KEF XQ30, XQ20, XQ40, XQ2c, XQ50c Brochure & Specs
IN NO VATO RS I N SO UN D
X Q S E R I E S
Sound – especially music – can trigger some of the most profound
emotional responses it’s possible to experience. What makes the
new XQ Series from KEF so special is the ability to reproduce
original sound with such depth and clarity that it makes the very
essence of that experience come alive. Whether it’s exhilaration,
awe or mellow relaxation, you feel more.
The ‘how?’ lies in some of the most advanced audio technologies
available anywhere. In the XQ range, KEF’s patented Uni-Q
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‘point source’ dr iver array has been further enhanced by the
addition of an ingenious ‘tangerine’ waveguide that produces a
sweeter sound and disper ses it even more widely throughout
the room. Every element of the design has been meticulously
engineered, from the crossover configuration derived from the
legendary Reference Series to cabinets contoured to eliminate
box colourations. KEF’s renowned build quality and attention to
detail is evident throughout, with all models magnetically shielded
and perfectly timbre-matched.
The new r ange now gives you more choice than its award-
winning predecessor, with two majestic floorstanding models,
two bookshelf speakers and a truly formidable centre channel.
The distinctive and acoustically efficient cabinet shape remains,
but there’s now a choice of high gloss real wood veneers and
a sleek Piano Black. To find out more about each model, turn to
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XQ50c
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XQ 40
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XQ 30
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XQ 20
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XQ 10
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I NN O VAT ORS IN S OU N D
THE
XQ R ang e
Flanked by a pair of 165mm (6.5in.) ultra-low distortion LF drivers
(independently loaded to neutralise distortion from internal
standing waves) for exceptionally fluid bass response, the individually
pair-matched Uni-Q midrange/HF array floods even the largest
space with an intricately detailed sound image, irrespective of
where you happen to be sitting.
Dynamics are crisp and assured, with seamless transitions born
from crossover technology based on that of the KEF
Reference Series and perfectly matched to the advanced
19mm (0.75in.) tweeter with the new ‘tangerine’ waveguide.
Together these capture nuances of the human voice that
you usually only ever hear live. What you experience is a big,
expansive sound tempered by a remarkable delicacy. Flawlessly
natural imagery, especially with digital formats. Full-bodied
emotion under perfect control. It’s a beguiling combination.
THE
XQ 40
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FLOORSTANDI NG EXC ELL ENC E
XQ40
Respect is what the XQ40 commands.
Not just because it sounds as assertive
as it looks, but because of the uncanny
illusion of presence it creates. With
music or drama, it is as if the original
source of the sound were right there
in the room.
Birdseye Maple
Khaya MahoganyPiano Black
Ful l bandwi dth three -way floor stander
Unr ivalled o ff-axis p erforma nce from KEF’s lat est
165 mm (6.5i n.) Uni-Q midr ange/HF array with
new ‘tang erine’ wave guide
Two 165mm (6 .5in.) ultra -low distor tion bass
dri vers in de dicated enc losures
Refer ence Serie s inspired audiophile grade tier ed
cross over to elimina te coupling effects
Magnetica lly shielded, with a choice of three superb
high glos s finishes
The pairing of an ultra-low distortion bass driver with the latest
incarnation of KEF’s signature Uni-Q ‘point source’ array for the
middle and upper frequencies, disperses a compellingly rich three-
dimensional sound field evenly throughout the listening area.
Crossover technology developed from the Reference Series
assures excellent power handling, along with exceptionally
fluid transitions.
The clean organic curves of the cabinet sides are calculated
to maximise rigidity while minimising unwanted internal
resonance. The result is a refreshingly open, natural response
that reproduces the complexities of the recording with equal
authority whether you’re enjoying instrumentals, vocals or movie
effects. With three striking contemporary finishes to choose
from (Birdseye Maple, Khaya Mahogany and Piano Black),
the aesthetics are as distinguished as the sound. Lucid, lyrical
and deeply rewarding.
THE
XQ 30
An el egant thr ee-way f loorst ander o f
uncom promised acousti c integr ity
Wide dispersi on 130mm (5.25in .) Uni-Q
midr ange/HF array incorp oratin g high
perfo rmance elliptica l dome tweeter and new
‘tang erine’ waveg uide
130mm ( 5.25in.) bass dri ver with KE F’s ultra-low
distor tion motor system
Referenc e Series inspired au diophile gr ade tiered
cross over to elimina te coupling effects
Magnetically s hielded, with a choice of thre e superb
high gloss fin ishes
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Tall, slender and undeniably elegant, the
XQ30 is the perfect synerg y between
performance and size.
SL IM LI NE FL OO RS TAND ER
XQ30
Birdseye Maple Khaya MahoganyPiano Black
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