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Let me begin the review by saying I do not have any issues with the seller. I received what I thought I would. However, after listening to the speakers in my master bedroom system for a few days, and then a few weeks, their deficiencies, at least to my ears, became remarkably apparent. I purchased the speakers as an inexpensive, but acceptable quality set to hook up to my Leak 2000 and Marantz CD-63SE. Both of these two components sounded fine powering a pair of KEF Corellis in my kitchen system, which does not have the world's best acoustics. The KEF Cresta 2s, I had hoped, not having heard them before, would be reasonably decent. Instead, they sounded hollow, indistinct and even slightly shrill in the treble region. I assumed this was the result of placement on a fireplace mantle which did not give the rear port sufficient room to move air. Consequently, I purchased a pair of Mission Stancettes and placed the Cresta 2s on them, giving the rear ports the recommended space between them and a wall. No help - the speakers, which showed no signs of damage or non-functioning parts - still sounded boomy, hollow and definitely mid-fi. At this point, I bought a pair of much older B&W DM4s as a replacement. I put these on the stands, although they were designed for bookshelf use, and the difference was startling. These speakers had a smooth, not shrill top end, full bass, and fidelity throughout the audio range. I simply do not hear any hollowness in the sound. I have many different speakers, especially in my house in the US, including a fine sounding pair of KEF Q30s, with which to draw comparisons. In my London house, I have two pairs of KEF Corellis, a pair of Harbeth LS3/5As and the B&W DM4s. The Cresta 2s sit in a corner, unused.Read full review
The sound quality is outstanding and the service quick and efficient good communication from the seller let down by the courier leaving the speakers on the ground floor of my flat without letting me know, it was to much trouble to carry them up to my front door.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
Excellent speakers, nice full sound, plenty of clarity. Slightly larger than I wanted, but after I tried them I had to keep them. Brilliant British made speakers, highly recommended. 😃😃😃😃
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
Lovely sound, warm bass and nice amount of mid and treble. Works really well with my setup.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
great sound for the money
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned