BIG KEF NEWS
For a while now Kef have been on the crest of a wave sweeping all before them in performance loudspeakers .
Now they have taken it even further.
Following on from worldwide awards for LS50, R series, T series and Blade we have learned that the new Reference series will be shipping this summer. Like R and LS50, technology from the Blade will trickle down into 4 completely new loudspeakers and a subwoofer.
The new speakers all feature a Blade derived treble/mid configuration allied to a new 165mm bass unit developed for Blade2/mini-Blade. Current Reference will continue while stocks last allowing clients to add to an existing system.
The Reference 1 bookshelf model will sell for £ 4500, as will the centre speaker. The Reference 3 floorstanders will be £ 6999 and the Reference 5 floorstanders £ 10500. The Reference subwoofer is £ 4000
These prices are for satin walnut and high gloss black finishes, in both of these the front panel is fini shed in silver to match the drive unit. There are three special edition finishes, luxury high gloss rosewood, full high gloss black with the drive unit in copper like the LS50 and ice blue white where the drive unit is anodised in blue. Special finishes will carry a 10% price premium.
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Also announced is Blade2, a more room-friendly version with the same technology and amazing design which is 1461 tall instead of 1590 mm
This uses 4 of the 165mm bass units down from the 225mm size of the full Blades and gives a new price point of £15,000.
Nice, half way between top Reference 5 and the original Blades which continue at £ 20,000
Standard price finishes are
Piano black, Snow white, Racing red, Warm metallic grey,Light metallic silver
Frosted blue, Frosted copper black
Matching any pantone colour you want is also available at extra cost.
Reference speakers are available during July, for Blade 2 deliveries start from September