Description

KEF Reference 205/2 – High-Class Floorstanding Speakers

The KEF Reference 205/2 are high-end floorstanding speakers that embody all the engineering excellence of the British brand. Designed for those seeking uncompromising sound reproduction, they deliver extremely detailed, balanced, and powerful sound while maintaining extraordinary musicality.

Main features:

3-way bass reflex system, with tweeters, midranges and dual woofers for precise reproduction across the entire frequency range.
1” Titanium Tweeter and 6,5” midrange with technology Uni-Q, which ensures a coherent sound image and wide sound dispersion.
Dual 8” woofer, with a front-ported design that delivers deep, articulate and controlled bass.
Crossover frequency at 400Hz and 2.3kHz, for a smooth transition between frequency ranges.
Uni-Balance Technology, which allows you to adjust the bass output based on the positioning in the room.
High frequency adjustment, with customization options between +0.75 dB and -1.5 dB to tailor the response to your tastes and room acoustics.
Connections for tri-wiring or tri-amping, with gold plated terminals and high quality jumpers included.
Curved and elegant cabinet, available in luxury finishes: Cherry, Walnut, Sycamore, Gloss Black.

Listening Experience

The KEF Reference 205/2 delivers exceptional sound presentation: crystal-clear detail, three-dimensional imaging, and extraordinary dynamic capability. The Uni-Q titanium tweeter ensures detailed highs without harshness, while the midrange delivers a natural, nuanced sound. The dual 8” woofers produce deep, powerful bass without ever being intrusive or bloated.

Thanks to their ability to handle up to 300W of power, the 205/2 are able to reempire even large environments with a wide and enveloping sound, always maintaining impeccable control.

List price: 12.900 €

Specifications

Diffuser type	passive
Sensitivity	90 dB
Nominal impedance	8 ohm
Frequency response	45 Hz – 60 kHz
Route configuration	3
Cabinet type	bass reflex
Tweet	1" (25 mm) titanium with Uni-Q technology
Midrange	6,5" (165 mm) with Uni-Q technology
Woofer	2 x 8" (200 mm), with front reflex port
Maximum manageable power	300
Crossover frequency	400, 2.3 Hz
Dimensions (WxHxD)	1105 x 285 x 430 mm
Weight	33 kg
Trim	High gloss

About the brand

KEF is a British brand of high-end loudspeakers, founded in 1961 by Raymond Cooke in Tovil, near Maidstone, Kent, England. The name itself—an acronym for Kent Engineering & Foundry—recalls the company's origins, which began within the premises of a metallurgical foundry. KEF positions itself in the premium segment of the hi-fi market, targeting discerning audiophiles seeking faithful, natural, and technologically advanced sound reproduction.

KEF's corporate philosophy is rooted in the education of its founder. Raymond Cooke, an engineer from the BBC laboratories, brought a rigorously scientific approach to the world of loudspeakers: KEF was among the first manufacturers to experiment with new synthetic materials and advanced measurement and design tools, with a single goal: to bring listening as close as possible to the live musical event.

The innovation that made KEF famous worldwide is the Uni-Q driver, introduced in 1988. In this system, the tweeter is placed precisely at the acoustic center of the mid-woofer, creating a single point source: the result is extraordinarily coherent sound, a wide and stable soundstage, and optimal listening even off the central axis, from any position in the room. Constantly refined over the years, Uni-Q technology has become the brand's unmistakable signature.

KEF research has never stopped. With Metamaterial Absorption Technology (MAT), the company has developed a special acoustic labyrinth capable of absorbing almost all the sounds.missionthe rear of the tweeter, reducing distortion and delivering exceptionally pure sound. It is the heart of the celebrated LS50 Meta, an evolution of the legendary LS50: one of the most awarded and beloved bookshelf speakers of all time.

The KEF catalog ranges from compact bookshelf monitors to large reference floorstanding systems: from the historic LS3/5A—a mini-monitor associated with BBC studios—to the highly acclaimed Q and R series, all the way to the flagship Reference and Blade, true acoustic sculptures. The result of a constant dialogue between engineering and design, KEF speakers combine top-level performance with a refined and instantly recognizable aesthetic.

Choosing KEF means bringing home over sixty years of British innovation and the promise of faithful, detailed, and emotionally resonant sound. Discover the KEF range available from Audiocostruzioni and let yourself be won over by the coherence and naturalness of the Uni-Q sound.

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