KEF 205/2 - Manuals - manualsarea.com

Page 2 - Contents

2 3 Important Safety Information 1 General Care of Your System 1 Contents 3 Introduction 5 Overview of Common Features 6 Model 207/2 7 Model 205/2 7 Model 203/2 7 Model 201/2 8 Model 206/2ds 8 Model 202/2c 8 Model 204/2c 8 Installation and Operation 9 Unpacking, Handling and Aftercare 9 Adjusting th...

Page 3 - Introduction

5 Since its formation in 1961, KEF has pioneered many innovations in loudspeaker technology and design. Your new Reference Series loudspeakers contain one of the latest of these advances - the KEF ‘Project Austin’ Uni-Q driver array. In this innovative KEF design, not only are the mid and high-frequ...

Page 4 - Overview of Common Features of KEF Reference

6 7 Four drive units in a three-way configuration are employed in the Model 205/2. The single Uni-Q driver array for upper mid-range and high frequencies with ultrasonic extension, and a pair of 200mm (8in.) drive units in IDL configuration for low frequencies. This system works optimally in medium ...

Page 5 - Unpacking, Handling and Aftercare; Installation and Operation

9 8 These Reference Series loudspeakers are packed one loudspeaker per carton. Prior to unpacking, please ensure that the serial numbers of the loudspeakers supplied match each other. Then, unpack the loudspeakers carefully and inspect for any sign of damage. Your loudspeakers left KEF in perfect co...

Page 7 - Loudspeaker Positioning

13 12 2m (6' 8") 2m (6' 8") Loudspeaker Positioning

Page 8 - Amplifier to Loudspeaker Connections; LF Adjustment; Uni Balance Adjustment; cap out; Mode; Amplifier Requirements and Power Handling

14 15 All connections should be made with the amplifier switched OFF. Ensure the integrity of all connections prior to switching the amplifier ON. KEF Reference Series loudspeakers are fitted with purpose designed gold-plated Tri-wire/Tri-amp terminals which will accept bare wire, spade or 4mm conne...

Page 9 - HF Adjustment

17 16 HF Adjustment The ‘HF Adjust’ A and B terminals control the high frequency output of the loudspeaker. This facility allows the user to adjust the ‘brightness’ of the loudspeaker to suit listening room acoustics, partnering electronics and personal taste. Four settings for tweeter output level ...

Page 12 - Loudspeaker Cables; Warranty

23 22 x4 x2 Centre loudspeaker single amplification connections Centre loudspeaker bi-amplification connections Centre loudspeaker tri-amplification connections Poor quality cables can seriously compromise the overall sound of your hi-fi system. KEF recommends that high quality loudspeaker cable be ...

Page 13 - Specifications

25 24 Specifications Design : Bass reflex four-way floorstanding loudspeaker, magnetically shielded. Drive Unit Array : 2 x 250mm (10in.) LF 1 x 250mm (10in) LMF 1 x 165mm (6.5in.) Uni-Q MF including a 25mm (1in.) titanium HF Frequency Response : (@ 15° horizontally off axis ± 3dB) 40Hz - 60kHz Cros...

Page 15 - KEF Heritage

29 KEF was founded in 1961 by an electrical engineer named Raymond Cooke in a Nissen Hut on the premises of a metalworking operation called Kent Engineering & Foundry (hence KEF), on the banks of the River Medway, near Maidstone in Kent. From the beginning KEF was destined to become a company wi...