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Reference 1 pairs KEF’s latest 125mm (5 inch) MF/HF Uni-Q driver array with the sensational new 165mm (6.5 inch) alloy cone bass driver to create a compellingly realistic, large scale sound stage. Uni-Q’s inherently wide, even dispersion also makes it the perfect rear channel speaker in a serious home theatre system.

The Details

SPECIFICATIONS

Cabinet Finish

Silver satin walnut, Copper black aluminium, Blue ice white, Deep piano black [while stock last], Satin American walnut [while stock last], Luxury gloss rosewood [while stock last]

Weight

18.2kg (40.1lbs)

H X W X D With Grille And Terminal

440 x 205 x 430 mm (17.3 x 8.1 x 16.9 in. )

Design

Three-way bass reflex

Unit Measurement

Pair

Frequency Range

Typical in room bass response: 30Hz (-6dB)
Free Field – Short port: 40Hz – 45kHz (-6dB)
Free Field – Long port: 37Hz – 45kHz (-6dB)

Typical In-Room Bass Response

26Hz (-6dB)

Frequency Response

45Hz- 35kHz (±3dB)

Harmonic Distortion

2nd & 3rd harmonics (90dB, 1m)
<0.5% 40Hz – 100kHz
<0.2% 200Hz – 10kHz

Maximum Output

111 dB (peak sound pressure level at 1m with pink noise)

Amplifier Class

50-200W

Sensitivity

85dB (2.83V/1m)

Nominal Impedance

8Ohms (min.3.2Ohms)

Drive Units

Uni-Q driver array:
HF: 25mm (1in.) vented aluminium dome
MF: 125mm (5in.) aluminium
Bass units
LF: 1 x165mm (6.5in.) aluminium

Crossover Frequencies

350Hz, 2.8kHz

Downloads

THE REFERENCE Manual THE REFERENCE 8b Manual THE REFERENCE Information Sheet THE REFERENCE White Paper THE REFERENCE Brochure

KEF reserves the right, in line with continuing research and development, to amend or change specifications. E&OE.

AWARDS & REVIEWS

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DIAPASON D’OR 2017 AWARD

Plus points: Magic and precise; outstanding low frequencies. Negative points: Nothing. – 2017

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DIAPASON D’OR 2017 AWARD

Plus points: Magic and precise; outstanding low frequencies. Negative points: Nothing. – 2017

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SOUNDSTAGE! NETWORK – REVIEWERS’ CHOICE

With the Reference 1, KEF has raised the bar for stand-mounted loudspeakers in several ways. In a flash, my wife picked up on the speaker’s high-tech appearance and attractive styling. The high level of technology applied — most notably, the current generation of KEF’s Uni-Q coincident driver — seems nothing short of an engineering marvel. But most important is the Reference 1’s quality of sound — within its bandwidth, it’s as accurate as it is musically engaging…KEF’s Reference 1 is the best stand-mounted speaker I’ve ever heard. – 2014