Luckosaurous
Established Member
Hi guys
I’m looking at setting up my new house with 7.2.4 in the living room (floor plan attached), I’m totally new at all of this and slowly learning but I’d really appreciate your insight & wisdom.
I made another thread about subs and I’ve all but decided on a pair of Arendal 1961 1S now. Before that thread I hadn’t ever heard of Arendal though, but the reviews in them look really good for them so I started checking out their speakers too which also seem to be really good.
Does anyone know how they compare to the Kef Q series, and has anyone heard both with their own ears?
Reading the specs it seems like Kef are better and also cheaper so how believable are the specs?
Kef:
Q750 front L/R £1100
Q650c £530
Q350 surround and rear £800
Total: £2430
Arendal:
Tower front L/R £1349
Centre £449
Bookshelf surround and rear £1258
Total: £3056
The problem with Arendal is it’s a leap of faith as I can’t go and listen to them anywhere to compare for myself, the reviews seem glowing, but then so do Kef’s, so are they with the extra money?
Additional thoughts:
A small appearing centre is preferable. Ideally If someone knows of a magic wand that means that it won’t compromise on sound that would be nice.
One potential benefit I see of Kef is the timbre matching with heights as I want in ceilings.
I’m looking at setting up my new house with 7.2.4 in the living room (floor plan attached), I’m totally new at all of this and slowly learning but I’d really appreciate your insight & wisdom.
I made another thread about subs and I’ve all but decided on a pair of Arendal 1961 1S now. Before that thread I hadn’t ever heard of Arendal though, but the reviews in them look really good for them so I started checking out their speakers too which also seem to be really good.
Does anyone know how they compare to the Kef Q series, and has anyone heard both with their own ears?
Reading the specs it seems like Kef are better and also cheaper so how believable are the specs?
Kef:
Q750 front L/R £1100
Q650c £530
Q350 surround and rear £800
Total: £2430
Arendal:
Tower front L/R £1349
Centre £449
Bookshelf surround and rear £1258
Total: £3056
The problem with Arendal is it’s a leap of faith as I can’t go and listen to them anywhere to compare for myself, the reviews seem glowing, but then so do Kef’s, so are they with the extra money?
Additional thoughts:
A small appearing centre is preferable. Ideally If someone knows of a magic wand that means that it won’t compromise on sound that would be nice.
One potential benefit I see of Kef is the timbre matching with heights as I want in ceilings.