KEF 202/2c - Manual
The KEF Reference Series loudspeakers are a premium audio system known for their advanced engineering and high-fidelity performance, covering installation, operation, and technical specifications. This manual emphasizes safety guidelines–such as proper handling, cable management, and avoiding environmental hazards–and provides detailed care instructions to maintain optimal sound quality. It also explores innovative driver designs like the Uni-Q array, which integrates midrange and tweeter elements for improved tonal balance, alongside shared technologies such as Independent Driver Loading (IDL) and Uni Balance terminals for fine-tuning audio output. The document further addresses installation best practices, including speaker placement, room acoustics, and wiring configurations (single, bi-, or tri-wire), while offering technical specifications for various models to ensure compatibility with amplifiers.
Table of Contents:
- Page 1 – Safety Guidelines and Care Instructions for Loudspeakers
- Page 2 – Table of Contents and Symbol Legend
- Page 3 – Introduction to the Uni-Q Driver Array
- Page 4 – Reference Series Model Overview and Shared Technologies
- Page 5 – Speaker Model Design and Aftercare
- Page 6 – Loudspeaker Placement and Room Acoustics
- Page 7 – Home Theater Speaker Positioning
- Page 8 – Amplifier Connection and Adjustment Features
- Page 9 – Audio Setting Configuration
- Page 10 – Loudspeaker Wiring Configurations
- Page 11 – Amplifier Wiring Setups
- Page 12 – Center Speaker Wiring and Service Information
- Page 13 – Technical Specifications for Reference Series Models
- Page 14 – Comparative Technical Specifications
- Page 15 – KEF History and Early Development
- Page 16 – Loudspeaker Development in the 1970s and 1980s
- Page 17 – Product Developments in the 1990s
- Page 18 – Audio Innovations in the 2000s
- Page 19 – Brand Contact and Information
OWNERS MANUAL
Model 201/2
Model 202/2c
Model 203/2
Model 204/2c
Model 205/2
Model 206/2ds Model 207/2
Thank you for purchasing KEF Reference Series
loudspeakers. These have been designed to
faithfully reproduce high quality sound over many
years of use and should provide realistic
reproduction of music and speech. Please take a
little time to read these instructions prior to use.
Your KEF Reference Loudspeakers are tall,
slim and extremely heavy. Installed correctly on
a smooth, level surface, your loudspeakers
should be entirely safe to listen to and to
live with.
However, if you have small children, large pets,
the infirm, uneven flooring or unusually thick
carpeting in your home, then correct adjustment
of the foot assemblies is imperative, if safe,
stable operation is to be achieved.
Warning: The metal tweeter dome now has
protective mesh at the centre of the Uni-Q
®
driver array; if however this is compromised and
the dome itself is dented, it will permanently
impair performance.
1. Avoid temperature extremes.
2. Avoid damp.
3. Avoid direct sunlight.
4. Clean with the KEF cloth provided.
5. Do not use spirit based cleaners.
If you are at all uncertain about setting up, operating or caring for your system
your dealer will be pleased to assist you.
1. Read this manual carefully, especially the
safety information, before attempting to
assemble and operate the system.
2. Follow the unpacking and assembly
instructions on the cartons. Please note that
lifting the heavier Model 207/2 and Model
204/2c requires two able-bodied persons.
3. Never connect the system directly to the
electricity supply.
4. Trailing cables are dangerous. Ensure all
cables are secure and tidy.
5. When stripping cables use only tools
designed specifically for the purpose ie:
correct wire cutters or cable strippers.
Do not attempt to strip cables with a knife as
this could result in serious injury.
Important Safety Information
General Care of your System
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Part No.: 290201E
Issue 2: January 2007
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About this manual
- Brand
- KEF
- Model
- 202/2c
- Document type
- Manual
- Language(s)
- English
- Pages
- 19
- File size
- 2.5 MB
- Format
Summary
Safety precautions, handling warnings, cable safety, cleaning methods, environmental care, and compatible models.
Instruction manual structure listing sections such as Safety Information, Introduction, Installation, Operation, Warranty, Specifications, and KEF Heritage, along with symbol definitions.
Explanation of the KEF 'Project Austin' Uni-Q driver array design, co-axial/co-planar configuration, and technical features of the 165mm midrange and 25mm titanium dome tweeter.
