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  1. SāmWōōd

    Kef Cadenza 1024 speakers - after info/advice!

    Afternoon all, I have recently been gifted a pair of Kef Cadenza 1024 speakers by my father in-law - he saved them from a skip! Physically they are in pretty decent shape, all things considered. The front grills have had their sponge backing go to dust, and the fabric looks saggy and tired...
    • SāmWōōd
    • Thread
    • kef kef cadenza kef cadenza 1024 vintage kef
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Speakers
  2. D

    Does anyone have an archive of the "KEF Museum" website?

    Like the title says: I'm wondering if anyone has an archive of the old KEF Museum page from the KEF website prior to their purchase by GP Acoustic or whoever owns them now. Those were the pages that had comprehensive information on all of the speakers KEF had ever produced for sale, including...
  3. EddNog

    Luxsin X9 is More Than Just a Groundbreaking Headphone Amp

    Luxsin (a new brand from Zidoo, the guys who brought us Eversolo) just came out with their first release, the groundbreaking X9 DAC & headphone amp. Based on the powerful and amazing sounding combination of AK4499EX/4191EQ DAC chip and AKM 7739 DSP chip, this new DAC/amp is rapidly earning...
  4. A

    KEFs Q1 Meta vs BOSE Smart Ultra

    Greetings to everyone who opened this post. I'll try to be simple and concise so both side wins. Budget: $700. Medium to small living room size. Right now the KEFs are discounted ($400 vs. $600 original price), and the Wiim Amp ($300) is affordable for me. 2.0 stereo channel. “No subwoofer”...
  5. T

    KEF speaker ID? help

    Hello Need help to ID a speaker. It has a: KEF t27 tweeter KEF SP1039 bass/mid KEF P100066 crossovers The terminals seems not an original, I reckon the cabinets are also not the original, anyone have an idea what are these, or what speakers are they sourced from? If it is a frankenstein, what...
  6. Elephant 6

    Is 35W @ 4Ω enough for my KEF R3 Metas?

    I picked up a new Vincent SV-200 off Marketplace for $700 about a week ago thinking it would suffice for my speakers, but I just had my turntable serviced, and the guy behind the counter said that I would be heavily under utilizing what I have. Should I try to sell it again and pick up another...
  7. Elephant 6

    Solid active sub for Vincent SV-200 and KEF R3 Metas?

    Just picked up a Vincent SV-200 integrated amp (outputs 35 watts at 4 ohms) and am planning on getting a pair of R3 Metas to run with it for use in an 11’x12’ room with my Technics SL-D3 (standalone, no EQ yet). The Vincent has a pre out for the sub, and should be able to power the R3s just fine...
  8. C

    Should I sell my old KEF speakers?

    Hi I've recently sold my Pioneer a-656 amp and have been listening to stereo music for many years. I sold it because I bought a new TV and things escalated. Bought a Denon avr-x1000 for 40 bucks and a m&k k-10 sub and a KEF Q95C pretty cheap. I listen to vinyl on a Thorens MK2 166, and also...
  9. S

    Amp recommendations for KEF Cantatas?

    When I bought my KEF Cantatas the seller kindly gave me a Technics SU-V460 (15wpc into 8Ω) amp to get me up and running. Any recommendations for an upgrade? I'm probably looking to spend no more than £500 but could potentially stretch the budget. Not opposed to something modern but seeing as I...
  10. M

    Can Sansui AU-707 drive KEF LS50 Meta?

    Sorry everyone if this is a dumb question. I am a newbie trying to get my first Turntable set up going. I have ordered an AU 707 which is a Japanese version of the AU 717. Along with them, I have acquired a set of KEF LS50 Meta which I plan to drive with the Sansui. My question is, will the...
  11. B

    DA PS-55 to B&W 303 or KEF Q 15.2

    I’m a beginner and use the system for vinyl. I’m not a super audiophile and don’t want to spend a ton of money. So I got a set of Design Accoustics PS-55 for $10. They sound good to me, but I mainly got them to start listening! For sale near me for $50 are these two. KEF Q 15.2 or B&W 303. I...
  12. ktm-don

    KEF 103/3 Tweeter

    I'm repairing a set of KEF 103/3 speakers that have a lot of sentimental value to me. As expected, the ferro fluid in the tweeters had turned into a gummy mess. I should have followed advice of others and cut the wires when removing the tweeters, but I pushed back the rubber sleeving and...
  13. O

    Vintage Speakers £500?

    Hey everyone, I hope you're all doing well! I'm on the hunt for some vintage speakers and thought I'd reach out for some friendly advice. I've been after some KEF reference 103/3's, but they're getting few and far between. Love their look, that bass driver, the fact they aren't rear ported...
    • Orangepeel
    • Thread
    • kef kef 103/3 speakers vintage
    • Replies: 13
    • Forum: Speakers
  14. J

    Advice For Building System Around KEF 103/3 Reference Speakers

    Hi all. New member here. Recently inherited a pair of KEF 103/3 Reference speakers. They seem to be in excellent condition (belonged to a late relative who used them but they have been in storage for a couple of years). Browsing the forum and other sites got me interested in setting up a system...
  15. E

    Kef xq fives

    I found this near my home… I’m from Ecuador… not to much hifi around here… Any ideas? Sound? Hifi speakers? Fair price? They look in VG + condition… Thanks guys
  16. J

    Bookshelf Speaker Stands Necessary?

    Curious what you guys think about whether or not my set up would benefit from some short speaker stands. I have Kef Q350’s sitting on a very sturdy credenza. I also have a small space so very little/no room for tall stands on the side of the credenza. Curious if short desktop stands would...
  17. J

    Bi-amp with integrated amp and receiver (which is best?)

    Hello everyone, I’ve recently acquired a set of R-series, R11’s for front, R2C for center and R3’s for surrounds. Subwoofer will come later, but for now that’s it. I have used a Yamaha A-S1100 integrated amp for stereo listening for about a few months before also going surround. As a result I...
  18. J

    Surround setup decoupling back speakers question

    So, I’m having a very specific situation that I don’t find the exact answer for, so here it goes: I have recently acquired a pair of KEF R3’s, R11’s and a R2c. The 11’s run on an integrated Yamaha A-S1100 and soon I’ll have the Yamaha RX-A4A receiver. Both will be connected through the Pre-OUT...
    • Joris Ceoen
    • Thread
    • cables cables attached no speakers connected kef r-series rear speakers decoupled speakers detached surround
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Home Theater & Video
  19. J

    Receiver suggestions for 5.1 KEF R-series

    Hello, I’ve been listening to the KEF R11’s for a few months now, and with the latest sales on the non-meta versions I decided to get a complete 5.1 set by supplementing the R3’s and R2c for future surround support. I currently run the R11’s with a Yamaha A-S1100 stereo amp, and would love to...
  20. E

    KEF Q60 Q80 Q90 Grill Cloth Repair

    Hi all, I am a newbie here and this is my first post. My cat has finally won the battle against my KEF Q80 speakers and I have to replace the grill cloth on one of them. I know how to replace the grill cloth on most speakers but the KEF Q80s have that logo on top of the grill where the cloth...
    • EeyGee
    • Thread
    • grill cloth kef q60 q80 q90
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: DIY
  21. K

    Kef Concerto bass driver rattling sound

    Hello everyone, I was having my daily music session until I discovered a weird rattling sound on both the bass drivers. These are the Kef B139 drivers. The sound appears at louder volumes. I did a quick check to see if there was any rubbing of the voice coil against the magnet, but I didn’t hear...
  22. nicolonez

    Help wanted: Celestion, KEF or Monitor Audio speakers?

    Hi all!!! I am setting up a vintage listening room and currently have available: - Dual 1229 turntable with Stanton 681 or liquid music - LEAK Stereo 70 or Fisher X-100 amplifier. As speakers, I wanted to stay on something "English sound" with big size since the room is not small (6x8m or so)...
    • nicolonez
    • Thread
    • celestion ditton fisher kef leak monitor audio speakers
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Speakers
  23. I

    McIntosh MA-6900 vs Pioneer SX-1080 for Vintage KEF 104/2

    Hey All, Curious on thoughts... and please let me know if appropriate for a different forum... Current state: I'm running a Pioneer SX-1080 w/a refurbished set of KEF 104/2s for my main system setup. The 2 sources I use are a Clearaudio Concept TT w/Virtuoso V2 cartridge and BlueSound Node...
  24. A

    Plese Help with KEF KHT 3005 misplaced speaker problem!

    Hi everybody, i have a problem with a front speaker because suddenly it started buzzing and I realized that the center part (the silver circle) is dislocated as the picture shows. I tried to put it in place with my figer's pressure but it seems like it had a spring or something and it returns to...
    • aliberesco
    • Thread
    • kef repair speakers
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: DIY
  25. Randy Master

    KEF 105/3 Tweeter Ferrofluid Replacement - NT25 SP1240

    Acquired a pair of KEF 105/3 a couple of months ago. The mid and bass sound fantastic, but not the highs. It feels kind of dull and not as lively as the 107's tweeter (T-33) - I AB'd the two speakers. After reading a lot of postings from the internet, I suspect the FF may be the culprit. I...
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