Found a well-cared for pair on Craig's List, and have to admit that it's helped me enjoy my music again. I am running a Nakamichi TA-2A receiver and a Technics carousel cd-player on this system, and it is a marked improvement over the Infinity bookshelf speakers I've been making do with for the last year or so.

Acoustic-based music (jazz, rock, bluegrass) really shines in this set-up; as does classical music. It is a little dark and bassy for harder rock and reveals the distortion that has been a culprit in overmastered cd's. Though these are weaknesses in the source material rather than with the system. My Pat Metheny, Larry Coryell, and Bela Fleck cd's came to life. I really enjoyed Pearl Jam and R.E.M. on this system. Conversely, cd's from Metallica, Loudness, and Kreator needed some tonal adjustment (negative bass and flat treble control) and actually benefited from a 20% reduction in overall volume/loudness. Though the biggest sonic improvements I've noticed since the switch to KEF K-160's was from Jethro Tull, Oregon, and Garcia/Grisman... where the acoustic instruments, slight percussion touches, and woodwinds popped from a relatively warm and full sonic bed.

I can handle computer speakers, phone streaming, and iPod through headphones for about a half-hour before getting fatigued; whereas I've been enjoying much longer listening sessions since adding the KEF's to my stereo. Realizing that this was initially issued as part of a budget-friendly series; I remain ever impressed by their durability, versatility, and overall quality. If you can squirrel a pair off the usual trade sites for $200 or less, it is well worth the effort.

Sounds very good, doesnt need monster amp.

I bought these new about 20 years ago,the dealer gave a discount (500 dollars)Great sound,they compliment any music.

good all around warm sound. great midrange and tweeter. never too overwhelming

like the other guy said, hard to find since they are long discontinued.

Outstanding speakers. Very nice warm sound to them. i push them pretty hard sometimes and they never fail me. not a whole lot of bass, but i wasnt looking for a ton of bass b/c i already have a subwoofer. highly recommend if you can find them.

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kef K-120 Mb quart ctr stage Acoustic Energy aegis 12" subwoofer

incred. value, imaging, natural tone

at this price, none

i have owned these good speakers for six years. bought the pair for $300. have enjoyed everything i have run through them. excel with acoustic music, jazz, classical, well-recorded rock, etc. very revealing, and throw a great image. deep bass. but they can show limitations in your equipment and recordings. that's becuase they're damn good speaks! if you can pick up a pair used, you won't be disappointed. these have been off the market for at least six years.

Perfect midrange and vocals, tight bass, singing highs, "you are there" imaging.

Hard to find any to buy.

Best stereo imaging I have heard and works equally well for home theater. Brought back the fun in music for me. Too bad I can't find more to have a matching set all around for my HT.

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PSB, Paradigm, magneplanar, tannoy.