Kef R series or Tannoy Revolution Series?


Hello folks!
In my never ending search for the perfect sound, given my limited budget...

Currently I am using a pair of Paradigm Monitors I bought in the late eighties and shockingly they still sound great to me but am in the "upgrade itis" situation, amp is the Primaluna Dialogue Premium Integrated. 

I am considering 2 speakers, the Kef Q 750 and the Tannoy Revolution XT 6F.
Can anyioe advise, have you heard both? 
I understand that the Kefs are the absolute entree level, but with 2 kids in college, that's the budget boys and girls!

Let me know what you all think please!
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Showing 4 responses by audiotroy

Both of these speakers are great, we are a Kef dealer and we were a Tannoy dealer years ago. 

The new Kef Q series are very impressive in terms of bass response, imaging and they have a nice balance between smoothness and detail.

The Tannoy's are a more exciting speaker with a bit less bass punch, and a slightly more aggressive treble. 

Personally I would look at the old R series which are stil better sounding and dealers are clearing their display stock cheap, we have Kef R 500 for $1,400.00 with full warranty which are $2595 new,

Just something to consider. The R series also has a much nicer  reall wooden cabinet. 

Dave and Troy
Audio Doctor NJ
No the Q series have a veneer which is very polished it may be wood but looks like plastic and they have ridiculous bass punch that was our point vs R series.

Yes the Tannoys are very good and do tend to sound quite dynamic.

The new Q series are one of the most technologically advanced speakers at their price point and the new Q tend to sound smoother then the LS 50 but dont have their superor clarity.

So Bill Fail you failed again. The cabinetry on the R are fantastic.

Again sold Tannoys for years always liked them.

Dave and Troy
Audio Doctor NJ
1000hz read the review new Q have unbelievable bass and you can hear them Tannoy has almost 0 presence in the USA.

Couldnt go wrong with either new Q series is very special  also check out new Paradigms.

Dave and Troy
Audio Doctor NJ
Excuse meant real wood veneer hey fail dont u have any thing better to do. 

Oh yes you are an expert because?

We have Kef Q and R series on display 

Lets read Hans Wenzels review

https://www.soundstageaccess.com/index.php/equipment-reviews/856-kef-q750-loudspeakers judge for yourself