Any comments on the new reference line would be greatly appreciated. Manual transmissions kruttgen major reference works wiley. Also, rated at 8 ohms with a 90 db sensitivity rating, the 2052 handles up to 300 watts from your. In addition to the acclaimed 2072, the reference series also features more compact 2052 and 2032 floorstanders, the 2012 bookshelf speaker, 2042c and 2022c center channel speakers, the 2062ds dipole surround speaker, and the 209 and 208 subwoofers.
Kef reference 1033, 1034, complete system speaker repair. View and download kef 201 installation manual online. Of course russ andrews suggests using 8tc for the bass and 4tc for the treble, but it all starts getting a bit expensive. Drivers in excellent condition except for the bass drivers inside cabinet need new donut caps new donut caps are on the way from us and i can include them with the sale. Download reference 201 202c 203 204c 205 206ds 207. Kef reports that the frequency response expected from the 2052 is from 45 hz to 60 khz, and the crossover is set at 400 hz and 2.
I currently have in mind qed silver anniversay, chord co rumour or dnm reson. The new line has the upgraded uniq driver and the upgraded 6. View and download kef reference 2012 owners manual online. The kef reference model 2052 is a threeway bass reflex, stands almost 44. It makes the human voice sound so real and so close that you start looking around for the source.
Kef complete foam speaker repair foam edge repair kit for 1023, 1033, 1034, sp11 speakers. 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 highly regarded speakers are not just great to look at but are the only set my wife appreciated for the sound. They are slightly different in character than the other kefs i have owned, definitely more mid range oomph and a slight bit less high end air transparency, but by only the smallest amounts. Kef reference 203 manual 3way loudspeaker system hifi. What cable should i be looking at for kef reference 201203 speakers. Oct 20, 2010 the reference 2012 shows just how good the companys realworld highend sound can be. Kef reference 201 copes with the kick of big japanese drum better than many less expensive floor speaker systems. Kefs reference series has become something of a british hifi institution, and the history is worth retelling.
Kef reference 2032 loudspeaker tas 204 the absolute sound. Its 6inch bextrenecone woofer operates in a sealed enclosure, and the. Important safety information kef kef international. The cornerstone of this series and of all kefs patented speaker technologies is the 2072 floorstander, kefs flagship loudspeaker.
Discussion in home cinema speakers started by sticker, jun 17, 2003. Kef reference 2012 a gorgeous 3 way, triampable, bookshelf handcrafted in u. A kef uniq coincident tweetermidrange driveunit stands proud of the front baffle in a bulgy cowling that extends beyond the top of the cabinet. I will only ship within the uk so please dont waste either of our time by bidding i will just cancel your bid. To purchase reference 201 spares or accessories, please contact the company via their website or visit an authorised retailer.
However, if something does go wrong with the product we are here to help. Please click to learn more about how we test loudspeakers there. Does anyone have any experience with the new reference line in particular the 201 2 bookshelfstandmount or the 2032 which is the smaller floorstander. From your date of purchase your product is warranted against faulty materials or workmanship. Hojttaler, kef, 203 reference, passiv, 200 w, god, vellydende s. The biggest collection of kef manuals and schematics. Standen er god, dog lidt misfarvninger pa plastkanterne rundt om enhederne. By any measure, kefs uniq driver technology is the star power that connects each reference model to the other. Kef reference series loudspeakers musicians workshop. Does anyone have any experience with the new reference line in particular the 2012 bookshelfstandmount or the 2032 which is the smaller floorstander. It has a topfiring port and a classic canoe prow profile. The reference series is literally the reference against which highend audio speakers are judged. But the 2072 is probably the most elegant example of the breed yet, with a curvaceous cabinet, shaped like a flattened teardrop in plan view, and finished in a choice of. Kef 2022c reference center channel speaker those looking at this listing likely are well aware of the quality of kefs top line reference series speakers.
View online or download kef reference 201 installation manual. Reference 201 2 arguably the ultimate full range bookshelf loudspeaker, model 201 2 has all the benefits of the latest reference technology. There was quite a step up when they moved to the 2 version, so keep an eye out for ex demob stockex show models, which will be available cheaper than normal. Kef 2022c reference center channel in beautiful high gloss. Abstract manual transmission systems will remain most popular in many global key markets through the forecast period to 2020. Kef reference series r107 loudspeakers dick olsher, stereophile 986. This user manual accompanies the lsx speaker system hereafter referred to as the.
Kef is putting new technology to work in their reference line speakers. Owners manual model 2012 model 2022c model 2032 model 2042c model 2052 model 2062ds model 2072 thank you for purchasing kef reference series loudspeakers. The 1994 kef reference series proved a major success with good, steady sales. Kef reference 201 2 a gorgeous 3 way, triampable, bookshelf handcrafted in u. It originally debuted in 1988, and like the coaxial drivers that preceded it was developed in pursuit of a highend holy grailpoint sourcetype time alignment and uniform directivity. For your consideration is a pair of vintage kef 103. Speaker parts, cones, speaker foam edges, woofer repair. The lower midrange driver is derived from the lf unit. I know they are old models but i may have an opportunity to audition and purchase a pair but id like to go to any audition with some information about them. The t301 satellite speaker comes standard with both the t305 and t205 home theater systems, though it still makes an excellent addition to any surround sound system. 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.
Jun 02, 2008 kef reference 203 2 vs wilson audio sophia 3. My kef ref 2032 is driven by pass labs xp20 pre amp. Kef 2022c reference center channel speaker those looking at this listing likely are well aware of the quality of kef s top line reference series speakers. The baby of the range, the 2012 is a threeway standmount. Currently the only kef speaker i demoed was the xq40 floorstander. This is one of the most desirable used speakers avaiilable. We have 6 kef reference 201 manuals available for free pdf download. Indeed the problems of designing a high quality speaker of small dimensions are greater than for a large one. Kefs no stranger to designing big, multidriver, multienclosure speakers for its reference series.
Kef reference model 2012 speakers pair product brochure. View online or download kef reference 2052 owners manual. Find the user manual you need for your audio device and more at manualsonline. 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. At the heart of the reference is a stunning new iteration of kefs landmark innovation. The kef reference 2012 is a big standmounted monitor 16. The reference line consists of the 201 bookshelf, the 203, 205, and 207 floorstanders, the 202c and 204c center channel speakers, and the 206ds dipole surround speaker. Confused about what av gear to buy or how to set it up. Kef reference 201 manual 3way loudspeaker system hifi. Heritage in a world where everything is relative, kef reference series has always stood for. With the additional cost of the matching stands, the 201 s came very close to the cost of the 203s, which made the 203s more of a popular choice. Jul 24, 2008 the kef reference 201 2 is a big standmounted monitor 16. Kef reference series and blade two floorstanding speaker. All loudspeaker measurements are performed independently at the national research council of canada.
Hi everyone, another speaker question has anyone got any experience of the kef reference 2011. The kef reference 201 2 is a big standmounted monitor 16. Apr 17, 2003 the reference line consists of the 201 bookshelf, the 203, 205, and 207 floorstanders, the 202c and 204c center channel speakers, and the 206ds dipole surround speaker. Beneath a decorative hat, theres a special head assembly akin to the head on the old model. Kef 2022c reference center channel in beautiful high. While kef routinely uses the uniq in twoway speakers such as the q350 to. Kef products are designed and manufactured to the highest quality standards. Even if kef didnt sell a single pair of the blade speakers, just building a speaker so advanced would teach the.
The same ultralow distortion lf driver for solid, crystal clear bass extension. Feb 14, 2012 hi everyone, another speaker question has anyone got any experience of the kef reference 2011. New kef reference series 2012 or 2032 audiogon discussion. Kef reference 1023, 1033, 1034, complete system speaker repair kit fskkef103c.
The model r107 represents the flagship of kefs reference series, and is second only to the professional series km1 in kefs product line. View the kef reference 2032 manual for free or ask your question to other kef reference 2032 owners. We switch to prokofievs romeo and juliet and the kefs change gear accordingly. Kef reference 3 floor standing speakers life style store. Kef manuals, schematics and brochures hifi manuals. Classical music fascinates any audiophile criteria are not meaningful, because the sound is so correct and natural that there is an effect of being in a live concert. Reference series models 201, 202c, 203, 204c, 205, 206ds. This website is not affiliated with or sponsored by kef.
Download reference 201 202c 203 204c 205 206ds 207 installation manual. To purchase reference 203 spares or accessories, please contact the company via their website or visit an. These have been designed to faithfully reproduce high quality sound over many years of use and should provide realistic reproduction of music and speech. From classics such as 1975s worldrenowned kef ls35a to modern landmarks like the blade and muon, kef strives to bring the natural beauty of live music and the power of spoken word completely unaltered to the ears of its users. Kef reference for sale in uk 17 used kef references. Kef reference 2012 loudspeaker page 2 waiting for the spark from heaven to fall robert spanos new recording of brahmss ein deutsches requiem with the atlanta symphony and chorus cd, telarc cd80701 would be a daunting challenge for almost any standmounted loudspeaker, but, goosed by the nuvista, the kef reference 2012s simply nailed it. The reference 2012 shows just how good the companys realworld highend sound can be. Owners manual model 201 2 model 2022c model 2032 model 2042c model 2052 model 2062ds model 2072 thank you for purchasing kef reference series loudspeakers. Kef reference 2012 are beautiful, sonically pure, and superbly designed and built.