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KEF Q150 vs SVS PB-2000 Pro

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KEF Q150

119 reviews

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SVS PB-2000 Pro

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SVS PB-2000 Pro

45 reviews

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Great sound quality with detail, full soundstage, and volume without distortion

Sharp and expensive-looking design

Recommended by many users, especially when purchased on sale

Compared favorably to other speakers, including the ELAC UB5 and Klipsch R51

Compatible with various amplifiers and streaming devices

Great powerful and high-quality bass

App controls for easy customization

Excellent customer service

Well-braced enclosure for durability

Positive impact on both movie and music experience

Not enough bass for some users

Some users note disappointment with the build quality

Price may be too high for some users, but many recommend purchasing on sale

Not as highly recommended for smaller rooms

Some reviewers prefer other SVS models or brands altogether

Steep price point for some reviewers

Verdict

Overall, the KEF Q150 speakers receive positive reviews for their sound quality, with many users impressed by their detail, full soundstage, and volume without distortion. Some users note that the speakers lack bass, while others mention disappointment with the build quality. However, many users recommend the speakers, especially when purchased on sale. The KEF Q150 is compared favorably to other speakers, including the ELAC UB5 and Klipsch R51. Users also mention various amplifiers and streaming devices used to power the speakers.

Verdict

Overall, the SVS PB-2000 Pro receives positive reviews for its powerful and high-quality bass, as well as its app controls and customer service. Some reviewers recommend considering the size of the room before purchasing, while others suggest pairing it with recommended speakers for optimal sound. There are some mixed reviews, with some reviewers preferring other SVS models or brands altogether. However, the majority of reviewers highly recommend the PB-2000 Pro for both movies and music.

Reviews by Topic

Our analysis shows how reviewers feel about different topics. Please note these are not full reviews.

Sound Quality

Build quality not impressive - prefer Klipsch rp-500m

This are very smooth sounding speakers - they will never sound shrill or fatiguing. The flip side of this is the treble is not as detailed and exciting as other speakers. I own the Klipsch RP-500M and I prefer those speakers overall, and I think a lot of people would. If you can find the Klipsch for a similar price, they sound more clear, exciting, and dynamic

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SVS PB-2000 Pro 12 inch Subwoofer Review

Okay. What i'm hearing is when i get to about 28 27 hertz. That's when i can hear the port start to take over more uh when you get below that below 25...

Positive

Price

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KEF Q-150 Bookshelf Speaker Review. Best for lovers of wide imaging.

It does seem to look a little bit like a five year old took a paintbrush to it when you get up close - and i wouldn't be the first person to say that ...

Positive

Suggestions on how to budget for a completely new HT setup ($6-7k)

$3-400 on a center speaker and another $7-800 on left and rights. That will put me around $2000-2300 and should be a good starting system.

Neutral

reddit.com/r/hometheater

Bass

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KEF Q150 Bookshelf Speakers - Hands On Review

The key 150 are a smoother sound in the mid-range and bass, delivering detail a bit on the sly with more body a little bit more resonance too. That ma...

Positive

Massive sound once set up is right

0dB's and the sub itself was on -10dB's. Cranked the levels up and it was louder, just not that chest hitting type of bass. After some time, I decided to play around with the app and the sub EQ and that's what made the sub thump. Now I started to feel the bass in my chest

Size

Great for Smaller Room

Would I recommend them? Yes, BUT - small room and with something to cover the bottom two octaves (subwoofer). My priorities for good sound, a decent soundstage, stable imaging, dynamic range, and lack of coloration were satisfied. And I would buy them again, or possibly - if She Who Must Be Obeyed (aka "the Finance Committee") was willing - the KEF LS50s.

Square footage matters for sound

Before you purchase any SVS Sub know the size of your room, because the size of your room and the size of your sub definitely matters, In order to get the quality sound that you're looking for

Mids

Worth every penny

I have a small living room, it's about 20 L x 13 ft W and these fill the entire area plus the kitchen with amazing sound at normal listening levels. You really have to run these about 50 hours or more to open them up and give some space from the wall as advised by Kef. I won't mention brands but I did return two sets of speakers before deciding to keep these, the uni-q driver works it's special magic to broaden the soundstage and imaging. With the Powernode the mids are so clear and the highs are smooth never shrill or annoying

Very disappointing compared to other SVS subs

Yes that's a steep price step-up from the PB-2000 but the 2000 is just not worth spending the 800 dollars in the first place. Sorry to say but the 2000 range is like an unhappy mid point and compromise: too weak for a big, open floor and open ceiling living room, and too much for a small bed room. I recognize other people have positive experience with the PB-2000 but have they tried the 3000 or 4000 range? The app functionality is great, and I applaud SVS for including it in its full range of subs now, but note that to get the most out of it, you have to have an amp/pre-amp/AV unit that has its own sub functionality.

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