Vintage Kef speakers (Cadenza, Chorale, Coda, Cantor) vs vintage B&W speakers (DM)

[gerlando]

Vintage Kef speakers (Cadenza, Chorale, Coda, Cantor) vs vintage B&W speakers (DM2, DM4, DM5, D5).

Difference, suggestions, thoughts, etc.?

Many thanks.
Mauro

[Macca]

KEF for jazz/classical, B&W for rock/blues.

[spendorman]

I have most of those speakers, I would tend to forget all those KEF models, main problem in my view is quacky midrange. DM2 and DM4 are in my opinion are a better option.

[walpurgis]

I rated the D5 as more tonally accurate than the DM4 and smoother thorough the treble. Long time since I used either though.

[gerlando]

What about the Heybrook HB1?

[walpurgis]

What about the Heybrook HB1?

Not too plentiful and suffers from rotting cone surrounds I believe.

[walpurgis]

Actually. If you like that sort of sound, the Ruark Swordsman may appeal. It uses the same tweeter, but has a durable bass driver.

[moodybuilder]

i still use the DM2s there are really musical but as with all old speakers get the crossovers overhauled.