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New 2018 KEF R series...?

Just saw the what-hifi review of the R3 which seems to be replacing the R300 (Not to be confused with the Ref 3) 

bit confusing name scheme. I suspect a lot of people are going to be confused in the near future.

anyway, what do you guys think? I figure they need a lot of space, I was interested in a Ref 3 for a time (NOT the R3) but I came to the realization I really needed about double the space I currently have. 

alas we are all the victim of our listening areas.
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avanti1960
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As far as midrange is concerned my listening / ownership has formed the following opinions-

KEF LS50.  Midrange transparency OK, extended treble masquerading as midrange clarity.
KEF former R-Series.  Midrange recessed slightly vs. the LS50s.
British monitors- midrange clarity outstanding, slight warmth in midbass, treble slightly rolled off.  
Wondering where the new R series fits with respect to the older R-series and LS50s.  
mrdecibel
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@audionoobie...The statement " being a monitor they lacked bottom end " , is not true of all monitors, just an fyi....Enjoy ! MrD.
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tomic601
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Hey Joe ( a great song BTW )
how large is your room ?
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audionoobie
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@tomic601 My room is 13' x 11'. It's an upstairs bedroom in a Cape Cod style home so the walls follow the roofline at about 4' off the floor.

@mrdecibel I'll qualify my statement. I felt that the R3 was somewhat lacking in bass.

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tomic601
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Joe - sounds like a challenging space, but those irregular surfaces will help w room nodes a bit
..have fun !!!!

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