Darko Audio Reviews of the Rega R-s1 Speakers
Rega, Totem, or KEF bookshelf speakers?
In an earlier forum I asked nearly converting a 10x10 room into a listening room. My concern was whether or not information technology would exist likewise pocket-sized. Afterwards reading the responses—thank you to everyone who fabricated suggestions, including those who had me spending well beyond my -to-be upkeep!—I've gained confidence to move frontward. Now for the speakers. I've narrowed my option (for the moment, of course) to iii: the KEF LS50, the option of several respondents in the first forum; the Rega RX1; and the Totem Rainmaker. All are in my price range and, though the Totem are only available used, they can be institute.
As I'm new to audio, I've not heard any of these speakers. Reviews read, yep, suggestions from friends and more experienced listeners, yes; but no first-hand experience, and in our current circumstances, hearing anything in a shop isn't likely. So I'd be glad to hear from those who have heard these.
My power source will be minor, an integrated amp betwixt 50-75w (NAD C 320BEE or Luxman R-115 receiver in the house correct now; maybe the Rega Brio or something similar in the futurity), and I'll but be playing vinyl. A Rega P3 is my TT. The thought of an all-Rega room is attractive, if the RX 1'south are a good selection. Any thoughts are appreciated.
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Given the characteristics of those speakers and factoring in limited power I'd highly recommend the Silverline Minuet Supreme Plus that tin can be had $699/pr. new. Best of luck. |
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I take the REGA R1s and the RX1s in my "C" and "B" systems respectively . both are keen , with the RX1s rising on top. REVIEWS " .... The RR125 is an outstanding mid/bass driver, sonically and musically right in line with the midrange functioning of Rega'south amplifiers and phono cartridges. Get the midrange right and everything else volition fall into identify. Get it wrong, and all the rex's horses… the Rega R1 becomes my new budget reference speaker. In add-on of its power to get the fundamentals of music right, it adds clarity and resolution, and an ability to lay out a vivid and coherent 3-dimensional stereo image. In modest room applications, what more could y'all want? ..." RX1 https://soundorg.com/news/rega-rx1-loudspeakers-hifi-choice/ " ... The RX1 pitches into a competitive sector of the loudspeaker market, but Ed Selley thinks it has what it takes to succeed... Highly recommended. Worth the audience. |
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I accept had rega rs5, ls50, and i still have totem militarist. |
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I auditioned three bookshelf speakers in a very pocket-sized listening room. Spent probably half hour listening to each of iii. Spendor SA1, Rega RX One, and Linn Majik 109. Didn't like the Rega in comparing to the other two (sounded thin and sloppy). Linn and Spendor both nice but more than expensive. I would have needed more the hour to determine a winner between Spendor and Zlinn. Amp was Rega Elex-R with Rega Apollo CD player for the demo. It was a year ago then beyond these notes that I jotted on my phone at present copied above I don't call back much In general I like Rega amps more than Rega speakers Of your choices I'd go Kef. Only that's me. Speaker option is very personal. Simply the three I listened to definitely sounded quite different. Your preference might be directly opposite mine |
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KEF |
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I would just purchase the KEF LS50 Wireless. A lot for sale used and discounts past KEF for new items. I use the KEF LS50 passive in a 12x11x9 room and the room needed to exist treated with acoustic panels, only once that was washed the KEF LS50 passive sounded excellent. https://www.audiogon.com/listings/lisa23g2-kef-ls50-wireless-titanium-grayness-red-speakers In your smaller room the LS50W with it's built in amp, DAC, and the DSP processing engine will optimize the speaker to your room. Yous may not even need room treatments like I needed. I have a feeling the LS50W is better sounding that what I have setup with my Peachtree Nova 150. Though, a few years ago, when I used the Criterion AHB2 amp + DAC3 with the LS50's the sound was amazing. I will be upgrading the LS50 gear before long with the intention to buy again the Benchmark AHB2 amp and the new Benchmark LA4 preamp. I will become the new AudioByte Vox DAC, ZAP, and HUB ($12K full, no discounts new) . This will likely be better than the LS50W just look at how much money goes into raising above the LS50W. The LS50W already has all of these external components I will buy congenital into the speaker. BTW - I am non sure how your TT can fit with the LS50W. Yous should research that if y'all decided to consider the LS50W |
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The la50w suggestion is a very valid ane. Would have the guessing out of getting the most out of whatever passive speaker yous might choose. Ls 50s driven well are top notch inside the limits of speakers their size. Ls50s not driven well will not get you lot the full benefit. I take ls50s and accept not heard the Regas nor those specific Totem but I suspect each sounds significantly unlike. Yous will need a sub for full range with any of these smaller speakers if that matters to y'all. And then other than y'all take an active option with the KEF to assure they are driven well, I think will come down mostly to personal preference. |
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wold anyone like to elaborate on the Rega RX1 vs. the RS1? i heard the RX1 and found the RS1 to be much more alive and bought them. what was i missing? i felt that Rega had taken a step backwards. currently use the Rega Panache R and would like to upgrade speakers. ProAc, KEF, B&Due west, Elac Carina, Dynaudio? what would the improvement be? |
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For small listening spaces, the Kef LS50 is an easy recommend. The ancillary/coaxial driver provides a single-indicate sound source which works well in almost-field listening situations. |
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+1 turnbowm |
Source: https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/rega-totem-or-kef-bookshelf-speakers
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