KEF are certainly not a B&W ripoff, and they haven't really done anything particularly notable that I've heard recently, I think they've gone downhill to be honest!

The PV1 will be very different to the KEF due to the electronics inside, which the KEF just doesn't have.

The BeoLab 2 does have a built in crossover though, which is something you definitely want...

Dilznik -- See what you mean it is really similiar in look to the PV1

Alex -- I have always considered KEF to be a fine manufacturer of speakers. However you do not find their best on their basic lines. Their reference series is where you need to look. I was lucky enough to own just their smallest reference speakers once  I think they were 200 series. Magnificent for their size! I would put money on the fact that their 209 sub would blow our sock off (and its adjustable) but you wont see the right side of 10000 dollars US.

 Why did I give the 200's away -- I am still asking that question but getting them right in a cob cornish cottage was not easy despite their size and the BL8000 managed the job better -- for positioning that is.

Hi, you should give a try with Velodyn.

They are manufacturing incredible subwoofers....

Guy 

Velodyne make fantastic subs, REL also deserve a mention. Linn have a fantastic model out as well...