Panasonic 65 dx902b, pioneer bdplx52, skyq 2tb multi room, yamaha rx a1070, emotiva xpa3 gen 3, pmc twenty5 23s, kef q600c, monitor audio bx2, kef performance stands, rel t9 with svs soundpath isolation feet, kef ci200qr. Sep 27, 2018 performance evaluation what makes q100 and q300 different. I started out with listening to the q300 bookshelf model which has the 6. Sep 21, 2010 the first two speakers to be released from the extensive all new range are two standmounts, the q100 and q300. They benefit from the uni q driver array design every bit as kefs more exotic offerings. A driver array that does it all the q300 bookshelf speaker boasts a sound true to the recordings you play through it, thanks to its 6. Uni q was designed and based on a concept blade hf driver.
The tweeter is mounted in the center of the throat of the woofer or midrange driver, effectively using the cone as a waveguide, albeit one that is moving with the audio signal. The key feature of the kef q300 is the uni q driver array. At the heart of the evolved q series is the uni q driver array. The egg features a smaller version of the uni q driver array that we saw on the q300, which places the tweeter with kefs tangerine waveguide at the center of the woofer, all in a ported enclosure.
In our testing, this seemed to enable the egg to achieve the same excellent imaging, low distortion, and consistent sound as the q300 we. The uni q array is the centerpiece of most kef products. This signature innovation places the tweeter in the acoustic centre of the midrange and bass cone, bringing the acoustic ideal of a single. The remarkable q series bookshelf speakers excel when space is limited. Achetez kef q300 enceintes principales stereo 120 w. Based on the stateoftheart uni q driver array developed for the blade, the q300 boasts a larger, 1 inch tweeter for increased sensitivity and distortionfree power handling. Kef home speakers q300 contact us for price and availability whether as main speakers, music speakers for your study or family room, rear speakers in a home theatre system or general purpose speakers for multiroom setups, the q300 bookshelf model opens up a world of audiophile quality sound at a surprisingly affordable price. At the center of the uni q driver array is a 1 aluminum dome tweeter that utilizes kefs tangerine waveguide over the tweeter dome for ultrawide dispersion. This is all thanks to the braced magnesium and aluminum alloy cone. To me kefs q series represents the weakest series in their lineup. Kef q100 are a very popular and one of the most expensive options. The uni q driver array is made up of a 1 aluminum dome tweeter and a 6.
These kef bookshelf loudspeakers let you enjoy dynamic audio details with a frequency response of 51hz 28khz. Kef products page 2 of 5 pats hifi audio art vancouver. Jun 18, 2010 of the many landmark innovations kef has pioneered, arguably the greatest of all is the uni q point source driver array, with its outstanding acoustic clarity and offaxis dispersion. Sep 15, 2010 both are twoway standmounters, the q100 having a 5. Moreover, this means that the driver has the power it needs in order to provide a clean midrange response. Kef q series the kef q series has won many awards of excellence and exemplifies value and performance. A 25mm vented tweeter sits in the centre of a 165mm aluminium midbass unit. Perhaps the most interesting thing about the egg is the fact that it uses the same driver technology as larger, higherpriced kef loudspeakers. They deliver an amazingly accurately dispersed sound that fills up the room. Present on all qseries speakers, the uni q array is designed to deliver perfectly timed frequencies for better accuracy. The q300 monitor features a twoway bass reflex design, a 6. The engineering team that developed the drivers for the all new q series is the same team that did the concept blade project.
The q300 bookshelf speaker boasts a sound true to the recordings you play through it, thanks to its 6. That said, you can assemble any system you want to fit your world, as that uni q driver array is a work of beauty. At the very least, the uni q array enables the q300 to be at once large in cabinet size and spaceefficient by placing both drivers in the same space, there is room for more air volume in cabinet and more space on the baffle for a frontported design. The larger of the two bookshelf speakers available in the q series. The first two speakers to be released from the extensive all new range are two standmounts, the q100 and q300. The egg features a smaller version of the uni q driver array that we saw on the q300, which places the tweeter with kefs tangerine waveguide at the center of the woofer, all in a ported. Featuring our signature kef uni q driver array with computational fluid dynamics cfd port design, the q350s deliver detailed natural sound with high clarity and tight bass. Hardly any gubbins inside to get in the way of the sound as the drivers roll off s have a lot to do with the control. The q300s uni q driver array includes a rigid new aluminum cone technology and a big, 2 inch voice coil to ensure remarkable and distortionfree low frequency handling. The core differentiator for the kef q300 and most of kefs speakers is its uniq drive array. Nov 23, 2017 at the very least, the uni q array enables the q300 to be at once large in cabinet size and spaceefficient by placing both drivers in the same space, there is room for more air volume in cabinet and more space on the baffle for a frontported design. New kef q series has arrived with updated uniq driver array. The uni q enables the sound to appear to emanate from a single, flawlessly coherent source, instead of diffused sound centers appearing from where the woofer, midrange and tweeter are. Inside the uni q driver array lies a bigger, dedicated dome tweeter made from aluminum that has impressive power handling and improved sensitivity.
The tangerine waveguide in addition to the coincident midrangetweeter array. The remarkable q350 speakers excel when space is limited and greater bass is needed. New kef q series has arrived with updated uniq driver. The r300 features a 5 inch uni q driver array, which consists of both midandhighfrequency drivers. This part also has a oneinch aluminum dome tweeter in its acoustic center. Using the latest technologies and materials, the q series embrace the uni q driver array principle. Kef announces its allnew redesigned qseries home cinema. It has a newer, bigger, and higher performing tweeter that is mounted in the units acoustic center inside a metal cone driver. Thanks to the latest computer modelling techniques and years of development, the uni q driver array is based on stateoftheart blade technology, with a more sensitive vented 125mm dome tweeter for distortionfree power handling and imperceptible transitions to midrange. Of the many landmark innovations kef has pioneered, arguably the greatest of all is the uni q point source driver array, with its outstanding. Experience great sound reproduction with these kef bookshelf loudspeakers. Had i budgeted enough for this, i believe id be an ls50 or r300 owner right now instead.
The sets may have two or more speakers and a subwoofer for setting up a home theater. Further enhancements to the 1 aluminum dome tweeter is a. The q300s are the larger of two bookshelf models in the line. Twoway bookshelf if space is limited the q350 will not limit your musical enjoyment, a uni q driver and clever port design let it open up the sound. Kef unveils allnew q series speaker range what hifi. Of the many landmark innovations kef has pioneered, arguably the greatest of all is the uni q point source driver array, with its outstanding acoustic clarity and offaxis dispersion. Both are twoway standmounters, the q100 having a 5. With over twenty years of continuous innovation and development the uni q driver array achieves a level of sound quality over a broad area simply not achieved from conventional speakers. The purpose of the array is to have both frequencies coming from the same place, allowing them to integrate perfectly and create a convincingly natu. New kef q series has arrived with updated uni q driver array and port plug design. The kef r300 speaker features the allnew uni q driver array and a 6.
The q350 contains an enhanced uniq driver array designed to smooth out treble. For the new q series a brand new 11th generation uni q has been developed. The uni q enables the sound to appear to emanate from a single, flawlessly coherent source, instead of diffused sound centers appearing from where the woofer. This proprietary technology keeps the mids and highs in time and phase, improving offaxis tonal performance and stereo imaging in twochannel and surround. Talk with kef ideally you would replace the matching driver in the other cabinet if this is a stereo system. Theyre available in english cherry, black oak or european walnut finishes. Kefs newest version of their uni q driver is the design centerpiece in the all new q series. Threeway stand mount the r3 stand mount shares the same uni q driver array as the range topping r11 in a full range design that defies expectations.
Both of these models feature the same pointsource uni q driver array with the only difference being the size. Its a pointsource array that aims at better integration, with sound that appears to. Like most of the r series, the r300 monitor and r600c center have 1inch tweeters and 5inch midrange drivers built into kefs classic uni q array. The signature innovation places the tweeter in the acoustic centre of the midrange and bass cone, bringing the acoustic ideal of a single point source closer than ever to realisation. The configuration options for the kef home speakers and subwoofers include singlespeaker, singlesubwoofer, and systems. These changes between the q300 and q350 have transformed an already.
That means the tweeter is mounted coaxially or concentrically, if that makes it easier for you to visualize into the center of the midrange driver. Excellent music speaker, the front speaker in smaller home theatre systems or rear speaker in larger ones. The uni q driver array provides depth and clarity, and the damped tweeter loading tubes enhance the accuracy and natural sound of lower trebles. Kef is a british speaker company known for its revolutionary twoway uni q driver array which places the tweeter directly in the middle of the mid andor low frequency driver depending on the speaker model.
Performance evaluation what makes q100 and q300 different. R100 bookshelves stand out because, although they share the 5. Kef says the q100 is ideal as a mini monitor for stereo music playback, or as rear effects speakers in a home cinema setup. Theyre in the top 3 bestselling speakers and have many popular alternatives in the same price range, such as kef reference ref1gb or elac bs312. This uni q driver array has been meticulously engineered to create an incredibly highperforming sound. The thing to note here is you seem to have pushed your drivers very hard and paid the price for it. Looks like they borrow the baffle used in the refernce series. Kef home speakers q300 bookshelf speakers from centre hifi. But thanks to the appearance of the uniq driver arrangement. The systems have speakers and subwoofers in the set. May 30, 2018 the uni q array is the centerpiece of most kef products. Present on all qseries speakers, the uni q array is designed to deliver perfectly timed frequencies for. This helps preserve the clarity and accuracy of the sound it produces. Featuring the signature kef uni q driver array with computational fluid dynamics cfd port design, the q350s deliver detailed natural sound with high clarity and tight bass.
Answered kef q300 driver failure pic included avforums. In addition to all of this, the q100 also have a 5. Kef q series products pats hifi audio art vancouver. The uni q enables the sound to appear to emanate from a single, flawlessly coherent source, instead of diffused sound centers appearing from where the woofer, midrange and tweeter are mounted separately in. Featuring the kef signature uni q driver array and a new crossover, the q650c brings the onscreen action right out into the room, creating precise and captivating vocals. New kef q150 bookshelf speaker uni q driver array black brand new. The kef q300 bookshelf speakers were designed with style and functionality. Kef home speakers and subwoofers for sale in stock ebay.
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