Thanks everyone. OtherGreg, some questions specifically for you:
-Did you love the KEF Reference 5?speakers right out of the box or was there a break in period? If so, how long did it take?
-which ports are you using (I know it’s location dependent)?
-how far apart are your speakers and how far from back and side walls?
Why the questions? I took a chance on the 5s and am still trying to fall in love with them. It’s only been a couple of weeks. I’m using an Audio Research amp and Pre amp—both tubes. The sound so far seems “digital” for lack of a better word-not as full bodied and natural as I hoped for. Also I’m not hearing the same soundstage as when I auditioned the speakers. The treble can be harsh at times. I’ve been moving them forwards, backwards and sideways and experimenting with toe in. So far I haven’t found the magic. Obviously my room and equipment are different but I’m searching for solutions and appreciate any help.
-Did you love the KEF Reference 5?speakers right out of the box or was there a break in period? If so, how long did it take?
-which ports are you using (I know it’s location dependent)?
-how far apart are your speakers and how far from back and side walls?
Why the questions? I took a chance on the 5s and am still trying to fall in love with them. It’s only been a couple of weeks. I’m using an Audio Research amp and Pre amp—both tubes. The sound so far seems “digital” for lack of a better word-not as full bodied and natural as I hoped for. Also I’m not hearing the same soundstage as when I auditioned the speakers. The treble can be harsh at times. I’ve been moving them forwards, backwards and sideways and experimenting with toe in. So far I haven’t found the magic. Obviously my room and equipment are different but I’m searching for solutions and appreciate any help.