KEF R6 Meta - Wow! Just Wow!
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Күн бұрынThe new R Series from KEF is fantastic! Nuance, detail, it has it all!!
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0:00 Intro
0:54 Specs & Tech
3:31 Power Handling
6:03 Initial Impressions
8:48 R6 vs KEF Q150
11:12 R6 vs. Arendal 1723s
13:18 Audio Sample 1
14:37 Audio Sample 2
15:46 Editor’s Note
16:44 Recommendation
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KEF R3 Meta at AAL - • R3 Meta in Indigo Glos...
If you want to purchase the R Series or anything else use these links:
Floorstanding
R11 Meta - bit.ly/3JXwHMf
R7 Meta - bit.ly/3HW1SVl
R5 Meta - bit.ly/3xgBzV9
Bookshelf
R3 Meta - bit.ly/3HW1JRN
Center
R6 Meta - bit.ly/3XqsFPA
R2 Meta - bit.ly/40MqiJN
Height/Atmos
R8 Meta - bit.ly/3YDTGji
LS50 Wireless II - bit.ly/3E0rbo2
Q150 Bookshelf - bit.ly/3Ife0lY
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Links to my home theater setup
Front Left/Right: 1723 Monitor S - bit.ly/3RWNRKG
Center: 1723 Center S - bit.ly/3eSxDUG
Surrounds: 1723 Surround S - bit.ly/3BHHaGY
Atmos Speakers: Energy Take Classics 5.1 - Purchase amzn.to/2l0ubbs
Subwoofer: 1723 2V Subwoofer - bit.ly/3Lfcnof
Speaker Wire: Monoprice Access Series 12 AWG CL2 Rated 2 Conductor - amzn.to/2y4btcT
AV Receiver: Denon AVR-X4400H - amzn.to/2JuznyM
External Amplifier: Monoprice Monolith 7 - amzn.to/2ZXrTvu
4K UHD BluRay Player Panasonic UB820 - amzn.to/3bGwOcc
Television: LG C1 77" - amzn.to/3O8ZVqe
TCL 55" 6 Series - 55 Inch: amzn.to/2QUvKsN
Projector Screen: Elite Screens Yard Master 2 -amzn.to/3iObztN
Valencia Theater Seats- us.valenciatheaterseating.com...
Television Stand: Salamander Design AV Cabinets - bit.ly/3I8OLjv
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@johnmalloy935 Ай бұрын
Thank you for audio samples!!! So helpful
@jc4626 3 ай бұрын
Thank you for your informative videos. I always wanted someone to compare a Waveguide speaker to a concentric speaker, awesome job! I just bought some q series speakers as well, can’t wait for them to arrive! Keep up the good work!
@HomeTheaterHobbyist 3 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful! Don't forget to like and subscribe! :)
@michael-4k4000 9 ай бұрын
What an amazing review!!!! Keep up the great work!!!!
@HomeTheaterHobbyist 9 ай бұрын
Thanks a ton!
@michael-4k4000 9 ай бұрын
@@HomeTheaterHobbyist I have the Q750 tower's, the Q650 center and the Q150's as the rears. I thought about the R line, but they are so much more money, and I have young children and I don't trust them around anything expensive lol. The R line is the best looking speaker ive ever seen. Wonder how much of a difference there are between the sound of the Q line and the R line. Am very, Very happy with my Q750's, best speakers ive ever heard.
@HomeTheaterHobbyist 9 ай бұрын
I’m happy you’re enjoying your speakers. 😁😁 That’s what really matters. Enjoy them!!!!
@BhavikPatelhr 10 ай бұрын
Great video as always.
@HomeTheaterHobbyist 10 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
@ChihuAudioMan 10 ай бұрын
That clarity is insane
@michael-4k4000 9 ай бұрын
The r6 has to be the best looking speaker
@pumpituphomeboy 10 ай бұрын
Thanks for the review. I am surprised you presented the review of the speaker as a stereo pair...But I guess that is what KEF sent you. The R6 is very limited in the bass department because it is designed as an LCR Monitor and a subwoofer should be considered as required not optional. Pair 2 x R6 with 2 Kube 12b subs and you have R11 beating performance and by a large margin too. Anybody looking for a pair of speakers to deliver full range sound without a sub should NOT buy the R6. Get yourself R3, R5, R7. If you have R3 and or R5 and need a center speaker get the R2. If you have R7 or R11 get the R6 for center duties. If you want the top tier surround sound get R6 for LCR and R2 for sides and surrounds matched with minimum 2 x kef kube12b and you will have killer system that will out perform everything above.
@HomeTheaterHobbyist 10 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing! 🙂👍🏾 Yes, KEF only sent me two so that’s what I reviewed. I agree with your assessment above except two things: 1. I recommend using R6s as surrounds and rears (not the R2) if a person has the space and budget. Emphasis on space and budget. 2. I haven’t tried the K92 in my room do I can’t say for sure how well it performs.
@pumpituphomeboy 10 ай бұрын
@@HomeTheaterHobbyist Here is a shocker. Kube 12b has more output than 92 from 30hz to 80hz. K92 is designed mainly for extension and small to medium rooms. The kube 12b is the most underrated performer in the kef line. People look at the spec and see 22hz as bottom freq. But in room it drops below 20hz with ease. You have been in the NYC Kef thx theater. You know that runs on 4 Kube 12b and the room got THX rating. You can buy 2 kube 12b for the price of 1 K92. (I own 2 x 12B after auditioning a K92) Having had both R2 and R6 in my hands and room I totally agree with you that IF YOU HAVE THE SPACE and the money R6 all round. But if you got R2 as sides and surrounds the price difference would buy you 2 subs. hehehe
@nonametofame 10 ай бұрын
Great review, Cody. I still have my Arendal set, but there's just something about that clean, crispy, hyper detail that I prefer in the KEFs, so I recently acquired a full set, including the R6 Meta. I lean towards Arendal if you need the volume and output, but KEF if you're a lower volume listener like me, and enjoy precision imaging for stereo listening. Keep up the great work!
@HomeTheaterHobbyist 10 ай бұрын
Thank you 🙏🏾! 100% agree with your comments above. I’m glad you have speakers that you enjoy and work for your setup. 🙂
@Professor5180 8 күн бұрын
What about for home theater? I would be using 2 or more high-end subwoofers too.
@rick-val22 10 ай бұрын
Great Review. I really like sound demo, playing them instantly back-to-back allows us to easily compare the speakers. I'm considering the Kef R3 Meta or Bowers and Wilkins 705 S3, any thoughts?
@HomeTheaterHobbyist 10 ай бұрын
I haven't heard the B&W so I can't say, sorry. Thanks for watching and enjoying!! 😁
@BobbyBuckley 3 ай бұрын
Just stumbled across your channel. Enjoyed the video. I may be incorrect here but in your audio demos (which was a great addition) I would have all the speakers facing the same direction.
@HomeTheaterHobbyist 3 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching! Don't forget to like and subscribe! Those were just photos, the actual recording is all the speakers in the same direction, same distance from the microphone.
@BobbyBuckley 3 ай бұрын
@@HomeTheaterHobbyist Oh wow, I need to go back and watch again. I realize now they weren't even plugged in! There was one combo that sounded so different to me that I just knew it was bc of positioning. Thanks for the reply :)
@SanandanDA 10 ай бұрын
I would love to do 7.4.4 setup with just R6 meta speakers and KF92 subs, it would genuinely be an amazing setup. Paired with a Marantz AV10 or an 11/13 channel separate’s setup. It’s nice to dream. 😅
@HomeTheaterHobbyist 10 ай бұрын
Nice! 😊
@we8463 8 ай бұрын
The KEF R6 C are phenomenal!
@kaneserver 10 ай бұрын
I love the title, I know, I very much agree!
@HomeTheaterHobbyist 10 ай бұрын
😁😁😁 thanks!
@pcfreakx 10 ай бұрын
I have R3s (4x) and an R2C. I am SERIOUSLY considering upgrading my center to the R6 Meta.
@HomeTheaterHobbyist 10 ай бұрын
I like it a lot!
@Ag3m1n1 6 ай бұрын
So those r6 have more midbass/punch compared to the r3 ? A noticeable better system with 3 x R6 vs 3x R3?
@vitorsanches5585 10 ай бұрын
great video I would like to set up a system with two R11s and one R6 for the front stage, R8 for the sides, (for reasons of space) but I'm unsure about the rear ones, as they are further away from the listener... which would be better in terms of cost benefit? R8s, R3s or R2s?
@HomeTheaterHobbyist 10 ай бұрын
Probably the R8s to be consistent with your surrounds.
@gregbell5873 11 күн бұрын
Hi Cody, how do you think the larger Arendals 1723 monitor would compare to the Kefs for music ?
@TylerStout 10 ай бұрын
Do you think with a subwoofer that these would match or beat the Arendals for movies? Bass can definitely make you prefer one speaker over another identical speaker especially with movies where imo you almost need a subwoofer (ideally 2) to have a good time.
@michael-4k4000 9 ай бұрын
The Arendals are extremely well made and sound beautiful, dare I say clinical…. Kef is just better at all aspects.
@JayPatrol 6 күн бұрын
Can you use the kef q250c center speaker with the q350 bookshelf speakers?
@stephenphillips1660 9 ай бұрын
Thank you for the review. It was very well done. If you didn't already have the Arendals, and if price was not a factor, would you choose the Arendals or the KEFs?
@HomeTheaterHobbyist 9 ай бұрын
Excellent question! I’d probably choose the Arendals because I prefer their slightly more laid back approach to movies but if I was mostly into music then the KEFs definitely!
@HPMIKE55 10 ай бұрын
Great job and what subwoofer are using? 😎👍
@HomeTheaterHobbyist 10 ай бұрын
Thanks! Arendal sound 1723 2V.
@Boxkerp 10 ай бұрын
I own the R3 indigo blue, using them in a 2 channel setup. I like them. I haven't heard these but can't imagine they would be worse. I use 2 subs never tried the R3 metas without them, so I can't comment on the bass extension.
@HomeTheaterHobbyist 10 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing!
@steeveabitbol2466 6 ай бұрын
My amp is rated at 200w per chanel, I have a fairly large open room, would I benefit getting the R6 center (50-250w) vs the R2 center (rated 50-200w)? and what a GREAT Comparision video!
@HomeTheaterHobbyist 6 ай бұрын
Thank you for the kind words. The R6 will yield better distribution. So I think you would benefit if you have a fairly wide seating positions in your room. In other words if you have a lot of seats off axis from the center of the room.
@dragonstone6594 3 ай бұрын
Hey man, great review. Question: Have you heard the Bowers & Wilkins 606 S3? And how do you think they would compare to the R6 or the R2 Meta. Do you think it's worth paying 2.5x more for the Kef? Thanks.
@HomeTheaterHobbyist 3 ай бұрын
Thanks! I haven't heard the 606, sorry. 😞
@michaels3003 6 ай бұрын
Can somebody provide the song name? Thank you.
@adamjj85 10 ай бұрын
Thanks for the Arendal comparison and the sound demos! I think Arendal and Kef are both at the top of their game. I'm a bit surprised how much more detail the R6 meta's have. Where was the mic placed for the recordings for each of these?
@HomeTheaterHobbyist 10 ай бұрын
I was surprised by how close they sounded. The 1723s is more laid back then the R6 but once I listened for a bit, I realized how close they are in terms of quality. The R6 is better butt it’s slight, not a night and day difference. The mic is 7” from the front of the cabinet, radially in between the tweeter and woofer of the 1723s.
@adamjj85 10 ай бұрын
@@HomeTheaterHobbyist Ahh ok thanks! I'd be curious if the mic was placed at the listening position rather than nearfield. I'm assuming the R6 is coming across more detailed since the mic is placed at the Uni-Q mid/tweeter, where the Arendal is just at the tweeter.
@HomeTheaterHobbyist 10 ай бұрын
Yea I struggled with where to place the mic radially because of the different driver configuration. This was the best I came up with. I've tried far field from my listening position and there was just too much "room noise" obscuring some detail (even with the air off and music blaring 😁). I got questions/complaints about the room noise so I switched to near field recording and those pretty much stopped 😁. By the way I record, edit, and export the audio at 24 bit 96kHz but then KZfaq does it's thing 🤷🏾♂️.
@andrewholt5659 9 ай бұрын
Bought the old R11 and R2c speakers on mega clearance. Can’t believe the Metas are worth that much more. Good review! 👍🏼
@denverwilliams3005 8 ай бұрын
How do they compare to the Klipsch you use to have. Do you miss Klipsch speakers.
@HomeTheaterHobbyist 8 ай бұрын
They are more musical, smooth, refined, and closer to neutral when compared to the Klipsch RP-260F line. I still have a pair of the RP-150m bookshelf speakers if I want to listen to Klipsch. But I haven’t because I like the arendals, they’re much better for movies in my opinion.
@michaelburton5198 10 ай бұрын
Do U Think These Speakers Will Sound Better than the Klipsch RC 64 iii ??? Center Channel Speakers Per Center Channel Speakers, Who Be Ideal To Listen To For Music, Movies 🎬 Ect.Ect????
@HomeTheaterHobbyist 10 ай бұрын
I haven’t heard those Klipsch but I suspect these are slightly better for music. Mainly because the mid range is prominent and detailed but that’s just guess. Which one is better for movies? My guess is klipsch but again I don’t know 🤷🏽♂️ Sorry I can’t be more helpful
@michaelburton5198 10 ай бұрын
@@HomeTheaterHobbyist , I Really Appreciate U Touching Base, I Think 🤔 Your 1 Of The Best, I Follow Beings Techno Dad The 1 Who Really Taught Me Alot Over The Many Years, But I've Listen And Tuned Into People Like Yourself, Who Knows Their Stuff!
@mazopdm 5 ай бұрын
O Kef tem mais clareza, e é bem mais rico em detalhes.
@michael-4k4000 9 ай бұрын
I purchased the Q650c 6 months ago. Should I upgrade to the new R6?????
@HomeTheaterHobbyist 9 ай бұрын
I can't speak for your bank account but if money was no object, I'd say YES!
@sudd3660 6 ай бұрын
i been looking at these kef centers for a while now, but they are so large, i got arendal MTM with 5" wofoers, they are 1.5" smaller on the height and twice as shallow. kef can not compete with that.
@michael-4k4000 9 ай бұрын
FYI, I was the 300 LIKE!
@HomeTheaterHobbyist 9 ай бұрын
😁
@Ctripp2448 10 ай бұрын
Once you hear a neutral response speaker like revel and kef it’s hard to listen to any other speaker
@HomeTheaterHobbyist 10 ай бұрын
😁 thanks for sharing!
@ryanschipp8513 10 ай бұрын
You forgot Canton;)
@Ctripp2448 10 ай бұрын
@@ryanschipp8513 haven’t seen any spin data on them. Where are the measurements posted at?
@ryanschipp8513 10 ай бұрын
@@Ctripp2448 Been in the game for 25 years. I have 3 rigs in my place. I've had KEF's. Have two sets of Canton speakers. My ears tell me neutral all the way. Online forums will also back it up.
@boterhammetpindakaashagelslag 10 ай бұрын
@@ryanschipp8513 Canton is bright as hell
@bobslave7063 8 ай бұрын
I was expecting Arendals to be better then Kef R6, but I'm a bit surprised!
@HomeTheaterHobbyist 8 ай бұрын
I prefer the arendals for movies but r6 for music. The r6 is really really good! 😀
@whitecrowuk575 8 ай бұрын
How do R6 perform in stereo music?
@HomeTheaterHobbyist 8 ай бұрын
Great!!! I enjoyed them with music more than movies. It's a smooth experience that excels on presenting details.
@whitecrowuk575 8 ай бұрын
@@HomeTheaterHobbyist thanks! So Arendals had more punch for movie watching? I’m surprised a bit as both have same size drivers but maybe the difference is that one is ported and the other not
@boterhammetpindakaashagelslag 10 ай бұрын
The Arendal towers sounded muffled to me
@Dalt1225 10 ай бұрын
That's something I've never heard anyone say about Arendal speakers.
@edwardsanchez3708 9 ай бұрын
Where did you hear they sounded muffled?
@fingthepuni6667 2 ай бұрын
Yes, this is very True. From what I can hear in my professional Audio Opinion, it is without a doubt that the Arendal's sound is much "Softer" and not quite Clear if you will, as compared to the Kef's Amazing CLARITY when dialogue is present. This R6 Center channel, is ABSOLUTELY a Winner!!
@scorzamania 10 ай бұрын
Is that a McDowells T-Shirt?
@HomeTheaterHobbyist 10 ай бұрын
Eagle eye! 😂😂 yes it is!
@scorzamania 10 ай бұрын
@@HomeTheaterHobbyist love that movie
@ramonbmovies 10 ай бұрын
At $2k/speaker, it's only for well off people. But if you have the cash, why not? Still, I'd rather get tower speakers for the mains.
@ryanschipp8513 10 ай бұрын
Agreed! 2k each is silly.
@DjBunito 10 ай бұрын
You get what you pay for, yes its alot but believe me when i say it the sound quality is superb, dare i say insanely good
@ryanschipp8513 10 ай бұрын
@@DjBunito countless tower options out there that will sound just as good for less.
@MyFatherLoves 29 күн бұрын
The Arendals sound quite cheap compared to the R-Series.
@ryanschipp8513 10 ай бұрын
2k each? Ouch. Then 6k for a front stage of these? Comical. Someone can get a pair of substantial towers and a great center channel for half that price. Horrible value.
@danielwander605 10 ай бұрын
Thats probably true but its no secret that speakers come in all different sizes and price points. Bigger doesn’t necessarily equal better just like more expensive doesn’t necessarily equal better. Depending on the application, use case, and preferences these could be solid. Also, KEF, like a lot of brands, seems to have their fans. People willing to pay a bit extra based on their taste and the kind of modern look of their speakers.
@ryanschipp8513 10 ай бұрын
@@danielwander605 it's not probably true....it's a fact. Arendal and Polk towers with center would embarrass these LCR's by KEF. It's hifi/home theater 101. A tower has more drivers and larger drivers with a larger cabinet=more full range sound, dynamics , output. It's physics. And .........at much less of a price. It's a joke that the KEF front stage would be 6k. A ripoff. If you want to go down and looks and fanboy road the older KEF R11 can be had with a center for a little less. Lol.
@danielwander605 10 ай бұрын
@@ryanschipp8513 One of those. Got it.
@mechmat12345 10 ай бұрын
@@ryanschipp8513lol
@generynkewicz4871 9 ай бұрын
Ok sure Mr tightwad.
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