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KEF - THE FACTS AND THE FEELING ‘ Fre s h i d e a s a re w h a t w e b re a t h e - b u t o n l y o b s e s s i o n w i t h d e t a i l c a n m a ke t h e m w o r k ’ R a y m o n d C o o ke M B E 1 9 2 5 - 1 9 9 6 Fo u n d e r o f K E F People who know sound, know KEF. It’s a name that commands such respect because we’ve never based on technology originally developed for the NASA space been a ‘me too’ manufacturer. Ever since the early days of hi-fi, programme and protected by world wide patents.
The continuing evolution of KEF’s legendary Reference Series has The result is an even more spacious, better defined sound stage always been based on the concept of benchmark precision. over a very large area, with exceptional off-axis response and none Every time a new generation of models is developed to of the ‘sweet spot’ limitations of conventional speakers.
Model 207 A true five-way design, the 207 is instantly recognisable by the cast aluminium pod, which is shaped to damp the internal sound field of KEF’s new generation UNI-Q® upper midrange driver. be effectively decoupled from the cabinet to improve imaging and integration while minimising coloration.
The look of XQ - an evolution of the new Reference Series But hey - when the technology inside creates such beautiful aesthetic - is about function, not fashion. From the chromed steel sound, they deserve to look special. HypertweeterTM pod to the curves of the cabinet, everything is With all models magnetically shielded and identically voiced, calculated to produce a cleaner, purer sound. the XQ Series fills the room with the kind of breathtaking Admittedly, the finish is a bit of an extravagance.
The latest evolution of the acclaimed Q Series demonstrates how UNI-Q ‘pod’ and curved section cabinets, echoes the latest the listening benefits of KEF technology leadership cascade down Reference series. Every model features a new design of from the Reference Series to more affordable ranges.
As the world’s first serious small speakers, the original Coda was copper to reduce distortion even further - and on Coda 90, a real breakthrough in acoustic design, summed up by one a unique side-firing subwoofer. reviewer as ‘little short of miraculous’. More design ingenuity - the drivers are mounted in a swoopy one Now, Coda comes of age. It’s still about audiophile quality sound piece cast aluminium chassis, anchored by tie rods to the back of at an affordable price - only more so.
When you buy your first audiophile loudspeakers, you expect a lot vocals to life.Together with long-throw bass/midrange drivers and - and rightly so. When you first hear a favourite track through a audiophile quality crossovers, the result is fluid response right pair of KEF’s new Cresta speakers, we think you’ll be genuinely across the frequency range. amazed.
POWERED SUBWOOFERS The Powered Subwoofer (PSW) plays a vital part in exploiting the styling to match. In each case, both frequency cut-off and output full potential of DVD and other digital formats. The KEF range levels are easily adjusted to match the main speakers and offers logical steps in amplifier power, and bass performance with room acoustics.
Purpose-built for flush mounting into walls and ceilings, (under the eaves), there’s virtually no limit to the the Ci Series delivers KEF audio quality as unobtrusively design possibilities they open up. And with KEF’s as possible - and since all models are designed to withstand simple and ingenious mounting system, you’ll also harsh environments such as bathrooms or even outside find them amazingly easy and rapid to install.
SPECIFICATIONS Reference Series Model 207 205 203 201 206DS 204c 202c Design Frequency response at 15˚ horizontally off axis ±3 dB Sensitivity (2.83V/1m) Amplifier requirements Impedance Weight Dimensions (H x W x D) Finishes five-way reflex four-way reflex four-way reflex four-way reflex four-way reflex four-way reflex four-way reflex 40 Hz - 55 kHz 91 dB 50 - 400 W 8 Ω (3.2 Ω min) 66 Kg (145 lbs) 1266 x 400 x 685 mm 49.8 x 15.7 x 27 in.
KEF AUDIO (UK), Eccleston Road,Tovil, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 6QP U.K. Telephone: + 44 (0) 1622 672261 Fax: + 44 (0) 1622 750653 www.kef.com US DISTRIBUTOR: KEF America, 10 Timber Lane, Marlboro, New Jersey 07746 U.S.A. Telephone: +(1) 732 683 2356 Fax: +(1) 732 683 2358 www.kefamerica.com KEF and UNI-Q are registered trademarks. UNI-Q is protected under GB patent 2 236929 and U.S. Pat. No. 5,548,657.Worldwide patents pending.
