KEF XQ20MH 2-way khaya-mahogany XQ Series bookshelf speaker pair

The crowning-point of sound

The new KEF XQ series. Updated technology, a new look. . . KEF's attention to detail really shows. It's got a new device that has enough bandwidth to maintain extended high frequency for the latest HD audio formats. That means that it doesn't need a hypertweeter — it's more compact and future-ready. And, the new "Crown-Waveguide" device protects the tweeter from damage, and it also helps with sound dispersion and extension. So, whether it's your first KEF purchase, or you are one of KEF's loyal fans, the advanced technology and design of the XQ20 series are a crowning point of any home theater or audio system.

It doesn't take much experience to know great sound

If you have ever been a teenager with a mid-grade shelf system, you know what its like to listen to music on a less-than-perfect speakers. The sound is usually okay, and you can use your imagination to fill in missing details or ignore tinny undertones. . . but this is just a survival mechanism until you can finally treat yourself to real speakers. I mean, who wants to keep churning though set after set of mediocre speakers that just burn out after a while? People who invest in KEF find the long-time dream of sublime, lasting sound finally coming true. KEF's 'tangerine waveguide' device not only improves the HF dispersion but it also protects an otherwise fragile tweeter dome. So you'll get to live out that dream for a long time to come.

Uni-Q Array explained

KEF's Uni-Q Array, which offers distinct 'vocal intelligibility,' brings crisp transparency to all dialogue even when competing with ambient noise. Originally developed for KEF's legendary high end loudspeakers, the Uni-Q Technological Concept uses aerospace materials to create an aluminum tweeter small enough to mount in the acoustic center of the 3" midrange driver so that both act as a single point source. This disperses the sound over a much wider area, so everyone in the room enjoys the same clear, warm, realistic sound instead of just those listeners positioned in the small 'sweet spot' that you get with conventional speakers.

Don't forget the cables!

If you are using an HD DVD player, a receiver, or anything else that is capable of high definition, don't forget to purchase the right cables. Many people don't realize what a significant difference the right cables make, and when they get their new high definition equipment home, they think the equipment itself is to blame when the picture isn't as good as it should be. This is because most components (HD-DVD, Blu-ray, receivers, etc) don't come with cables, so people often use whatever they have around the house, or buy cheap cables, thinking "it will do." Another reason people don't buy the right cables is because trying to figure out which cables you need can be daunting, and it's hard to know where to start. Our sales representatives are there to explain all your options, so you can make the best purchase and get the most out of your speakers.

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