Their 90db sensitivity is believable - if it’s inflated, probably only by a db at the most. Another advantage of the the XT6Fs is they don’t need as high quality an amp to get them singing and can play quite loud with just a handful of watts. IME, the Tannoys have a lot of LS50 strengths but with greater bass dynamics and extension. Neither has as nice a fit and finish as what you’ll find in Monitor Audio, but both sound better. Their sins (if you can even call them that at this price point) are really only those of omission.Īnd to address an incorrect claim posted above by the Audio Nurse, No, the KEF R series does not have real-wood cabinets, they have real-wood veneers, just the same as the Tannoys. They’re not perfect but they have no glaring weaknesses. I’ve heard so many poor sounding floorstanders in this budget range that the XT6Fs are refreshing. Their dynamics trounce that of most of the competition, with plenty of speed - not surprising given their doped-paper cones. If anything, it’s borderline too much with some music. Just last week I did some A/B comparisons with Spendor Classics (what some call 'pipe and slipper' speakers) in the same room, with the same amp, and the Tannoys were just as easy a listen for long sessions. And if you were to find the treble too hot, the grills tone it down without much detriment to detail. The Tannoys are not at all aggressive - they’re less fatiguing than the comparable MA, B&W, Golden Ear Revel, Focal and KEF Q. The KEF Q55 speaker weighs 14.5 kg and is 20.7 cm wide, 27.6 cm deep, and 85.2 cm high.I have the XT6Fs and previously had LS50s. The soft dome tweeter driver is 1.9 cm in diametre, while the midrange and woofer drivers are 16 cm. The magnetic shielding in this stereo speaker helps to reduce electrostatic interference, allowing the speaker to produce clean, clear sound. The crossover filter on this KEF Audio Q55 speaker allows each driver to produce clear, distortion-free sound at its designated frequency. The terminals are binding posts for an accurate and consistent connection, but the speaker also has banana plugs. The bass and midrange drivers use a Uni-Q array for stronger sound. It has a peak power handling of 150 watts. The KEF Q55 speaker has a sensitivity of 91 dB. The impedance on this floor speaker is 8 ohms. The KEF Audio Q55 speaker has a frequency response of 40 Hz to 20 kHz. This KEF Q55 speaker is a free-standing floor speaker that delivers powerful sound in a cabinet that can complement almost any room.

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