What amp with Kef IQ5s?

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Hey guys, now I'm moved into my new place I am very shortly going to be buying my new stereo setup. Main priority is music so am looking at getting an amp, speakers and possibly cd player. I say possibly because I may just use the PS3 to play CDs in the meantime whilst I save up for a decent player rather than get a cheaper one now.

I've been looking at the Kef IQ5 floorstanders and from all accounts they sound great and bright. Won't be able to go too loud as am in a flat and noise will be an issue, so heavy bass is really out of the question. I'm looking for a setup that will sound great at low - medium volume, as it won't very often go loud, if at all.

What amp do you guys recommend with these speakers? I heard the CA azurs can sound bad when partnered with bright sounding speakers so that might discount this range. I was looking at the Pioneer A-A6 as I've heard good things about that amp.

Any views would be appreciated!
 
Adam W said:
small flat and q5's dont mix.

at low volume they arent great (I own a pair). I would look at some standmounters.
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Hmm, preferred floorstanders to be honest. Would Monitor Audio BR5s or Mordaunt Short 904is be any better do you think?
 
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LabR@t said:
hate to live below you then , LOL :D
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Hey I'm considerate! I just want a setup that is versatile but can also sound good at lower volumes.

To be honest, now I'm leaning towards a pair of Monitor Audio BR5s and a Cambridge Audio Azur 540a. Any views?
 
Adam W said:
small flat and q5's dont mix.

at low volume they arent great (I own a pair). I would look at some standmounters.
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I've got IQ9s and live in a flat and its no problem. I find that the Q9s (not sure about the Q5s) lack low end bass tbh. Living in a flat with a decent sub is a different matter. ;)
 
Messiah Khan said:
I've got IQ9s and live in a flat and its no problem. I find that the Q9s (not sure about the Q5s) lack low end bass tbh. Living in a flat with a decent sub is a different matter. ;)
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Yeah I heard some other people mention that about the Kefs. That's why I'm now leaning towards the BR5s.
 
IQ5's aren't that bassy at all really, that's the exact reason i sold them and bought my wharf evo 30 mkII's. I don't think you should worry too much about that! The drivers on them are deceptively small.

If you are looking for a good stereo source i always found that rotel's sounded nice with the iq5's. I had a rotel RA-02, lovely little amp that can be had rather cheaply these days.

just my 2p's worth!
 
I've actually just bought a pair of Monitor Audio BR5s and a Cambridge Audio 540a v2 amp, plus a Cambridge Audio DacMagic for the PS3 and a new Panasonic TH37PX80b Plasma TV!

Expensive month!
 
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