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KEF R500

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User ratings:
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3.8 out of 5
45 user ratings
5 stars
28 %
4 stars
35 %
3 stars
26 %
2 stars
6 %
1 stars
2 %
Editorial reviews:
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2 editorial reviews
KEF's R500 floor standing speaker is the smallest of the R Series but still delivers a big soundRead more
These floorstanders are classy and refined performersRead more
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Pros

  • The overall finish is quite superb
  • are stylish
  • sophisticated

Cons

  • the speaker is tricky to extract in any room with vaguely normal height ceilings
  • hi-fi loudspeakers are not a struggle
  • the sound stage is unreal
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KEF R500 - Pros & Cons

KEF R500

Pros

  • The overall finish is quite superb
  • are stylish
  • sophisticated
  • and extremely flexible
  • R500 s bass depth
  • fullness
  • and stability were fantastic
  • quick
  • precise
  • and vibrant
  • gorgeous and willing speaker who can fit well in a range of fields

Cons

  • the speaker is tricky to extract in any room with vaguely normal height ceilings
  • hi-fi loudspeakers are not a struggle
  • the sound stage is unreal
  • R500 is a little high both speakers are basically the same sensitivity rate
  • large speakers are typically expensive than smaller speakers
  • R500 is a little bit expensive for a tiny floor-stander
  • The instruments were each locked into their own space
  • have the aggressive warts and all sound of the horn speaker
  • 6th Street Bridge A blog about audio
  • the cabinets are heavier than they look
  • limitations of small monitor speakers it will be difficult to go back

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KEF R500 - Full Specifications

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General
Speaker type3-way
Number of drivers3
Recommended usageSpeaker set unit
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Design
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Cherry
  • Walnut
Housing materialWood
Speaker placementFloor
Speaker enclosureReflex
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Features
Equalizerno
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Connectivity
Connectivity technologyWired
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Dimensions
Weight48.06 lb
Height42.0 in
Width11.81 in
Depth12.9 in
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Audio features
AmplifierBuilt-in
Impedance8.0 Ω
Sensitivity88.0 dB
RMS rated power150.0 W

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KEF R500 KEF - Editorial Reviews (2)

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Published: 04.04.2017
KEF R500
4.0

KEF's R500 floor standing speaker is the smallest of the R Series but still delivers a big sound

By Ed Selley
14 minute read
KEF R500 KEF R5 review
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Published: 14.08.2019
KEF R5 review

These floorstanders are classy and refined performers

9 minute read

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