Definitive Technology StudioMonitor 65 or KEF XQ20

[Big Daddy]

Originally Posted by prerich

I'm not buying either of them, the Mirage thread was turning into something else so I made this thread to answer one of the questions and solicite answers from others.

I've herd both and I prefer the Kef, the Def Techs have great reviews but I was a little disappointed in them at Axpona 2012, they were playing on Cary tube amps and the sound was very lean...not what I expect from them.

The Kef's were smooth and balanced...classic Kef sound.

Perhaps the tubes were the culprit and not the speakers. Also, listening to speakers at audio shows is not exactly the right place to audition speakers.

[prerich]

Originally Posted by Big Daddy

Perhaps the tubes were the culprit and not the speakers. Also, listening to speakers at audio shows is not exactly the right place to audition speakers.

That thought crossed my mind. Especially after the great reviews they received about 4 months later!