KEF for Near-field?

@yyzsantabarbara 

Thank you! The x300a is surprisingly great for the price and ease of use. The LSX is a bit small, and doesn't have a USB connection for my desktop.

You didn't mention the R3/300. My top choice ATM is the R300 since it's 1200 NIB, looks gorgeous, bi-wire, and won't have to sell my Nova. I've heard it's "softer" sounding with more bass.

I'm still memorized at the LS50W option, but again for someone that has an amp, cables, not sure it'll solve that bass/softer solution. By far if I didn't own those, it would be the obvious choice. 

Has anybody compared the x300a to the LS50 Wireless? Obviously free beats buying the $2300, but I do like the Nocturne's. Obviously taste varies for everyone, but it has a unique artistic look. 

@audiotroy 

Well over the holidays I had purchased the LS50 Wireless Nocturne, no complaints. The app has an 'increased bass' function, and naturally any more I'd just get a KEF Kube.

If you're a KEF dealer, how about pricing on models such as used Reference 3/5's? Or what's a great competitor? Perhaps the R11's deliver 90% of the quality.

Given your goal is to make sells, naturally you may favor more expensive items. 

Hi Dave/Troy,

I'm a bit confused by your statement. Are you saying the R11's are significantly better than the R900's in every way, yet not contest against such speakers as the Reference 5?

That would make sense, I wouldn't expect a $20K speaker to be easily replaced by a $5K revision, even if it is redesigned.

The questions remain, how superior are the R11's vs R900's. And how about the R11's vs REF 3? I can get REF 3 for $7,000 within the used community.

@schubert 

That idea is what led me to the Uni-Q driver idea. I have to say the LS50 Wireless sounds great, and again, am just really loving the Nocturne look. I know so many people hate it for its Sci-Fi vibe, but it really is unique.

I went a bit off-track in my above question since I'm also looking for a living room setup. I certainly wouldn't put floor-standers at my desk. 

When I say "near-field", I mean the average person sitting nearby, such as at an executive desk. At my desk there's a good 5' separation with the 32" monitor and probably 4' to my chair. That's at least how I placed them, angled in with the app set to "extra" bass. 

Now the question is what's a good choice for the living room, at a reasonable cost? @audiotroy