This video demonstrated how to remove the tweeter from kef uniq speakers, since i can not find the info online, so i just made this video to share. The result, enhanced by kef s tangerine waveguide over the tweeter, is a more accurate threedimensional sound thats dispersed evenly throughout the room. One driver is clearly deformed from over excursion app. Kef s e series home theatre speaker system brings your music and movies to life thanks to a new 4. How to remove the kef uniq speakers tweeter youtube. The kef q10 bookshelf speakers is a twoway system with the unique kef uni q driver design.
The heart of any kef speaker is its uni q driver array, which places both the midrange and high frequency driver unites in one coincident assembly. Jul 06, 20 a how to guide for the removal, repair and replacement of kef s sp47 or sp1446 tweeter as found in kef q15 through 95c range. Behind the r series 2018 are a wealth of technical updates and improvements some trickledown from the reference and blade projects and some specific to the new. Ls50 wireless benefits from kef s nearsix decades of experience in acoustic research and design. The larger of the two bookshelf speakers available in the q series. Using the very latest uniq driver, specifically designed for this model, ls50 radiates an extremely large listening sweet spot and delivers a remarkably fast, clean sound. Wireless active sound system speakers ls50 wireless kef. The new uniq driver array is nothing short of a masterpiece. The crowning achievement is the signature uni q driver array, providing beautifully natural sound to every seat in the room.
The remarkable q350 speakers excel when space is limited and greater bass is needed. Unlike conventional speakers, the midrange cones are rigid magnesiumaluminum constructions that reduce breakup problems. Usps express service is 35 days to customs with tracking. Both, one more so than the other have damage little fingers on the aluminium cones photos attached. Get the best deals on kef vintage speakers when you shop the largest online selection at. This repair is for a tweeter replacement only, and does not address the midrange. Find great deals on ebay for kef driver and kef uniq. Perfectly matched electronics provide the engine for the uni q, ensuring that every detail and every ounce of power is. The uniq driver is positioned in its center to minimize resonance and maintain purity of sound, and the closed cabinet construction reduces the load on components for cleaner bass. Its a timealigned coaxial driver using a neodymium tweeter where the dustcap is normally located. Home theater kef subwoofers offer dynamic, uncompressed and undistorted bass with heart pounding clarity envelopes you. Sounds like the exact same issue im having with my kef reference model ones with the uni q drivers. The tangerine waveguide in this kef tower loudspeaker increases sound dispersion for immersive audio. So there the c75s sat as i searched through ebay and audiogon looking for a suitable uniq driver replacement.
Uni q s ultrawide dispersion is further enhanced through kef s tangerine waveguide over the tweeter dome. I dont know about the other uniq drivers besides the hts300 series, qseries, rseries and ls50. The uni q driver array places the tweeter in the centre of the midrange and bass cone, bringing the acoustic ideal of a single point source closer than ever. Kef sp1084 b200 8 bass speaker woofer driver kef celeste 3 coda 2 8 ohms. The stylish ci160qr inceiling ultra thin bezel loudspeaker features a narrow rim allowing for flawless integration into your ceiling and kef s patented uni q driver, which spreads sound over a wider area enabling you to use less speakers while optimizing the soundstage.
Q series technologies explained kef kef international. The 1990s were notable for the rise of home theatre and multichannel music with the subwoofersatellite format coming to prominence. Kef r5 7 1 atmos home theater speaker set ls3 5a spare parts music media accessories on carou kef uni q driver sp1588 kef uni q driver sp1588 kef b200 sp1070 bass mid speaker driver spare part replacement. The q350 features a new cabinet, sleek new finishes, and an improved 6. Kef uniq driver, sp1588 replacement speaker parts and repair.
Replacement diaphragm kef t27 type 6535 vintage tweeter 8 ohms. I could buy the uni q drivers up for auction on ebay right now and replace the tweeters in them nt19 with the model 2 tweeter nt25 and basically, i think, have the same thing as the midrange is the same on both. With over twenty years of continuous innovation and development the uniq driver array achieves a level of sound quality over a broad area simply not achieved. The fruits of this work can be seen in the 2014 reference series and the blade 2. Sounds like the exact same issue im having with my kef reference model ones with the uniq drivers. Kef uniq driver, sp1588 replacement speaker parts and. Kefs patented uniq driver array and worldclass bass driver designs bring the full scale and emotion of the theater directly into your home. I believe it was also used in all of the qx5 models of that time except the q95c, which used a beefier driver with a cast basket.
Kef q10 uniq bookshelf speakers for sale us audio mart. Not blade level but the uniq driver is also excellent on the reference line. Kef speaker each white ci160qr uniq round best buy. For the new q series a brand new 11th generation uniq has been developed.
Featuring the kef signature uniq driver array paired with an impressive 165mm 6. Kef sp14x reference 2, rdm 1, rdm 2, rdm 3, c75, 1034, 1053 tweeter nla discontinued contact us for option. I know all that because i took my q15s and q95cs apart and took pictures of them. Watch kef c75 speaker driver mb200 sp1237 woofer mint. The new uni q driver array is nothing short of a masterpiece. We recommend having both uniq drivers serviced so you have a matched set.
Why we use kef blade two speakers and hegel h30 amplifiers trptk studio tour duration. Q950 is the flagship model of the q series range, featuring the kef signature uniq driver array paired with 200mm 8 inch longthrow bass driver and matching abrs. Great deals on kef audio speaker parts and components. A few weeks later, i finally found a pair of c35s that appear to be a minimonitor version of the c75 only using just a single uni q driver in a smaller box. The e305 system combines uniq driver powered satellites with a carefully matched subwoofer for true hifi sound quality. With over twenty years of continuous innovation and development the uni q driver array achieves a level of sound quality over a broad area simply not achieved from conventional speakers. From kef s pov, because the midrange and high frequencies originate in the same point in space, their speakers offer a more accurate and focused stereo image with no need for a conventional. We have parts for warranty and nonwarranty repairs. Q950 is the flagship model of the q series range, featuring the kef signature uni q driver array paired with 200mm 8 inch longthrow bass driver and matching abrs. The kef q10 bookshelf speakers is a twoway system with the unique kef uniq driver design.
The result, enhanced by kefs tangerine waveguide over the tweeter, is a more accurate threedimensional sound thats dispersed evenly throughout the room. Perfectly matched electronics provide the engine for the uniq, ensuring that every detail and every ounce of power is. Apr 19, 2005 replacing the tweeter is actually quite simple. One driver is clearly deformed from over excursion apparently from being over driven. Kef audio speaker parts and components for sale in stock.
Get the best deals on kef vintage speakers when you shop the largest. The stylish ci160qr inceiling ultra thin bezel loudspeaker features a narrow rim allowing for flawless integration into your ceiling and kefs patented uniq driver, which spreads sound over a wider area enabling you to use less speakers while optimizing the soundstage. Personally i prefere their sound to the latest generation of uni q based speakers, but they do need driving with a good amp. Why arent there more speakers like the kef uniq driver. Audiophile quality sound is derived from kefs uniqr driver array technology, providing your room with an expansive soundscape, excellent bass extension and so creating the perfect sound stage. This reflexloaded floorstanding speaker is a nocompromise design, with a bold, dynamic and truthful performance. This unique constructiion allows kef speakers to act like a true pointsource and has excellent dispersion for listeners sitting offaxis.
Ive been in contact with kef and the replacement cost is. The kef q350 bookshelf speaker is the newest iteration of kef awardwinning q series. Kef archives speaker exchange speaker repair, replacement. Featuring a specially designed version of kefs legendary uniq driver array, muo can deliver all the glories of the original performance in fullrange, sensational sound. At the heart of the evolved q series is the uniq driver array.
Kef q series technologies explained 4 all new uniq driver array the kef uniq driver array is a patented kef technology first developed in 1988 and used in the c series models 35, 55 and 75. Kef reference series tweeter replacement service for sp1530. Complete your sound system with this kef tower loudspeaker. I heard the older top of the line kef model at a dealer and i was not that enamored. Kef s patented uni q driver array and worldclass bass driver designs bring the full scale and emotion of the theater directly into your home. Featuring the kef signature uni q driver array paired with an impressive 165mm 6.
I dont know about the other uni q drivers besides the hts300 series, q series, rseries and ls50. Nov 10, 2008 so there the c75s sat as i searched through ebay and audiogon looking for a suitable uni q driver replacement. Uniq ls50 employs revolutionary technology developed for blade, kefs latest flagship loudspeaker. New system design to optimise the high resolution purity of the q series bookshelf speakers, the uni q driver is repositioned to the center of the cabinet to reduce unwanted internal resonance and adding refinement to sonic clarity and. In that time, kefs research and development work has continued and its best technology has improved. Kef uni q drivers out of kef ls50s damaged cones but may be useful to someone. Kef q series technologies explained 4 all new uni q driver array the kef uni q driver array is a patented kef technology first developed in 1988 and used in the c series models 35, 55 and 75. At first, i thought it was a blown tweeter in one of the speakers, so i contacted kef support who are awesome by the way, and ordered a set of replacements. Everyones ears are different, mine love the blades. The uniq driver array places the tweeter in the centre of the midrange and bass cone, bringing the acoustic ideal of a single point source closer than ever. If everything has gone fine, youre holding the uni q speaker in your hand which is still connected with the case through 4 wires.
We have options for most vintage repairs where original parts are no longer available. Uniqs ultrawide dispersion is further enhanced through kefs tangerine waveguide over the tweeter dome. Kef reference series tweeter replacement service for sp1530 driver repair service. Kef subwoofers offer dynamic, uncompressed and undistorted bass with heart pounding clarity envelopes you. Jan 03, 2014 this video demonstrated how to remove the tweeter from kef uniq speakers, since i can not find the info online, so i just made this video to share. A how to guide for the removal, repair and replacement of kefs sp47 or sp1446 tweeter as found in kef q15 through 95c range. Kefs patented uniq driver achieves what audio engineers have sought for decades. Its a great time to upgrade your home theater system with the largest selection at. Jan 09, 2019 kef r5 7 1 atmos home theater speaker set ls3 5a spare parts music media accessories on carou kef uni q driver sp1588 kef uni q driver sp1588 kef b200 sp1070 bass mid speaker driver spare part replacement. Kef blade 2 as replacement for reference 1072 audiogon.
Kef uniq drivers out of kef ls50s damaged cones but may be useful to someone. The q350 contains an enhanced uniq driver array designed to smooth out treble frequencies, and reimagined crossovers to provide cleaner and more accurate bass. Featuring our signature kef uniq driver array with computational fluid dynamics cfd port design, the q350s deliver detailed natural sound with high clarity and tight bass. Kefs signature innovation places the tweeter in the acoustic center of the midrange cone, bringing the acoustic ideal of a single point source closer than ever to realisation. The crowning achievement is the signature uniq driver array, providing beautifully natural sound to every seat in the room. New system design to optimise the high resolution purity of the q series bookshelf speakers, the uniq driver is repositioned to the center of the cabinet to reduce unwanted internal resonance and adding refinement to sonic clarity and. This is done by removing the outer ring and then removing the three screws with which the speaker is screwed in place. Turns out the tweeter is easily removed, one screw and an easy desolder. Kef audio speaker parts and components for sale in stock ebay.
The new midrange zflex surround smoothes the tweeter transition to the. Of the many landmark innovations kef has pioneered, arguably the greatest of all is the uni q point source driver array, with its outstanding acoustic clarity and offaxis dispersion. Free delivery, emi, cod possible on eligible purchases. Portable bluetooth speaker muo kef kef international. Kef q series tweeter repair q15 q35 q55 q65 q75 q85 q95c.
Unfollow speakers kef to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Pair them up with a kef c100 centre speaker of the same generation design and you have an awesome home theatre system which presents a great. If everything has gone fine, youre holding the uniq speaker in your hand which is still connected with the case through 4 wires. Mounted in matched diecast housings, the passive radiator and kef uniq driver are covered by a clipon injection moulded grille specially profiled to minimise tunnel effects.
Ls50 wireless benefits from kefs nearsix decades of experience in acoustic research and design. Of the many landmark innovations kef has pioneered, arguably the greatest of all is the uniq point source driver array, with its outstanding acoustic clarity and offaxis dispersion. A few weeks later, i finally found a pair of c35s that appear to be a minimonitor version of the c75 only using just a single uniq driver in a smaller box. Aug 11, 2017 the kef reference line is also very good. If these are of value to you then a donation to sna would be a nice gesture.
You could look at getting the hts or hts2000 or hts3000 series 4. The lack of coherence on the blades is a new one to me. The e305 system combines uni q driver powered satellites with a carefully matched subwoofer for true hifi sound quality. New listing replacement diaphragm, kef, t27 type 6535. For the new q series a brand new 11th generation uni q has been developed.
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