KEF iQ5 specifications

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• Manufacturer: 297837cedf2721e3c8b9fa2a31f94c2a
• Model: iQ5
• Years of construction: around 2005 - 2008< /li>
• Made in: England
• Color: Black, 9f6290f4436e5a2351f12e03b6433c3c, Maple, Walnut
• Dimensions: 815 x 175 x 261 mm (HxWxD)
• Weight: 10.2 kg
• Original price approx.: 299 €/piece (RRP 08/2005)

• Type of construction: 3-way, Bass reflex, floorstanding speaker
• Chassis:
  • LF: 1x 130 mm
  • MF: 1x 130 mm
  • HF: 1x 19 mm
• Power handling: 15 - 130 Watts (recommended)
• Efficiency: 88 dB (2.83V/1m)
• Frequency response: 43 - 40,000 Hz
• Transmission range:
• Transition ranges: 280 Hz, 2.8 kHz
• Impedance: 8 ohms (3.2 ohms min.)

• LF: 1x 130 mm
• MF: 1x 130 mm
• HF: 1x 19 mm

• magnetic shielding
• Bi-wiring possible

• iQ1
• iQ2c
• iQ3
• iQ5
• iQ6c
• iQ7
• iQ8ds
• iQ9

• iQ50

• Stiftung Warentest Issue 4/2007; Place 13/14 in the test: "satisfactory" (2,8)
  < li>"Slight weaknesses in the naturalness and transparency, but neutral tonal characteristics. The instructions for use have clear weaknesses, as well as the stability. ..."
• AUDIO edition 2/2007; Place 5/7 in the test: "good" (upper class; 69 points)
  • "... Airiness here does not mean a bright sound at all, but a super-precise representation of space - also on the NAD . Who dreams of quad electrostats ... try this unspectacular-honest station wagon."
• stereoplay Issue 3/2006; 6 products in the review: "satisfactory - good" (40 points) Price/performance: "outstanding", "Highlight"
  • "Inexpensive, very compact standbox with spotlights of the latest design. Hardly deep bass, but otherwise fantastically musical and spatial, sugary sweet!"
• Consumer edition 8/2007; Place 13/14 in the test: "average" (54%)
  • "Hearing test (70%): 'average';
  • Tech nical tests (10%): 'average';
  • Processing and handling (20%): 'average'."
• AUDIO edition 12/2006; Place 2/3 in the test: "good" (upper class; 69 points) Price/performance: "very good"
  • "Honest, neutral, phenomenal stage. Low bass and low level."

• "Slight weaknesses in the naturalness and transparency, but neutral tonal characteristics. The instructions for use have clear weaknesses, as well as the stability. ..."

• "... Airiness here does not mean a bright sound at all, but a super-precise representation of space - also on the NAD . Who dreams of quad electrostats ... try this unspectacular-honest station wagon."

• "Inexpensive, very compact floorstanding speaker with spot radiator of the latest design. Hardly deep bass, but otherwise fantastically musical and spatial, sugary sweet!"

• "Hearing test (70%): 'average';
• Tech nical tests (10%): 'average';
• Processing and handling (20%): 'average'."

• "Honest, neutral, phenomenal stage. Low bass and low level."

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