In all the other reference series models, the wide. Simply a gorgeous speaker, theyre like fine furniture compared to a lot of the box variety. With uniqs broad inclusive dispersion, everyone in the room can enjoy the same rich, spatially precise. Kef reference 2012 are beautiful, sonically pure, and superbly designed and built. These have been designed to faithfully reproduce high quality sound over many years of use and should provide realistic reproduction of music and speech. 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.
The baby of the range, the 2012 is a threeway standmount. View and download kef reference 2012 owners manual online. However, if something does go wrong with the product we are here to help. If your living near a kef dealer who has the reference range to hand pop in and.
With a vented magnet assembly and large aluminium wire voice coil driving an alloy cone, the dynamics and power handling of the low end are superb. 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. Over the last 30odd years, kefs reference series has become. The kef reference line has been a critically acclaimed success, and the 203s are the starting point for the floorstanding models. 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. 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. Kef products are designed and manufactured to the highest quality standards.
Kef reference 2032 loudspeaker tas 204 the absolute sound. The optional kef kube 1042 equaliser extends the low frequency down to 20hz 6db, 00. This manual is available in the following languages. Download reference 201 202c 203 204c 205 206ds 207. 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.
Image, midrange, deep pure bass, easilly adjusted spikes. The 1994 kef reference series proved a major success with good, steady sales. I am not saying the marantz is inferior but the fact is that a higher resolution speaker like the kef reference can sound wonderful with a high class amplifier. It has a topfiring port and a classic canoe prow profile. View online or download kef reference 2052 owners manual. All loudspeaker measurements are performed independently at the national research council of canada. View the manual for the kef reference 2032 here, for free.
Beneath a decorative hat, theres a special head assembly akin to the head on the old model. Kef reference series and blade two floorstanding speaker. The r series are great loudspeakers for the money, but the reference series kef has raised the performance to an entirely different level. Kef reference series loudspeakers musicians workshop. They got a tiny wee bit better sounding through some real care and attention as in, stopping one of them from wobbling a bit, and making sure they were level, but in audiophile installation terms this is.
The tweeter at the centre of the midrange cone now has a vented threemagnet motor system and a unique new braced dome, creating a perfectly timealigned point source whose directivity is optimised by the reprofiled cone. The model r107 represents the flagship of kefs reference series, and is second only to the professional series km1 in kefs product line. To purchase reference 201 spares or accessories, please contact the company via their website or visit an authorised retailer. Owners manual model 2012 model 2022c model 2032 model 2042c model 2052 model 2062ds model 2072 thank you for purchasing kef reference series loudspeakers. Kefs no stranger to designing big, multidriver, multienclosure speakers for its reference series.
Do you have a question about the kef reference 2032. Naturally, the model 2012 were looking at features this new design. I use 203s on the fronts, a 202c and 201s on the backs. The kef reference 2012 is a big standmounted monitor 16. To purchase reference 203 spares or accessories, please contact the company via their website or visit an. The kef reference model 2012 bookshelf loudspeakers feature kefs latest uniq driver array is the most naturalsounding yet. View online or download kef reference 201 installation manual. This manual comes under the category speakers and has been rated by 1 people with an average of a 7.
Its 6inch bextrenecone woofer operates in a sealed enclosure, and the. 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. Kef reference model 2012 speakers pair product brochure. The same ultralow distortion lf driver for solid, crystal clear bass extension. I am particularly intererested in finding out following. Reference 2012 arguably the ultimate full range bookshelf loudspeaker, model 2012 has all the benefits of the latest reference technology.
Kef reference 201 copes with the kick of big japanese drum better than many less expensive floor speaker systems. The reference 2012 shows just how good the companys realworld highend sound can be. Find the user manual you need for your audio device and more at manualsonline. Kef reference series model 101 bookshelf speakers user.
Please click to learn more about how we test loudspeakers there. Important safety information kef kef international. For auction i have a kef ci200rrthx inceiling in decent condition and will be more than presentable. The kef reference 3 provides clean and articulate bass with its two 6. In the reference 1 and 2c, kef has constructed a speaker that spares no expense from both a technology and construction perspective. The new line has the upgraded uniq driver and the upgraded 6. 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. Reference speaker like the kef 205 certainly will sound better with a high quality amp. Working 100%yamaha ystsw150 subwoofer and manual, working 100%kef iq2c centre speaker, was sprayed black to match other speakers but 100%. Indeed the problems of designing a high quality speaker of small dimensions are greater than for a large one. Kef reference series r107 loudspeakers dick olsher, stereophile 986. Hi everyone, another speaker question has anyone got any experience of the kef reference 2011. The kef reference series is an exceptionally nice speaker, from one of the most respected brands in speaker manufacturing. Ps5 release date, specs, news and features for sonys playstation 5.
Reference series models 201, 202c, 203, 204c, 205, 206ds. Kef reference 2 owners manual i tried to look for the user manual for kef reference 2 speakers but not available to download from anywhere. Kef is putting new technology to work in their reference line speakers. The kef 2032 is a mediumproportioned floorstander that occupies the sweetspot in kefs prestigious reference linea range of seven modelsthe majestic, fourway, 145pound reference 2072 holding court at the summit. For about 6 months now i have used the 206ds on the sides.
We have 6 kef reference 201 manuals available for free pdf download. One of the speakers shows a ding on the right bottom back edge of the cabinet completely out of sight when in use. 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. Another key strength is the fine consistency of sound as one moves around an. The kef reference 1 were more or less plonked down roughly in place, and the job was done. Two 8 bass drivers, a 6 12 uniq mid w 1 tweeter in center and a 34 supertweeter. 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. It is a wonderful sounding speaker but is very ruthless imo to poor recordings because of its high resolution. Kef reference for sale in uk 57 used kef references. A kef uniq coincident tweetermidrange driveunit stands proud of the front baffle in a bulgy cowling that extends beyond the top of the cabinet. Kef reference series if this is your first visit, be sure to check out the faq by clicking the link above.
Kef ci reference 2000 speaker overview and full product specs on cnet. Download reference 201 202c 203 204c 205 206ds 207 installation manual. 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. Kefs reference series has become something of a british hifi institution, and the history is worth retelling. 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. This website is not affiliated with or sponsored by kef. 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. From your date of purchase your product is warranted against faulty materials or workmanship. We are confident that it will provide reliable, high performance sound for many years to come.
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