This is my personal experience at restoring these british speakers. Let me know, as its a fabulous speaker having owned. Manual from kef says they can be run with as little as a 2030watt amp with a 8ohm load. 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. 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. This head assembly contains the brains of the 107, namely a t33 ferrofluidcooled tweeter and an improved version. Kef reference 1022 speakers for sale canuck audio mart.
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. His plan was to create loudspeaker designs based on firm scientific and. For clarity, detail, and emotional depth in your home theater system, the reference 2c center channel speaker is a revelation. Anyone using kef reference model 3s 2 channel hifi wigwam. 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 model 3 floorstanding speakers stunning speakers by kef second only to the model 4 which would be too big for most listening rooms. For sale is a pair of kef reference 102 2 bookshelf speakers. The new kef model 102, with kube active lowlevel equaliser has changed all that. Although small in overall dimensions and simple appearance. I became interested in them because of the ls 35 series, which used the same tweeter and woofer that the 101 uses. Model 102 is the smallest of the new reference series loudspeakers. Kef reference series model 101 197986 united states.
The item can be seen in the photographs and if you need any further information do contact me. Upgrades to kef 1042 recommendations audiogon discussion. 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. 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. 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. Jan 28, 2017 the kef reference 1 is a music lovers speaker. We delete comments that violate our policy, which we encourage you to read. Model 102 uses a newly developed 6 160 mm bassmidrange driver with a polypropylene cone. Sometime later i had the opportunity to buy a pair of kef reference 101, which were made from the end of the seventies. It is the physical manifestation of decades of innovative technological research and an obsession with absolute performance. 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.
However, he was not into listening to music as much. Ive screwed up something in the wiring, the speakers are at fault. They appear to be around 30 years old, and sell for around. To explore the rich history of kef reference in more detail, i strongly recommend visiting their digital museum. For model 102 is an ultra compact speaker system that is efficient, easy to.
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. Each reference speaker is engineered and crafted from beginning to end by a single kef technician. Outriggers fitted with spiked feet provide stability for the tall, narrow enclosure, and. Kef reference series model 2 2 stuks sp3188 in nette s. 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. 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.
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. Hello av experts, i was lucky enough to be given some speakers, which i have identified as kef 101 reference model sp1122. Here is an opportunity to buy a kef 104ab reference speakers. Kef reference series model four loudspeaker page 3.
I also worked for richersounds for a year, as salesperson. Kef reference series model 102 2 system sp3145 uniq duration. Unfollow kef 104 speakers to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. 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. Kef complete foam speaker repair foam edge repair kit for 1042, b200 speakers. If there are 2 speakers that i can recommend wholeheartedly and that are both very affordable, they are. Beneath a decorative hat, theres a special head assembly akin to the head on the old model r105. The speaker in question was the kef reference model two.
I had to leave the grills off cats tried to attack the grills as soon as the saw them. It is the ideal model for locations where space is at a premium. Kef reference series model four loudspeaker page 3 the speakers balance remained a little upfront, but never inyourface. Discussion in home cinema speakers started by kingcobbler. A pair of kef reference speakers model 102 with kefkube, wires etc uk. Solo instruments and voices were surprisingly palpable now, helped by a tighter quality in the mid and upperbass. Get the best deals on kef vintage electronics when you shop the largest online selection at. 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. 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 was in a similar place had a pair of 1042s that i was driving with a quad 444052 combo and it sounded really good. Can meet anywhere reasonable as no box etc and for the money its barely worth the postage.
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. The 1990s were notable for the rise of home theatre and multichannel music with the subwoofersatellite format coming to prominence. The reference 1s deliver a thrilling, beautifullylayered sound that will lift and. Managed to get hold of another 405 plus a spare and was about to do the biwire mod on my early model 104s single input or possibly look to mono blockbridge the 405s when we moved house and had nowhere to place the speakers so got rid of them and the quads, may. Reference series model 1033, improving upon the redoubtable model 103. Replacing the tweeters with modification to the speakers. Kef has been at the forefront of loudspeaker design and technology for over 50 years. Kef reference 107, 1072 complete speaker foam edge repair. 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.
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. Its also the largest kef model that uses their uniq loudspeaker configuration. Customs services and international tracking provided. I am a kef loudspeaker fan and am especially fond of the reference series and the monitor series. Well, i was really surprised with the overall sound of the speaker. Amp isnt strong enough for 4 ohm speakers, ruled out. This message is automatically inserted in all classifieds forum threads. My preferences only go to kef from the late sixties to the middle nineties. Kef reference series model 101 bookshelf speakers user. Enjoy powerful sound in a compact form with these kef bookshelf speakers. 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.
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. Speaker parts, cones, speaker foam edges, woofer repair. Find great deals on ebay for kef reference 1 and kef reference 3. Havent heard anything better than the kef model 3 except a pair of genelec 1025a. Jul, 2010 my kef reference model 2 speakers rosetta burr finish. 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. The history of kefs reference speaker range audio affair blog. Kef reference series model 104ab speakers 100w pair. Kef reference 100 center channel speaker specs cnet. Dec 17, 2003 upgrades to kef 1042 recommendations the kef 1042 are one of my favorite speakers. 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.
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. Kef reference 1042 lautsprecher for sale online ebay. These features are common to all models in the kef reference series. The smallest speaker in the reference series, model 1012 represents the maximum possible performance in the minimum possible size. The combination of these two design elements provides unusually extended low frequency response and exceptional power handling. This is such a natural speaker and has the exact timbre on all instruments and vocals. A fairly large columnshaped speaker, the 1053 weighs more than 92 pounds. The model two is a threeway loudspeaker with four drive units. Reference series model 102 198690 united states kef. 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.
British audio maker kef makes a fine array of speakers, from bookshelf to. Find great deals on ebay for kef 104 2 speakers and kef 105 speakers. 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. Kef reference 1 bookshelf speakers life style store. I have been useing one of these kef model 100s and 2 kef 104. Indeed the problems of designing a high quality speaker of small dimensions are greater than for a large one. Kef reference speakers model 101 bookends with stands.
Two 160mm 6 12 drive units in twin coupled cavity configuration with multiple interports, handle bass frequencies while the midrange and high frequencies are handled by the uniq driver. Presents well and still very attractive but not mint cosmetically as one dustcover on the upper woofer is indented. Many such speakers exist but, until now, these have generally. 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. Reference series model 1022 199094 united states kef. These speakers are really small, so i didnt expect much weight in the bass and i expected a sound that was thin sounding.
Hifi room tour prima luna, rega, verity audio and musical paradise. 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. Sp2087a 4 ohm 5 kef reference 102 2 way crossover match pair. Quite simply, the reference 1s and 2c are the best speakers ive had the pleasure of having in my home. The reference series model 51ac was a kef designed, active system. This reference range is regarded by many as kef s finest moment, the perfect balance of poise and delicacy, detailed and yet fatigue free. Kef model 101 is a truly outstanding product of modern loudspeaker technology.
The reference series speakers kef obcecados por alta. 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. Reference series model 101 197986 ever since the celeste was released in 1962 kef has been noted for producing high performance compact loudspeakers. Buying used kef reference speakers page 3 avforums. They have certainly passed the test of time, many speakers have tried to copy their designs and philophies,but have failed in their ability to replicate the quality of cabinetry and crossover design that these speakers possess. Make offer kef reference series model 104ab speakers 100w pair. 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. Buying a kube separate is expensive, so only buy all in one.
Kef reference series model 1033 198693 united states. The innovative uniq driver array creates threedimensional sound, and the computational fluid dynamics reduce sound leakage for better tone. Kef reference model one speaker audiogon discussion. Kef reference 1 standmount loudspeaker the absolute sound. Kef reference 1042, 1053 complete system speaker repair kit. The new kef model 102, with kijbe active lowlevel equaliser has changed all that. Kef reference for sale in uk 54 used kef references. My kef reference model 2 speakers rosetta burr finish. When i visited the kef factory last october with a group of audio journalists from the us, kef emphasized the importance of uniq. 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. Lucky curbside find kef model 102 reference series speakers duration. 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.
These kef bookshelf speakers have a frequency response of 63hz 28khz, making them a good choice for movie or music audio. Kef s jack ocleebrown on the kef reference 5 speaker stereophile duration. The kef model 1053, a floorstanding speaker system embodying several advanced and unconventional design features, is the newest member of the companys reference series. The optional kef kube 1042 equaliser extends the low frequency down to 20hz 6db, 00. Even if youre running other brands of speakers as mains, the kef will let you enjoy voices from your screen much more from different seats in the. 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. 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. Kef reference we had these briefly but remember them as more neutral than most.
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