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A new damped loading system greatly reduces distortion, giving a smoother, more detailed top-end. The "tangerine" wave guide system helps the treble integrate more smoothly with the mid-range. The tweeters are damped and the low-distortion inductor delivers excellent lower treble and cleaner bass.
Answer: due to Uni-Q array drivers you can place the KEF Q150 speakers sideways and experience the same audio quality. You can place them on rubber pads and either horizontally or vertically as you like. Parting words Like the ELAC B5.2s, the KEF Q150s are sombre, ‘serious’-looking loudspeakers that prize functionality over fanciful aesthetics. They’re pared-down versions of the brand’s immensely popular LS50s, the speakers that propelled KEF to audiophile stardom – but at a fraction of the price.The 607 S3 has been updated throughout, with a brand new 25mm titanium decoupled double dome tweeter, a new elongated tube loading system, a revised motor assembly for the 13cm Continuum mid/bass driver, higher-quality components used in the crossover, and sturdier cabinet bracing. The two drivers overlap to improve integration, while the use of titanium means more refined and detailed high frequencies. As for the inside, there’s the Uni-Q arrangement of drivers, which has already been discussed above. The arrangement is what allows extreme frequencies to pop out and take over the sound stage. To reduce interference from mechanical resonance, the Q150 houses its driver array at the very center of the cabinet. And to further drive out distortions, the tweeter (which is the most sensitive) is placed right at the heart of the Uni-Q array. Over 700 points around the speaker were measured (from 20 to 20 kHz) which resulted in well under 1% error in identification of the sound field up to 16.5 kHz. After that error climbs to 2% which should not be material. Final database of measurements and data is 1.2 Gigabytes in size. In speakers, size matters. The larger the speaker, the more space the drivers get to move, and the better the sound. Q350 is slightly bigger than the Q150. Things on which speaker audio depends: Placement
Cambridge Audio CXA60 integrated amplifier has excellent musical representation. It is accurate, clear, precise, and seems like an all-in-one solution for music lovers. However, the CXA80 is the best sounding between the two.However, they didn't fix the issue of poor music performance when at the desk. I can only surmise that it's definitely the room. The Spektor 2s are among the brand’s most affordable speakers. And while they are a relatively diminutive pair – 6.7 x 9.4 x 11.5 inches – they offer a wide soundstage and expressive equalisation. So whether you’re listening to vocals, instruments, or a bit of everything, the Spektor 2s will sound entertaining.
Both Q150 and Q350 have rear ports to enhance bass, as a result, you should not place it very close to the wall. Also, bookshelf speakers should be placed on stands for best audio dispersion. Or you can place them on open shelves and make sure the tweeter remains at your ear level. The KEF Q350, much like the Q150, is a passive bookshelf speaker that uses KEF’s patented Uni-Q technology. Uni-Q is the name of a modified driver array in which the tweeter is the acoustic center of the line instead of the usual mid-range speaker. This helps bring the treble frequencies to the front and provides a more ideal sound source for rendering high notes. Some of the best speakers for Cambridge Audio CXA61 are: KEF LS50, KEF Q150 andB&W 601 S2. Which one sounds better?The middle is commendably neutral. The tonal pattern at the junction of the stripes is quite clean, without peaks and dips. KEF engineers used the most advanced computational methods to match the emitters in their coaxial heads, and this gave the result – we have one of the most balanced systems in the low-budget class. They can produce a sound with the correct filling of the lower register and with an aesthetic elaboration of all the colorful harmonics, if they are connected to a serious system or select each link in it. These monitors can easily show changes even when replacing any audio cable, so they deserve the most serious approach. The KEF Q150 uses a famous KEF technology to great effect, with the Uni-Q drive unit. This involves positioning the treble unit in the middle of the woofer, creating a single point source for sound across the frequency range. The end result of this is a broader, more cohesive sound that offers excellent stereo within a wider listening area. The more the sensitivity, the louder the speaker can get. Here the Q350 can get slightly louder and will need less power if compared to the sensitivity of the Q150. Dimension
Digital assistants and smart speakers are all well and good, but sometimes you just want to output your audio the old-fashioned way: through quality speakers. The connections between the Cambridge Audio CXA81 vs CXA61 are almost similar with slight differences as mentioned above. One more thing that is worth mentioning is; the speaker can be laid on its side. It’s perfectly symmetrical about all axis and the orientation can be changed. This is quite a useful feature if you don’t have a lot of top clearance and want to save space. Pros and Cons Kef Q150 I absolutely love it for it's intended use. With the change to working more from home I've added a desk to the rear of my home theatre room and started using the system more for music, something I never really planned to do.
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Drivers are the heart of a speaker. Speakers usually have different drivers that cover different frequency range: tweeters (> 2000Hz), midrange (200-2000Hz), woofers (<200Hz). If you look into Cambridge CXA60 specs, you will see there are more similarities than differences when compared to CXA80 . The advanced features in the CXA80 increase its cost. They support speakers with an impedance of 4 and 8 ohms. Q150 is also well-suited for small rooms. So if you have space limitations then you can choose Q150 and place them on open shelves. System and Maximum TDP is based on worst case scenarios. Actual TDP may be lower if not all I/Os for chipsets are used.