KEF iQ7 specifications

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• Manufacturer: 297837cedf2721e3c8b9fa2a31f94c2a
• Model: iQ7
• Years of manufacture: 2005 - 2008
• Developed in: England
• Manufactured in: China
• Color: Black, 9f6290f4436e5a2351f12e03b6433c3c, Maple, Walnut
• Dimensions: 865 x 220 x 327 mm (HxWxD)
• Weight: 14.5 kg
• Original price approx.: 499 €/piece (RRP 08/2005)

• Type of construction: 3-way, bass reflex, floorstanding speaker
• Chassis:
  • LF: 1x 165 mm
  • MF: 1x 165 mm
  • HF: 1x 19 mm
• Power handling: 15 - 130 Watts (recommended)
• Efficiency: 88 dB (2.83V/1m)
• Frequency response: 40 - 40,000 Hz
• Transmission range:
• Transition ranges: 250 Hz, 2.8kHz
• Impedance: 8 ohms (3.2 ohms min.)

• LF: 1x 165 mm
• MF: 1x 165 mm
• HF: 1x 19 mm

• magnetic shielding
• Bi-wiring possible

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

• audio edition 2/2007; Place 3/7 in the test: "good" (upper class; 74 points)
  • " ... It offers significantly larger level reserves and better response (also because of the higher efficiency), but weakens somewhat in neutrality (with slightly silvery highs)."
• stereo output 2/2007; Single test: Sound level: 52% Price/performance: "very good"
  • "... it sounds extremely homogeneous, neutral and precise, with excellent imaging properties and is also an attractive offer due to its compactness."
• stereoplay Issue 11/2005; Place 2/7 in the test: "good" (63 out of 110 points) Price/performance: "outstanding", "highlight"
  • "Compact standbox with independent design and Uni-Q driver of the sixth generation. The iQ 7 plays even more to the point than its legendary predecessors and looks much more neutral. World class."
• HomeVision issue 10/2006; 4 products in the test: "good" (65%) Price/performance: "outstanding", "test winner"
  • "Plus: very good focus; homogeneous sound image.
  • Minus: relatively little bass volume."
• Audio edition 8/2006; Place 2/4 in the test: "good" (upper class; 74 points) Price/performance: "very good"
  • "Neutral playback with breathtaking stage presentation."
• electronics issue 2/2006; Single test: "very good" "Purchase tip"
  • "...a consistently successful and amazingly inexpensive all-rounder with a very high sound level, which brings all types of music equally convincingly to people. ..."

• "... It offers significantly larger level reserves and better response (also because of the higher efficiency), but weakens somewhat in neutrality (with slightly silvery highs)."

• "... it sounds extremely homogeneous, neutral and precise, with excellent imaging properties and is also an attractive offer due to its compactness."

• "Compact floorstanding speaker with independent design and sixth-generation Uni-Q driver. The iQ 7 plays even more to the point than its legendary predecessors and looks much more neutral. World class."

• "Plus: very good focus; homogeneous sound image.
• Minus: relatively little bass volume."

• "Neutral reproduction with breathtaking stage presentation."

• "...a consistently successful and amazingly inexpensive all-rounder with a very high sound level, which brings all types of music equally convincingly to people. ..."

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