KEF 102's...equalizer instead of Kube?

picked up a pair of these a bit ago with no Kube. am finding its real hard to locate one. person at KEF USA said to use a good equalizer instead. good or bad idea?

 

Hi...had a pair of 102's for a while (7-8yrs ago) powerful little speakers for the size and was also interested in finding the kube(equalizer) for them, but not to buy until i tried, i did find, thanks to a good friend who runs a hifi business, and tried and didn't buy, used his kit in shop/home..all Revox (still is) so can only advise the same..try to try before you buy.

 

hah! that's if i can find one

 

Try placing an ad in a hifi mag, to buy, or perhaps try from a person in/around Seattle, if , that is, you haven't already tried this approach.
Good Luck...

 

Keep an eye on eBay. Kube's come up occasionally. They do come in different versions for different models. SO I woild recommend an email to KEF in the UK to ask them which version(s) are suitable for your speakers (by serial number)

I had an early Kube with my early 104/2 Refs and although I liked the Kube on classical for the extra extension in the bass. Eventually, I took it out of circuit because:
1. it seemed to slow rock music down, the 104/2's are very 'fast' and they seemed to drag their feet
2. I don't listen to much classical
3. I couldn't be faffed with switching it in and out depending on the kind of music I was listening too

Your milage may vary.

Happy hunting.