KEF Q 100 specifications

Category : Speakers

General

Tech nical data

Special features

Successor series of the iQx0 series

Other models of the same series:

Previous model:

Type of construction: 2-way bass reflex, compact speaker
Chassis:
- Woofer: 1x 130 mm (aluminum Uni-Q)
- Tweeter: 1x 25 mm (aluminum dome)
Power handling: 10 - 100 Watts (recommended)
Efficiency: 86 dB (2.83V/1m )
Frequency response: 49 - 40,000 Hz
Transition ranges: 2,500 Hz
Impedance: 8 Ohms

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image hifi issue 4/2011; Single test: without endnote

"... High fidelity in terms of objective Hi-fi criteria is not an end in itself here, but is supported by immense talent for involved music mediation. An affordable dream wedding of monitor precision and musicality."

Digitally Tested: Issue 3/2011; Place 4/6 in the test: "very good" (85%) Price/performance: "very good", "Winner price/performance"

"... Vocal parts benefited from the pleasant restraint and reproduced S-sounds in a balanced way. Only strong consonants were noted with a slight overemphasis. Bass guitars were reproduced very plastically and gnarly. Even deeper impulses sounded even taut and strong below the mid-range. Nevertheless, the Q100 could not penetrate into the lowest depths, here they lack the housing size required for this. ..."

Stereo edition 3/2011; 1/5 place in the test: Sound level: 75% Price/performance: "outstanding" (5 out of 5 stars)

"With the Q100, 297837cedf2721e3c8b9fa2a31f94c2a continues the success story of the Q300. The same precision, even more compact and even cheaper, with at most a slight loss of sovereignty. Superb!"

stereoplay Issue 1/2011; 7 products in the review: "good" (60 points) Price/performance: "very good"

"With the Q 100, 297837cedf2721e3c8b9fa2a31f94c2a enables extremely affordable participation in the merits of the technically and sonically fascinating new Uni-Q. The smallest box in the series sounds incredibly grown-up at moderate levels, is ideal for short listening distances."

House & Garden Test: Issue 2/2011; Place 5/8 in the test: "good" (1,7) "Winner price/performance"

"... The Q100 shelf speaker uses a coaxial 2-way bass reflex system that carries 297837cedf2721e3c8b9fa2a31f94c2a's patented Uni-Q speakers. ... The high-frequency range has a very neutral effect, without any unpleasant coloration. Vocal voices benefit from the pleasant restraint and reproduce S-sounds in a balanced way. Deeper impulses also sound even tighter and stronger below the mid-range."

SFT Issue 3/2011; Place 2/4 in the test: "good" (1.5)

"Plus: Elegant design; Harmonious, plastic sound image; Very flexible in the lineup.
Minus: Little bite and precision in the bass range."

Audio Test Issue 2/2011; 5th / 8th place in the test: "very good" (85 out of 100 points) Price/performance: "very good", "Winner price/performance"

"... High fidelity in terms of objective Hi-fi criteria is not an end in itself here, but is supported by immense talent for involved music mediation. An affordable dream wedding of monitor precision and musicality."

"... Vocal parts benefited from the pleasant restraint and reproduced S-sounds in a balanced way. Only strong consonants were noted with a slight overemphasis. Bass guitars were reproduced very plastically and gnarly. Even deeper impulses sounded even taut and strong below the mid-range. Nevertheless, the Q100 could not penetrate into the lowest depths, here they lack the housing size required for this. ..."

"With the Q100, 297837cedf2721e3c8b9fa2a31f94c2a is continuing the success story of the Q300. The same precision, even more compact and even cheaper, with at most a slight loss of sovereignty. Superb!"

"With the Q 100, 297837cedf2721e3c8b9fa2a31f94c2a enables extremely affordable participation in the merits of the technically and sonically fascinating new Uni-Q. The smallest box in the series sounds incredibly grown-up at moderate levels, is ideal for short listening distances."

"... The Q100 shelf speaker uses a coaxial 2-way bass reflex system that carries 297837cedf2721e3c8b9fa2a31f94c2a's patented Uni-Q speakers. ... The high-frequency range has a very neutral effect, without any unpleasant coloration. Vocal voices benefit from the pleasant restraint and reproduce S-sounds in a balanced way. Deeper impulses also sound even tighter and stronger below the mid-range."

"Plus: Elegant design; Harmonious, plastic sound image; Very flexible in the lineup.
Minus: Little bite and precision in the bass range."