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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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@audiotroy 

Have the addressed the subtle metallic treble that was occasionally noticeable in the old R-series?  
matrixrabbit
14 posts
 
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.
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mapman
15,679 posts
 
Whats wrong with those Monitor Audio then? Look pretty good!

Are they on isolating stands? If not that might be worth a shot to get the best from any desktop speaker.   I recommend Isoacoustics brand, readily available on Amazon or elsewhere. Be sure to check the measurements to get the right size.
matrixrabbit
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They are on isolating bumpers. They are gorgeous speakers in Piano Ebony which is a Mocha/Black mixture.

I just thought perhaps something exotic may make a huge difference, such as B&W 805 D3. Since this forum is KEF, is the R3's are like Reference 1's (close enough), that also compete.

Is there anything to gain to the setup? Maybe a KEF r400b? Perhaps swap the Peachtree for a McIntosh Integrated?

I mention the LS50W's since it eliminates the amp.
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mapman
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Has anyone heard both these Kef speakers and the Elac as51 that could describe the similarities or differences in sound?  

These KEFs do cost about 20% less.  Are the Elacs worth the extra dough?
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