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    KEF announces KC92 and four new Kube subwoofers

    by Ian Collen
    KEF announces KC92 and four new Kube subwoofers
    All five models feature the company’s Digital Signal Processing algorithm and Music Integrity Engine, ready to work in harmony with your home cinema, gaming, or Hi-Fi systems.  
  • Home AV

    164

    What KEF speakers offer the best value for a surround system?

    by Ian Collen
    What KEF speakers offer the best value for a surround system?
    A name commonly recommended in the forums, this thread targets a new KEF upgrade, but with several options at varying price points what are the better series and speaker combinations (and other factors) for a great surround system?  
  • Hi-Fi

    2

    KEF launches LSX II LT wireless speakers

    by Ian Collen
    KEF launches LSX II LT wireless speakers
    This new variation on the plug-and-play LS Hi-Fi system comes in a more compact design along with a suitably scaled-down price tag.  
  • Hi-Fi

    61

    KEF launches new-generation R Series speakers

    by Ian Collen
    KEF launches new-generation R Series speakers
    Featuring seven upgraded models, the new collection comes with Metamaterial Absorption Technology, refined 12th-generation Uni-Q drivers, and Dolby Atmos surrounds.  
  • Home AV

    42

    KEF KF92 Subwoofer Review

    by Martin Dew
    KEF KF92 Subwoofer Review
    Legendary British loudspeaker manufacturer KEF continues to build on its legacy of getting great performance from small enclosures. The KF92 subwoofer sits outside the company’s Reference Series and commands the middle of the range, but can its tiny form factor deliver the goods on demanding source material?  
    9
  • Hi-Fi

    27

    KEF announces LSX II Wireless HiFi System

    by Ian Collen
    KEF announces LSX II Wireless HiFi System
    KEF's updated LSX II twin-speaker solution comes with a new 11th-generation Uni-Q driver, Music Integrity Engine, and a wealth of connectivity options.  
  • Hi-Fi

    41

    KEF unveils LS60 Wireless speaker system

    by Ian Collen
    KEF unveils LS60 Wireless speaker system
    The KEF LS60 stakes a claim as the world’s first Single Apparent Source wireless system, boasting a 12th-generation Uni-Q driver array and the best of the rest of the company’s other key technologies.  
  • Hi-Fi

    33

    KEF upgrades Blade and The Reference speaker series

    by Ian Collen
    KEF upgrades Blade and The Reference speaker series
    The new arrivals go Meta with the addition of KEF's MAT technology and latest Uni-Q driver arrays.  
  • Hi-Fi

    3

    KEF LS50 Wireless II now supports Amazon Music HD and Ultra HD

    by Andy Bassett
    KEF LS50 Wireless II now supports Amazon Music HD and Ultra HD
    KEF has announced that its LS50 Wireless II Hi-Fi speakers now support HD and Ultra HD music on the Amazon Music streaming service.  
  • Hi-Fi

    KEF adds Ci160ES to Architectural Speaker range

    by Andy Bassett
    KEF adds Ci160ES to Architectural Speaker range
    KEF has announced the Ci160ES, a new, square speaker designed for in-ceiling and flush mount installations.  
  • Hi-Fi

    159

    KEF LS50 Wireless II Streaming System Review

    by Ed Selley
    KEF LS50 Wireless II Streaming System Review
    KEF’s answer to an all in one system gets the Meta treatment. Is the Wireless II ready to take on all comers?  
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  • Hi-Fi

    10

    KEF introduces designer Mu3 earphones

    by Andy Bassett
    KEF introduces designer Mu3 earphones
    KEF’s latest noise cancelling TWS earphones, the Mu3, combine designer looks along with acoustic engineering for high resolution sound while on the go, at home or working out.  
  • Home AV

    63

    KEF announces KC62 subwoofer with new Uni-Core technology

    by Andy Bassett
    KEF announces KC62 subwoofer with new Uni-Core technology
    KEF’s newly announced KC62 Uni-Core Force Cancelling subwoofer brings together three innovative technologies to create a compact design demonstrating you don’t have to go big to go deep.  
  • Hi-Fi

    13

    KEF unveils performance enhancing Uni-Core technology

    by Andy Bassett
    KEF unveils performance enhancing Uni-Core technology
    KEF has announced its new Uni-Core technology for subwoofers and speakers which delivers enhanced performance from an ultra-compact size.  
  • Hi-Fi

    49

    KEF LS50 Meta Standmount Speaker Review

    by Ed Selley
    KEF LS50 Meta Standmount Speaker Review
    KEF has updated its ‘affordable high end’ standmount with some new thinking that keeps the striking aesthetic. Is this the best way to blow a grand?  
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  • Hi-Fi

    33

    KEF unveils LS50 Meta speaker and S2 Floor Stand

    by Andy Bassett
    KEF unveils LS50 Meta speaker and S2 Floor Stand
    KEF presents the LS50 Meta speaker, the first in the world to use the innovative Metamaterial Absorption Technology (MAT).  
  • Hi-Fi

    26

    KEF announces LS50 Wireless II speakers

    by Andy Bassett
    KEF announces LS50 Wireless II speakers
    KEF has taken its first generation LS50 speaker and given it a complete innovation overhaul to create the LS50 Wireless II for a fully active wireless stereo speaker system with the signature KEF look and sound.  
  • Home AV

    2

    Kef announces KW1 Wireless Subwoofer Adapter

    by Andy Bassett
    Kef announces KW1 Wireless Subwoofer Adapter
    If you’ve always felt that the final location of your Kef subwoofer was somewhat limited by the cables you used, Kef’s new wireless transmitter and receiver kit, the KW1, may open up a whole new set of placement options for you.  
  • Hi-Fi

    71

    2020 Bristol Hi-Fi Show Report

    by Ed Selley
    2020 Bristol Hi-Fi Show Report
    Now officially a Hi-Fi Show, Bristol has a little more AV than you might expect and some impressive new two channel debuts too.  
  • Hi-Fi

    6

    KEF announces additions to Architectural Range of speakers

    by Andy Bassett
    KEF announces additions to Architectural Range of speakers
    KEF adds to its recently announced Ci3160REF-THX custom install speakers with new additions to its Architectural Range, including the Ci160RR-THX in-ceiling and Ci130QSfl square and Ci130QRfl round flush-mount speakers.  
  • Hi-Fi

    5

    Kef Reference Series gets new finish and additional model

    by Andy Bassett
    Kef Reference Series gets new finish and additional model
    Kef’s Reference Series speakers will soon come in a brand new Silver Satin Walnut finish and there’s a new, smaller in-wall Reference speaker too, the Ci3160REF-THX.  
  • Hi-Fi

    4

    Kef unveils LSX Soundwave speaker by Terence Conran

    by Andy Bassett
    Kef unveils LSX Soundwave speaker by Terence Conran
    Kef announces a new version of its LSX speaker, the Soundwave, designed in partnership with Sir Terence Conran.  
  • Home AV

    42

    KEF announces KF92 subwoofer

    by Andy Bassett
    KEF announces KF92 subwoofer
    KEF announces its new KF92 subwoofer which uses dual drivers in a force cancelling configuration.  
  • Hi-Fi

    17

    KEF LSX Smart Active Loudspeaker Review

    by Ed Selley
    KEF LSX Smart Active Loudspeaker Review
    Following on from the hugely successful LS50 Active, KEF has taken the formula, shrunk it down and created the LSX. Do they still deliver the goods?  
    9
  • Home AV

    22

    KEF Q50a Upward Firing Atmos Speakers launched

    by Mark Hodgkinson
    KEF Q50a Upward Firing Atmos Speakers launched
    KEF has launched the Q50a Dolby Atmos-enabled surround speaker, designed to enhance the new Q Series loudspeakers by making any KEF Q Series surround configuration object based audio capable.  
  • Home AV

    85

    What are the best in-wall/ in-ceiling speakers?

    by AVForums
    What are the best in-wall/ in-ceiling speakers?
    The demand for concealed speakers appears to be on the up, likely driven by the uptake in object based audio formats. So what are the best choices for in-wall and/or in-ceiling speakers?  
  • Hi-Fi

    KEF R700 speakers launched in limited ‘Black Edition’ finish

    by Mark Hodgkinson
    KEF R700 speakers launched in limited ‘Black Edition’ finish
    KEF has gone all-in on the black finish theme for its higher-end R700 speakers but you best be quick if you want them as production is limited to just 500 pairs.  
  • Home AV

    46

    KEF Q Series Dolby Atmos Speaker System Review

    by Ed Selley
    KEF Q Series Dolby Atmos Speaker System Review
    KEF brings its nifty Dolby Atmos installation to a new price point with the Q Series – is this the object based surround system you need in your life?  
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  • Hi-Fi

    KEF launch Kube range of subwoofers

    by Mark Hodgkinson
    KEF launch Kube range of subwoofers
    KEF has a trio of new subwoofers all designed and built in-house offering some proprietary technology and attractive sounding prices.  
  • Hi-Fi

    7

    Best Budget Hi-Fi Speakers

    by Ed Selley
    Best Budget Hi-Fi Speakers
    The level of quality available from HiFi speakers at affordable prices continues to impress – here is a best buy comparison of our favourite budget speakers.  
  • Hi-Fi

    54

    KEF Q350 Speaker Review

    by Ed Selley
    KEF Q350 Speaker Review
    KEF’s new Q350 promises many of the unique technologies that their high-end offerings embody at a more affordable price point but can they pull it off?  
    8
  • Home AV

    29

    From the Forums: DIY Living Room Atmos Setup

    by Mark Hodgkinson
    From the Forums: DIY Living Room Atmos Setup
    A three year journey ends up with an OLED TV and immersive audio setup.  
  • Home AV

    9

    Munich High End Show 2017 Report

    by Ed Selley
    Munich High End Show 2017 Report
    Chrome, vinyl, beer and sausages. It could only be the Munich High End Show and Ed went so you don’t have to.  
  • Hi-Fi

    KEF announce new Q Series speakers

    by Mark Hodgkinson
    KEF announce new Q Series speakers
    KEF has announced its newest iteration of the popular mid-range Q Series loudspeakers, featuring a number of sonic enhancements and new features.  
  • Hi-Fi

    98

    KEF R500 Floorstanding Speaker Review

    by Ed Selley
    KEF R500 Floorstanding Speaker Review
    The KEF R500 is the smallest floorstander in the R Series but still a fairly hefty unit. Does it manage to leave a big impression?  
    8
  • Home AV

    50

    Bristol Sound and Vision 2017 AV Show Report

    by Steve Withers
    Bristol Sound and Vision 2017 AV Show Report
    We take a look at the AV products at the Bristol Show 2017 and discover there's a lot more sound than there is vision this year.  
  • Hi-Fi

    155

    KEF introduces LS50 Wireless Speakers

    by Mark Hodgkinson
    KEF introduces LS50 Wireless Speakers
    KEF turns its Hi-Fi speakers both wireless and active and takes the LS50 Wireless into lifestyle territory while still retaining the audiophile components of the original  
  • Hi-Fi

    1

    KEF teams up with Porsche for lifestyle audio range

    by Mark Hodgkinson
    KEF teams up with Porsche for lifestyle audio range
    KEF has partnered with the Porsche Design House to produce a trio of travel focused audio products including noise cancelling headphones and a Bluetooth speaker and earphones.  
  • Hi-Fi

    7

    KEF Egg Digital Music System Review

    by Ed Selley
    KEF Egg Digital Music System Review
    Looking to improve your desktop audio? KEF thinks that you need the latest member of the Egg family.  
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  • Hi-Fi

    18

    KEF LS50 speakers released in three new colours

    by Mark Hodgkinson
     KEF LS50 speakers released in three new colours
    KEF's powerful little LS50 are now even more living room friendly with three new colours to choose from.  

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