Making a quantum leap in listening pleasure
Bigger, better and created with an intelligent design philosophy that's unrivaled. The basis of the philosophy? Premium quality acoustics don't have to cost a fortune. Take the Q Series bookshelf speakers. They're the go-anywhere, do-anything model in the new Q Series line-up. Yet, they compromise nothing in sound quality. They come fully equipped with KEF's Uni-Q array configuration for full treble, midrange, and bass response and tonal balance as well as the Uni-Q's sound-dispersing capabilities.
Uni-Q: every seat in the room is the sweet spot
KEF's latest version of the Uni-Q array uses state-of-the-art technology (and makes it affordable). The vented tweeter design makes clarity a priority and insures a smooth transition to midrange frequencies thanks to KEF's Stiffened Dome technology. Adding the new Tangerine Waveguide to the tweeter protects the dome and improves the efficiency and sound dispersion at the highest frequencies. Matched directivity (mounting the tweeter in the center of the bass driver) improves the uniformity of the tonal balance across the listening area — improving off-axis stereo imaging. For lows and mids, the new aluminum driver cones and large aluminum voice coils deliver fast, clean response at high power levels. The Z-flex surround gets rid of the conventional half-roll and adds one that allows simple deformations at low frequencies, but resists complex deformations in the midrange. The result is clear, unsmeared sound. But, beyond all this techno-speak, the Uni-Q array does one thing and does it well — disperse sound evenly throughout the room. It's like playing duck-duck-goose where everybody's a winner.
Crossover — simply good acoustic performance
If you've ever peeked inside a speaker cabinet, you may be tempted to decry the simplicity of the design. Interestingly enough, the simpler the crossover design, the better the acoustic performance. And we're saying simple, not cheap. The whole point of a crossover network is to filter the input signal to the separate bass, midrange, and treble drivers and to provide overall equalization and good tonal accuracy. For the Q Series, KEF put together lower, second order (i.e. a construction that uses the least amount of components) crossovers with simple electrical filter topologies for free-flowing, unconstrained, and dynamic swings and a big, open stereo image with believable overall geometry. How do they get away with using lower order crossovers? They know that carefully designed drive units and enclosures ensure only minimal filtering is necessary: genuinely good high-performance drivers = the realization of the full potential of low order acoustic crossovers. More simply put, KEF is all quality, and you don't have to be an engineer to hear the difference (thankfully).
Sound engineering — inside and out
What may seem a Herculean task to the non-engineer was undoubtedly down-right fun for the developers at KEF. Beyond the high-performance components, KEF has taken care of every single detail. The cabinets are ultra rigid with 30% more internal volume for the best bass and midrange response. The gold-plated bi-wire terminals provide the clearest signal transmission possible. And the sexy, exotic, and very guilt-free wood veneers that consist of recycled wood fiber instead of unsavorily harvested hardwoods. (Hey, just because KEF provides luxurious sound doesn't mean they have to take more than their share.) KEF knows it's in the details. It's not just an experience. It's a KEF experience. Kind of gives you that warm fuzzy feeling, doesn't it?
What's included in the box
KEF Q300 bookshelf speakers (sold as a pair)
Excellent Speakers (January 18, 2012)
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Reviewed By: Sharyn B. - Key Biscayne, FL
I had NHT floor speakers for a while. Those speakers were good but you could hear some static and distortion. After changing out the floors to wood floors, I no longer wanted my floor speakers and began considering options. I wanted bookshelf speakers and considered B&W or Bose and then considered KEF. I ended up with the KEF speakers due to the price point and because I had a friend who said the sound of the KEFs were most like the B&W for a lot less money. So I went with the KEFs. I was able to get them for less than they were selling at Amazon, got the color that I wanted, and received them in very good shape. Vanns delivered as promised and I was very pleased with the overall service and experience. It was also nice to talk to someone here in the U.S. for customer support.
Comparison Specifications
- Power Handling: 15 - 120 Watts
- Nominal Impedance: 8 Ohms
- KEF UNI-Q Array drivers: One 6.5" aluminum Uni-Q / one 1" vented aluminum dome HF
- Design: Two-way bass reflex
- Sensitivity: 87dB
- Max. output: 110dB
- Crossover Frequency: 2.5kHz
- Frequency Response: 42Hz - 40kHz
Dimensional Specifications
- Dimensions: 14.0" H x 8.3" W x 11.9" D
- Weight: 17.0 lbs.
KEF Q300 bookshelf speakers Warranty Details
5-year limited manufacturer's parts and labor warranty
