Type of construction: 3-way, Bass reflex, floorstanding speaker
Chassis:
LF: 2x 165 mm
MF: 1x 165 mm
HF: 1x 19 mm
Power handling: 15 - 200 Watts (recommended)
Efficiency: 91 dB (2.83V/1m)
Frequency response: 28 - 40,000 Hz
Transmission range:
Transition ranges: 250 Hz, 2.8 kHz
Impedance: 8 ohms (3.2 ohms min.)
LF: 2x 165 mm
MF: 1x 165 mm
HF: 1x 19 mm
magnetic shielding
Bi-wiring possible
iQ1
iQ2c
iQ3
iQ5
iQ6c
iQ7
iQ8ds
iQ9
iQ90
avmagazin Released 4/2008; Single test: "very good"; "Top class" Price/performance: "very good"
"The KEF iQ9 is a solid floorstanding speaker that does not make any real mistakes in terms of sound, equipment and workmanship. Thanks to its exemplary omnidirectional behavior, attractive housing optics and fair pricing, the entire series is recommended for ambitious stereo and multichannel fans."
stereoplay Issue 8/2007; 3rd / 5th place in the test: "good" (66 points) Price/performance: "very good"
"Shapely, inexpensive floorstanding speaker with rounded housing and Uni-Q spotlights. Plays wonderfully spatially and in great detail, and also offers a powerful bass foundation."
audio edition 7/2007; Place 2/3 in the test: "very good" (top class; 77 points) Price/performance: "very good"
"Plus: Superb stage presentation and locatability, with smooth and clear playback.
Minus: Bass could be deeper and a little drier; no wonder about the detail resolution"
Area DVD Released 4/2006; 5 products in the review: "good" Price/performance: 8 out of 11 points, "lower middle class"
"The IQ 9 doesn't make any big mistakes, but also can't come up with above-average performance"
"The KEF iQ9 is a solid floorstanding speaker that does not make any real mistakes in terms of sound, equipment and workmanship. Thanks to its exemplary omnidirectional behavior, attractive housing optics and fair pricing, the entire series is recommended for ambitious stereo and multichannel fans."
"Stylish, inexpensive floor-standing speaker with rounded housing and Uni-Q spotlights. Plays wonderfully spatially and in great detail, and also offers a powerful bass foundation."
"Plus: Superb stage presentation and locatability, with smooth and clear reproduction.
Minus: Bass could be deeper and a little drier; no wonder about the detail resolution"
"The IQ 9 doesn't make any big mistakes, but it also can't boast of above-average performance"