Five drive units in a fourway configuration are employed in the model three. Discussion in archived classifieds started by dogbait, feb 7, 2015. The activated kef is not only a new affordable reference for this commentator but also, so im told, for mr. The single uniq driver for upper midrange and high. This website is not affiliated with or sponsored by kef. Of the kef reference units, crossover, twin 250mrn bass units, two midrange drivers and themnique uni qmidrange treble true state of 10 almost certainly. Rather than functioning as revisions of their predecessors, these were designed to work both autonomously and harmoniously as a multichannel system, and as an almost entirely new entity. The radical model 105 system, released in 1977, embodied this new philosophy and was one of the most highly regarded loudspeakers of its time.
At kef weve been making loudspeakers for over thirty years. Kef reference model two tower speakers for sale us audio. The third driver is an internal 160mm 6 1 2 pulpcone bass unit mounted in an interported. Great set of speakers, but i have decided to downsize. We know youre just as passionate about your music as we are, so weve curated some very special playlists on tidal and spotify in genres from jazz to pop, and everything in between. Kef is one of the finest purveyors of british hifi, with an illustrious heritage that stretches back more than 50 years. In truth, i have to be on my toes when discussing the technology behind the reference, because kef is not a company that leaves anything hidden. Speakers are in mint condition with original boxes and manual. Have been very reluctant to let them go as the performance and build quality is way up there with top offerings however with the. Anyone using kef reference model 3s sign in to follow this. For sale kef reference model fourtwo floor standing speakers in rosewood. A bestseller since 1991, the kef q series is a speaker line that, while not quite entrylevel cheap, serves as a stepping stone to hifi goodness without paying hifi surcharges. Some loudspeaker companies are happy to borrow the production.
Kefs passion for perfection embodied in a tall threeway floorstander that aligns four powerful, extremely linear 165mm 6. The last two photos on page 2 are not of the reference 5. I started with my q55s and went through the ranks until i finally had the money to purchase one of the. The 3 s will need more room than the model 1 as they go quite a bit deeper twin 8 bass drivers with cancelling rod and can get a little boomy if placed up close to rear walls the 3. The sets may have two or more speakers and a subwoofer for setting up a. Kef reference series model four loudspeaker page 3. The kef reference 3 provides clean and articulate bass with its two 6.
On the fairfield fours standing in the safety zone warner bros. To purchase reference model two spares or accessories, please contact the company via their website or visit an authorised. Towards the end of the 90s first numbered models within the range one, two, three and four, emerged. The r1053s were the first reference speakers kef used uniq drivers, and the r 1,2,3,4s look like next generation with modest improvements across the board. The configuration options for the kef home speakers and subwoofers include singlespeaker, singlesubwoofer, and systems. The baby of the range, the 2012 is a threeway standmount. The model one is a threeway loudspeaker with three drive units, two of which are combined in a single 160mm 6 12 uniq chassis.
Its founder, raymond cooke, was created obe by elizabeth ii in 1979. The reference 1 pairs kef s latest 5 inch mfhf uniq driver array with the sensational new 6. Kefs reference series is a stalwart and a fixture in our audio business. After 40 years of continuous development, the reference has earned its name as the yardstick of highend acoustic engineering. One grill miss the kef bad and has small cloth pull. Reference series models one, two, three, four united states kef. The 105 featured separate enclosures for the bass and midtreble. So even if you dont give a hoot about the technical wizardry that went into its design, thats fine the sound of music will be more than enough. By using the topspec version of the uniq coincident or coaxial drive unit, the 2012 manages to make the speaker seem less large than many threeways, presenting two 165mm cones to the listener. Twoway, three drive unit loudspeakers 2 pages speakers kef reference 2012 owners manual. Anyone using kef reference model 3s 2 channel hifi wigwam.
We revisit the first kef reference standmounter to use the companys. The perfect reproduction of recorded sound is what kefs legendary reference series has always stood for. The kef reference series is an exceptionally nice speaker, from one of the most respected brands in speaker manufacturing. Kef reference 5 floor standing speakers life style store. With five models two elegant threeway floorstanders, a formidable threeway bookshelf speaker, two threeway centre channels and an awesome. Each one offers the finest sound kef has ever delivered in its category whatever the dimensions of the room or system configuration. Discussion in hifi stereo speakers started by derekn, apr 4, 2016. Payment cash on pickup location doncaster, melbourne item. R series offers a choice of three floorstanding speakers, a stand mount for more compact spaces and accompanying matching theatre models.
Models one, two, three and four a structured range of products with the traditional kef values of high acoustic performance, technical innovation and stylish looks. The model one is a three way loudspeaker with three drive units, two of which are combined in a single 160mm 6 1 2 uniq chassis. Kef reference model three floor speakers model 3 for sale online. Putting up my kef reference model two tower speakers. A lot of this comes down to two of the sharpest tools in the loudspeaker box mark dodd head of group research for kefs parent company gp acoustics and jack ocleebrown head of acoustics at kef. I guess for me this is a bit of a backwards step, being used to d800 powered kef blades at home. Mounted on shelves or stands, uniqs inherently wide, even dispersion also makes it the perfect rear channel speaker in a home theatre system that effortlessly reveals all. The systems have speakers and subwoofers in the set. Kef reference series and blade two floorstanding speaker. Kef reference series model 102 two way book shelf speakers.
In talking to the folks at kef, one particular sweet spot for 5. With a vented magnet assembly and large aluminium wire voice coil driving an alloy cone, the dynamics and power handling of the low end are superb. I dont have any first hand experience with the reference 1 but if you look at the nrc measurements of the two speakers you can see that the reference measurements are by far superior to ls50, look for instance the fr and the thd. In 1977 kef introduced its reference model 105, the result of one of the most advanced loudspeaker development projects undertaken up until that time. We are recognised in the history of loudspeaker development as one of the most important contributors and a great deal of our research has been published at well respected professional institutions, including the audio engineering society and the institute of acoustics. Youll find them in recording studios and homes where only the very best will do. One from the threeway, three driver design with computer matched crossover to the. There has been a reference model in the range since the model 104 of 1973. Now with our latest range of reference loudspeakers we think weve built the ultimate. Kef home speakers and subwoofers for sale in stock ebay.
I just had these taking in to get the two internal 6. Reference 1 pairs kefs latest 125mm 5 inch mfhf uniq driver array with the sensational new 165mm 6. You have to pay many times more to get something better. Absolutely beautiful sounding and uk built kef reference model 3 in black ash. It is interesting to note that the smallest speaker in kefs reference series, the 2012, is also a threeway standmounted model. Hi all just wondering if anyone is running with a pair of kef reference model threes and what are your thoughts. They were being powered by a devialet 800 with an aurender streamer. The new line has the upgraded uniq driver and the upgraded 6. The reference 2012 shows just how good the companys realworld highend sound can be. In our books that makes them rather significant in their own right.
One caveat they are hard to drive so i would strongly suggest 200w into them. One speaker does have two minor marks on the veneer and some flakes of paint have come off the plinth with time as pictured. Replaced the final image with one more appropriate. Ci series custom installation speakers 12 pages related products for kef model one. For sale kef reference model fourtwo floor standing. Kef reference 1 standmount loudspeaker the absolute sound. They could dispense with the lowly c series that no one seems to buy, shift the q and r down a touch in price and come up with something like those, perhaps without a. And unlike its smaller sibling, the twoway r100, the r300 is a threeway bookshelf, which is not the most common of layouts for a standmounted speaker. These have been used on and off in my main system for a few years now. Reference series 19 pages speakers kef ci380qt installation manual. Its had a few ups and downs in that time, but hasnt lost its talent for engineering classy, superbsounding speakers.
Talking of bass, if the user finds the sweet spot in the room, the speakers will reward him with extra low frequency extension down to 32 hz. I was lucky enough to hear the kef reference 3 at a cable comparison event at oxford audio last year. In the reference 1 and 2c, kef has constructed a speaker that spares no expense from both a technology and construction perspective. With five models two elegant threeway floorstanders, a formidable threeway bookshelf speaker, two threeway centre channels and an awesome watt sub. Kef is a british loudspeaker manufacturer with international distribution. Im currently running a pair of model ones through my xtz amp, love the sound and am contemplating an upgrade. With a vented magnet assembly and large aluminium wire voice coil. For sale kef reference model four two floor standing speakers in rosewood. Kef reference 1 bookshelf speakers life style store. They sound great in mid to big room and require a lot of power to reach full potential, at least 150 watts. Excellent bass response, spacious mids and sweet treble. Kef on the leading edge since 1961 a brief history. Kef reference series model four loudspeaker page 3 solo instruments and voices were surprisingly palpable now, helped by a tighter quality in the mid and upperbass.
This is a massive speaker not by american standards. Immaculate sound, extremely clear treble and midrange, huge bass and a very smooth transition between all three. However good the ls35a sounds in the real world, one needs a full range speaker to get the full scale effect impact of the music and that too at realistic listening levels, this is where the kef reference two come in and do the job admirably. Models one, two, three and four a structured range of products with the traditional kef values of. Buy kef ref1sw reference 1 bookshelf loudspeaker satin walnut pair.