Kef LSX randomly placed on some stands. Not quite the power or sound of the Phantom though, but better for music as I prefer stereo over mono. If I'm able to get a stereo pair of Phantoms the LSXs are gone.
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While I'm waiting for a faulty Phantom Silver to emerge.
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I had to add a couple of micro subs to add some more oomph.
(16-Jan-2023, 05:42)Pim Wrote: [ -> ]Nice retro cabinet.
Thanks! It can hold about 100 LPs and still have a lot of room for all sorts of hifi gadgets needing to be hidden.
What's your opinion on the KEFs?
(19-Jan-2023, 20:12)Bbnsound Wrote: [ -> ]What's your opinion on the KEFs?
I really like them, despite the lack of bass and the dodgy app KEF is providing. The ability to do some EQing and make different presets is nice. I like the adjustable subwoofer x-over too, even if it's mono. Soundwise they're pleasant and detailed at the same time. They can't keep up with the Phantom in volume or bass, but I didn't expect that either. And I do love a good, old remote and the ability to use the speakers without WiFi or internet. As you may understand, the tiny boxes are growing on me. One thing I really dislike though, is integrating subwoofers and speakers. It's a pain and takes forever, and the LSX really needs subwoofer(s) to fill in the lowest octaves.
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I forgot to mention the price. A pair of lightly used LSXs is about €500-600 here in Norway. That's a steal in my opinion. I got a real bargain and paid about the same for the subwoofers and speakers, in total. I wouldn't get half a Phantom II for that price, so I'm really happy.
Thanks for your take on that. I used to have a pair of LS50 next to my Golds and it didn't take long for me to sell the KEFs again. But I never added a subwoofer and I fully agree, the value is great. Moreover, there are some benefits the KEFs have (like a remote control for exmaple)
New project!
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The Phantom II is unknown territory for me. Does anybody know how to disassemble it? Can't find any guides online.
Found a video thanks to @
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Not straight forward, but doable. I will post pictures of the process.
Another Phantom project!
While waiting for the internals for the Phantom II showing up somewhere nearby, a Phantom Silver arrived at my doorstep.
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This one is special! It turns all music into an 80's fuzz-orama. Two small dents in the mid driver has turned the speaker into a very effective FX-box with only one setting; fuzz turned up to 11! That's perfect for very experimental jazz or death metal, but for everything else, it's quite annoying. Here are the culprits.
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As the Phantom is upgradable to DOS2, the low latency optical mode is easy accessible. Therefore my next experiment is straight forward. Can a Phantom be used as a subwoofer? Short answer, yes it can. A cheap CYP ADC connected to the subwoofer output of the KEF LSX, an optical cable between the ADC and Phantom and voilà; a Phantom subwoofer.
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How does it sound? Like a subwoofer, a really tight one. Highly recommended if you have a faulty-ish Phantom to spare.