Q500 or Zensor 5

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Hi all

Before I push the button any thoughts on this? I fancy white but there aren't any 500s left in white. I could go walnut for only 399! Seems a bargain , lowest for the zensor 5 is 549.

Have heard the zensors but not the kef. Used to have r300s and lived those

I can get a speaker 150 quid less than the dalis which were 150 more initially but wondered if anyone had done a comparison

Cheers all

Rdt
 
The Q500's were slightly better than the Zensor 5 speakers when I demoed both. According to my ears anyway....A bit more clarity and detail.
 
If money isn`t a problem, maybe you should wait little. It seems that every country is getting rid off those Q serie speakers. So the new line is coming next year. As the Q serie is quite old, i am looking forward what Kef has been developing in the background.

Edit. Don`t forget to demo the MA Bronze 5, it`s in your price range (489£) and it`s just updated. Also in white ash colour!

"...it looks
and sounds as if it should cost at least
£1,000. How do I know this? I have
a couple of well-respected £1k
floorstanders to hand and, in most
respects, the Bronze 5 more than
holds its own.
"

http://ca2.monitoraudiocdn.com/down...Audio_Bronze_Reprint.pdf?mtime=20150907150907
 
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The KEF R300s are far better than both the Q500 and Zensor. Then there are the LS50s to consider as well. Why did you ditch the 300s?
 
Hi all. Yes I got rid of all my stuff , as an update I've ended up with 500s and 600c at the front with 100 rears and a BK XXLS400 sub. Sounds ace. The speakers are currently at ludicrous prices , for example I picked up the huge centre ex display for 219 (from 500). The q900 can be had new for 599 (from 1200) was too good to miss
 

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