Name: Kinetic 153
Brand: Wharfedale
SKU: 128603
Rating: 4.3 (3 reviews)

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very surprising given speaker price

Published on 03/18/14 at 07:35

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I use this pair of speakers from a can over 2 years driven by a QSC RMX 1450 without any problem. Before that I had a realistic cabinet redone with piezo speaker and B & C speaker. I like the price of course but it is especially clear sound coming out surprised me. There is a true acute motor and therefore it is a true 3-way. However the bass is not very powerful but frankly given the price, let's not quibble. So price / quality ratio this model is unbeatable and has nothing to envy to some great entry-level brand. You just see the time in 2 years as it has due to run about 300 hours. To begin I will ever choose to buy these speakers, but I will ascend to evolve rather upmarket because...…

Superb quality at price attack

Published on 02/20/12 at 03:49

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Bought new on sale € 127, at ** Sonov you.
used for several months.
Yes, I have tried many other models (Mackie, EV, JBL115, HQ Power, Samson, Altec vintage, Martin Audio, HK, CSA, etc.).

The advantages:
superb midrange and treble. very defined, no saturation, or compression.
The voices are beautiful, the slamming drums dry and strong, very dynamic.
Beautiful performance, measured the sound level meter with pink noise 2v83 to 99dB. (But the average impedance is of the order of 5.5 Ohms, so slightly in perspective)
Nice build quality (I have removed) boxes reinforced with cleats, beautiful components (however, pressed steel bowl), small volume of absorbent wool polyester...…

Bought new on sale € 127, at ** Sonov you.
used for several months.
Yes, I have tried many other models (Mackie, EV, JBL115, HQ Power, Samson, Altec vintage, Martin Audio, HK, CSA, etc.).

The advantages:
superb midrange and treble. very defined, no saturation, or compression.
The voices are beautiful, the slamming drums dry and strong, very dynamic.
Beautiful performance, measured the sound level meter with pink noise 2v83 to 99dB. (But the average impedance is of the order of 5.5 Ohms, so slightly in perspective)
Nice build quality (I have removed) boxes reinforced with cleats, beautiful components (however, pressed steel bowl), small volume of absorbent wool polyester black, beautiful hardware.
Power handling without problem.

Disadvantages:
uh .. I see too ..
otherwise, the subwoofer is a little behind: I measured the spectrum amplitude / frequency: 5db drop between 90 and 80Hz; it is-10dB at 55Hz, below 50Hz, much more.
rework a bit the equalizer to use full range.
But this is quite normal for pregnant high yielding.

Additional small detail: I added a layer of glass wool at the bottom of the enclosure, a volume of 5 liters, and this has removed a bump to 300 Hz in the spectrum which would be due to a small resonance ; to do so.

Price / quality ratio great (especially on sale).
I rachèterais, yes, because at this level of quality and price, there was the signing bonus of Wharfedale.

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Anonymous

excellent value for money

Published on 10/25/11 at 14:40

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2 days ago bought these speakers are consistent with their description of the sound is quite clear through the medium notament true hp and fever are also defined by a compression presents too. the bass is also very present with 38cm woofer. I would see for reliability in the long run, but confident enough in reading the different opinions of the mark on this forum.

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