Aug 24, 2007 this pretty, compact but unquestionably muscular and decidedly expensive standmount is the first model in kef s new reference series to escape from captivity. For clarity, detail, and emotional depth in your home theater system, the reference 2c center channel speaker is a revelation. It is the ideal model for locations where space is at a premium. Here is an opportunity to buy a kef 104ab reference speakers. Kef reference 1042 lautsprecher for sale online ebay. Reference series model 1042 model 1042 is a genuine high output, high sensitivity speaker system possessing exceptional dynamic capability it can reproduce a very wide dynamic range at high output levels. These features are common to all models in the kef reference series. Kef reference speakers model 101 bookends with stands. The 1980s were notable for best selling budget speakers such as the coda ii, the implementation of advanced technology in reference series models such as the legendary 1042, the mightly km1 studio monitor and the introduction of uniq which was to become kef s key technology to the present day.
Kef has been at the forefront of loudspeaker design and technology for over 50 years. It was me who had influenced him good few years ago to go for them and the choice as far as i was concerned was certainly not a bad one. These were very easy to diy after a few youtube instructionals and i cant believe it. Kef reference series model 2 2 stuks sp3188 in nette s. Find great deals on ebay for kef 104 2 speakers and kef 105 speakers. Since the earliest days of high quality sound reproduction, there has existed, in professional and domestic fields, the need for compact speaker systems capable of very high quality sound. Kef reference 104 bookshelf speakers hence kef have introduced the term reference series to indicate a new line of loudspeaker enclosures capable of critical comparison with the original live sound, but which are not to be confused with genuine monitor loudspeakers designed for broadcast and recording studio use.
When they arrived i decided to check them out in my office hooked up to a cambridge audio 740 cd player feeding an audio research. Kef reference 5 loudspeaker page 2 the reference 5s massive cabinet is heavily braced, and the aluminum baffle is connected to it with a lossy damping material. Throughout the 1990s kef continued to design class leading, innovative products from the budget coda 7 to the imposing reference series model 109, whilst at the same time maintaining a strong presence in the critical midpriced speaker market with the q series. Discussion in home cinema speakers started by kingcobbler. I am a kef loudspeaker fan and am especially fond of the reference series and the monitor series. However, he was not into listening to music as much. The reference series speakers kef obcecados por alta. Kef reference for sale in uk 54 used kef references.
The history of kefs reference speaker range audio affair blog. Manual from kef says they can be run with as little as a 2030watt amp with a 8ohm load. Kef reference series model 102 2 system sp3145 uniq duration. The reference 1s deliver a thrilling, beautifullylayered sound that will lift and. The new kef model 102, with kube active lowlevel equaliser has changed all that. Please be advised, all buyers and sellers should satisfy themselves that the other party is genuine by providing the following via private conversation to each other after negotiations are complete and prior to dispatching goods and making. Many such speakers exist but, until now, these have generally.
The innovative uniq driver array creates threedimensional sound, and the computational fluid dynamics reduce sound leakage for better tone. They appear to be around 30 years old, and sell for around. Presents well and still very attractive but not mint cosmetically as one dustcover on the upper woofer is indented. Find great deals on ebay for kef reference 1 and kef reference 3. Model 102 uses a newly developed 6 160 mm bassmidrange driver with a polypropylene cone. This is my personal experience at restoring these british speakers. Model 102 is the smallest of the new reference series loudspeakers. 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. Sp2087a 4 ohm 5 kef reference 102 2 way crossover match pair. This is such a natural speaker and has the exact timbre on all instruments and vocals.
The model two is a threeway loudspeaker with four drive units. Reference series model 102 198690 model 102 with its dedicated kube active low level equaliser responded to the need for a compact system with very high. Kef b160 sp1222 kef reference 1033 and 102s complete with long mount bolt fwo. Kef reference 1 bookshelf speakers life style store. I became interested in them because of the ls 35 series, which used the same tweeter and woofer that the 101 uses. Its 6inch bextrenecone woofer operates in a sealed enclosure, and the high frequencies are channeled to a 1inch softdome tweeter. Speaker parts, cones, speaker foam edges, woofer repair. Kef reference 101 bookshelf speakers though it is very tiny, only onetenth the volume of the kef model 105, there is evidence that this speaker has received the same attention by its designers. These kef bookshelf speakers have a frequency response of 63hz 28khz, making them a good choice for movie or music audio. Jul, 2010 my kef reference model 2 speakers rosetta burr finish.
Other features of the model 1034 include a conjugateloadmatched crossover networkwhich minimizes overall system impedance variationsand driveunits for each pair of loudspeakers matched to within 0. I had to leave the grills off cats tried to attack the grills as soon as the saw them. To explore the rich history of kef reference in more detail, i strongly recommend visiting their digital museum. The smallest speaker in the reference series, model 1012 represents the maximum possible performance in the minimum possible size. It is the physical manifestation of decades of innovative technological research and an obsession with absolute performance. Reference series model 1022 199094 united states kef. Customs services and international tracking provided. By replying to this thread you agree to abide by the trading rules detailed here. Dec 17, 2003 upgrades to kef 1042 recommendations the kef 1042 are one of my favorite speakers.
Kef reference 107, 1072 complete speaker foam edge repair. I also worked for richersounds for a year, as salesperson. Kef reference model one great condition beautiful speakers. The model r107 represents the flagship of kef s reference series, and is second only to the professional series km1 in kef s product line. 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. Havent heard anything better than the kef model 3 except a pair of genelec 1025a. Kef reference series model 101 197986 united states. In the mid 1970s kef introduced its first reference series models. Can meet anywhere reasonable as no box etc and for the money its barely worth the postage. Reference series model 1033, improving upon the redoubtable model 103. My preferences only go to kef from the late sixties to the middle nineties.
Kef reference series model 101 bookshelf speakers user. Able to accommodate both 70v100v and stereo music systems the software will graphically show room sound coverage, show speaker layout, and to provide wiring diagrams. The literature on the kef website for the model touts the bass. For model 102 is an ultra compact speaker system that is efficient, easy to drive, and has bass extension to 40 hz 6 db, q 0. Quite simply, the reference 1s and 2c are the best speakers ive had the pleasure of having in my home. Kef reference series model four loudspeaker page 3. The 1990s were notable for the rise of home theatre and multichannel music with the subwoofersatellite format coming to prominence. 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. It may be a little while until we see what kefs total system design yes, thats still a thing is cooking up right now, but as it was with the most recent reference series, its very likely to be worth the wait. Solo instruments and voices were surprisingly palpable now, helped by a tighter quality in the mid and upperbass. I was in a similar place had a pair of 1042s that i was driving with a quad 444052 combo and it sounded really good. Buying a kube separate is expensive, so only buy all in one. Jan 28, 2017 the kef reference 1 is a music lovers speaker.
Kef reference 1 standmount loudspeaker the absolute sound. The item can be seen in the photographs and if you need any further information do contact me. Anyone using kef reference model 3s 2 channel hifi wigwam. Its also the largest kef model that uses their uniq loudspeaker configuration. Created by kef uk engineering, the kef speaker placement tool is a software program designed to assist you in the placement and layout of kef ci loudspeakers. For model 102 is an ultra compact speaker system that is efficient, easy to drive, and has bass extension to 40 hz 6 db, q0. Kef reference series model four loudspeaker page 3 the speakers balance remained a little upfront, but never inyourface. I had a schiit preamp and power amp upstream from them which did make for an excellent value system, but i had two of the saga preamps stop working within the first two months of purchasing them. Its technical expertise and innovative designs grace anything from discrete custom install ci speakers to multiaward winning home theatre systems and classleading, serious hifi stereo speakers. Indeed the problems of designing a high quality speaker of small dimensions are greater than for a large one. Sometime later i had the opportunity to buy a pair of kef reference 101, which were made from the end of the seventies. The cresta, released in 1967, set new standards with the newly developed b110 and t27 drivers that were later to be adopted in the world famous bbc designed ls35a broadcast monitor. Kef reference model 3 floorstanding speakers stunning speakers by kef second only to the model 4 which would be too big for most listening rooms.
Kef reference 1022 speakers for sale canuck audio mart. A pair of kef reference speakers model 102 with kefkube, wires etc uk. Model 1033 was a threeway system incorporating kef s unique coupled cavity bass loading method, and its own version of the kef kube lowlevel equaliser. Each reference speaker is engineered and crafted from beginning to end by a single kef technician. The speaker in question was the kef reference model two.
Kef reference series model 104ab speakers 100w pair. For model 102 is an ultra compact speaker system that is efficient, easy to. I like the model 100 so much i decided to buy 2 more and use them for rear surrou nd sound speakers. Ive screwed up something in the wiring, the speakers are at fault.
This head assembly contains the brains of the 107, namely a t33 ferrofluidcooled tweeter and an improved version. The new kef model 102, with kijbe active lowlevel equaliser has changed all that. Reference series model 102 198690 united states kef. Make offer kef reference series model 104ab speakers 100w pair. My kef reference model 2 speakers rosetta burr finish. Kef complete foam speaker repair foam edge repair kit for 1042, b200 speakers. Let me know, as its a fabulous speaker having owned. Kef model 101 is a truly outstanding product of modern loudspeaker technology. Hello av experts, i was lucky enough to be given some speakers, which i have identified as kef 101 reference model sp1122. Kef reference we had these briefly but remember them as more neutral than most. Unfollow kef 104 speakers to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Sep 30, 2012 hello av experts, i was lucky enough to be given some speakers, which i have identified as kef 101 reference model sp1122.
Amp isnt strong enough for 4 ohm speakers, ruled out. Im using the 101c with reference model one mains, and the front soundstage is fantastic as a result. For sale is a pair of kef reference 102 2 bookshelf speakers. Even when operated with kube in bass extend mode, this unit has more than enough power handling capability allied to the traditional kef virtue of low coloruation, to give lifelike reproduction on all types of programme. The reference 2c uses the same 5 inch uniq point source driver array as its larger counterpart, the reference 4c, and is flanked by two powerful 6. Well, i was really surprised with the overall sound of the speaker. Model 101 contains one of the most advanced sound reproduction systems ever developed and achieves a standard of acoustic performance superior to that of many for larger loudspeakers. 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. British audio maker kef makes a fine array of speakers, from bookshelf to. This message is automatically inserted in all classifieds forum threads.
The q95c never sounded bad against the other 4 kef reference speakers but i thought the 200c should bring the whole system alive and make the soundstage much bigger. When i visited the kef factory last october with a group of audio journalists from the us, kef emphasized the importance of uniq. Jun 18, 2015 other features of the model 1034 include a conjugateloadmatched crossover networkwhich minimizes overall system impedance variationsand driveunits for each pair of loudspeakers matched to within 0. A fairly large columnshaped speaker, the 1053 weighs more than 92 pounds. Buying used kef reference speakers page 3 avforums. The combination of these two design elements provides unusually extended low frequency response and exceptional power handling. Kef reference model one speaker audiogon discussion. The optional kef kube 1042 equaliser extends the low frequency down to 20hz 6db, 00. The model 102 from kef, one of the companys reference series loudspeakers, is a very compact twoway system with exceptional bass response for its size, which is close to minispeaker proportions. Beneath a decorative hat, theres a special head assembly akin to the head on the old model r105.
If there are 2 speakers that i can recommend wholeheartedly and that are both very affordable, they are. Get the best deals on kef vintage electronics when you shop the largest online selection at. Upgrades to kef 1042 recommendations audiogon discussion. Replacing the tweeters with modification to the speakers. Although small in overall dimensions and simple appearance. I have been useing one of these kef model 100s and 2 kef 104. Hifi room tour prima luna, rega, verity audio and musical paradise.
These speakers are really small, so i didnt expect much weight in the bass and i expected a sound that was thin sounding. Kef s jack ocleebrown on the kef reference 5 speaker stereophile duration. Lucky curbside find kef model 102 reference series speakers duration. We delete comments that violate our policy, which we encourage you to read. Kef reference 100 center channel speaker sign in to comment. The reference series model 51ac was a kef designed, active system. Outriggers fitted with spiked feet provide stability for the tall, narrow enclosure, and. Kef reference 100 center channel speaker specs cnet. Kef model 1053 the kef model 1053, a floorstanding speaker system embodying several advanced and unconventional design features, is the newest member of the companys reference series. His plan was to create loudspeaker designs based on firm scientific and. I am a real kef admirer and i am listening for over 25 years to kef speakers, all reference series and dated between the late 70s and the mid 90s, kef s glorious days. Kef reference 1042, 1053 complete system speaker repair kit.