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In this video, Jason, the speaker, shares his long-awaited experience with the KEF LSX wireless speakers, which he compares to the Adam T5V studio monitors. Over several weeks, Jason conducts listening tests, examining various music genres to assess the performance of both speaker sets. While the KEF LSX speakers boast advanced features and versatility, including multiple connectivity options, Jason finds them lacking in sound quality compared to the more affordable Adam T5V monitors. Specifically, the KEFs exhibit a coherent but mid-rangy and less impressive sound, whereas the Adams offer superior soundstage, separation, and imaging despite their smaller size and lower price. Jason concludes that the Adams provide a better value for money and plans to keep them, possibly selling the KEFs. He also acknowledges the subjective nature of audio preferences and encourages viewers to share their experiences with different speaker models. Jason's reflections underscore his buyer's remorse and his appreciation for the audience's engagement, urging them to like, subscribe, and comment.
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In this part of the video, the speaker discusses their long-time interest in the KEF LSX wireless speakers, which they had been eyeing as an aspirational purchase for over a year. After acquiring them, the speaker has spent about three weeks regularly listening to them and decides to compare the $1,250 KEF LSX speakers to a $400 pair of Adam T5V studio monitors. Details of the setup include the Adam T5V monitors connected through a Behringer UMC22 audio interface to an iPad Pro, whereas the KEF LSX speakers offer a variety of connection options, including AirPlay 2, Bluetooth, optical, and a sub out port, highlighting their advanced features and versatility.
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In this segment, the speaker tests and compares Atom and KEF LX Wireless desktop speakers. The Atoms feature a 5-inch woofer and 1-inch ribbon tweeter, while the KEFs have a coaxial design with a 4.5-inch woofer and tweeter integrated in the center. The test setup includes placing the Atoms on RLX mopads and the KEFs on their built-in rubber feet. Both sets are positioned side-by-side for a near-field listening test. To ensure accuracy, the speaker volumes are balanced at 80 decibels using a decibel meter. The speaker evaluates various types of music from their iTunes library, aiming to provide a fair assessment across different genres.
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In this part of the video, the speaker discusses their experience comparing the KEF speakers to studio monitors. While KEF speakers are high-fidelity consumer speakers and not designed to be flat like studio monitors, they still sound good. However, they did not provide the open, big sound expected, even after trying different positions.
The speaker explains their testing method of switching between the KEF speakers and another set of studio monitor speakers using an iPad and a USB-C dongle connected to a Behringer interface. The studio monitors immediately impressed with a wider, deeper sound, accurate center image, detailed three-dimensional audio, and no resonances. Although the studio monitors lacked bass due to their small size, they were enjoyable to listen to.
On the contrary, the KEF speakers, while having a coherent image due to their coaxial design, sounded mid-rangy and honky, despite having a nice stereo spread. The overall view is that studio monitors provided a more precise and enjoyable listening experience compared to the KEF speakers.
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In this part of the video, the speaker compares the Adams and CAF speakers, highlighting the Adams as their clear preference due to superior sound signature, separation, and imaging. The CAF speakers, although aesthetically pleasing and feature-rich, did not perform as well as expected, especially given their higher cost. The speaker concludes by deciding to keep the Adams and intends to return or sell the CAFs, noting that the Adams offer better value for money. Additionally, they express interest in comparing the CAFs with other speakers, such as the Apple HomePod or Sonos Play:1, based on audience interest.
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In this part of the video, the speaker emphasizes that audio experiences are highly subjective, influenced by individual preferences and years of personal experience in listening, recording, mixing, and mastering music. The speaker, Jason, encourages viewers who own or have experience with certain speaker models to share their opinions in the comments. He reflects on his sense of buyer’s remorse and expresses gratitude to the audience, urging new viewers to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell.