Subscriber's Room tour - KEF REFERENCE 5 with Moon & Bryston
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- Sorry about the audio again. Check out the sound demo : • KEF Reference 5 system...
I just wanted to share this high-end system with everyone. This system is definitely one of my dream systems. Hopefully one day I can afford this.
OPPO UDP-203 ($549 US)
Bryston BDA-3 D/A DAC ($3495 US)
Bryston Digital Player ($2195 US)
Moon 740p Preamp ($9,000 US)
Bryston 14B3 Poweramp ($10,795 US)
Audioquest Niagara 5000 ($4,995 US)
KEF Reference 5 Speakers ($19,000 US)
IsoAcoustic Isolation gear
Arcam AVR 550 ($3400 US)
Rotel RMB1555 ($1699 US)
Cables + Room treatment (a few grand)
TV (a few grand)
Hometheater speakers
~$50K+ so about $60K cdn
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Thanks for the video Thomas! Beautiful system, great overview
I'm getting that Oppo.
what an incredible system that is wow.
I love KEF so much must admit my favorite !!Amazing system! Thank you Thomas for all the knowlege you share with us all
Thanks Tee-Jay, always great to see you drop by.
Nice to see a setup where everything fits on the rack instead of leaving components strewn all over the floor. Personally I'd throw a nice BDI Corridor in there, but I suppose the current shelf is functional.
A really beautiful room. The combination of the brick wall, the diffusion panels and those gorgeous speakers... really attractive. Thanks to the owner for sharing.
KEF Really have the aesthetics nailed. Fabulous system.
Dig the passion and content of your videos, keep them coming!
Great review !!!! Yes, a sound system is for the person and his/her music collection, and not the other way around.
Great comments on people who buy high-end systems!
Thanks for a great video! Love your high end system tours!
I really like these speakers!!
Yes Thomas, what an amazing system there ! I love the fact that it can either go 2-channel or 7 channel which is great and convenient when moving from audio to video.
Further to your point on the cost of fine audio equipment, I would just like to add that those who criticize the cost and consequently, the people who buy high-end equipment really need to put things into contexte. For instance, how much money do the critics spend on things like cigarettes, alcohol, drugs, gambling, fast food, etc. in just one year. When they realize the bill they paid for it maybe they'll open their eyes and ears as to the notion that spending a lot of money on audio gear is nothing less than a great investment. Cheers !
I am desperately trying to figure out best way to go between audio and video. But I am using Apple TV 4K apps for TV Netflix TH-cam Tidal etc I am thinking there are two options: get a new AVR with a better built in DAC or get a decent integrated with Home Theater Bypass. Just curious about folk’s thoughts.
Beautiful system. Lovely well balanced commentary too. Loving your videos.
Thanks, I did not just want to make a simple room tour but something for people to think about too.
The Reference 5 is the most beautiful speaker of it's price range IMHO, they look really premium in real life. Glad you like the sound as well. I think the description of "balanced" and "majestic" makes a lot of sense to me acctually.
Thanks, rarely do I call a speaker majestic sounding.
@@ThomasAndStereo Do you remember the back wall clearance on the speakers? Kind of hard to see from the video, 40-50cm?
I think about that, maybe even 60cm.
@@ThomasAndStereo Thanks, testing to place my Reference 5s similar to your friend, seems like he knows what he is doing. :)
Awesome system! Incredible component system, love all that Bryston. I am also an Atmos fan, I have a 5.2.2 sytem. Great choice of speakers. Those acoustic treatments are gorgeous. Thomas thank you for another great video. Great work on the commentary, as always. Please thank your friend for sharing this incredible system with us viewers.
Your welcome. I did consider to upgrade to Atmos but didn't want to start drilling holes in my ceiling.
Hi, @@ThomasAndStereo - anyway you can please do a review of the Bryston BDA-3. Have heard it’s good, but would definitely like your thoughts on it.
@@ThomasAndStereo - so glad you noticed the comment / request. I have hope.. may be some comparison in your upcoming (much awaited) Denafrips DAC reviews as well.. :)
As always........., another insightful take on said system.
Thomas, you have awesome friends man!
Great video, great message. Cheers!
Thanks for another thoughtful video, Thomas! Your friend has a fantastic system. Love Moon gear.
Yeah, I found Moon gear pretty good. Some of them can be a bit too 'clinical' but a lot of their product is to my taste.
I have their little brother Reference 3 and really love them
Those or the Triangle Quatuor are my dream speakers.
Great video as always ❤.
Thanks, I should be getting the triangle borea soon to test.
I'm really digging that home theater setup.
I'm so glad you came across this system and did a review Thomas. One of my top dream speakers are the Kef Reference 5's. There aren't many videos on TH-cam featuring this speaker so when I came across your video, I thought, AWESOME. Hope to meet you at a future audio show. Keep up the good work.
Yeah, most likely I will be at the Toronto and Montreal audio show next year.
I have my KEF Reference 5 hooked up with a Naim Uniti Nova. Wonderful sound. Clear and dynamic.
Congrats! I would love to have REF 5 myself.
Awesome video, Thomas. I think obtaining high-end gear is more about the journey than the destination.
For me it's the journey, for this friend, it's the destination since he no longer upgrades or change gear. Thanks for dropping by.
I kinda agree. For me right now I’ve reached Mont Blanc and my journey will probably end once I reach Mount Everest 😊
Nice! Want more videos like this!
Wow! That's an amazing system.
I truly enjoyed your video! Thanks :)
if kef is bright, then what is b&w, shiny?
Wonderful video, thank you for celebrating the owner's passion.
Thank you too!
I am an analog guy, but even I can appreciate this! Cool video!
I’ve always loved this video mate
Great system and showstopper the kef speakers amazing. I appericiate your videos. Hi end system is for music lover
Thanks, yes the speakers are gorgeous and hopefully one day I can bring one home.
Awesome. Always looking forward to your vids! Very true about friends that are into stereo. I just have 1 person i know thats into this but hes on another level woth his gear.. my regular friends just want more bass lol.
yeah, we are a lonely bunch.
Sweeeeeet system. :) Especially like the fake brick which helps with diffusion.
This what my dream system looks like! Wish it comes true soon
Thank you for the enlightenment and giving me a whole new perspective on extremely expensive setups!
A Wannabe KEF owner!
My pleasure!
Is that a centre speaker above the rack? And what subs are he using (at the corner of the room)
yes, that is a kef center and a psb sub. He really like the sub but I don't remember what it was.
No matter the gear, you always keep it down to earth.
Another great video.
Thanks, I am a down to earth person in real life :)
@@ThomasAndStereo It comes across in your videos, which is why I look forward to new uploads. Thanks again and keep 'em coming!
Cool setup. Those wooden diffuser panels are very nice. Good to see a bit of patina and protective dust on the gear 😆
yeah, made by someone local.
+Thomas & Stereo You hit the nail on the head with this one. I sometimes feel so alone in this beautiful hobby, you are so empathic and right. Thank for doing these videos and keeping the fire going for audiophiles. This a wonderful system, as you said dream speakers.
Yup, I just need to win that lottery ticket.
@@ThomasAndStereo I hope you do, maybe even to afford the Kef Muon ;)
@@chillandnothing Ah yes, the KEF Muon, that was the unknown speaker I mentioned that is above the blade II
Nice system. Weak link is the number of front end components. Each interconnect link always introduces loss, as good as the cables may be. I suggest going with a preamp with dac included. Or simply 1 box all included like a Hegel H590. It’s 2020 guys.
Well, all in one solution also have it's issue. I love hegel product myself so not saying H590 is not a good solution however there is pro and cons for integrated amps.
Thomas & Stereo Sure Thomas, you have a point.
@@pacificateur3630 Well, this is one explanation.
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New version of Reference series soon? R-series already updated...
loved how you ended the video with that speech. very true
yeah I always wanted to add something so people have something to think about.
I was about to write the same, I love that insightful thoughts that Thomas gifts us in his videos.
Very expencive and very nice system. A quick question. So many receivers...why Arcam avr 550? I know the brand, I'm looking at it too but I am curious why this one.
Another interesting Video Thomas. I guess you are privileged to be able to hear and experience your friends High End systems because as you pointed out, it's a lonely world being an audiophile and i know very few people who appreciate a quality music system. Saying that i'm lucky in that my wife actually appreciates our system and enjoys listening to her own music, which makes justifying the next system purchase a little easier!
Ah, you hit the jackpot to have a wife like that.
Dreams!!!!! Nice video
Wow love Bryston. If anything we should use it as an aspiration\goal to work towards. Any one can have a high end system. With yours and others help we may even get an idea of what we want from such system.Thanks for sharing your experience through the vids.
Thanks, yeah I would like to try the New Brytson cube series at my place.
Hey Thomas, terrific video! As a KEF guy of 40 years I surely do love the brand. Growing up a a kid the Reference lineup began with the 101 which was a small bookshelf and worked it's way up to the 105/105.2. Over the years that lineup changed models many times. I still own a pair of 104.2 after selling the 105.2 a couple of years ago because they were too big for my small room.
Over the decades I have considered myself an audiophile only in the sense that I wished to listen to music on the best possible gear of which I could afford and currently my power amplifier is what some audio snobs would consider garbage, it's an Emotiva XPA-2 which is big and robust and which sounds good enough for me. The system shown here is far beyond my means, must sound incredible and I suspect the owner must love it. It's really nobody's concern what a person spends their own dough on so no negative comments from me, just a simple thanks for allowing us to see a really terrific system.
Thanks Tom. I also have the 104/2 at my place right now. That thing pairs well with the IOTAVX SA3/PA3 combo. I put my 104/2 up forsale, the night before the sale, I plug it to the IOTAVX, heard it and called the buyer I am keeping the speakers. I had the XPA2 before 2 and Emotiva are pretty good for the price. If you ever have the urge to upgrade, try the IOTAVX combo with the 104/2, after break in, you might be surprised how well the combo is.
Thanks for the comment.
yowza - thanks for the tour
what type of stand are you using? Overall system and your choice of components are drool-worthy!!
Love the Kef Ref range.... demo'd the Ref 1 and loved it but my god it was power hungry... it made a 75w Pathos classic tube/ss hybrid amp cry out and clip at moderate volume!! Serious power/current required!! In the end i am a valve guy and went Tannoy Kensington GR new opened box which was about the same price as new Ref 1 and before the price hike of the Tannoy to £18k new!!!!
Very nice system
Beautiful
Canadian made Bryston ! I recommended Bryston to an audiofile and he upgraded to them and is very happy.
Thanks for this video! It was great to see such a wonderful system.
I can't point a finger at people who spend large amounts of money on quality music gear, simply because i know that if I suddenly came into a large amount of extra money, one of my first stops would be a high end audio store!
I have heard systems with Bryston, Sim-Audio, etc., and they can be a real joy when set up right.
Right now I am limited to what I can do by both income and space, so my goal for now is to make sure I know just what kind of sound I am looking for and matching that with the budget gear that can give that to me.
We are so fortunate to be living in a time where audio technology has advanced enough that even budget gear is capable of so much if chosen properly. ..... and then there is the second-hand market, which can often double your spending options! It's like a big easter egg hunt with a wonderful sonic reward waiting to be discovered!
Yup, also it's room dependant. Sometimes, a less expensive system is a better choice if the room cannot handle the more expensive system. Although I have experienced many high end systems, I cannot deny the fact that entry level systems are also amazing. Right now, I am listening to a pair of Klipsch RP8000F at my home and loving it. I think I prefer it over the RP600M and that is maybe because my room can handle the bigger speaker.
Nice presentation...!
Big speakers little tv 👌 definitely a music guy
Hi Thomas :) beautiful system. I recently bought a KEF REF 5 myself. The speakers are currently powered by the NAD M33. but I'm afraid that's not enough for these speakers. I'm thinking of adding a tube amp to the system. Considering a Willsenton R8 or R800i, which one would you recommend for KEF ? or would you recommend another amplifier ? thanks for advice
Congrats, well if a M33 is not enough, neither would a R8 or R800i, unless you want to buy it as a second amplifier just to experience the tube sound. If you can wait for my upcoming video on the Cayin soul 170i, Synthesis DC98 monoblocs or even the amplifier I am about to bring to the market, Galion TS120, maybe those would be more appropriate. Even then for me, you would get the most expensive amp your wife or husband will allow you.
@@ThomasAndStereo :) I want a second amplifier just to experience the tube sound. I'm not sure if it will work in combination with the NAD M33 as a DAC. I need to find out if the M33 can only work in DAC mode.
I noticed there were IsoAcoustic disks under EVERYTHING. I assume there were IsoAcoustic carpet spikes under the speaker support disks. Maybe $10000 total just for those isolation disks alone.
Great system.
Great system! How does he share.the KEFs between his Bryston and the Rottel ? Is he using the preamp as a HT bypass?
yup, you got it.
Is Rotel as good as Bryston then? There’s a difference in price there.
Great video, very nice system indeed. Love the observations about what us crazy Audiophiles will enjoy over sane people. I wish I had a nickle for every times my bride got bored listing to my record collection and went to the living room to watch a movie. Finding joy in doing nothing but listening to the music is in IMHO is what defines us Audiophiles, no matter if the price of the gear is very expensive, or at sane world prices. That being said, only an Audiophile will appreciate the quality of what a system at $50k plus can offer.
Well said and I am glad my channel has created this space where audiophiles can just drop by to say hi and know they are not alone in this universe.
How do the stereo and the HT amps both output to the Kefs? Thanks
Your preamp must have HT bypass. Research HT bypass and in is simple.
How do they compare to Cornwallis or Forte
curious the appreciable sonic differnces you get on these ref 5s vs R11's. Looks like same speaker but 4x's price diff. Lol
The HDMI input on a DAC can be used for i2s where the time and data are seperated. Better than S/PDIF but need an i2s outputting source, e.g. PS Audio transport, etc.
Ah, no wonder I saw I2s on my perfectwave dac.
Incredible system someday someway thanks for sharing say thanks to your friend for Having the courage to put this up because a lot of people will ridicule him it's his money he could spend it anyway he wants
Yeah but fortunately I have a very understanding crowd that watch my videos.
@@ThomasAndStereo thank you for replying back it's good to have access to you anytime I feel like it LOL a big fan
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Hi thomas. Another great video! Btw the hdmi inputs for the DAC is actually i2s connection, better than usb
Ah, so good for SACD and hooking it up to a transport. Now that I think about it, I had that on my PS audio perfect wave dac.
Really nice
Nice system! The Ref 5's were on my short list when I shopper for new mains this year. I agree that you get what you pay for (with most gear). Even the exceptions tend to be less refined.
I see, if REF 5 is on your list, what other speakers are you look at? Have you audition the Sopra 3 too?
@@ThomasAndStereo I demoed up to Scala Utopia v2's with Focal (that's how I ended up with Sopra 2's as secondary speakers). Replacing my old Martin Logan ESL 15A's took some time and I don't believe you can judge gear from store or show demos so it took some trial and error.
@@anjinsan1977 wow, Sopra 2 as secondary speaker!! Those are my dream speakers! It's a big difference going from Martin Logan ESL to sopra though, different kind of sound. So I assume you like Sopra2 kind of sound given you are interested in the KEF 5. If you can afford KEF 5, perhaps also audition the Raidho series or Borressen.
@@ThomasAndStereo The Sopras definitely have some of the magic you only find in certain speakers that have been made over the years. I think they represent a good value as well.
HDMI has become necessity for me. Can feed directly from computer and other digital devices like sacd, bluray player, ps4 etc. Nice video - this is a fantastic setup! Glad to see Bryston cube amp driving high end speakers like KEF ref 5s. More I got into this hobby, I use my brain and intellect more to listen for sound, not just with ears. So what I appreciate here is that thought and care that went into building a high end setup like this- i mean just look at all those beautiful isoacoustic footers! The only thing that’s missing here is Furutech NCF boosters! J/K hehe.
Haha. Glad you appreciate all the details and thought that went into building this system.
Thomas, I'm very curious. Can you compare these Kefs to the Canton Vento Reference 3.2's you had??
I felt the KEF had way more authority and control. Sound stage was wider and instrument separation was more defined. The gap can of course due to room width and electronics. When I had my Canton, my room was not treated and I no longer have it.
@@ThomasAndStereo Thank you, do you happen to recall the Cantons doing anything better??
Well, given it is a different setup, my canton setup had more 'air' and warmth to the voice.
So I uploaded a sound demo clip for this video.Check it out. th-cam.com/video/jXHwf7qhnK8/w-d-xo.html
Awesome Jean Béliveau jersey!
Thomas when are you going to give us your thoughts on the 707’s
Very soon...before they sell out.
Yeah, man.... When are you going to do it.??
@@JuanLega like soon soon. In the meantime, go buy it if it is in special.
HDMI inputs on a Stereo DAC. WOW. Thats exactly what I want. With most modern Sources being digital and HDMI connected, we need stereo devices that accept HDMI inputs. Firestick, Chromecast, etc to name a few.
Could you have a video on those ISO Acoustic islocations? Are they needed under DACS? Any cheaper alternatives?
Oh, those iso acoustics...my close friend has it, they are quite expensive. I would say this, it does change the sound, even those you put underneath amps. For the speakers, just the fact you are raising the speaker higher changes the sound. Now, is it for the better? It depends on you.
Hi Thomas, this is a great system from your friend! Could you tell us more about the IsoAcoustic gear (under the DAC, under the speakers)? Also, could you tell us more about the rack? TYVM!
The rack is Quadraspire. I dont' know much about it but plz google it.
The isoacoustic, my close friends also have it. It does changes the sound, for the better? Depends on your taste.
Wow, insane! I love KEF. Have you aver tried KEF with creek or Plinius amps?
No I never, my friend had a creek integrated amp and it sounded great but never heard a Plinius.
@@ThomasAndStereo Thanks, I am really impressed with KEF these days. 2nd choice would be Dali.
What is the fake bricks stone made from and where did they get it from
It's just stone tiles you can get in any store. This is what he sent me, just google translate it from French to English. Hope this helps.
" c'est des tuiles de stone tout simplement. Moi je les ai grabber chez tuiles Olympia à ville St-laurent mais pour les gens qui sont de l'extérieur de Montréal / Québec il y a en partout de ces genres de tuiles stones là dans des showroom de magasin de tuile à grande surface ou dans des home hardware etc
"
@@ThomasAndStereo I'm sorry I asked😁
People have the same bias against wealthy people in general. I once did too. Now I can say most of the really wealthy people I've met are some of the nicest. On the flip side I once sold a $30,000 system to a guy who had a very tiny home. He did not care about having a huge house and yard, he just had a small bedroom, kitchen and a good sized living room for his gear. He took the bus to work too. Let people enjoy what they want and do what they want with their money! (Polk SRT System, NAD Pre and Power Amps, Sony top of the line DVD, Pioneeer Elite Rear Projection (they were amazing tv's!). This is all in the 90's btw and once it was set up properly sounded incredible.)
Same experience, a lot of the wealthy people I meet are really nice, down to earth and smart people.
@@ThomasAndStereo Yes exactly, and usually very generous with their time and money as well.
Dang nice system!
Another excellent video, thanks Thomas. I have to say that I´m like a kid with a new toy enjoying my 707´s. Look forward to your review.
I have a definitive technology home theater speaker system 8060´s upfront and 8080 in the back , using the subwoofers of the front speakers so system is 5.2 due to the shape of the room not sure I can do 7.2 but thinking about going the atmos route and doing 5.2.4 so thank for your comment on it maybe that´ll be my next purchase.
Hey Alfredo, I am about to make the video on the 707. Any comments and tips? Your thoughts?
@@ThomasAndStereo Hi Thomas. I´m not an expert, but really like these speakers. As you mentioned the bass is impressive so much so that I don´t think a subwoofer is needed. They are very revealing providing a lot of detail. Don´t know if this qualifies a revealing of the sound stage or spatial info the provide, but a number of times I´ve had to check that my center channel speaker is disconnected because I can distinctly feel sound coming from the center of the room. The speakers can be unforgiving with poor recordings, i.e. they´ll reveal the exact sound they are being fed. Other than that you can listen to them for hours w/out getting tired.
hope this helps.
@@alfredoltinocol Yes, this is excellent. Thanks!
At the moment you said 'by paying extra money' one of the henchmen in the realistic documentary film got a sword thru his head. Art imitating life.
I think it’s about priorities. You make time and money for the things you really want. Some folks just have the passion and commitment for good music and not necessarily audio gear. But, yeh, you have to admit this setup looks really cool.
yes , it was one of my talking point that I edited out of the video because I was trying to shorten it. yup, you nailed it, it's about priorities.
That’s a pretty nice system. Anyone who hasn’t yet heard Dolby Atmos is in for a real treat when they eventually hear it, as am sure you did, Thomas.😊
I also heard that the new R series speakers are an excellent value because they represent about 95% of the quality of the KEF Reference series. Did you have a chance to compare them?
I got a chance to hear the R11 but with a Yamaha AS1100 (not 100% sure) at the store and it does not have the same control.I guess it depends who is listening to it. Some people 'get it' when it comes to 'nuances' while others don't. The difference might be subtle but for me, I heard a world of difference in refinement and bass control. Having said that, just listening like that, I would love to bring the R11 home. It's pretty good.
@@ThomasAndStereo - I guess the R11 may need more power than Yamaha could give them. After all, KEFs are not Klipsch Heritage Forte III or Corwalls, which happily sing with 100W per channel.
Anyone know what make and model the audio stand is?
Rack is from Quadraspire.
@@ThomasAndStereo Thank you sir!
Thomas, a handsome setup, very nice video. Curious why Bryston amplification over Moon? Both offer excellent performance and the owner has familiarity with both.
Thinking 2 400Ms would fit in the same rack space, must have been tempting...
So he told me "moon amp at that power 600watts per channel would've cost me a leg and an arm"
Hi Thomas & Stereo, superb! Appreciate the very short moment about the price, just to give us advices about how much it cost. So anyone can understand that the price doesn't do anything. The satisfaction is a matter of ear and it's only personnal. You demonstrate it very well. Just a question according to the floor. What kind of floor is there in that room? I'm preparing my room and for the moment the floor is still on blockwork. I want the right choice of floor to treat the sound correctly. The reference3 can be my next choice of speakers. Thank you.
That room has carpet. However, becareful since if you over treat it, it can sound too dead. My room had a rug before and I had to remove it. I heard KEF REF3 before too, very nice.
Thank you Thomas, so just a thick carpet is enough.
But how do they compare to the R11s?
I remember the R11 were not as refined, bass was not as well controlled but that was in another place and with a different cheaper front end, so not a fair comparison.
Dolby atmos is nice, have a 5.1.2 in my HT setup, which is connected to my 2 channel setup. Nothing like this system of course, I have had houses that were cheaper.
Great system, only thing wrong... its not mine. Where are you Canucks getting all of that money?
Holy moly 😁
I listen music for long and like transparent, clear beats, will add 12" SVS sub for punchy bass also, now Which speaker i shoud go for NAD t778
Just an fyi, I would seriously consider Martin Logan Dynamo Subs if you listen to a lot of music. I tried out several subs and was surprised to like the ML the best. They blend perfectly with my LS50's, the only sub that did it for me. Great room correction comes with them as well and the top two models can be used downward firing or front firing. Also a great app to control it with your phone. (nobody is talking about these subs which I don't understand, especially for music lovers.) Oh I also have a NAD amp btw. C368.
@@sweetswing1 thanks for suggestion... i am definitly going to take a demo on this, can you suggest which speaker can give detailed and crisp sound...
@@pratapjena4624 Well if you like detail then certainly check out the KEF speakers. The LS50's are very, very detailed. What type of price range were you thinking?
@@sweetswing1 around $2500-3000, KEF, goldenear and dynavoice i was thinking of, i had a demo of dynavoice, emotiva and i will listen to KEF let see how it sounds
@@pratapjena4624 The emotiva is really nice too. At that price check out the R series from Kef for sure. If I could afford them I would have got them over the ls50s. Fuller sound imo. Let us know what you end up with!
How does it sounds? Just ok or you can hear the magic?
More than ok!
Awesome. Really like to listen to it. No turntable?
No turntable but I will be making a video on another friend's system with a killer turn table.
I would say I am interested in Mid Range systems-Speakers 1K - 3K and components like amps for $1000 to $2000. Is this what would be a mid range budget? Looking for noticeably better than entry-level but still affordable but they get prohibitively expensive.
If you are also looking at the used market, $3k will get you very good deals. I don't have lots of experience with $1k to $2k amps but I think most important is what kind of sound do you like. I made a video on what speaker to get and you have to be clear they type of sound you are going for.
Impressive system; the bottom line is having more disposable income gives you more options. I like to see the thought and care some people put into their systems. I noticed the Oppo was passed over - does your friend play CDs or maybe just DVDs?
He play 4k blurays with it. I edited out the oppo in the final video in an effort to shorten the video.
What's that center channel there?
It is an older KEF reference 200 series center channel.
Great phrase, "Bought out of love". Thomas, I have been to several hi end exhibits, and truthfully, not all gear that is expensive, equates to better gear. I demo'd 150K Bauta speakers that did not sound better than 15K Wilson Sohphia's or 30K Vandersteen Carbon. I also demo 1 Million dollar speakers that were stunning to the eye with brass horns, and exotic Amazonian wood veneers, but sounded no better than the Wilson Sophia's. And finally, yes, a lot of non expensive gear is being made available that sound impressive, like the ELAC 6.2 Debut.
Yes, not all gear that is expensive equates to better sound. There is also the problem of synergy, size vs room and so forth. I guess that is what makes this hobby fun for me. I love going to someone's place to buy something that sound like crap because my goal is to make it sound amazing at my place.
Very true. I have a small list of preferred gear, I would like to get from someone that is not happy with. LOL! At fire sale prices of course.