KEF Reference 205/2 specifications

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Other models of the same series:

Manufacturer: 297837cedf2721e3c8b9fa2a31f94c2a
Model: 205/2
Years of construction: 2007 -
Manufactured in :
Color: Cherry high gloss, Cherry semi-gloss, Walnut high gloss, Walnut semi-gloss, sycamore semi-gloss, Black high gloss, Black semi-gloss
Dimensions: 285 x 1105 x 433 mm (W x H x D)
Weight: 33 kg
Original price approx.: 8.800,--€

Type of construction: 3-way bass reflex Floorstanding speaker
Chassis:
- Woofer: 2x 200mm
- Midrange driver: 1x 165mm (Uni-Q)
- Tweeter: 1x 25mm (Uni-Q)
Power handling (nominal/music B.): 50-300 W
Efficiency: 90 dB
Frequency response: 45 Hz - 60,000 Hz (±3 dB, 15°)
Transition ranges: 400 Hz, 2,300 Hz
Impedance: 8 ohms (false indication of 297837cedf2721e3c8b9fa2a31f94c2a, real nominal impedance according to IEC is 4 ohms)

Woofer: 2x 200mm
Midrange driver: 1x 165mm (Uni-Q)
Tweeter: 1x 25mm (Uni-Q)

Uni-Q coaxial chassis for midrange and tweeter
Magnetically shielded

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Audio Issue 1/2008; 2 products under review: "outstanding" (high-end class; 99 points)
- "Plus: Homogeneous, balanced, level-stable with phenomenal stage image.
- Minus: Bass a little thick, can sometimes seem too detailed."
image hifi issue 4/2007; Single test: without endnote
- "... Proud, warm, shimmering, shiny, it opens up in the sound and overwhelms the listener. The Reference 205/2 is a captivating loudspeaker...
LP Issue 4/2007; Single test: without endnote
- "... with its dynamic appearance, the perfect tonality and, above all, the excellent spatial illustrations of the new coaxial unit, the power of the... a tangible experience - pure fascination!"
Hifi Test Issue 3/2007; Single test: 1+; Reference class
- Price/performance: "very good", "Highlight"
- "With its dynamic start, perfect tonality and above all the excellent new coaxial unit, the KEF Reference 205 /2 makes music a tangible experience - pure fascination!"
Stereo Issue 4/2007; Single test: Sound level: 91%
- Price/performance: "very good"
- "The 297837cedf2721e3c8b9fa2a31f94c2a developers have managed to take the super tweeter from their top series without depriving it of tonal accuracy and spatial power of representation. Instead, they gave her strength ..."
i-fidelity 11/2010; Single test: "outstanding"
- "Reference"
- "... The Reference 205/2 is a perfectly crafted, technically well-thought-out and neatly implemented speaker that quite rightly bears its name 'Reference'. If you are only looking for outstanding sound quality, you will certainly be able to live with one of the normal housing designs. 297837cedf2721e3c8b9fa2a31f94c2a is now meeting the highest demands with the new special colour edition, where customers can fulfil almost any colour request. ..."
Fono Forum Issue 7/2007; Individ ual test: without endnote
- "... With its casual elegance, the enormous power 'from below' and the precise and natural voice reproduction, the KEF Reference 205 /2 is always good for great feelings!"

"Plus: Homogeneous, balanced, level-stable with phenomenal stage image.
Minus: Bass a little thick, can sometimes seem too detailed.“

"... Proud, warm, shimmering, shiny, it opens up in the sound and overwhelms the listener. The Reference 205/2 is a captivating loudspeaker...

"... with its dynamic appearance, the perfect tonality and, above all, the excellent spatial illustrations of the new coaxial unit, the power of the... a tangible experience - pure fascination!"

Price/performance: "very good", "Highlight"
"With its dynamic start, the perfect tonality and above all the excellent new coaxial unit, the KEF Reference 205 /2 makes music a tangible experience - pure fascination!"

Price/performance: "very good"
"The 297837cedf2721e3c8b9fa2a31f94c2a developers have managed to take the super tweeter from their top series without depriving it of tonal accuracy and spatial power of representation. Instead, they gave her strength ..."

"Reference"
"... The Reference 205/2 is a perfectly crafted, technically well-thought-out and neatly implemented speaker that quite rightly bears its name 'Reference'. If you are only looking for outstanding sound quality, you will certainly be able to live with one of the normal housing designs. 297837cedf2721e3c8b9fa2a31f94c2a is now meeting the highest demands with the new special colour edition, where customers can fulfil almost any colour request. ..."

"... With its casual elegance, the enormous power 'from below' and the precise and natural voice reproduction, the KEF Reference 205 /2 is always good for great feelings!"

KEF Reference 205/2