I'm wondering how well the E305 compares to Cambridge Audio Minx 21? The E305 has a lower cross over frequency compared to the Minx which is a good thing - less location.
What I understand is that the Minx has a wide sweet spot compared to ordinary speakers which tends to focus at one spot. I've had a chance to hear the older Minx 20 and wasn't that impressed. Someone mentioned that the newer Minx 21 is better?
I'm thinking of a sat - sub system for the apartment.
Steve
I can't comment on the Minx or the E305, but what I can say as a Kef 2005.2 owner is that the Kef Uni-Q drivers (the latest version of which is used by the E305) offers very wide dispersion i.e. a very wide sweet spot, much more so than convention driver arrangements.
To be honest, the lower crossover frequency of one satellite speaker compared to another doesn't mean anything; the ability to 'locate' lower frequencies all depends on the quality of the subwoofer and in practise you may prefer using a higher crossover anyway. For example, I use a 120Hz crossover with my Kef 2001.2 sats (the speakers themselves are rated down to 80Hz), but since I use a good quality subwoofer (KK DXD-808), it is not possible to locate the lower frequencies produced by the sub.
Edit: To echo some other posts, I've never been impressed by the sub in any of the Kef egg packages, with the exception of the E305 as I've not heard it. If you like the E305 package then personally, I would save up for a sub upgrade, or just buy a 5.0 package plus a different sub if funds permit.