KEF KHT3005 HIGH GLOSS SILVER 5.1-Channel Silver 3000 Series Surround Sound System

BRING LIVE! TO YOUR LIVING ROOM

At the heart of the KEF 3000 Series KHT3005 system lies four satellite speakers, each featuring KEF's Uni-Q Array. Uni-Q Technology consists of an aluminum tweeter small enough to mount in the acoustic center of a 4.5" midrange driver. This disperses the sound over a much wider area, so everyone enjoys the same clear, warm, realistic sound instead of just those listeners positioned in the small 'sweet spot' that you get with conventional speakers. The dedicated center channel complements its own Uni-Q Array with a pair of 3" bass drivers, bringing crisp transparency to all dialogue even when competing with ambient noise. Today's blockbusters require hefty bass punch. You need BOOM! -- not poof -- when the on-screen action takes a turn for the haywire, right? KEF delivers the power you desire with a 250W class D amplifier pushing a 10-inch driver with auxiliary bass radiator. You get legendary KEF-quality audio performance, and you -- you lucky dog -- you get it in your living room, at your disposal, 24/7.

Stylish Satellites

An evolution in style and function, the KEF KHT3005 is a completely new design that looks better and sounds sweeter than its esteemed predecessor, and anything else in its class. The new 4.5" Uni-Q driver in these satellite speakers has been comprehensively engineered for even cleaner, smoother response. An improved magnet system delivers even heftier bass by allowing greater movement of the speaker cone. KEF's all-new sealed suspension technology (SST) fills in the gap between midrange cone and tweeter to produce a markedly more powerful, cleaner sound. Distinctive radial ribs on the midrange cone improve its rigidity for pure, clean vocal effects with exceptionally low distortion. The cast aluminum enclosures are shaped to minimize internal resonance so that the satellites fill the room with a lush and incredibly detailed 3D sound. The attention to detail is plain to see, from the depth of the gloss finish to the ingeniously simple wall mounting bracket system. Dynamic. Perfectly balanced. Seamlessly integrated.

A New Standard

Your movie dialogue had better be good, because you're going to hear every word of it. Carrying up to 60% of the sound, the center channel is vital in any home theater system, and the new dedicated center speaker of the 3000 Series is in a class of its own. With the same new generation 4.5" Uni-Q array as the satellites, flanked by two additional 3" bass drivers, the hefty frontal impact is complemented by amazingly clear dialogue. And the response is so superbly integrated across the frequency range that you soon forget you're listening to a recorded signal. It sounds astonishingly true to life.

A Pretty Subwoofer?

It's the first subwoofer at this price level that you won't want to hide away out of sight. With an ultra-reliable, high efficiency, 250W class D amplifier powering a 10" driver with a matching auxiliary bass radiator, the radical HTB2 model subwoofer anchors the 3D sound image with stunningly realistic low frequency reproduction. Whether you prefer to position it vertically or horizontally, the story's the same: an acoustically inert enclosure shaped to eliminate internal standing waves, extremely fast response and SmartBass 'connect and go' versatility with simple bass boost and phase controls.

Uni-Q Array Explained

You don't have to be a genius to understand why the latest KEF speakers sound so good. After all, they incorporate the Uni-Q technology originally designed for one of the world's finest speaker ranges, KEF's legendary Reference Series. The Uni-Q concept is based on using aerospace materials to make the tweeter small enough to place at the acoustic center of the bass/midrange cone. With both drive units on exactly the same axis and sharing the same waveguide, they behave as a single point source that projects a more natural sound image over a much larger area than the usual tiny 'sweet spot.' This is because the Uni-Q configuration eliminates the inherent problems of having the separate midrange and high frequency drive units of a conventional speaker. As loudspeaker radiation varies according to frequency, low frequency and high frequency drivers have intrinsically different radiation patterns whose directivity - known as 'Q' - changes at the crossover frequency. Interference (or 'lobing') between the two units causes a dip in power response around this frequency, with a peak above it due to their differences in directivity. These factors introduce colorations that muddy the sound image. You get no such problems with Uni-Q. Being coincident and perfectly time-aligned, the directivity of both LF and HF units is controlled by the profile of the midrange cone, with no possible path or phase differences between the two, and no 'lobing' interference at the crossover. The 'Q' is unified, in other words - hence the name. So instead of narrowing towards the crossover and then widening again as is the case with separate drive units, the Uni-Q radiation pattern remains stable. Power response is uniform, with smoother variations on and off-axis. The acoustic image is better balanced and more natural sounding across both direct and reverberant fields. Multi-channel imaging is noticeably clearer and more accurate. The MF voice coil is of copper-coated aluminium ribbon, edge-wound over a polyimide former to increase sensitivity by maximizing the amount of copper in the magnet gap. The chassis are of precision-cast aluminium for greater rigidity, with a vented design to improve power handling. Faraday rings are incorporated into the ultra-low distortion motor, further reducing harmonic distortion by as much as 20dB. With refinements like these, no wonder the sound is so open and natural. No wonder the action on screen suddenly becomes more compelling. No wonder you get so utterly immersed in the listening experience. It's what the KEF experience is all about.

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Sounds fantastic! Looks fantastic! (March 27, 2010)

Ease of Use		(5/5.0)
Value		(5/5.0)
Performance		(5/5.0)
Overall Rating		(5/5.0)

Reviewed By: J Y. - Avondale Estates, GA

Well, the Klipsch Elite floor-standing speakers I have enjoyed for nearly two decades crapped out, and I spent months searching the Internet and reading up on speakers as well as going into local electronics stores and listening to possible replacements. I was intent, at first, on obtaining another set of Klipsch and did very much like the satellite set I heard at the local electronic store however, after reading various reviews and websites about other speakers, I finally landed on Vanns.com website and never looked back. I had gotten my choices down to this set of KEF speakers and two others. What sealed the deal was when I spoke with the incredibly knowledgeable and super-nice Vanns.com employee by phone. He readily knew about all three of my possible selections, two of which are available from Vanns.com. He assured me that, since I had not utilized a satellite speaker system before, should I not like the experience, Vanns.com would easily accept a return. Because I really liked the look of the KEF system, I went for it. The fact that Vanns.com offered it at a lower price than listed on the website helped seal the deal.

Anyway, the speaker system came quite quickly, and I have been thoroughly delighted ever since. Some reviewers have said that installation of the speaker wire is problematic. It is NOT. It was quite simple. I hear sounds in music I have listened to for over thirty years that I never heard before! I hear so many background sounds while watching TV and videos that it is as if I am right there inside the action! Plus, the subwoofer that comes with the set is the best ever! It really pumps the bass and looks so space age that each and every person who has seen it has gone, Wow! Just like I do every day I turn on my sound system.

One word of encouragement, though Do not just obtain this speaker system from KEF. Splurge for two more speakers and make the set up a true 7.1 setup. It will be musical nirvana! Oh, and do not forget that Vanns.com is truly the best place to obtain your KEF speaker system. I do not intend ever to purchase another piece of electronics from anyone other than Vanns.com.

Awesome Speakers!!! The Best Speakers in the Market. (November 02, 2009)

Ease of Use		(5/5.0)
Value		(5/5.0)
Performance		(5/5.0)
Overall Rating		(5/5.0)

Reviewed By: Madhu - Novi, MI

The KEF3005 Speakers are Awesome.I researched so many speakers for longtime and finally decided to go with KEF.I hooked up these with Denon AVR 2310CI Receiver .Sound is very clear and clarity from all the speakers.Centre channel speaker is very impressive.You can clearly hear the main dailogues from the Centre Channel Speaker.I watched the regular movies ,HD Movies, watching regular TV channels and also listened songs.It was awesome and mind blowing sound experience.

The subwoofer is very excellent.It delivered the richness in the bass. I feel like watching in a Dolby Digital theatre.Surrounding was perfectly balanced.The appearance with the KEF KHT3005 STANDS is very impressive.

I used Bose and Mirage speakers before.
Believe me those speakers comes nowhere close to this.I am very much satisfied with the KEF3005 speakers.

Vanns delivered them on time and I would highly recommend to buy these speakers.And the customer service is great.

Overall, I would say the Ultimate sound experience from these speakers and they are best in the market.

its perfect (October 31, 2008)

Ease of Use		(5/5.0)
Value		(1/5.0)
Performance		(5/5.0)
Overall Rating		(5/5.0)

Reviewed By: jfdhkfk f fjkfjhl - ma, ma

whoa! dis is great! me like it so much! u shud buy 1! trust me! i bot it last week and i thot it wuz nuthin buh it waz koo... great sound! good fo parties baby!

KEF 3005.5 (August 12, 2007)

Ease of Use		(5/5.0)
Value		(5/5.0)
Performance		(5/5.0)
Overall Rating		(5/5.0)

Reviewed By: kailash u. - Maryland Heights, MO

KEF. 3005.5 - 5 stars indeed. Worth every penny. Clarity was just astounding. The bass is tight. One of the best systems ever manufactured by KEF. The clarity and stereo separation is even better than B&W 302s and MT20. I am driving these babies with a YAMMY RX-V659. Even at low volumes the bass was pounding and clean.

MOVIES Watching movies was a jaw dropping experience.

If you really want your moneys worth, dont even think twice. Go for the KEF 3005.5. Truly one of the best system I have heard after a very long time. Folks planning to invest on a BOSE really need to hear these babies. During my test runs, Bose never even came close to the KEFs Tested the GSX 3.2.1 and Acoustimass 16 Series II against the KEF 3005.5. My loyalty lies to B&W speakers, but I decided to try the KEFs. WOW, I was impressed. Glad I made the right decision.

Current configuration YAMAHA RXV659, KEF 3005.5, audioquest g2 speaker cables for the rear, QED Qudos XT anniversary speaker cables for the front speakers and monster subwoofer cable.

Comparison Specifications

SATELLITES
Power Handling: 108 dB SPL @ 1 Meter / Nominal Impedance: 8 Ohms
One KEF UNI-Q Array -- 0.75" Aluminum-Dome, High Frequency Driver At Acoustic Center Of 4.5" Mid-Range Cone With Radial Reinforcing Ribs
Crossover Frequency: 2.2 kHz
Frequency Range: 70 Hz - 55 kHz
Cast-Aluminum Elliptical Enclosures Reduce Standing Waves
Magnetic Shielding: YES
Mounting Options: Mini-Pedestals Built-In/Speaker Stands Sold Separately

Additional Specifications

Sensitivity: 88 dB (2.83 Volts @ 1 Meter)
Sealed Suspension Technology
CENTER CHANNEL
One KEF UNI-Q Array -- 0.75" Aluminum-Dome, High Frequency Driver At Acoustic Center Of 4.5" Mid-Range Cone With Radial Reinforcing Ribs
Two 3" Bass Drivers
Power Handling: 110 dB SPL @ 1 Meter
Nominal Impedance: 8 Ohms
Crossover Frequency: 500 Hz / 2.2 kHz
Frequency Range: 65 Hz - 55 kHz
Cast-Aluminum Elliptical Enclosures Reduce Standing Waves