohms nominal, 3.7 ohms minimum. If you are unsure if a retailer is authorised to sell KEF, please contact us on 02 9561 0799 or email us at sales@advanceaudio.com.au Is Stereophile writing to their readership ? A cabinet near your TV or a shelf would be the best. The Q350 sounds more expensive than it really is. Chinesium prics X 5 . In our analysis, KEF Q350 offered a great level of clarity and detail, but at low volumes, it was a bit of a different story. With YPAO processing, should I be leaving Q350 ports plugged or unplugged? Brand and Model Specifications Information about the brand, model release date. All the while it's been singing it's heart out and giving pride of ownership a steady polish. However I lived my entire working Career as a General Motors Corporate Citizen ( except for a brief adventure as a Audio Manufacturer, Importer and Retailer ). Stand mountable, Bass Reflex, Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window), Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window), Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window), Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window), Bass Reflex, Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), Compatible with Any TV, PC, or Other systems, KEF Q350 Bookshelf Speakers (Pair, Black), KEF Q350 Bookshelf Speakers (Pair, White). 8 x 12 x 14 in. Frequency response: 63Hz28kHz, ±3dB. That cool looking single 6.5-inch Uni-Q driver is the tip-off, with its concentric 1-inch aluminum tweeter and sci-fi-styled protective grill. I don't feel inferior, I don't feel you are inferior, I don't feel the Asians are Superior, we all are brilliantly capable. ps. 2 speakers. Serial numbers of units reviewed: 391113, 391114. This is a perfect example. These are joined by the Q650c centre speaker and a brand-new Kube 10b subwoofer. Once I find out what they actually said, I am willing to give them a chance. I own superb gear now but I still miss my Vintage lovelies. I'd prefer it if they were more open about the closeness of components such as the Q350 to much more expensive 'references' but such is life. We are recognised in the history of loudspeaker development as one of the most important contributors and a great deal of our research has been published at well respected professional institutions, including the Audio Engineering Society and the Institute of Acoustics. Mistahhhhhhhh Space...., You're Not Suggesting... Block or unblock port if using with subwoofers? Now, the World is Competitive again and I'm wanting to return to the Good old Days of the 1970s. KEF Q350 review: A not-so-quiet achiever. Web: www.kef.com. I'm sorry. For best results, look into buying a quality amplifier so it can complement the sound. It also preserves the originality of different genres of music you like to listen to. At least they were Made in America - right? Affectionately, we called our obese landlord "Jaba The Hut" -- he had a huge factory (just below me) that employed illeagle alien workers for $2.50/hr making FAKE Disney and Mattel toys. ps. I'm thinking that this reviewer is say'n the Qs are competent competitors against ( and along side of ) the often touted Chinese Pioneers and Elac B5 & B6 & F6 of Andrew Jones, even among the "Loved" by Queen & Country, British Loudspeakers with their beautiful "real wood textures". KEF Q350 vs B&W 607 Speaker Comparison In this review, we will be comparing specifications of Q350 and BW 607, two Bookshelf speakers from KEF and Bowers & Wilkins. And KEF Q350 is attuned to people with a better sense of music. So what is this entry level "Audiophile" price concept being frequently touted ? Kathy Gifford having her beautiful Designer clothes made by near slave labor was a rather public scandal that started the Chinesium kinds of Rants. This probably explains Jones's roaming around from Pioneer to TAD to Elac. Available in both White and Black colors, it could match the color of your house casually, and fit in nicely. Q350 features a 1" Dome Tweeter and 1 6.5" Aluminum Woofer with a Crossover frequency at 2500 Hz. Drive-units: a single Uni-Q coincident driver array comprising a 1" (25mm) vented aluminum-dome tweeter and 6.5" (165mm) aluminum-cone woofer. Hong Kong-based Gold Peak bought KEF (and Celestion) in 1992, IIRC. It might be racist to dismiss the problem as racist. We’re sad to say it didn’t show that predominance in that case. These items were sold in major retail stores across America. You apparently do not read the newspapers to notice the hollowing out of Chinese manufacturing is beginning. You should also ask yourself why these companies have shifted manufacuring to China, or Indonesia, or Mexico? You are racist. KEF Q350 loudspeaker Specifications. I have no profit motives in posting this, have no business associations with those parties. This one can be used casually, so you can enjoy movies and music in your own home theater. But the vast majority of people like yourself aren't willing to put their money where their mouths are and pay more for products built in the USA by people who get the (tiny) US minimum wage. It would be useful if JA could make a set of measurements for the Q350 while driven by the PrimaLuna Prologue Premium to show what would be the effect of that amp's output impedance on the speaker's frequency response. Many customers have expressed how the KEF Q150 series is much better than the Q100 series, and they immediately recognize that out of the box. ( I'm pleased that you found a way of revealing this in some sort of painless way, I think that JA keeps a stethoscope handy for revealing these types of issues ). (<--same) *When nominal/RMS power isn’t specified by manufacturer, we use an approximation of ~30% of the specified peak/dynamic power for comparison purposes. I take these matters seriously. Priced as a PAIR. This is usually known as socialism. Raymond Cooke of KEF got his "K" from his success in Exporting British technologically advanced Products, not from importing cheap labor Chinese loudspeakers. KEF Q150 has a current market retail price of $299/pair... Bowers & Wilkins 705 Signature loudspeaker, GoldenEar BRX (Bookshelf Reference X) loudspeaker, Analog Corner #290: The Haniwa LP Playback System, Gramophone Dreams #44: Audio-Technica, Goldring, LP Gear phono cartridges, Cambridge Audio CXA81 integrated amplifier, PS Audio Stellar M1200 monoblock power amplifier, Analog Corner # 305: Degritter record cleaner & Aidas Gala Gold LE cartridge, Acoustic Geometry Room treatments (before & after), My current and likely the last home audio setup, Fascinating wiev by Verity Audio Sarastro, Recommended Components: Fall 2020 Edition. The same company sells the magnetic grills for about $20 extra payment. The rating is based on 1 reviews by users. Two-way bookshelf The Q150 proves that the best things come in small packages. E&OE. Why do I get the feeling that ownership of these Qs is a "period of time" specific experience, not to be confused with Ownership of a Pair of LS3/5a Rogers being a "Lifetime" experience with Grandchildren lining up to inherit the darn things ? They are so loud that you won't be able to stand close to them at a max volume. Magnetic grilles sold separately. Technical Specs That still isn’t a reason enough to skip them – the opposite is true. ps. Sensitivity: 87dB/2.83V/m. Well done KEF! Drive-units: a single Uni-Q coincident driver array comprising a 1" (25mm) vented aluminum-dome tweeter and 6.5" (165mm) aluminum-cone woofer. In this review, we will be comparing specifications of 3030i and Q350, two Bookshelf speakers from Q Acoustics and KEF. Different people like different things. I've lusted after the LS50s even though I've never heard them! The sound of KEF Q350 sounds way more expensive! It's the Walmart thinkers that have China making the unserviceable Land Fill Filler for us. It delivers appealing tone, taut and satisfying bass, excellent boogie factor, and a feeling of sophistication – all at a very low price. How much would an non-Chinesium Audio Entry Level system cost ? My personal gear went up for adoption and are long gone, I should've put them into "proper" storage. Both acoustics and bass-heavy songs were equally good. – Herb Reichert, Stereophile "KEF can hold its head up high: the Q350s are a … Another significant design factor of the LS50 is that it's intended to be used with heavy Sand filled Stands so that the added mass would further dampen it's Cabinet resonances. Oh, that's right, no smartphones are made in any of those countries. answer: My old pals at Stereophile and hope to have the Industry's leading Poetically respected Philosopher crawl into bed with ( and spend some quality time with ) our lovely little Q loudspeaker, thank you ! The new 2017 Q Series models represent the eighth iteration of the line. Just wonderin'. 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