New 2018 KEF R series...?

KEF definitely got their act together these days.  Seem to offer very good value at many price points.  Quad too.

Hello guys we just got our display products and are burning in the line now. There is still a big difference between the Reference and the new R. The new R does seem to capture a bit more of the References magic.

It will be interesting to do a comparison of the KEF R 11 at $5k vs the Dali Rubion 6 at $5,500 and then the Elac AS 61 $5k and the Quad Z4 at $4,200.00 to see which in our opinion is the best overall speaker in this price range.

The Kef’s do seem very smooth, deep tight bass, good treble clarity and a big soundstage. it is too early to see where they stack up.

The comment about Kef with their act together is very true, they keep on coming out with really outstanding speakers, the new LSX or KEF LS 50 Wireless Juniors sounded awesome at CAP so we also bought a pair.

With the Kef LS 50, LS 50 Wireless, LSX Kef is rounding out nicely the starter Audiophile active market. and with the new Q and R series they are building great contenders in those price points.

We just got in the new Dali Oberon series as well so in that $1,500 floorstanding range it is also going to be a good shootout.

Dave and Troy
Audio Doctor NJ

LOL

@audiotroy 

Have the addressed the subtle metallic treble that was occasionally noticeable in the old R-series?  

So what do you all think is suitable for a home office desk? I currently have Monitor Audio 100's. Love the sound and curvaceousness, bass. My desk is big, so they're about 3' from me toed in.

I was thinking LS50W, R300, or R3. I also was tempted with B&W 805D3. 

The 50's let me avoid the amp on the desk and strike me as the only ones geared more for near-field.