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KEF Q100 Bookshelf Loudspeakers Black Oak Pair
Last Updated: November 24, 2018 (Refresh Now)
8.3
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
130
Old Reviews
35
Unverified
24
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5.25 meters
SIZE
Review Analysis - 71 recent, verified reviews
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Sound Quality
36sounding, kef, bookshelf CAT, uni, sub
+97%
-3%
" ... These speakers have made me rediscover my favorite music and the magic of stereo sound. ... "
" ... I’ve owned $3k+ speakers in the past that were too bright and needed equally expensive gear to make sound pristine. ... These are a bargain but yet sound really warm and make just about any genre of music sound pretty good. ... The coaxial design is brilliant and will sound good at any angle regardless. ... "
" ... Used in a 2 channel setup, onkyo integra A9711 amp, Sony cd transport, Cambridge audio dacmagic 100. ... Very warm sound. ... "
" ... The KEFs beat my Pioneers in an A/B volume-matched listening session conducted over the weekend. ... "
" ... I didn't expect bookshelf speakers to produce the kind of sound that these do. ... Music sounds amazing on these, and movies sounds a lot more immersive than on my previous speaker setup. ... "
" ... I didn't expect bookshelf speakers to produce the kind of sound that these do. ... Music sounds amazing on these, and movies sounds a lot more immersive than on my previous speaker setup. ... "
" ... If this is the size you want, you would have to spend a lot more to get better sound. ... "
" ... I am a huge "sound fan" but I am not technical, wealthy, or nerdy enough to be considered an audiophile. ... Also, even at high volumes, the individual sounds are very clear and distinct. ... "
Bass
23subwoofer, sub, q100, woofer, q300
+100%
" ... Bass is nice, clear and deep. ... Mids are nice and clear - vocals, strings and keys sound sublime. ... "
" ... The room is big so the bass wasn’t felt as much as bigger speakers. ... Punchy bass, clarity and richness. ... "
" ... Any bookshelf speaker will be enhanced with a small sub. ... "
" ... and have solid lows, and great clarity. ... "
" ... Nice depth, strong but controlled bass down to 40-50hz in-room, excellent transparency/depth, and extended and detailed treble that straddles the line between "bright" and "just right". ... These are the first speakers I have owned that have me satisfied on movies AND music - they are no bass monsters, but I don't crave a subwoofer as much as I have listening to other speakers. ... "
" ... I didn't expect bookshelf speakers to produce the kind of sound that these do. ... "
" ... I didn't expect bookshelf speakers to produce the kind of sound that these do. ... "
" ... if the bass has more speed, it will be perfect ... "
Price
20sale, q100, price point, bookshelf CAT, 500
+100%
" ... For the $250 price, these speakers are great! ... Possibly the best that can be found at the this price. ... "
" ... So you like precision bookshelf speaker sound for a reasonable price? ... "
" ... Dollars to donuts, these speakers are simply great for what they are. ... "
" ... For $300 - a steal. ... "
" ... At the sale price these are right now, probably one of best bookshelf speakers you will ever find at $300. ... "
" ... At this price, they are unparalleled. ... "
" ... These Kefs are a bargain for that price. ... "
" ... Four Stars is good, and these Q100 speakers are quite good, BUT I strongly recommend spending a bit more for the Q300. ... Compared with other speakers in its price class, the Q100 is great, sure, sure . ... "
Volume
12volume, room, bookshelf CAT, sub, listening
+92%
-8%
" ... I had the volume about 40%. ... "
" ... Nice speakers for smallish rooms. ... Any bookshelf speaker will be enhanced with a small sub. ... "
" ... I have a small/medium sized room. ... "
" ... I didn't expect bookshelf speakers to produce the kind of sound that these do. ... "
" ... I didn't expect bookshelf speakers to produce the kind of sound that these do. ... "
" ... Also, even at high volumes, the individual sounds are very clear and distinct. ... "
" ... Really big sound for such a small speaker. ... "
" ... Wasn't expecting them to output as much bass as they do but they can probably be used without a sub in a small room . ... "
Frequencies
10mids, highs, vocals, punchy, lows
+80%
-20%
" ... Mids are nice and clear - vocals, strings and keys sound sublime. ... "
" ... They have the same highs as speakers way more expensive ... "
" ... Out of the box they were harsh with very forward treble. ... As they settle down, the bass and mid have evened out and the treble, while still crystal sharp (acoustic guitars sound amazing), is balanced out. ... "
" ... Really though, these have excellent mids and highs, so toss on any decent sub to create a wonderful 2.1 system. ... "
" ... Surprising bass & clear highs. ... "
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Specifications
Body
Size: 5.25 meters
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