Just a heads up, KEF Direct is offering free GFS-524 stands with purchase of LS50/Ws.
I think I'll call them and see if I can get 'grandson'd' in on this since they still haven't sent the stands I ordered.
*D'oh. They're sold out in white.
They're really making you hold out on those stands eh? It sounds like they should be sending them out fairly shortly based on the ETA they gave you. Hopefully you get them soon, I love mine and I'm confident you will love yours.
Hi guys,
I am the owner of the kef LS50w, and I just connected a subwoofer SVS SB1000 (my configuration is only 2.1)
I'm looking for the right settings between the speakers and the subwoofer. Could you tell me if this setting is fine:
Settings in KEF application :
Bass Extension : Extra
High-pass frequency : 75Hz(50-120Hz)
Sub out Low-pass frequency : 65hz (40-250hz)
Sub gain : 10db
sub polarity : +
Settings to my sub directly :
Low pass filter (crossover) : 160Hz (max is LFE)
Volume : 50%
Phase : 0
What do you think about these settings ? Thank you
Finally got them yesterday.
Definitely happy with the look! No issues with the speakers so far. Just loving life with them. Roon remote has been pretty unstable since my last iOS update. Great software when it's working smoothly, but I've had my share of jitters with the remote app. Hopefully that will get worked out because I'm in with Roon for life.
It's always difficult to say without hearing it and without measurements, but here's how I would set it:
Bass Extension: Normal
High-pass mode turned off
Low-pass frequency: 70-80Hz
Boy does that look sharp. Did you notice any improvement over your old stands?
Thank you, new test today ,
Bass Extension : Normal
High-pass frequency : 80Hz (50-120Hz) <<<< why you would turned off ?
Sub out Low-pass frequency : 100hz (40-250hz)
Sub gain : 0db
sub polarity : +
Settings to my sub directly :
Low pass filter (crossover) : disable
Volume : 50%
Phase : 0
I think it's more accurate, better, and if i increase the Sub gain to +5db, more bass, but always accurate, very good.
What do you think ?
There are definitely many schools of thought on that topic. Using the high pass filter increases system headroom and allows those 5" drivers to play in their "sweet spot" and the speakers will go louder with lower distortion.
Haven't posted for awhile. My system is in storage, while we rehab our new to us old house. I miss my boxes, but I am enjoying everyone's posts. I think I can help on this one. You have a solid subwoofer, but I suspect you crossover at the same level for movies as you do for music. Might I suggest you adjust your crossover on the process amp or by whatever method to raise it from the usual 60-80Hz, to 100-125Hz. The Rel should be able to go that high, and the LS50s will be better able to handle the soundtrack, unless you're overdriving them on the high end of course. Kef may be able to tell you what type of failure occurred, and that also might be a clue. For myself, when I was set up my system (5 LS50s in front in a 7.1.2 system) is crossed over at 80hz for movies, and 60hz for music, which is pretty easy to do with my Yamaha RX-A3060. Hope you get your speakers back soon. I know I sure miss mine.Hi... My LS50's are in with KEF USA right now for review and repair. Story - Was dropping the new Jack White vinyl on my old B&O. Noticed right from the start terrific drive movement. Let it play and within moments seemed to have lost highs. omg. Did some further testing to confirm speakers , amp (Vincent MK2) which were the issue. Spoke with the local KEF rep and he noted that the slow drive flop (60hz) usually indicates missing ground on the turntable. Bingo. He did get me an RA and they are now in KEF's hands.
Has anyone had a similar issue? Or had speakers go to KEF repair? I miss them.
Additionally, I find that for music they are perfect for me. But video (movies) they do not respond well. Bass (explosions,etc) overpowers the driver and produces a bad driver flop. Am I doing something wrong?
REL T/7i is part of the system as well. Thanks