Kef s reference series has become something of a british hifi institution, and the history is worth retelling. Kef reference series and blade two floorstanding speaker. If you want loudspeakers that are also capable of great subtlety, these join a select list, which typically comprises focal, pmc, and wilson models. Kef reference 2012 loudspeaker page 2 waiting for the spark from heaven to fall robert spanos new recording of brahmss ein deutsches requiem with the atlanta symphony and chorus cd, telarc cd80701 would be a daunting challenge for almost any standmounted loudspeaker, but, goosed by the nuvista, the kef reference 2012s simply nailed it. As if the 1st generation was not already a diamond tweeter. Download reference 201 202c 203 204c 205 206ds 207 installation manual. Kefs no stranger to designing big, multidriver, multienclosure speakers for its reference series. Reference series model 1042 model 1042 is a genuine high output, high sensitivity speaker system possessing exceptional dynamic capability it can reproduce a very wide dynamic range at high output levels.
Kef reference series loudspeakers musicians workshop. Kef reference 1 standmount loudspeaker the absolute sound. In the reference 1 and 2c, kef has constructed a speaker that spares no expense from both a technology and construction perspective. The kef reference 2012 is one of the bestmeasuring speakers i. Sam speaker active matching works by recognizing the exact specs of your. Several dexterity tests have been developed, including the minnesota rate of manipulation test mrmt and a new version, the minnesota manual dexterity test mmdt. Everything you want to know about the reference 2012. Check out the all the products from this video below. So even if you dont give a hoot about the technical wizardry that went into its design, thats fine the sound of music will be more than enough.
Over the last 30odd years, kefs reference series has become. On the sharp end of the speaker are three pairs of wbt terminations, allowing consumers to. Kef reference 3 the reference 3 floorstanding speaker is capable of a nuanced, almost poetic performance, just as much as its able to unhinge the proverbial floodgates at higher volumes without sounding the least bit muddy. One of the speakers shows a ding on the right bottom back edge of the cabinet completely out of sight when in use. View online or download kef reference 2052 owners manual. Ask the question you have about the kef reference 2032 here simply to other product owners. I know they are old models but i may have an opportunity to audition and purchase a pair but id like to go to any audition with some information about them. Kefs reference series speakers have been sweeping audiophiles off their feet since the first model was launched in 1973. The minnesota manual dexterity test is a tool used to obtain baseline data on a patient.
The 1994 kef reference series proved a major success with good, steady. I currently have in mind qed silver anniversay, chord co rumour or dnm reson. My current issue with the above setup is that the kef 2052 produces very little bass comparing to my smaller system in the same room with the same speakers positioning, etc which consists of dynaudio focus 140 bookshelf, cambridge audio 740c. The kef reference 2012 is a big standmounted monitor 16. The reference 2012 shows just how good the companys realworld highend sound can be. To purchase reference 203 spares or accessories, please contact the company via their website or visit an authorised retailer. In the reference series model 1053, kef has taken advantage of the latest in very powerful neodymiumironboron magnets to shrink a 1inch dome tweeter and.
The optional kef kube 1042 equaliser extends the low frequency down to 20hz 6db, 00. Hi everyone, another speaker question has anyone got any experience of the kef reference 2011. What cable should i be looking at for kef reference 201203 speakers. It has a topfiring port and a classic canoe prow profile. Model 202c was a fourway reflex centre speaker for use with the 201 or 203 as.
Kef reference series if this is your first visit, be sure to check out the faq by clicking the link above. We have 6 kef reference 201 manuals available for free pdf download. Drivers in excellent condition except for the bass drivers inside cabinet need new donut caps new donut caps are on the way from us and i can include them with the sale. The r series are great loudspeakers for the money, but the reference series kef has raised the performance to an entirely different level. Find the user manual you need for your audio device and more at manualsonline. Bass is taut, fast and extended with superb delineation of texture presented by a cabinet whose finish is. In the case of the 2012 and all the kef reference models, its a 1. Kefs reference series has become something of a british hifi institution, and the history is worth retelling. Reference series models 201, 202c, 203, 204c, 205, 206ds, 207 kef. All loudspeaker measurements are performed independently at the national research council of canada. Kef reference 2012 are beautiful, sonically pure, and superbly designed and built. Provide a clear and comprehensive description of the problem and your question.
Aside from the occasional fluttering of an upgrade here or a new edition there, there hasnt been a new advance on their reference series for the best part of a decade. Indeed the problems of designing a high quality speaker of small dimensions are greater than for a large one. The kef reference series is an exceptionally nice speaker, from one of the most respected brands in speaker manufacturing. In conclusion, this study demonstrates that a simple, nonlaboratory test of manual dexterity can help to predict neurodegenerative diseases in the community. The model 102 from kef, one of the companys reference series loudspeakers, is a very compact twoway system with exceptional bass response for its size, which is close to minispeaker proportions. Simple test of manual dexterity can help to identify. The baby of the range, the 2012 is a threeway standmount. Physical and occupational therapists use the minnesota manual dexterity test for injury rehabilitation. Ja was similarly impressed by the speakers performance on the test bench. Kef reference series r107 loudspeakers dick olsher, stereophile 986. Kef reference series model 101 bookshelf speakers user. Like kef 201 kef 2012 kef reference 1 it should be 201 2012 20, etc. View online or download kef reference 201 installation manual.
Reviews of kef reference 2012 testseek b2b services. While kef routinely uses the uniq in twoway speakers such as the q350 to good effect. Though it is very tiny, only onetenth the volume of the kef model 105, there is evidence that this speaker has received the same attention by its designers. A kef uniq coincident tweetermidrange driveunit stands proud of the front baffle in a bulgy cowling that extends beyond the top of the cabinet. But the 2072 is probably the most elegant example of the breed yet, with a curvaceous cabinet, shaped like a flattened teardrop in plan view, and finished in a choice of. In true kef fashion, the left the audiophile hanging for some time following 2006.
A lot of this comes down to two of the sharpest tools in the loudspeaker box mark dodd head of group research for kefs parent company gp acoustics and jack ocleebrown head of acoustics at kef. View and download kef 201 installation manual online. To purchase reference 201 spares or accessories, please contact the company via their website or visit an authorised retailer. Kef, a british company, has been in the forefront of applying the most modern loudspeaker technology. The better your problem and question is described, the easier it is for other kef reference 2032 owners to provide you with a good answer. Reference line has been a peculiar powerhouse for the company kef for a long time, promoting less expensive models on the market and being an example of sound, to which it is necessary to aspire. Discover the purity of sound of your kef reference 2012 speakers with. Sometime later i had the opportunity to buy a pair of kef reference 1, which were made from the end of the seventies. A reference level stand mounted loudspeaker, that images like a demon and provides superior levels of resolution. Owners manual model 2012 model 2022c model 2032 model 2042c model 2052 model 2062ds model 2072 thank you for purchasing kef reference series loudspeakers. Please click to learn more about how we test loudspeakers there. Beneath a decorative hat, theres a special head assembly akin to the head on the old model.
The long port option works best in our mediumsized test room, providing. This website is not affiliated with or sponsored by kef. Kef has long been a master of good imaging, especially if you. We showed that impaired manual dexterity is a risk factor for both dementia and parkinsonism, suggesting that dexterity testing might be part of such a joint screening algorithm. Kef reference 2 owners manual i tried to look for the user manual for kef reference 2 speakers but not available to download from anywhere. Since then the name has become synonymous with outstanding clarity and precision. It is a wonderful sounding speaker but is very ruthless imo to poor recordings because of its high resolution. Its 6inch bextrenecone woofer operates in a sealed enclosure, and the. The kef reference 201 2 is a bigstandmounted monitor 16. Other applications for the minnesota manual dexterity test can be found by doing a bibliography search. The reference line consists of the 201 bookshelf, the 203, 205, and 207 floorstanders, the. I went back and forth a few times and decided i prefer single wire. The reference series is literally the reference against which highend audio speakers are judged.