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If you’re serious about experiencing the ultimate in sound reproduction, the magnificently authoritative Reference 5 exemplifies the passion for innovation that underpins The Reference design philosophy.

This three-way floorstander aligns four powerful 165mm (6.5 inch) bass drivers with KEF’s latest 125mm (5 inch) Uni-Q array and the new vented 25mm (1 inch) aluminium dome tweeter. Lows are reproduced with consummate agility and control, integrating with the midrange to create spine-tingling accuracy and depth.

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

60.2kg (132.7lbs)

Dimension (H X W X D)

H x W x D with grille and terminal :
1350 x 205 x 470 mm (53.1 x 8.0 x 18.5 in. )H x W x D with grille, terminal & plinth :
1397 x 349 x 470 mm (55 x 13.7 x 18.5 in.)

Design

Three-way bass reflex

Unit Measurement

Pair

Frequency Range

Typical in room bass response: 25Hz (-6dB)
Free Field – Short port: 35Hz – 45kHz (-6dB)
Free Field – Long port: 32Hz – 45kHz (-6dB)

Frequency Response

40Hz – 35kHz (±3dB)

Crossover Frequencies

350Hz, 2.8kHz

Maximum Output

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

Amplifier Class

50-400W

Sensitivity90dB (2.83V/1M)

Harmonic distortion2nd & 3rd harmonics (90dB, 1m)
<0.5% 40Hz – 100kHz
<0.2% 200Hz – 10kHz

Impedance8 Ohms

(min.3.2 Ohms)

Drive Units

Uni-Q driver array:
HF: 25mm (1in.) vented aluminium dome
MF: 125mm (5in.) aluminium
Bass units: LF: 4 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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STEREOPHILE PRODUCT OF THE YEAR EDITOR’S CHOICE AWARD

Stereophile Magazine — 2017

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STEREOPHILE PRODUCT OF THE YEAR EDITOR’S CHOICE AWARD

Stereophile Magazine — 2017

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HOME CINEMA CHOICE REFERENCE STATUS, HIGH END HERO

This system is British surround high-fidelity at the utter state-of-the-art. And it’s easily worthy of its Reference name. – 2016

FULL REVIEW

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GRAND PRIX AWARD

HiVi Magazine — 2015

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STEREO SOUND GRAND PRIX 2014

Stereo Sound Magazine – 2014

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AUDIO EXCELLENCE SILVER AWARD 2015

Audio Accessory Magazine – 2015

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THE BEST OF THE SPEAKER IN 2014

Stereo Magazine – 2014

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HI-FI NEWS & RECORD REVIEW – OUTSTANDING PRODUCT

They create a soundstage effortlessly disengaged from the boxes that are producing it… On vocal tracks especially, the REFERENCE 5s seemed to get out of the way completely and let the singer’s performance become as intimate and heartrending as you could wish… This is clearly an outstanding product. – 2014

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