Russell K Red 150 Se loudspeakers
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Mynamemynaim
38yrs a Naim owner
I've heard them
I've also owned (for several years) the 100s
I loved the 150se when Ive listened to them on a few occasions
They are a very accurate and revealing speaker
The bass is not over bearing ...but you might want more if your that way inclined
However... you could not want more mid or treble clarify
Ps
They do sound similar to the kudos s20a I currently own
I've also owned (for several years) the 100s
I loved the 150se when Ive listened to them on a few occasions
They are a very accurate and revealing speaker
The bass is not over bearing ...but you might want more if your that way inclined
However... you could not want more mid or treble clarify
Ps
They do sound similar to the kudos s20a I currently own
do you listen russell k red 50?
Spraggons Den
pfm Member
I hate to paraphrase Clarkson but here goes - Russell K Reds are like Alfa cars in so much as everyone should own one (ok a pair) at least once in their lifetime.
I have only heard the 100s and 120s at Signals and they sounded great fun.
I have only heard the 100s and 120s at Signals and they sounded great fun.
johnacurtis
pfm Member
I had RK 50's and think they are brilliant speakers, replaced by Shahinian Compasses after a couple of years.
Mynamemynaim
38yrs a Naim owner
Yes I've heard the 50s ...but the 100s are worth the extra IMO
And the 150s are a good step up again
johnacurtis
pfm Member
The bass is good, as good as the Wilson Benesch Arc's I had previously, but not as good as the Shahinians!
Mynamemynaim
38yrs a Naim owner
Russell K are not know for thumping bass
If you need that...I'd suggest looking elsewhere
They are however know for clarity and accuracy...if that's your thing....look no further!!!
If you need that...I'd suggest looking elsewhere
They are however know for clarity and accuracy...if that's your thing....look no further!!!
yuckyamson
pfm Member
The one thing that kinda made me wonder was the whole commitment to empty boxes with no stuffing or resonance control. Always struck me as a bit odd, but since there are no NA dealers, I never heard 'em.
Any comparison direct or indirect with Spendor or Graham?
Mynamemynaim
38yrs a Naim owner
Sorry ..no
Salamander
pfm Member
Very interesting you think the 150 sound similar to Kudos, never really taken with Kudos, especially their top of the range ones, far to forward and fatiguing for me, but heard the 100' with an Audion valve amp and was very impressed, maybe it is because Kudos always seem to get dem'ed with Naim. Interesting the 150's are pictured with an EAR amplifier, you can see it better on the home page but the photos keep changing RED 150 - Russell K. (russell-k.com)
Sue Pertwee-Tyr
Accuphase all the way down
I think that's a slight oversimplification of the design approach. Resonances are taken care of with bracing, and careful choice of materials and internal structure. It's true that they don't use stuffing, but I had a pair of Red 150 for several years, and I never felt as though the cabinet intruded into the sound. They had a lovely free and easy presentation. I'd expect the Red 150Se to be even better but I've not heard the difference. Russell is quite certain they are noticeably better, and I trust his perception but I have no personal observations to share with the OP.
yuckyamson
pfm Member
Again I'd like to hear 'em one day but....I can't speak to it.
Mynamemynaim
38yrs a Naim owner
The se is a step up
And don't forget Russell has moved the cabinet making operation to the UK now for better control over quantity
Personal...I could not fault the previous Poland made cabinets... especially in piano black
And don't forget Russell has moved the cabinet making operation to the UK now for better control over quantity
Personal...I could not fault the previous Poland made cabinets... especially in piano black
Interesting - I'm the current owner of Steve's 150's and would say the Russell K's are anything but forward and fatiguing - quite the opposite in fact - certainly compared to my Epos's.
I'm also surprised by the other descriptions of them being revealing and high clarity, I've found them a quite laid back and easy going sound myself - maybe a bit too laid back for my tastes if I'm honest. Bass is also very full on the 150's I've found - more so in the mid/upper bass, though it's not the punchiest.
Where they are very good is with voices which have a very natural presentation and piano in particular is very realistic tonally and musically. Saxophone and trumpet also sound very realistic but without any harshness - great with Miles Davis!
I've not heard the SE version so no idea how they compare.
Mynamemynaim
38yrs a Naim owner
Yes piano (which I love in songs) is really well presented by RK
Not sure "laid back" is a description I've ever heard used in association with Russell K though !!
Not sure "laid back" is a description I've ever heard used in association with Russell K though !!
Sue Pertwee-Tyr
Accuphase all the way down
Hi Stuart, your thoughts are interesting. One thing that occurs to me is that the Red 150s really responded positively to being isolated from the floor. That did tighten up the bass quite significantly. I used a MusicWorks product, a sort of trivet made of PEEK. Does a similar job to the Townsend speaker bars. If you're using them on the regular spikes, it may be worth experimenting. PM me if you'd like a chat.