Listing photo when we bought the apartment, after photos in next installment Like many home theater and audio enthusiasts, I have spent countless hours wondering how I would organize a home if I could start from scratch. How would I lay out the sound system? What kind of multi-room audio would I install? What kind of lighting and shades should I install for easy … [Read more...] about Apartment Renovation – Part 1
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KEF LSX Wireless Speakers Review
We previously reviewed the KEF LS50W wireless speaker system and, like everyone else, came away very impressed with it. At $2,200 it was a high price point for many people, and the speakers are also quite large. They also had the annoyance of needing to be connected via an Ethernet cable, making them wireless but also wired at the same time. The new KEF LSX speakers are a more … [Read more...] about KEF LSX Wireless Speakers Review
KEF LS50 Wireless Speakers Review
I’ve made no secret that I’m a huge fan of KEF speakers. To me, their UniQ driver offers superb clarity with treble and midrange, as instruments and voices originate from a single point. When I wrote about bookshelf speakers for Wirecutter, I brought in the as a reference point to compare the entry-level speakers to. KEF has added the LS50 Wireless to the lineup, combining the … [Read more...] about KEF LS50 Wireless Speakers Review
KEF Custom Install THX Speaker Review
One of the most exciting things about buying a house this past year was the opportunity it presented me for my home theater. After years of having rooms that I had to leave undamaged in rental houses, I could do anything I wanted. One of the first things I did was to decide to go with in-wall speakers to open up more space in the room. Because of my love of their UniQ sound I … [Read more...] about KEF Custom Install THX Speaker Review
KEF Reference Review
My fellow RHT writers have been quite jealous of me over the last few weeks. The reason is that I had the opportunity to review a set of speakers from the KEF Reference series: the Reference 1 bookshelves and Reference 2C center channel. Editor's Note: Yes, I’m jealous. My system is currently boxed up to move. Quite simply, the Reference 1’s and 2C are the best speakers I’ve … [Read more...] about KEF Reference Review