26-Aug-2021, 02:50
(20-Nov-2019, 11:59)WTree Wrote: As mentioned by previous posters, if you can get a Stereo pair then it will give a better performance than mono. I have Phantom Silver pair earlier and in much earlier life a B&O Beolab 9 pair. Right now the only active speaker pair I have is Kef LSX.
Value for Money / Price to Performance Ratio, I would put KEF LSX at a much higher level than Phantoms. If you are a critical listener, then your mileage may vary. It might be something you want to consider even from placement perspective. I love the Silvers performance but it was not the most convenient when it comes to positioning with the side firing woofers. That is my biggest gripe but of course I live in a small apartment so it is only applicable to likes of me. If there is sufficient space around, I am sure they will beat KEF LSX in critical listening test
I heard A9 in a shop and it has good sound but it was not home environment and still a single speaker. If you have to chose a single speaker and between a single Gold / single A9, then I would pick A9. You can enjoy two different sound signatures and probably switch them between the rooms once in a while. I think A9 is cheaper as well.
Phantoms gold with Dante in surround is amazing
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