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KEF iQ50 loudspeaker review

KEF's brand new iQ-series models feature its latest 'tangerine' waveguide technology

Our Score 4

Last reviewed: 2008-12-12December 12th 2008

Price at launch £499.00
Colour Various
Dimensions 175 x 815 x 261
Weight (kg) 10.2
Amplifier Type Required 15-130W
Bi-Wire Yes
Crossover Frequency 2.5kHz
Driver Configuration 130mm (5.25in.) LF, 130mm (5.25in.) Uni-Q, 19mm (0.75in.) aluminium dome HF
Enclosure Type Two and a half-way bass reflex
Magnetic Sheld Yes
Max Frequency Response 40
Min Frequency Response 40
No. of Speakers 2
Speaker Type Floorstander

Product Summary

iQ50

KEF iQ50

Price at launch

£499.00

For

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Fine spacious imaging

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Sweet treble

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Good consistency across a large zone

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Fine overall tonal balance

Against

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Although the overall balance is respectable, the midband is a little over-projected

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Bass lacks tension and grip

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