I picked these speakers up used without an audition. Purely based on the quality of construction, design, and the reviews.

I have a stereo setup driving them with a Rotel RA-12 amp and listen to mainly blues based music. I was astounded when A/B testing them against my 6 month old Mordaunt Short floorstanders. The 20 y/o Krix Lyrix flogged the MS speakers in more ways than one. Midrange was clearer, highs were smoother but clearer, and bass response was weighty and deep compared with the larger MS speakers with bigger drive units!

Overall the sound is so much better with a particular notice in improvement with vocals in recordings. Just a better listening experience.

Maybe the krix are just a better match with the Rotel RA-12 amp I am using. I now run the amp with tone bypass selected. Previously I had to add bass and back off treble to achieve a more balanced sound.

I commend the designers of this speaker for a great design. When seated the mid mounted tweeter is at ear level! that is great. Jarrah veneer is beautiful too! So $450 for 20 y/o speakers that are in perfect working order, I am well pleased with the purchase. I will consider Krix Phoenix MKII next time around.

Let me begin saying that I am new to this whole Hifi audio scene.. I just finish school and I am still pretty young (24) however, I like a Varity of music from classical all the way to R&B.. I mostly enjoy watching movies and live concert DVDs..
I have had these speakers for about a year now and let me tell you these speakers for what I paid for them were a steal! ($575 pair, condition 9/10 one small scratch)... these sound so incredible... The clarity and bass on it is so vivid... I normally have to turn the my woofer off only because the bass is so strong and deep... no matter what song or movie I play these speakers can handle it and make it sound amazing.. i am into blu-ray movies right now and watching the opening scene from the movie “Independence Day” using these speakers rocked my house.. but like everyone finding the right spot is the key to fully enjoy these speakers.. once you find that sweet spot nail that speaker to the ground, because you would never want to move it again or replace it with anything else...Oh and it looks great also!..

very basic set up:
ps3
onkyo TXsr606
front speakers: Krix Lyrix tower speakers
center: Kef 3005 x2
left and right speakers: kef Q50 tower speakers
rear: kef 3005 x2 satellite speakers

Rich,warm sound with excellent bass extension and control. Soundstaging demonstrates great depth and height. Will take you from entry level to well beyond. In a good room with your eyes closed it is easy to beleive you "are there" and at this price that is hard to find.

These are minor but worth noting: they require careful positioning for best results and rear bass port means they like some space; 4ohm load needs consideration with amplifier choice -they like a good serve of power to perform at their absolute best. You may upset your neighbours also.

Let me begin by saying that, whilst I have classified myself here as an audiophile, I would like to qualify that with an "entry level" tag. My current system consists of the following: Marantz CD17 KI Signature series Rotel RB985BX Integrated Amp (100W/ch) Denon TU260l Tuner Cable Talk Talk3.1 speaker cable Neotech interconnects Whilst my budget has increased since buying the Lyrix, I would still love to have many thousands more than I do for my hobby. Having said that, it is only after eight years of listening enjoyment that I am seeking an upgrade for these sensational speakers. I auditioned a number of speakers before deciding on the Krix, both stand-mounters and floorstanders, up to a maximum of AU$2700.00 at the time. I have since listened to a number of other upgrade possibilities up to the $5K mark that have left me wondering whether I need an upgrade at all. The first thing that you will notice about the Krix is there full sound. They are not bright or tizzy when partnered correctly. The bass is substantial and has been described by one professional reviewer as prodigious. This is a sound not loved by all but liked by many, and fans of rock or dance will appreciate the engaging sound of the Lyrix, particularly those who are venturing into hifi from shelf systems. The bass is not loose or wooly, but is detailed, taut and well controlled right down into the lower frequencies. Their mid range can be overshadowed by this bass if not positioned correctly, however after some playing around with distances from walls and toe-in this problem disappears and the scale of their musicality becomes evident. I have had these speakers in four different houses and have always been able to find a good setup after some manipulation of their position, even if they sounded best in a larger room. The amount of midrange and treble available will not be sufficient for some classical buffs, but will have most listeners of pop and rock turning up the volume and listening for long hours. Treble delivery is clean and clear and guitars come through brilliantly in the mid range. I have only experienced listener fatigue when playing really bright recordings for a long time at the type of volumes that will get your neighbours bashing on your door. As female vocals can be difficult to faithfully reproduce, take along some of your favourites (always important when selecting hifi equipment) when listening to the Lyrix and discover some tones and timbres in music and vocals you may not have heard before. Delivery is spine-tinglingly realistic and with good recordings you can hear the breathing of the singer between lines. As I have noted below, the Lyrix like to be driven. This does not mean that a modest amplifier of around 30 to 40 watts will be insufficient, just that you will be able to upgrade amps before upgrading speakers. They are in fact quite efficient, rated at 92dB/1W/1m sensitivity, but the 4ohm load will leave inferior amps running out of breath at higher volumes. My previous amp was a Rotel RA960 (60W/ch) which I had hooked up again recently and it still did a superb job. These speakers have great amounts of detail even at low listening volumes. All the same, I was still glad to get my 100 watter back for that increase in soundstaging dimension and the lushness of the lower end of the spectrum that more power can offer these speakers. In conclusion, I would reccommend anyone who is in the market for some good all-rounders to grab some CD's and go for a listen. Even if the modest price (by audiophile standards) is a little more than you want to spend, save up a bit longer. As mentioned, they will sustain a sizeable amp upgrade from entry level, and when you divide the cost over the time they will serve you they are excellent value for money. Australian residents will have to spend double (or maybe more) to find a European or American speaker capable of this level of musicality.

Sound Staging Detail Cabinet Finish High Construction Quality

Large Cabinets(Not to everyones taste) Can be a difficult speaker to drive(4Ohm).

I have been using these speakers for the past 5 years and they were a year old when I bought them, never a single problem. They have been the main drivers for 2 home theatre systems in that time and have been nothing short of brilliant. I have baught and upgraded a lot of hifi components for myself over this time and have never once considered changing these speakers. They sounded so solid and detailed in the shop and have flourished in any of the 3 or 4 different rooms/houses I have had them in. They continue to amaze me with their detailed sound staging, warmth accross all ranges of music.

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Alot of hours saving up for a 16 year old, placement is important.

I got these speakers a few days ago and am very happy with them. Great sound matched with great looking jarrah. Go very low, loud and sound great from classic to hiphop.

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Amazing detail and clarity. Smooth response. Deep bass extension. Incredible value. Exceptional build quality and finish. Excellent service from Krix.

Rear porting can make placement tricky. Slight booming in mid-bass (depending on placement). 4ohm impedance may be a challenge for some amplifiers.

After months of searching for speakers, I took home a pair of these Krix which were the best sounding speakers I could find below AU$3000 and they only cost one third of that. They sounded great in the shop but in my house they sound absolutely awesome. They make my monsterous KEFs sound small and my Bose sound absolutely awful (as you would expect). Incredible detail, silky smooth deep bass and beautiful conservative midrange that doesn''t become overpowering even with the busiest material. The finish is superb and the build quality is some of the best I''ve ever seen. The people at Krix are incredibly helpful. If you live in Australia, you would be insane to buy imported when you can pick these up at twice the value of anything else. As to be expected with a rear port design, placement is critical to tune out a slight booming in the bass response around 200Hz or so. The spikes provided can be used to slightly tilt the unit towards ear height and isolate the cabinet from the ground. Look out for the Lyrix Gold which are due for release soon.

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The Lyrix is a floor standing speaker that is in the middle of the Krix line, priced at $1495.00. I have been using them on the wonderful Quicksilver M135. Through this is more amp than these speakers require, they brought out their true high resolution abilty while retaining a natural since of ease. The speakers never went over the top, yet maintain their great full range cabililty. A true high end bargain. The wood finish is first rate giving the speaker a very high end feel.

Large soundstage, very efficient(this can be bad on crappy speakers), and can NOT be beaten for the money.

If I have to be picky, I wish they could take more power. They need a sub for serious bass.

I got a great deal for a pair of these new with a Velodyne VA-1250 and a Denon AVC-A1D (Very very nice) for a very nice price of $AU7400. (The list on the denon is $AU5850 by itself).

I shopped around for 4 months to buy a HT/Music setup consisting of a receiver, 5 speakers (preferably the same) and a sub. I checked every brand available to me in Perth and through 'connections' could have got Cost price + 10% on energy and B&W speakers.

I bought the Lyrix through a different shop because they are this good. For the money, Krix CAN NOT BE BEATEN. Sure there are better products in the market, but as a general observation you have to double your money to find say for instance, an equivilant set of B&W's.

Unfortunately they are only rated at 100W in 4ohms. I put 200+ into them first day without even knowing it. I only felt confident because the denon is perhaps the best mainstream A/V amp (ie not parasound/mcintosh or some other $50000 brand) out there. Dont try this with a noisy yamaha 595!

If you live in Australia, you are mad if you buy a speaker without checking Krix (and other australian brands) first.

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Nicely balanced, exceptional bass for a speaker this size, beautiful cabinetry, fairly compact

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I've owned these for just a few weeks, and am more delighted every day that I purchased them. I previously owned a set of Paradigm Studio 60's, and the Lyrix have many of the same strengths (which is saying a lot - the Paradigms are wonderful speakers!). The Lyrix looks much nicer and is a bit more compact. The woodwork is absolutely beautiful (my wife even gave her approval - high praise!). Not having a grasp of audiophile terminology, I'll just say that they draw your attention to the music, not to themselves (unless you catch yourself looking at the gorgeous Jarrah wood finish). They are very neutral, balanced and revealing, with an amazing amount of bass (if needed). They are sensitive enough that even low powered amps can drive them. I'm using a 75 wpc McIntosh receiver and I feel like I have power to spare. Even at very loud levels, they sound clean and effortless. They are just a really fine speaker and I can't imagine improving on them very much without spending lots and lots more money.

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I have just spent the past 72 hours listening to all my favorite CD's and hearing sounds I never had heard before om my Bose 301's.The Lrix are so clear at any level,even my wife had to admit after telling me there was no need for new speakers that prehaps I, for once was right.
The sound stage is vast and the imaging is fantastic,the finish of these speakers in Australian jarrah is just a work of art.
Enough said I think.