Simply a gorgeous speaker, theyre like fine furniture compared to a lot of the box variety. The new line has the upgraded uniq driver and the upgraded 6. Threeway, reflexloaded, magnetically shielded, standmounted loudspeaker. This manual is available in the following languages. Kefs no stranger to designing big, multidriver, multienclosure speakers for its reference series. To purchase reference 203 spares or accessories, please contact the company via their website or visit an. 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. Payment cash on pickup location doncaster, melbourne item. 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. This product is now no longer able to be purchased. The kef reference 201 2 is a bigstandmounted monitor 16. The r series are great loudspeakers for the money, but the reference series kef has raised the performance to an entirely different level. We have 6 kef reference 201 manuals available for free pdf download. The kef reference 2012 is a big standmounted monitor 16.
The hifi engine library database contains model information, images and free, downloadable owners manuals, service manuals and product catalogues for amplifiers, preamplifiers, poweramplifiers, equalizers, processors, tape decks, tuners, cd players and loudspeakers etc. Currently the only kef speaker i demoed was the xq40 floorstander. Kef reference for sale in uk 57 used kef references. 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. Discover the purity of sound of your kef reference 2012 speakers with devialets sam audio technology. The model line is now worldfamous and several generations later. Kef reference 2032 loudspeaker tas 204 equipment report. Also, rated at 8 ohms with a 90 db sensitivity rating, the 2052 handles up to 300 watts from your. Crafted from premium materials for sophisticated looks and a precise sound, they offer. Any comments on the new reference line would be greatly appreciated. This manual comes under the category speakers and has been rated by 1 people with an average of a 7. The huge chorus, the tonal colors of the orchestra, the sheer. View and download kef reference 2012 owners manual online. For auction i have a kef ci200rrthx inceiling in decent condition and will be.
Kef is putting new technology to work in their reference line speakers. The same ultralow distortion lf driver for solid, crystal clear bass extension. To purchase reference 201 spares or accessories, please contact the company via their website or visit an authorised retailer. View and download kef 201 installation manual online. The model r107 represents the flagship of kefs reference series, and is second only to the professional series km1 in kefs product line.
Download reference 201 202c 203 204c 205 206ds 207 installation manual. It has a topfiring port and a classic canoe prow profile. In the case of the 2012 and all the kef reference models, its a 1. Kef reference 200c center channel speaker specs cnet. Hi everyone, another speaker question has anyone got any experience of the kef reference 2011. Please click to learn more about how we test loudspeakers there.
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. Reference series models 201, 202c, 203, 204c, 205, 206ds. You need the manual to decode this because theres not much in the way of indication on the back panel. Kef reference series loudspeakers musicians workshop. The kef music gallery in hong kong and tokyo elevates the showroom to another dimension. The various documentsmanuals are provided as general guides for. The kef reference model 2052 is a threeway bass reflex, stands almost 44. The reference 2012 shows just how good the companys realworld highend sound can be. To purchase reference 201 spares or accessories, please contact the company.
Do you have a question about the kef reference 2032 or do you need help. Sam speaker active matching works by recognizing the exact specs of your speakers. The kef reference series is an exceptionally nice speaker, from one of the most respected brands in speaker manufacturing. View online or download kef reference 201 installation manual. In the waning days of 2007, i delivered some small audio doohickey to john atkinson one weekend afternoon. Reference 2012 arguably the ultimate full range bookshelf loudspeaker, model 2012 has all the benefits of the latest reference technology. In an atmosphere reminiscent of an exclusive private club, guests are invited to leave the real world outside and immerse themselves in music and art.
The baby of the range, the 2012 is a threeway standmount. Does anyone have any experience with the new reference line in particular the 2012 bookshelfstandmount or the 2032 which is the smaller floorstander. Kef reference 2032 loudspeaker tas 204 the absolute sound. Kef reference series r107 loudspeakers dick olsher, stereophile 986. One of the speakers shows a ding on the right bottom back edge of the cabinet completely out of sight. 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. 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. I really like the sound of these, but its a work in progress to love them. Kef reference 2012 cutaway view internal view of the 2012 standmount, showing crossover, cbling, drivers, and cabinet construction.
Beneath a decorative hat, theres a special head assembly akin to the head on the old model. 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. Kef reference series model 101 bookshelf speakers user. Your music follows you everywhere you go with the exquisitely detailed sound quality of kef headphones. They rival any speaker in the world relative to build quality. Kef reference 2012 are beautiful, sonically pure, and superbly designed and built. Because it has not received the type of audio buzz that has made used speakers like the bbc ls35a dramatically increase in price over the past few decades, kefs reference 101 still remains affordable. 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. 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 201 copes with the kick of big japanese drum better than many less expensive floor speaker systems. One can hear the character of the bass lines from different type of recordings as well, not just feel it. 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. Great set of speakers, but i have decided to downsize. In the reference 1 and 2c, kef has constructed a speaker that spares no expense from both a technology and construction perspective. The kef reference two are laid back for sure, but, capable of extracting the finer details in most of the recordings. The kef reference line has been a critically acclaimed success, and the 203s are the starting point for the floorstanding models. Beautifully designed and engineered to digitally stream the music you love in true hifi sound. View the manual for the kef reference 2032 here, for free.
The kef music gallery in hong kong and tokyo elevates the showroom to another. Two 8 bass drivers, a 6 12 uniq mid w 1 tweeter in center and a 34 supertweeter. All loudspeaker measurements are performed independently at the national research council of canada. Kef reference 200c center channel speaker sign in to comment. This website is not affiliated with or sponsored by kef. 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. Some time ago when i was looking for a speaker upgrade and looking at potentially a set of kef reference 203 floorstanders the sales type person intimated that the latest reference series was a step backwards form the old early 2000 reference. Kef reference series and blade two floorstanding speaker.
Indeed the problems of designing a high quality speaker of small dimensions are greater than for a large one. Oozing fluidity and naturalness, they will be a su. Kefs reference series has become something of a british hifi institution, and the history is worth retelling. Find the user manual you need for your audio device and more at manualsonline.
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