KEF X300A - Actives - A new beginning?

 

what LHC said. 

 

Its a little disappointing kef don't give more connections. But maybe it would start taking some sales from their other products. Good on them for offering another option though. 

Also, are they too expensive.?

Drivers and other components can be pricey depending on spec. 

 

I'd be sold on them if they had an optical connection, but I agree with Chebby, most people I know don't have a hifi and listen to almost all their music from their PC with some desktop speakers. It's how they watch a lot of their movies and TV shows too, so I'm probably the niche audience in wanting optical and other connection options.

Optical digital connections are rapidly becoming 'old school'. I found this out when looking at new TVs recently. Only the more 'premium' models from manufacturers seemed to offer them as standard and they are frequently ommitted from many other hi-fi/AV/audio devices.

You are much more likely to find HDMI on a new laptop than optical. That's why I was delighted to find the B&W A7 offering optical + mini jack + USB + AirPlay and ethernet and built-in DAC + DSP settings. It is one of the only one-box systems (and the only true active one i think) that would have all the connectivity I need. I am still considering it as a possible option. (Though I don't want to lose the choice of CD and FM because they still work even if the internet went down and I like to have those fall-back options.)

whats the bass like

 

whats the bass like

 

I think it's a double bass.

 

I'll get my coat.