KEF Q150 Speaker Review

Are they tiny but mighty, like our friend Young Sheldon? You decide. Check out our latest video that goes over this entry-level bookshelf speaker offering from KEF.

KEF R3 Meta review - Are the new KEF Meta speakers all they're cracked up to be?

Sorry we didn't do our best job on this one. Between earthquakes, bad chargers and Seth being tired, we didn't get as much content as usual. See our YouTube video above. The highlights/lowlights are:

• 3-way design with Uni-Q 1" tweeter
• 5.25" aluminum mid and 6.5" bass driver
• 27.2 lbs each with very inert cabinets
• 87dB and 4 ohm (they can use some power to drive them properly)
• Rear ported
• Come in Gloss Black, White, Indigo Blue (these are SWEET) and Walnut

How do they sound?

Martin Logan XT F100 speaker review - See why we love these 2023 Martin Logan offerings!

YAY! We finally got in our new speakers and had a chance to cook up the Martin Logan XT F100 review! These things are absolutely amazing and we don't say this lightly. 3 of us were there when conducting the review and we all had the same opinion. This can be rare due to the subjective make-up of speakers and Hi-Fi but in this case, we couldn't help ourselves. They are that good! Watch our video above for the following:

Martin Logan XTB100 review!

Our latest speaker review is in! See the above for our opinions on the new for 2023, Martin Logan XT B100 bookshelf speaker pair. We think these speakers are absolutely insane. The realism, depth of instruments and soundstage are truly special! Some highlights are:

Our latest video review is in! See the above for our opinions on the Martin Logan ESL-X electrostatic speakers. We think these speakers are magic (something our founder repeats 12 times during the review for emphasis) as they produce music and movies in a way that conventional speakers can't. Whether this is good or bad depends on your ear but we think that they sound absolutely incredible! Some highlights are:

See above for our latest KEF speaker review

 After lots of deliberation, we decided to become San Diego KEF speaker dealers! Why? See our latest video review that goes over some of the benefits of the KEF audio line. In a nutshell, the pros and cons of the KEF speaker line and specifically the KEF Q950 tower speakers are:

Pros

Martin Logan speakers for sale!

In our industry, if you can save sales tax on an item, that's a good deal. Saving 20% as you see above...that's GRRRRRRRRRRREAT! For a limited time, save 20% on in-stock speakers from one of our favorite speaker brands. The Dynamo series of Martin Logan subwoofers and the Motion series of bookshelf and tower speakers are all 20% OFF until April 3rd!!!!!!!!

Niles outdoor speaker - This actually functions as a planter! Before and after.

Can you smell your outdoor speakers? Sounds odd but you actually can with some of our landscape speakers that double as usable planters. It’s Springtime and that means that it’s time to enjoy your backyard or outdoor area.  A great way to do this is with music provided by our planter landscape speakers by Niles and Rockustics. What a great way to show off your favorite plants!

We’ve got sales and specials on outdoor speakers, landscape speakers and planter speakers all month long. Make your flowers happy and give them some tunes! Give us a call and let San Diego’s Niles and Rockustics dealer show you what outdoor audio is all about.

San Diego Home Theater Installers Aire Theater Designs proudly serves all of San Diego, CA which includes Del Cerro, Talmadge, Kensington, Hillcrest, Mission Valley, Fashion Valley, El Cajon, Blossom Valley, La Mesa, Lake Murray, Friars, North Park, Balboa Park, Clairemont, Kearny Mesa, Mission Bay, Mission Beach, Pacific Beach, Ocean Beach, Pointt Loma and Downtown San Diego. We also gladly serve those in North San Diego, California which includes Carlsbad, San Marcos, Vista, Elfin Forest, Oceanside, Escondido, Encinitas, Cardiff by the Sea, Solana Beach, Del Mar, Rancho Santa Fe, 4S Ranch, Torrey Pines, Carmel Mountain, Carmel Valley, Coronado, Fairbanks Ranch, Santaluz, La Jolla, Poway, and Rancho Bernardo. Need help in Murrieta, Wildomar, Temecula, Fallbrook or Bonsall...we're there too. House built by Lennar, Shea, Pardee or other builders...we can help!

In ceiling speakers - Some options in our home theater store

Looking for a clean, hidden way to provide great sound for music and movies in your home? In-ceiling speakers may be the option for you. These speakers provide a stealth look and can give you very good sound. However, there are a few considerations when choosing in-ceiling speakers for your surround sound system or whole-house audio project.

1)  Quality of sound: Dollar-for-dollar, you will always get better sound out of conventional box speakers than using some form of hidden in-ceiling or in-wall speaker. If you don't have the floor/cabinet space for box speakers, in-ceiling models can be a good compromise. NOTE: Speakers make the biggest difference for the buck when it comes to sound quality. If you enjoy music and want the excitement of the theater in your room, we recommend going with the best speaker that your budget allows for.

2) Sound transfer: Are you installing in-ceiling speakers on the ground floor of a two-story home? If so, know that sound will transfer from the speakers up into the living area above. This element is can be frustrating if you aren't aware of this prior to the installation. Fortunately, most of our BETTER in-ceiling speakers have enclosures that dampen this sound transfer between floors. Our install professionals will make this determination before your install takes place.

3) Installation: There are a number of construction aspects to consider when installing in-ceiling speakers. There are also acoustic considerations that can determine which speaker is best for your home. Discussing your needs with an audio professional definitely pays dividends and ensures that you will be happy with your audio/video and speaker installation.

Interested in in-ceiling speakers, San Diego? Give us a call. Brands? We carry some of the best brands available of in-ceiling and in-wall speakers such as Episode Signature, Definitive Technology, Monitor Audio and Martin Logan. Let San Diego's in-ceiling and audio installation company enhance your life through music and movies.

San Diego's home theater experts proudly serve all of San Diego County especially the communities and cities of Central San Diego County which includes Del Cerro, Allied Gardens, Talmadge, Kensington, Hillcrest, Mission Valley, Fashion Valley, La Mesa, Lake Murray, Friars, North Park, Balboa Park, Clairemont, Kearny Mesa, Mission Bay, Mission Beach, Pacific Beach, Ocean Beach, Imperial Beach, Pt Loma and Downtown San Diego. We also gladly serve those in North San Diego County which includes Carlsbad, San Marcos, Vista, Elfin Forest, Oceanside, Olivenhain, Escondido, Encinitas, Cardiff by the Sea, Solana Beach, Del Mar, Rancho Santa Fe, 4S Ranch, Santaluz, La Jolla, Poway and Rancho Bernardo. We aren't forgetting about our East County friends in El Cajon, Blossom Valley, Lakeside and Alpine. Need help in Murrieta, Temecula or Wildomar? We're there too.

Martin Logan, Monitor Audio, Velodyne and Definitive Technology speakers ready for your ear!

Do you know what makes a good speaker store? First...you need to sell speakers. That nonsense aside, the salespeople at a speaker store need to know their trade cold. This entails not just knowing the pieces and parts of the speaker component but becoming familiar with the future home of the speakers...your house. Before we sell anything, we ask many questions that determine what speaker will be right for you. What's the size of your room? Vaulted ceilings? Do you have wood floors or carpet? What type of electronics will be powering the speakers? Who will be listening to them? What will you be listening to more...movies or music? What kind of sound levels...moderate or level 11? This information is crucial to determining what speaker will ultimately be best for you.

Did you know that most speaker stores sound horrible? The combination of drop ceilings, LOTS of hanging wires from speakers and the presence of other speakers in the room make for a very poor acoustic environment. In most cases, speakers will sound much better in your home than in the speaker showroom. This is why the above conversation is so important in determining what will be the best sounding speaker for your home.

So how do you make a good decision with all of the confusion we have now brought to light? Easy! Call us up and schedule a visit in your home. After some discussion and an inspection of your place, we can recommend what will be best for your home and ears. Come visit San Diego's home of the best speakers and knowledge in town at Aire Theater Designs.

San Diego's speaker store Aire Theater Designs proudly serves all of San Diego County which includes Del Cerro, Allied Gardens, Talmadge, Kensington, Hillcrest, Mission Valley, Fashion Valley, El Cajon, Blossom Valley, La Mesa, Lake Murray, Friars, North Park, Balboa Park, Clairemont, Kearny Mesa, Mission Bay, Mission Beach, Pacific Beach, Ocean Beach, Imperial Beach, Pt Loma and Downtown San Diego. We also gladly serve those in North San Diego County which includes Carlsbad, San Marcos, Vista, Elfin Forest, Oceanside, Escondido, Encinitas, Cardiff by the Sea, Solana Beach, Del Mar, Rancho Santa Fe, 4S Ranch, Santaluz, La Jolla, Poway, and Rancho Bernardo. Need help in Murrieta, Wildomar, Temecula, Fallbrook or Bonsall...we're there too.