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What reviewers are saying
We read all the reviews. Here's what reviewers feel most strongly about:
- KEF's designs prioritize a "Single Apparent Source" through coaxial driver technology, aiming for a coherent soundstage where frequencies appear to originate from a single point, enhancing realism and spatial accuracy.
- The brand incorporates "Metamaterial Absorption Technology (MAT)" into its drivers, utilizing a maze-like structure to absorb unwanted sound waves from the rear of the driver, resulting in cleaner and more defined output.
- They offer a wide range of streaming and connectivity options, with their powered loudspeakers responding to the proprietary KEF Connect app, which delivers multiple streaming services and facilitates setup and customization.
- KEF frequently collaborates with renowned industrial designers to create visually striking products that seamlessly blend into modern living spaces, balancing aesthetic appeal with acoustic performance.
Our favorite reviewer quotes:
- "KEF's LS60s sound like nothing at all, which is precisely what a truly transparent audio system should do. The KEFs made this hair-raisingly alive, filling all the space between the speakers, with the vocal thrust roundly out into the room." (https://www.soundandvision.com/content/kef-ls60-wireless-powered-loudspeakers-review)
- "Well, in a nutshell, we've never heard this track sound so right, those widely-positioned brushes in particular, but also a perfect crispness to her vocal that lifted it from the soundstage, revealing every nuance, but with zero overemphasis, no push, no sibilance. Up to the chorus and there was no compression whatsoever of those stacked harmonies, each layer audible – almost visible – within a full spread of sound that was simultaneously both a window into the mixing minutiae and yet also sounding utterly studio real." (https://www.whathifi.com/reviews/kef-blade-two-meta)
- "The soundstage presentation is Even more impressive; Blade Two Meta can blend into the environment, allowing visual attention to focus solely on the soundstage's arrangement of instruments and vocals. Vocals float in space, sounding sweet and polished without any dryness." (https://www.hifireport.com/kef-blade-two-meta-review)
- "The Reference 5 Meta delivers an excellent result, capturing the spatial attributes with a sense of expansiveness and ethereality. The soundstage possesses depth, extending behind the speakers and creating a sense of distance, resulting in a natural and comfortable listening experience." (https://www.hifireport.com/kef-reference-5-meta-review)
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Products
Lineup comparison
We think it's helpful to understand how their products compare. To learn more about each, scroll to the section above to click through to individual product pages.
T Series
- Positioning: The ultra-slim speaker line, designed to complement modern flat-screen TVs with a minimal footprint.
- Description: While delivering a sleek aesthetic, the flat diaphragm driver maintains rigidity and minimizes resonance, providing clean and accurate sound. However, compared to other KEF lines like the Q or R Series, it may offer less depth in bass response due to its slim design.
Q Series
- Positioning: The entry-level range offers versatile speakers suitable for both stereo and home theater setups.
- Description: Features Metamaterial Absorption Technology (MAT) and the 12th generation Uni-Q driver array, delivering detailed and natural sound. While it provides excellent value, it lacks some of the advanced damping and driver technologies found in the higher-end R and Reference Series, which offer more refined sound reproduction.
R Series
- Positioning: Bridges the gap between the entry-level Q Series and the high-end Reference Series, incorporating technologies from the latter to enhance performance.
- Description: Equipped with Metamaterial Absorption Technology (MAT) and the 12th generation Uni-Q driver array, delivers precise and immersive sound. Unlike the Q Series, it includes Shadow Flare technology to reduce cabinet diffraction, resulting in clearer high frequencies.
The Reference
- Positioning: As KEF's high-end line, sets the benchmark for audiophile-grade sound reproduction.
- Description: Incorporating Metamaterial Absorption Technology (MAT) and a 12th generation Uni-Q driver array, offers exceptional clarity and detail. It also features advanced cabinet construction and flexible port technology for cleaner bass compared to the R Series. However, it doesn't achieve the Single Apparent Source configuration found in the Blade Series, which provides even more precise imaging.
Blade Series
- Positioning: Represents KEF's innovative approach to speaker design, featuring the world's first Single Apparent Source loudspeakers.
- Description: With Metamaterial Absorption Technology (MAT) and the 12th generation Uni-Q driver array, delivers coherent and precise sound. Its unique cabinet design minimizes resonances and diffraction, surpassing the traditional enclosures of The Reference Series.
MUON
- Positioning: Stands as KEF's flagship speaker, combining cutting-edge acoustic engineering with avant-garde industrial design.
- Description: Crafted from super-formed aluminum, the rigid structure minimizes vibrations, delivering ultra-wide bandwidth and immersive sound. While it shares the Uni-Q driver array with other KEF models, its exclusive design and limited production make it a collector's item.
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We’re an English company that’s been around since the 80s. We were bought back by our own employees—so the company really is one big family now.
We’re often told we’re underappreciated—the bang for the buck is among the very best in the whole industry. Often we’ll have the best speakers anyone's heard before.
300 series is our value sweet spot. It performs so well for the price point. We’re also well-known for our great bookshelf speakers, which we started the company with.
Our speakers are very easy to run with a wide range of amplification. They feature lots of detail and dynamics, but they’re also very forgiving—sounds beautiful even with poorly recorded music.
We’re not out to create the brand new and crazy. Yes, we have our own drivers and cabinets, but our focus is to perfectly nail what we do at each price point.
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What are two key technological innovations or strong opinions that differ you from other brands?
What's your approach to customer support?
What are your favorite tracks for showcasing the strength of your products?
What other products pair best with yours?
