KEF Q 500 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 1/2-way bass reflex, floorstanding speaker
Chassis:
- Woofer: 1x 130 mm (aluminum Uni-Q)
- Midrange driver: 1x 130 mm (Aluminum Uni-Q)
- Tweeter: 1x 25 mm (aluminum dome); Tweeter and midrange driver combined in one chassis
- Pass ive diaphragm: 2x 130 mm (aluminum)
Power handling: 15 - 130 watts (recommended)
Efficiency: 87 dB (2.83V/1m)
Frequency response: 40 - 40,000 Hz
Transition ranges: 2,500 Hz
Impedance: 8 ohms

Woofer: 1x 130 mm (aluminum Uni-Q)
Midrange driver: 1x 130 mm (aluminum Uni-Q)
Tweeter: 1x 25 mm (aluminum dome); Tweeter and midrange driver combined in one chassis
Pass ive diaphragm: 2x 130 mm (aluminum)

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PC Welt Issue 4/2011 Plus; Place 9/10 in the test: "satisfactory" (2.89) Price/ performance: "inexpensive"

"Plus: Very clean, neutral and spatial reproduction; Good omnidirectional behavior.
Minus: Bass imprecise; speaker terminals not CE/IEC compliant."

stereoplay Issue 1/2011; 7 products in the review: "good" (68 points) Price/performance: "very good"

"The Q 500 is the smallest column in the series and completely trimmed to delicate dimensions. It contains the small coax, flanked by a woofer and two passive diaphragms. Fine and relaxed sound like the Q 100, with a richer substructure."

audio edition 12/2010; Place 3/3 in the test: Sound rating: 80 points Price/performance: "outstanding", "Buying tip price/performance"

"Plus: Very clean, neutral and spatial reproduction; Good omnidirectional behavior.
Minus: Bass imprecise; speaker terminals not CE/IEC compliant."

"The Q 500 is the smallest column in the series and is completely trimmed to delicate dimensions. It contains the small coax, flanked by a woofer and two passive diaphragms. Fine and relaxed sound like the Q 100, with a richer substructure."

KEF Q 500