Late to the party here, but the entire reason I watched this was to hear your comparison to the LS50, and ... you didn't even mention it! Not even once!! Can I please have my 8-1/2 minutes back?
These are a steal at $450-$500 right now in a lot of stores. I just brought a pair home to test drive from a big box store and am pretty impressed so far. The soundstage is pretty incredible. I've got 5.1 already and turned off my rears and center and had to double check if my center was turned off. Paired with an OK subwoofer these bookshelves really filled my room. Vocals are super clear. Drum strikes on hq audio recordings were so clean you could almost hear the size of the drums. I don't think you are going to find much better unless you are willing to enter the $2000+ arena. I've heard b&w next to them and though they have a bit different flavor I couldn't say they were any worse. Haven't heard a soundstage this good from anything near this price point. Paired with a home theater receiver they sound great. I'd love to test them with a tube amp or schitt and see if they come alive even more.
Just traded my Soliloquy 6.3 loudspeakers for a new set of Q350s! I moved to a smaller 1bedroom apartment and lugging those massive 6.3’s around was brutal. Can’t wait to get these 350s rocking!
Just got my pair of these KEFs.... I have them connected in parallel to Elac Debut Reference Bookshelf Speakers to the rear of my Listening Room (Finished basement studio), to a Denon DRA-800H. WOW do this play so nicely individually but together too, sounds like a Concert Hall. The Clarity from the KEFs is amazing... Spatial where you almost can't tell where the music is coming from.. Oh Yeah I have small SW( Monoprice 60 Watt amplified SW), in the mix and a separate IOTA S3 / Emotiva A300 Amp connected to 1 pair of Fluance Signature Series HiFi Bookshelf speakers and a pair of Elac Debut 6.2s (different from the Reference model). When all is playing, I may as be Radio City Music Hall ... Happy Listening all. BTW, got the KEFs at Accessoriesforless.com ( Kef Recertified and warrantied ) for $449 a pair...
As an upgrade to my comments and connections. I have a pair of KEF Q350s connected to a IOTA SA3 Amp which is interconnected to an IOTA PA3 Integrated Premp, and a a pair of Elac DB62s connected to an Emotiva A300 Amp in the front of my Finished Basement studio AND a Pair of Elac DBR62s and a Pair of Fluance Signature Series HiFi Bookshelf speakers connected to the A & B channels respectively on my Denon DRA-800H Receiver in the rear. Previously I had the Fluances and Elacs wired in parallel (A NO -NO, per many bloggers). At higher volumes, the Denon would overload / Overheat and shut down. I have learned that unless the paralleling is with exact 8 OHM speakers resulting in a 4 Ohm impedance load on the Amp, it will overheat. That is what happened with the 2 pairs of speakers the Fluances are Nominal rated at 8 Ohms, However, the Elacs are 6 Ohms Nominal, resulting in a 3.7 OHM impedance , hence the overload. Now I finally wired each pair of speakers to the individual Channels on the Denon A & B. That works fine. Actually, I am lucky that the Denon like many amps total had Overload protection and shut it down or would have FRIED !! Thought I would divulge this info. Happy Music to All
great review! just one question though. i know the sensitivity is almost always rated for 1m distance. but really how much of a db loss is expected as you double distance each time in typical mid size rooms?
Hello Kef ok 👍.....no Bowers 606 4 Kef q350 + 1kef q 650 + Svs pb 2000 What ampli home cinéma ? For you the best in association for dynamic film action? Yamaha RXA 2080 Or MARANTZ Sr 7015 Or DENON série 4000 THANKS
Just bought a pair of these using with an Emotiva BasX PT1 pre-amp & Emotiva BasX 2 power amp....really impressed, i like Kef Uni Q's, They use first order x-overs, i may upgrade with a pair of air cored inductor & hi quality 4.4mfd polypropylene caps, Mundorf or similer quality rewired with Chord Clearwater internal speaker cable & a bit more damping, only 2 small rolls of BAF wadding in each cab as standard & add some Bitumen/Rubber damping panels....fantastic imaging & a lot more bass than i expected....good review
I have them. excel sound, cheap finish, obvious where KEF ( properly) spent the $$$ but the spks are ' good enough' to justify fine finish. I got a piece of pre glued real Oak veneer ( 1 ft x 8 ft, just right, 3 inch left ) for $50. looks real real good, only ?, how long will the pre glue stick to stock cheap vinyl ? sound, low bass goes down to 40 hz, as high end oriented ' stereophile' noted - bass resonance @ 45 hz. (google) 75 hz if ya kill the bass with the plugs.
I love the Q series speakers! I listened to the Q550 and Q750 against Dali Oberon 5 and 7 at my local HiFi store. Went with the Q750. It features the same 6,5" UniQ driver as the Q350 and I have to agree with the review. Midrange focussed and smooth sound but also revealing. The presentation is rather laid back than forward. They need a fair amount of power I assume to sound their best. Bass quality and sound might differ, since the Q series bookshelves are bassreflex designs and the towers have passive radiators.
Hey @pentenfi! Would love to know the reasons that made you choose the towers. I have the older Q300s and can't decide between the Q350s and the Q750s.
I don't know about having a tweeter in the middle of low bass frequencies in a concentric design. It may muffle the high freqs and with all the vibrations happening. A separate bass driver is needed. Oh and I own these Q350s.
Hello.. good video👍 one question My hésitation for home théâtre 4 Kef q350+ 1 Kef q650+ caisson Svs Or 4 Bw 607+ 1 htm71s2+ caisson Svs What choise for sensation ++film action? What ampli home cinéma YAMAHA or MARANTZ yamaha Kef or Bw ? Marantz Kef or Bw ? Thanks👍
Nice review. I like speakers with strong/deep bass responce and sweet/soft mids and highs. Ηow they will play if you place them 25 cm from the back wall (like most people do).
I trialled the Concept 20s before picking the Q350s. Both very clear and analytical, the KEF sounding slightly more laid back in mid range IMO, and also having deeper bass response, and much more scale and a wider soundstage. The KEF are excellent all rounders for the money, they work great with pretty much any genre, but perhaps lack a little sparkle/drive at normal volume. But then, they're never fatiguing either. The difference in scale sold them to me, they fill the room much better and off axis performance is very pleasing
I got a good deal on the q150s and loved them, but then saw that for a bit over $400 I could get the q350s. Can't wait. Waiting for the Worms off of The Wall is a very poignant song at the moment, and I've never head it sound better than with the q150s. I'm just using a Modi 3 and a Cambridge Audio AXA25 amplifier to drive them. Any thoughts on what amplifier you might pair well with these speakers?
I just sent the 150s back to get the 350s. I loved the 150s, but the 350s have won a number of awards and are supposed to have incredible bass. I can vouch that the bass on the 150s is pretty incredible.
@@JilesMcCoy For sure. I was expecting your opinion on usage in HT tho. The reason i mention this is because im looking at some BS speakers for HT and came across your vlog.
What's with the review? The name of the video is "...is it better than LS50..." and he didn't mentioned the LS 50 at all. A misleading title. The only thing why i have clicked and watched this so called "review" is to know is it better than the LS 50's And i get nothing, just wasted 8 and a half minutes of my life (actually more because of writing this comment).
The rolling shutter on your camera makes these driver cones look really sloppy and very non-pistonic. Both drivers are aluminum. They are very linear and totally not wobbly. Very misleading video, IMO.
Q350 smokes the LS50, it's not even a fair contest, much larger cab and driver, it sounds much larger and warmer but still has the detail, not bright, digs much deeper, port design is better and no turbulence, I've had the old ls50 and new metas, I like em alot for as tiny as they are, but the q350 certainly wins in every way than maybe imaging just by a bit.
@@JilesMcCoy 3 inches taller and an inch or so deeper, I suppose it's because the ls50 has the curved front and does look smaller at first glance due to it not being square. It's not a dramatic size difference overall, but that larger driver sure makes for a better low end and I'm with you, I like em both, but I favor the q350 myself, I had the blue and white ls50 for 6 months then the titanium and crimson metas, honestly wasn't alot of difference between the original and the meta from what I could tell, wasn't worth the extra money.
The Q350 woofer measures 1" larger than the ls50. The Q350 cabinet is 2" taller, 1" deeper. and slightly wider. The LS50 height and woofer size matches the smaller Q150 in size. In Canada, I bought the Q150 on sale for $300. The same size LS50 META is on sale for $1600, more than 5x more expensive! I hope it sounds 5x better!
@@geevee1045 I had the metas and originals, couldnt tell inch difference in the 2 at all, and I have a pretty good ear. Their beautiful and sound great nearfield or at 40-60 db, but the q350 can't hold it's composure up to a louder point and the bass is definitely alot heftier, too end isn't as bright on the 350, mids are as good, they get my vote, but I love the ls50 also.
@@JukeboxAlley I own the Q350 and accept the bloomy low end (no doubt a byproduct of its empty unbraced box), but love the spacious pin point imaging. I also own the thinner brighter Q150 (but I preferred it to the much hyped ELAC UB5). I have an LS50 META on the way to see if the exorbitant price is worth every penny, or is over hyped. The Q350 can sound sweet and pretty. I'm hoping the META won't sound clinical and unemotional.
My experience with Q350: Highs weren't accurate; 'S' -sounds sounded artificial. Lacked punch and drive; almost boring. Voices were lifeless and dark. LS50's are so much better.
Thats not even close to accurate, I've had the old ls50 and new metas, the q350 wins in every single way other than maybe imaging by a tad, bass is light years better and no port noise like the noisy ports on the ls50 past 70-80 db, the ls50 is definitely not better than the q350, unless maybe you just listen to classical or strictly audiophile tracks.
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Late to the party here, but the entire reason I watched this was to hear your comparison to the LS50, and ... you didn't even mention it! Not even once!! Can I please have my 8-1/2 minutes back?
It’s not.
Thanks for the detailed clarification...
Ok, so if you feel the LS50 is better, is it worth nearly 5 times the cost? I seriously doubt it.
These are a steal at $450-$500 right now in a lot of stores. I just brought a pair home to test drive from a big box store and am pretty impressed so far. The soundstage is pretty incredible. I've got 5.1 already and turned off my rears and center and had to double check if my center was turned off. Paired with an OK subwoofer these bookshelves really filled my room. Vocals are super clear. Drum strikes on hq audio recordings were so clean you could almost hear the size of the drums. I don't think you are going to find much better unless you are willing to enter the $2000+ arena. I've heard b&w next to them and though they have a bit different flavor I couldn't say they were any worse. Haven't heard a soundstage this good from anything near this price point. Paired with a home theater receiver they sound great. I'd love to test them with a tube amp or schitt and see if they come alive even more.
They are one of the best buys in hifi!
Now it' under 300usd in romania
Got mine at Crutchfield for $300 for the pair they were "scratch & dent" but they were brand new.
What about the klipsch rp600m ii?@@JilesMcCoy
Just traded my Soliloquy 6.3 loudspeakers for a new set of Q350s! I moved to a smaller 1bedroom apartment and lugging those massive 6.3’s around was brutal. Can’t wait to get these 350s rocking!
Awesome!
Great video Jiles! Do you think it's a good to pair them with a Marantz Pm 6006 that I already have? Thanks a lot!
Absolutely, go for it!
Thanks for watching all!
Thats cool!!!
Just got my pair of these KEFs.... I have them connected in parallel to Elac Debut Reference Bookshelf Speakers to the rear of my Listening Room (Finished basement studio), to a Denon DRA-800H. WOW do this play so nicely individually but together too, sounds like a Concert Hall. The Clarity from the KEFs is amazing... Spatial where you almost can't tell where the music is coming from.. Oh Yeah I have small SW( Monoprice 60 Watt amplified SW), in the mix and a separate IOTA S3 / Emotiva A300 Amp connected to 1 pair of Fluance Signature Series HiFi Bookshelf speakers and a pair of Elac Debut 6.2s (different from the Reference model). When all is playing, I may as be Radio City Music Hall ... Happy Listening all. BTW, got the KEFs at Accessoriesforless.com ( Kef Recertified and warrantied ) for $449 a pair...
As an upgrade to my comments and connections. I have a pair of KEF Q350s connected to a IOTA SA3 Amp which is interconnected to an IOTA PA3 Integrated Premp, and a a pair of Elac DB62s connected to an Emotiva A300 Amp in the front of my Finished Basement studio AND a Pair of Elac DBR62s and a Pair of Fluance Signature Series HiFi Bookshelf speakers connected to the A & B channels respectively on my Denon DRA-800H Receiver in the rear. Previously I had the Fluances and Elacs wired in parallel (A NO -NO, per many bloggers). At higher volumes, the Denon would overload / Overheat and shut down. I have learned that unless the paralleling is with exact 8 OHM speakers resulting in a 4 Ohm impedance load on the Amp, it will overheat. That is what happened with the 2 pairs of speakers the Fluances are Nominal rated at 8 Ohms, However, the Elacs are 6 Ohms Nominal, resulting in a 3.7 OHM impedance , hence the overload. Now I finally wired each pair of speakers to the individual Channels on the Denon A & B. That works fine. Actually, I am lucky that the Denon like many amps total had Overload protection and shut it down or would have FRIED !! Thought I would divulge this info. Happy Music to All
great review, one question ...What application are you using on your projector to simulate the EQ graphics?
That must be REW.
Wow.. These speakers sound exactly the same as my speakers!
Nice
Such a beautiful speakers
I agree
great review! just one question though. i know the sensitivity is almost always rated for 1m distance. but really how much of a db loss is expected as you double distance each time in typical mid size rooms?
Google says: For every doubling of distance, the sound level reduces by 6 decibels (dB), (e.g. moving from 10 to 20 metres away from a sound source).
Have you listened to the KEF 550 FS speaker ? What do you think v the 350?
Hello Kef ok 👍.....no Bowers 606
4 Kef q350 + 1kef q 650 + Svs pb 2000
What ampli home cinéma ? For you the best in association for dynamic film action?
Yamaha RXA 2080
Or MARANTZ Sr 7015
Or DENON série 4000
THANKS
Starke... on sale even.
Just bought a pair of these using with an Emotiva BasX PT1 pre-amp & Emotiva BasX 2 power amp....really impressed, i like Kef Uni Q's,
They use first order x-overs, i may upgrade with a pair of air cored inductor & hi quality 4.4mfd polypropylene caps, Mundorf or similer quality rewired with Chord Clearwater internal speaker cable & a bit more damping, only 2 small rolls of BAF wadding in each cab as standard & add some Bitumen/Rubber damping panels....fantastic imaging & a lot more bass than i expected....good review
Thanks! Enjoy them!
Hi,.. What speaker stands are in the video? Thanks
Thanks for the great review you have convinced me I am going to buy these in a few months 👍
Rob Vinyl They are great speakers!
Tengo los Kef Q350 y me estoy Muy Feliz con ellos...!
quiero comprar estos parlantes pero la verdad qeu n o tengo idea de que consola o potencia comprar
English only on youtube, please.
Nice video! Wich is better this or Klipsch rp600m? Thanks!
Bryan R That video is coming soon.
Nice review! any idea if it compares to kef lsx which is better for sound quality?
I haven’t done a side by side but they should be pretty close. The products are going after different use cases though.
Will these speakers match well with a Sony RX-V6a Amp
Hello boss, can i use the speakers for a small home cinema? I have a sony 1080 av and want to listen to music movies and games.regards
100% you can.
Just trying to make my mind wich one should i buy.. the kef speaker's or the klipsch.. kef is allot more expensive but they look so good!
I think you would be happy with either.
KEF Q350 vs DYNAUDIO EMIT 20 vs BOWERS & WILKINS 606 . Which is better?. Thank you
Its very subjective. Those are all 3 very good speakers... but I've not heard the Dynaudios before.
@@JilesMcCoy Understood, thank you.
I have them. excel sound, cheap finish, obvious where KEF ( properly) spent the $$$ but the spks are ' good enough' to justify fine finish. I got a piece of pre glued real Oak veneer ( 1 ft x 8 ft, just right, 3 inch left ) for $50. looks real real good, only ?, how long will the pre glue stick to stock cheap vinyl ? sound, low bass goes down to 40 hz, as high end oriented ' stereophile' noted - bass resonance @ 45 hz. (google) 75 hz if ya kill the bass with the plugs.
indeed. this is not a review...just advertising.
I love the Q series speakers! I listened to the Q550 and Q750 against Dali Oberon 5 and 7 at my local HiFi store. Went with the Q750. It features the same 6,5" UniQ driver as the Q350 and I have to agree with the review. Midrange focussed and smooth sound but also revealing. The presentation is rather laid back than forward. They need a fair amount of power I assume to sound their best. Bass quality and sound might differ, since the Q series bookshelves are bassreflex designs and the towers have passive radiators.
I'd love to try out a set of the higher end towers. Reference 5!
Hey @pentenfi! Would love to know the reasons that made you choose the towers. I have the older Q300s and can't decide between the Q350s and the Q750s.
These are great bookshelf speakers!
I really enjoyed them. They are super cool.
@@JilesMcCoy I want to buy 3.1 system for my father. Im thinking between 3 x LS50 or 2x Q350 and Q650c. Which would be better in your opinion?
@@Tirith2708 3 ls50
I don't know about having a tweeter in the middle of low bass frequencies in a concentric design. It may muffle the high freqs and with all the vibrations happening. A separate bass driver is needed. Oh and I own these Q350s.
It works pretty well from what I can hear. I love KEF!
Chinese guy on youtube vs audio company with decades of design experience. ... hmmmm
I think KEF know a bit about what works in speakers
Great video! Thanks ;) I'm between these Q350 and the RP-600M from Klipsch, Any thoughts? Thanks in advance
I am working on that comparison video. Those speakers sound very different.
@@JilesMcCoy I'll be waiting for it 😉. Thanks mate
JDM World sweet...please do!
Hola, klipsch the fives ,q350 kef o Edifier s2000 mk3? Cual sería mejor opción para películas y música? Saludos!!!!!
Q350
Great video Jiles. Sweet looking speakers. That woofer wobble... cant really call it a bounce HAHA!!
Right!!
Thanks for your review. Interestingly I got that same issues at 85hz when running a sweep.
What is the size of your room?
Open plan L shaped room, 19 x 19. Left speaker a couple feet form the side wall but the right side is open to the room.
Just ordered a pair of these. Went to listen to a demo of them and ordered them then and there.
Nice gear!
Dude this is awesome!!
Glad you think so!
Hello.. good video👍 one question
My hésitation for home théâtre
4 Kef q350+ 1 Kef q650+ caisson Svs
Or
4 Bw 607+ 1 htm71s2+ caisson Svs
What choise for sensation ++film action?
What ampli home cinéma YAMAHA or MARANTZ
yamaha Kef or Bw ?
Marantz Kef or Bw ?
Thanks👍
Excuse me It’s Bw 606 no 607
You want to do a 5.1 system? I think the KEF set would be great. Add a REL subwoofer to it. Maybe an Acurus processor and amp?
Thanks 👍
For Kef ampli Yamaha for the dynamic movie
I think à good choice
And Bw 606 because
new speakers
Nice review. I like speakers with strong/deep bass responce and sweet/soft mids and highs. Ηow they will play if you place them 25 cm from the back wall (like most people do).
Generally speakers will perform better if you give them space in the rear.
Are the old Q Acoustics Concept 20 on par to these?
Never heard those
I trialled the Concept 20s before picking the Q350s. Both very clear and analytical, the KEF sounding slightly more laid back in mid range IMO, and also having deeper bass response, and much more scale and a wider soundstage.
The KEF are excellent all rounders for the money, they work great with pretty much any genre, but perhaps lack a little sparkle/drive at normal volume.
But then, they're never fatiguing either.
The difference in scale sold them to me, they fill the room much better and off axis performance is very pleasing
kef q 350 or dali oberon 3 for music ?
Q350
Just found your channel- awesome - how are these for HT ? How vs BW 606?
They are really good... as long as you have a sub in your system.
I am a HUGE KEF fan. These will treat you right.
@@JilesMcCoy you liked these over the rp 600m?
Better than LS50 Meta?
Probably not :)
I got a good deal on the q150s and loved them, but then saw that for a bit over $400 I could get the q350s. Can't wait. Waiting for the Worms off of The Wall is a very poignant song at the moment, and I've never head it sound better than with the q150s. I'm just using a Modi 3 and a Cambridge Audio AXA25 amplifier to drive them. Any thoughts on what amplifier you might pair well with these speakers?
The 350s are great!
… vs Dali Oberon 3 (for electronic music) ? Thx
That would be awesome!
What's the difference btw q150 and q350?
About 200
@@jimbob8973 in terms of dollars yeah, what else?
@@MaharionPendragon numbers too
@@MaharionPendragon woofer size!!!
I just sent the 150s back to get the 350s. I loved the 150s, but the 350s have won a number of awards and are supposed to have incredible bass. I can vouch that the bass on the 150s is pretty incredible.
What is better Kef q350 or r300?
R300
What’s the track at 4:40?
I like and look for speakers with melloew highs. I'll buy these ones based on your assessment. Hope it turns out well.
I love those speakers!
Great speaker 🔊
I agree!
Is it the best speaker for your home theatre?........ So are they, you didn't mention anything about HT.
You have to make the decision for yourself. We don't know your environment. We can just give you the details.
@@JilesMcCoy For sure. I was expecting your opinion on usage in HT tho. The reason i mention this is because im looking at some BS speakers for HT and came across your vlog.
Breaking hours for kef Q350 ?
They probably had 50 or 60 hours on them when the video was done.
No mention of pulling the plugs out of the inputs.... thought this was an unboxing video?
Its a review video.
What's with the review?
The name of the video is "...is it better than LS50..." and he didn't mentioned the LS 50 at all.
A misleading title.
The only thing why i have clicked and watched this so called "review" is to know is it better than the LS 50's
And i get nothing, just wasted 8 and a half minutes of my life (actually more because of writing this comment).
Thanks for watching!
The rolling shutter on your camera makes these driver cones look really sloppy and very non-pistonic. Both drivers are aluminum. They are very linear and totally not wobbly. Very misleading video, IMO.
Exactly, No cone looks like that in real life. Its just a fun camera effect.
@@JilesMcCoy not cool. Audio geeks, myself included, hate to see wobbling cones.
This isn't fair to kef.
@@thunderpooch Seriously, you should tell Fuji they need to do something about their cameras.
The LS50 was underwhelming for the price. Lot of them on the used market. Metallic tinge to the tweeter. This includes the meta and R3.
I thought it was outstanding. Amazing mods and highs.
Q350 smokes the LS50, it's not even a fair contest, much larger cab and driver, it sounds much larger and warmer but still has the detail, not bright, digs much deeper, port design is better and no turbulence, I've had the old ls50 and new metas, I like em alot for as tiny as they are, but the q350 certainly wins in every way than maybe imaging just by a bit.
I didnt notice a much larger cab when I set them side by side. Seemed pretty close. Both bookshelf size. I like them both a lot!
@@JilesMcCoy 3 inches taller and an inch or so deeper, I suppose it's because the ls50 has the curved front and does look smaller at first glance due to it not being square. It's not a dramatic size difference overall, but that larger driver sure makes for a better low end and I'm with you, I like em both, but I favor the q350 myself, I had the blue and white ls50 for 6 months then the titanium and crimson metas, honestly wasn't alot of difference between the original and the meta from what I could tell, wasn't worth the extra money.
The Q350 woofer measures 1" larger than the ls50. The Q350 cabinet is 2" taller, 1" deeper. and slightly wider. The LS50 height and woofer size matches the smaller Q150 in size. In Canada, I bought the Q150 on sale for $300. The same size LS50 META is on sale for $1600, more than 5x more expensive! I hope it sounds 5x better!
@@geevee1045 I had the metas and originals, couldnt tell inch difference in the 2 at all, and I have a pretty good ear. Their beautiful and sound great nearfield or at 40-60 db, but the q350 can't hold it's composure up to a louder point and the bass is definitely alot heftier, too end isn't as bright on the 350, mids are as good, they get my vote, but I love the ls50 also.
@@JukeboxAlley I own the Q350 and accept the bloomy low end (no doubt a byproduct of its empty unbraced box), but love the spacious pin point imaging. I also own the thinner brighter Q150 (but I preferred it to the much hyped ELAC UB5). I have an LS50 META on the way to see if the exorbitant price is worth every penny, or is over hyped. The Q350 can sound sweet and pretty. I'm hoping the META won't sound clinical and unemotional.
You to
My experience with Q350: Highs weren't accurate; 'S' -sounds sounded artificial. Lacked punch and drive; almost boring. Voices were lifeless and dark. LS50's are so much better.
Thats not even close to accurate, I've had the old ls50 and new metas, the q350 wins in every single way other than maybe imaging by a tad, bass is light years better and no port noise like the noisy ports on the ls50 past 70-80 db, the ls50 is definitely not better than the q350, unless maybe you just listen to classical or strictly audiophile tracks.