Google Home Max vs KEF R3

And then they went on the other side of the spectrum and introduced this guy the Google Home Max. and at the time it launched it for hundred dollars a...

there's multiple layers of it. But our advisors get a chance to really get hands-on with the products that we carry and they get to listen. They get t...

Very good bass. Meaning that if you live in an apartment or condo, your neighbors may complain if you play this thing above 70 or 80%.

I want mid-range, that's open and clean and clear. I want bass, that's quick, but I still want it to be strong. I want a dynamic presentation, but I a...

You can also assume, of course, that Google's own speakers will get new features first (that's what has happened with Alexa speakers). Unless the Link is compellingly better, audio-wise, the Max is a safer bet.

Now, with this being said, the CAF r3 is much like a floorstanding speaker. It does not struggle with any of the hard tracks I threw at it. In fact, w...

(cons so far)bluetooth connection is sometimes choppy. bass kinda drops out of existence at higher volume.

WiFi streamer, either built in or external like audio engine B-Fi, with either the native app or simply using airplay from music app directly. Bluetooth does not impress me, but WiFi does fine. I prefer real sound pressure, so Kef R3’s with Marantz SR5015. Albums are a really cool way to experience music too because it requires work, which makes me feel more invested in the process

Other home minis are three years old. The mics didn't clog up at the exact same time. A wave of dust didn't pour in one random day and clog all the mics.

Will it help out some users? Sure. Will it be a feature really worth swapping mounts for? Unlikely. Especially since the 1D X III's AF system is already so advanced and uses similar 'deep learning' algorithms as the R cameras for face and general tracking. It's very, very unlikely that the R3's focus system will be significantly better than the 1D X III's

That said, in the world of wireless speakers I haven't found anything up to Sonos quality. I have Nest Audio and Google Home Max and they're good enough but not the best sound. I also tried some Harman Kardon Citation and they sounded better but extremely bassy for my taste. So in short, as you can see you it's a difficult world for those of us that prefer Google Assistant and Android and that also want to use Sonos for their sound quality and convenience

* get rid of anything to do with wireless, as it will just increase cost and latency which could prove impossible to fix especially if not using a higher end room correction.

The Google Home Max is a beast of a smart speaker. In CNET's review, editor Ty Pendlebury was effusive about the superb sound, excellent microphones (for hearing you even when music is blasting) and ability to fill even a large room with sound. He lamented its price, though, which he characterized as "too expensive for mass appeal." (Read his Google Home Max review to learn more

The only knock on these speakers is the price - $2100 - a bit on the pricey side, but most competitors are…Aside from that, they have a premium look, beautiful cabinet with a solid feel. Having upgraded from the KEF Q750, the build is evident. They sound way better than the KEF Q tower series, despite being bookshelf speakers. With a good amp or receiver, they are magical for music and movies ( I drive these with a Arcam AVR390 and Emotiva UPA-7 amp)

this is 400 now though i got it when it was 350...im not sure i would pay 400 for one

Laying the speakers drivers up on a desk and pressing the shadow flares in about 1mm solved that problem completely. If you purchase these, you should be prepared to do the same. TREBLE These speakers are as anechoically flat as any passive speaker can be. When placed in a room, the treble above 10KHz can be a touch hot, however at the age of 48, I do not mind a little help up there

The Home Max is a product that looks like it comes straight from Libratone or Bang & Olufsen’s catalogue. In a few words, it’s massive and nondescript. But between the muted mesh grille and off-white chassis, the almost total absence of style here, oddly enough, makes it super stylish.

The R series has better cabinets, better drive units, and better crossover design than the Q series. I would take these over a pair of Q950 every day of the week.