Kef IQ 30 Brochure

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As every hi-fi enthusiast knows, KEF is one of the industrys great innovators. Ever since the early days of hi-fi, our approach has been driven by a passionate belief in the power of new materials, new technologies and new design thinking to heighten the enjoyment of recorded sound. Of the many landmark innovations KEF has pioneered, arguably the greatest of all is the Uni-Q® point source array, with its outstanding acoustic clarity and off-axis dispersion. The first complete product range to showcase the Uni-Q in every model was the Q Series and now, after almost 20 years of continuous development, the latest iteration of this award-winning line raises the bar even higher, both subjectively and objectively.The kinship with KEFs iconic Reference Series is obvious, from the distinctive curved cabinets to the sheer quality of construction. But whats really clever lies inside: the latest Uni-Q array with the addition of the ingenious tangerine waveguide to KEFs high performance tweeter, new dual composite bass cones, remapped crossovers and new internal damping technologies markedly improves the acoustic response right across the frequency range. Fashions have come and gone since the original Q Series was launched, but the objective remains the same: to fill the room with the purest possible sound. Thanks to intelligent engineering and enlightened design, the new Q Series is even more eloquent in this respect than its illustrious predecessors. 23 intelligent innovation

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If you prefer smaller speakers, the good news is that all the essential iQ technology is available in more compact enclosures. As you can tell from the distinctive tangerine waveguide around the dome of KEFs acclaimed 19mm (0.75in.) neodymium tweeter and the metallic glint of the surrounding midrange/low frequency cone, theyre all based on the stunning new Uni-Q array. In the case of the iQ30, the 165mm (6.5in.) version. The result is an incredibly versatile music or home entertainment speaker with a seductive lightness of touch. With the same curved cabinet design minimising internal reflections, it has a lyricism and depth not normally associated with bookshelf speakers. It delivers an excellent dynamic expression with a bass response that is deep and expansive. Dispersion is characteristically consistent and broad, so you enjoy the same extraordinary illusion of presence wherever you sit. Its like re-experiencing your favourite tracks or movies for the very first time. As easy to position as they are to drive, the new iQ bookshelf models are magnetically shielded like the rest of the range. They come in the same choice of finishes as the floorstanders: Black Ash, Dark Apple and American Walnut, with the option of real wood veneers in Light Oak and Walnut. 19 iQ30 bookshelf