KEF T305 Home Theater System

Running off an Onkyo TX-SR607 in 5.1These speakers sound wonderful. I had always been reluctant to have a separate sub because most .1 systems I'd heard didn't sound natural, but this setup does. I was also worried that the speakers wouldn't be as loud or provide a full sound, but I was wrong. Watching films that rely heavily on synth sounds over a wide range is a joy, and during films like the Bourne Trilogy or the 5th element (for example), I have often paused and said "man, that sounds good!" I previously had a Sony setup with 2 standing, a center channel, and 2 old DCMs with aftermarket 6.5" drivers for my 5.0 setup, and on hard wood floors this was plenty until several of the Sony drivers started to give out.The main appeal of the T series is the depth, and I'd planned on wall-mounting them until it came time to do it and my 70 year old plaster walls stared me down. God help me if I crack one of those. But the rear channels are on tables and the fronts placed out of the way so it'll work for now. The center channel is robust enough (with some level tweaking on the Onkyo) to adequately cover the wide space between the two front channels. Keep in mind that you will not get low end from a driver this small, and it has nothing to do with depth. A 4" driver simply cannot move enough air to adequately reproduce lows. In this respect, the sub is more than adequate and with the right crossover points and level tweaking, the T series really shines. That's for film, but I'm a music dork too so I'll get to that.The Onkyo is kindof tricky when doing music and a 5.1 setup is even trickier because I can't just run a stereo signal and get left/right because left/right is 2 channel native, not 2.1. When I've found settings that work best for the music, I am very happy with the sound. Hardwood floors and plaster walls are great for jazz, and I love how clear the acoustic bass sounds in the mix. That may be the best test actually because that instrument runs a wide range of frequencies. I've run plenty of Coltrane, Stereolab (very Moogy), and live Yes through the system, and again, with the right processor on the Onkyo, I am very happy with the sound. The synth on Stereolab is very clear at all frequencies.To summarize, if you have a problem with these speakers I'd tinker with your receiver because the speakers themselves are top notch. I won't even get started on the PS3 games...as much as I want to. It was hard to justify the price because I'd never sunk more than about $500 in a home theater speaker system and most of mine have just been amassed over the years (20 or so laying around currently, but only the Dynaudio monitors and the KEF are in service presently). The center channel is going to be the workhorse of any multi-channel setup, and with the accompanying sub it sounds great. I don't think it's necessary to get matching satellites so if you wanted to go for the smaller rear speakers, you'd probably be fine. Those don't normally handle as much as the fronts anyway. That said, I don't regret getting the 305 in the least. I actually got another set of 2 to run 7.1 but selling the house within the next year and I'd really rather go into drywall than plaster...sounds great as-is anyway. So in case they stop making these before I would have expanded the setup, I'll have a full set that I intend to keep for many years (like the DCMs though I'm sure radio shack won't be carrying replacement drivers for the T series anytime soon). And when I get 7.1 running...oh man.PS: I couldn't find a place locally to give these a listen so it was a pretty big leap of faith to spend $3k without hearing them, but I'm completely satisfied. Been running them for 9 months now and my only complaint is that the sub doesn't automatically turn on then an audio signal comes through...it must be a low frequency coming through. I say that but just realized it might be a quirk in my receiver which certainly does have its quirks with signal selection (not signal quality). Also, this is my first .1 setup so that might be common. Either way, the sound quality far outweighs the delay which I should add is noise-free. Ever had an amp that popped when it cut on and off? Yeah, I hate that too. Sign of a cheap or worn out amp. Thankfully I haven't experienced that with this sub. And if you don't go for the T series that's cool, but I'd stay away from the lower priced (under $500) systems whatever you do. Those are the reasons I waited this long to get a .1 setup. What's the point in spending that much money to get bad sound? I digress, happy listening!

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Moved into a smaller house and my tower Infinity speakers and subwoofers wouldn't fit. Choose these as the were highly rated small speakers on many sites. They sound good, but I was hoping for fuller sound. With speakers it seems size still matters.

I was between these or the klipsch rf 62 kit they have on amazon. I'm glad i went with kef! In a large basement these speakers can produce loud and clear sound with no distortion. I'm sure the klipsch kit would yield slightly louder sound but unless your are in a massive room it would be over kill. If your are putting these in a bigger room I would add another sub. The t2 included in the kit has great sound just leaves more to be desired. I got a klipsch sw115 paired with this kit and it blends perfectly. I've never heard the speakers or t2 make a bad note yet and I like it LOUD music or movies! 4 stars only because I had to add another sub

I figured I should finally write a review on these, which I purchased through Amazon almost three years ago. :)I was wary of purchasing something this expensive without hearing them in person, first. Knowing Amazon's awesome return policy made it a bit easier to swallow. I was looking for something that would sound good and take up little space. I already had a home theater room setup with large speakers and big screen. These were going to go in my living room and had to be as good looking as they sounded.My options seemed to be limited to over priced Bose, which I knew from actual listening experience was not what I was looking for. Or, one of the many small satellite systems that all kind of sound alike and have no mid-range. I did some research on flat panel speakers and narrowed my choices down to Definitive Technology and KEF. I really liked Def Tec's Mythos XTR50 surround system . However, they were almost 2x the price of the KEF T305's. And, from my research, weren't anywhere near 2x better. I placed the order and never questioned my decision.Things one should know before purchasing these:- These are meant for smallish rooms, not 30x20 home theaters.- The bass is not going to over power the room. So, if you like more bass than anything else, these may not be for you.- Try and position the height around ear level. It's amazing how clear these sound when setup properly.- They make stands for these. They look great and are the perfect height.- Listen to a Bose system at your local store. Realize that these will sound 5x better.

I strategically was looking for a minimalistic quality sound system to accompany my new Samsung Q80R TV. I paired the KEF sound system with a Yamaha RX-A1080 receiver and WOW! I am running a 5.1.2 system using Yamaha NS-IC800 in ceiling for my over head atmos. I am extremely satisfied with my purchase and quality of the sound from the KEFT305's. Installation was a breeze. I mounted these using wall brackets directly to studs in my wall. The sub woofer is theater quality!! Rumbles my entire room like I'm in a theater seriously. I only watch 4k Atmos movies now and my son plays his VR with the system. Don't be turned away by the critics saying you cant get good sound from thin speakers. I am a believer.