All items tagged with KEF (38)

Fresh From the Bench: KEF KC62 Subwoofer with Uni-Core Driver Technology

May 17, 2022 by Oliver A.Masciarotte

Fresh From the Bench: KEF KC62 Subwoofer with Uni-Core Driver Technology

Following the review of the KEF LS50 Meta speakers for audioXpress, this article offers a detailed review of the KC62 compact subwoofer, which combines KEF's force-canceling and Uni-Core technologies in a new approach to allow maximizing bass in a minimum space. Masciarotte did the listening and spoke with Jack Sharkey, Senior Technical Engineer at GP Acoustics, about this fascinating design. The subwoofer was also measured by Peterson at Warkwyn’s facility using the Klippel measurement system.

KEF Unveils New LS60 Wireless All-In-One High Fidelity Streaming Audio System

May 12, 2022 by audioXpress Staff

KEF Unveils New LS60 Wireless All-In-One High Fidelity Streaming Audio System

In celebration of their 60th anniversary, KEF has launched the LS60 Wireless - an all-in-one, high fidelity streaming audio system. The product features the latest high-performance KEF key acoustic technologies for the highest streaming performance available to date, including the 12th Generation Uni-Q driver array with Metamaterial Absorption Technology and two pairs of Uni-Core drivers. The two floorstanding active speakers can be expanded with up to two KEF subwoofers via sub output on each speaker and can configured to work either wired or wireless to allow for complete positioning freedom within a room.

Innovative Speaker Drivers and Microspeakers in Voice Coil May 2022

April 29, 2022 by audioXpress Staff

Innovative Speaker Drivers and Microspeakers in Voice Coil May 2022

In this month’s Voice Coil Focus, Mike Klasco writes about Innovative Speaker Drivers, and there is an updated Microspeaker Vendor Directory for 2022, with additional subdirectories on MEMS speaker transducers and Haptic Actuator devices for mobile devices. On this month’s Test Bench, Vance Dickason characterizes two full-range woofers: the E180HE-44 from the Dayton Audio Epique home audio line-up, and the Faital Pro 2FE24 2.5” small woofer targeting pro audio applications.

KEF Delivers High-End Audio System for the New Lotus Eletre Hyper-SUV

April 5, 2022 by audioXpress Staff

KEF Delivers High-End Audio System for the New Lotus Eletre Hyper-SUV

Working closely with Lotus, KEF has drawn on its expertise on acoustic engineering to create a truly spatial and scalable audio experience for the Lotus Eletre. The standard audio system on the new Lotus Eletre electric Hyper-SUV, called KEF Premium, features an 1380-watt 15-speaker system with Uni-Q drivers and surround sound technology. Customers can also upgrade to KEF Reference, a 2160-watt 23-speaker system with Uni-Q and 3D surround sound tech.

KEF Launches Updated Blade Meta and The Reference Meta Loudspeakers

February 18, 2022 by audioXpress Staff

KEF Launches Updated Blade Meta and The Reference Meta Loudspeakers

Capitalizing on successful research and significant improvements demonstrated by the KEF LS50 Meta speakers, the British hifi brand has officially launched the latest updates to their high-end loudspeaker offerings – Blade and The Reference. The two ranges have been updated with KEF’s latest acoustic innovations, including a new, high-end 12th Generation Uni-Q with Metamaterial Absorption Technology (MAT). The Blade Meta and Reference Meta loudspeakers are now available.

The Audio Measurement Issue! audioXpress March 2022 is Now Available

February 11, 2022 by audioXpress Staff

The Audio Measurement Issue! audioXpress March 2022 is Now Available

audioXpress March 2022 features an extensive Market Update report on the latest audio test and measurement tools. Matt Taylor explains the possibilities of REST for automated test and measurement, and Joe Begin (Audio Precision) addresses testing multichannel MEMS microphone arrays. The KEF KC62 subwoofer is reviewed by Oliver Masciarotte and measured by Kent Peterson, and Ben Chen explains how to use the Sfera Labs' Exo Sense Pi module as a sound meter. Download or read online now.

audioXpress.com - The Most Popular Stories of 2021

December 28, 2021 by audioXpress Staff

audioXpress.com - The Most Popular Stories of 2021

We looked at the most-read articles of 2021 in audioXpress.com (including selected articles from Voice Coil magazine), and we created this Top 10 list of news stories and online articles. 2021 expanded slightly on the record-breaking year that was 2020 for audioXpress.com, in terms of number of visits and regular users of the website. Visitors from all over the world returned more often to read the more than 7,700 stories available. Which of the topics and stories published online in 2021 were the most popular? Here are the results!

KEF Celebrates 60th Anniversary With New Advanced Products to Be Announced in the Coming Months

October 15, 2021 by audioXpress Staff

KEF Celebrates 60th Anniversary With New Advanced Products to Be Announced in the Coming Months

For six decades, KEF has been a proud loudspeaker pioneer, creating remarkable, award-winning speakers. Over this time, its continuous innovation and pursuit of excellence has earned the brand a justifiably devoted following. The famous British loudspeaker manufacturer, now owned by GP Acoustics, promises to celebrate its 60th anniversary with a series of new high-fidelity product developments to be unveiled in 2021.

KEF Introduces Charcoal Grey Mu3 True Wireless Earbuds Designed by Ross Lovegrove

August 17, 2021 by audioXpress Staff

KEF Introduces Charcoal Grey Mu3 True Wireless Earbuds Designed by Ross Lovegrove

KEF introduced a new model of its Mu3 Noise Cancelling true wireless earbuds, designed by Ross Lovegrove. Expanding on the original Mu3 Noise Cancelling True Wireless Earbuds, launched in March 2021 and available in silver, KEF now announces a Charcoal Grey model. Engineered by KEF’s own acoustic team, the new Mu3 model with ANC delivers high-resolution sound on the move and appeals to music enthusiasts looking for superior audio quality.

KEF Delivers First Car Audio System With Uni-Q Drive Unit Array for New Lotus Emira

July 7, 2021 by audioXpress Staff

KEF Delivers First Car Audio System With Uni-Q Drive Unit Array for New Lotus Emira

Lotus and KEF have announced a partnership to bring high-end audio into the next generation of Lotus sports cars and premium electric lifestyle vehicles, commencing with the new Lotus Emira. To amplify the Emira driving experience, KEF is using its Uni-Q technology in a 10-channel sound system, with the engineering teams creating a novel flare that acoustically blends the speaker drive units into the car interior to ensure a truly spatial sound.

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