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Lünen, December 16th, 2009 – With the turn of the year, KEF will establish the new retail price of the ´Muon´ sound sculptures. The recommended retail price will increase to 160,000 Euro per pair.
The recommended retail price of the KEF Muon sound sculptures will increase to 160,000 Euro per pair throughout the whole of Europe on January 1st 2010. The price adjustment is necessary due to the extremely high prices of raw materials and the increase in labour costs. Each KEF Muon is manufactured through a valuable process, one that entails a lot of manual work and which cannot be automated. The consumption of material for each of these loud-speakers, which is over two metres high and weighs more than 115 kilograms, is obviously very high.
KEF received the "Cool Brands 2009/2010" award in London in October 2009. Reasons for this award include the development of loudspeaker concepts such as the Muon.
About KEF
KEF is one of the global leading providers of premium ultramodern audio systems. With their involvement, knowhow and a strong technical developmental urge, KEF engineers have al-ready been creating future oriented home entertainment products for 46 years. These products are heavily in demand because of their design and top quality.
KEF is represented in forty countries and delivers her products to export markets all over the world. Since1992 the KEF brand is housed under the GP Acoustics electronics group, with a branch in Hong Kong. The KEF head office for the direct markets of Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Poland, France, The Netherlands and the rest of the Benelux, as well as for the distributor markets in Europe, Africa, the Near and Middle East, is located in Lünen in the German North Rhine-Westphalia area. |
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The new KHT2005.3 K1 consists of the charismatic "egg” shaped satellites HTS2001.3 with the 100mm Uni-Q. The set is completed by the Kube-1 subwoofer, its 150W onboard power amp driving a side-firing 200mm long-throw bass unit and 200mm ABR (Active Bass Reflex). With output fully adjustable for phase, frequency and level, its attack is as forceful as it is accurate.
The satellites of the new KHT3005SE K2 are the iconic home theatre speakers of the 3000 series. The revolutionary 115mm Uni-Q driver has been enhanced by the addition of the ingenious "Tangerine Waveguide” for improved sensitivity and sound dispersion. The set is completed by the 200W Kube-2 subwoofer. The Kube-2 amp is driving a side-firing 250mm long-throw bass unit and a 250mm ABR (Active Bass Reflex). The Kube-2 has a selectable "Bass Boost” switch for even more bass slam with movie sound effects. Individual phase, frequency and level controls allow you to fine tune the output to get the perfect balance with the satellite speakers and your room acoustics.
Availability: Ocotober 2009 |
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The attractive curved cabinet and hand finished rich gloss black lacquer finish of the XQ60b is an elegant covering that beautifully wraps a subwoofer that is all about performance.
The XQ60b is a formidable addition to any multi-channel or Hi-fi system. Loaded with new features that enable simple set-up and connection flexibility the XQ60b carries the latest KEF innovations in subwoofer design. The 300mm (12 in) down firing bass unit is driven by a powerful 200W Class-D amplifier and all this is packaged in an elegant elliptical cabinet and finished in the stunning XQ Piano Black with exquisite glass like sheen. |
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Over recent months, KEF's flagship Reference Series has received rave reviews in some of the industry's most respected titles. Home Cinema Choice recently reviewed an outstanding 7.2 KEF Reference system.
‘The very best that one of the most revered British speaker makers can do after decades of development….Awesome performance with incredibly rich textures and mind-bending potency and weight.'
KEF 7.2 Reference System, Home Cinema Choice, March 2009
KEF's Reference Series Model 205/2 was also put in the spotlight in the latest issue of high-end UK audio journal, Hi-Fi+. The model receives a highly positive review and a detailed technical evaluation.
‘Just like the 207s, the glory of the 205 is in the continuity and unexaggerated coherence it brings to reproducing music…. It's not just shared DNA we're talking about. So much of the technology, so many of the parts in this speaker are shared with the 207, that realizing the benefits comes down to the engineering implementation (and a bit of care).´
Reference 205/2, Hi-Fi +, March 2009
The January issue of consumer technology magazine, T3 also featured the publication's top four high-end speakers and names KEF's Reference 203/2s as ‘Best for Accuracy'. Rated ‘the most accurate performer' and the ‘most tweakable' speakers in the group, the 203/2s were also the most affordable in the group test!
With KEF's flagship Reference Series considered by many as the benchmark for high-end loudspeakers the range continues to receive glowing praise and top quality reviews from all quarters! |
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