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May 22, 2023 1:25 PM

KEF R11 Series Passive 3-Way Floor Speaker (Black)

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KEF has KEF R11 Series Passive 3-Way Floor Speaker (Black) on sale for $1499.99 each. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Community Member namx for finding this deal.

Product Details:
  • Uni-Q Driver Array:
    • HF: 25mm (1in.) vented aluminium dome
    • MF: 125mm (5in.) aluminium cone
  • LF: 4x 165mm (6.5in.) hybrid aluminium Bass Driver
  • 26Hz (-6dB) Typical In-Room Bass response
  • 30Hz-50kHz (-6dB) Frequency Range
  • 46Hz-28kHz (±3dB) Frequency Response
  • 8 Ohms (min.3.2Ohms) Nominal Impedance
  • 15-300W (recommended) Amplifier Power
  • Weighs 37.7 kg (83.1 lbs.)

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Written by johnny_miller | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • This offer is $150 less than the previous Frontpage Deal where this speaker was featured.
    • Offer valid while supplies last.
  • About this product:
    • 5 Year Warranty (Drivers)
    • 2 Year Warranty (Electronics)
    • 2 Year Warranty (Accessories)
  • About this store:
    • You can view KEF's Return Policy here.
  • Additional Notes:

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Written by namx
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KEF has KEF R11 Series Passive 3-Way Floor Speaker (Black) on sale for $1499.99 each. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Community Member namx for finding this deal.

Product Details:
  • Uni-Q Driver Array:
    • HF: 25mm (1in.) vented aluminium dome
    • MF: 125mm (5in.) aluminium cone
  • LF: 4x 165mm (6.5in.) hybrid aluminium Bass Driver
  • 26Hz (-6dB) Typical In-Room Bass response
  • 30Hz-50kHz (-6dB) Frequency Range
  • 46Hz-28kHz (±3dB) Frequency Response
  • 8 Ohms (min.3.2Ohms) Nominal Impedance
  • 15-300W (recommended) Amplifier Power
  • Weighs 37.7 kg (83.1 lbs.)

Editor's Notes

Written by johnny_miller | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • This offer is $150 less than the previous Frontpage Deal where this speaker was featured.
    • Offer valid while supplies last.
  • About this product:
    • 5 Year Warranty (Drivers)
    • 2 Year Warranty (Electronics)
    • 2 Year Warranty (Accessories)
  • About this store:
    • You can view KEF's Return Policy here.
  • Additional Notes:

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Written by namx

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lurker643
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Open Box R7s available for $730/$786 each or $1460/$1572 for a pair at Best Buy in the DC metro area.
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JackRCox
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I'll try my best. I own multiple models of both kef and klipsch speakers including the RP series. Ultimately, what's worth it to you is going to come down to personal preference. Outright, these speakers are going to have a decently greater amount of clarity to them over complex passages in use. Their signature will be much flatter and that could be either good or bad depending on what you like. Klipsch will have a tint of a warm engaging live sound while kef will steer towards a neutral more transparent studio sound. Of note though, if you are running these thorough a cheap AV reciever the kefs may lose some of their appeal, that clarity thing may work against you.

Personally, I've learned to be honest with what I am looking for in my sound signature and not let cost determine what sounds good. If you like klipsch, I would stick with it until you can demo a pair of whatever else you are looking at and see if you prefer it and the associated sound signature more. Klipsch has a pretty unique house sound that some people prefer.
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May 23, 2023 1:59 AM
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rootbearMay 23, 2023 1:59 AM
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Quote from Lillybulldog View quoted comment :
I have 2 15" cerwin Vega 3 way speakers in a 5 speaker surround no subwoofer setup. Yamaha rx-a770. The setup roars with explosions. Am I missing something by not having a dedicated subwoofer and acoustical fronts
Old school?
May 23, 2023 2:32 AM
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indiaj0nesMay 23, 2023 2:32 AM
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Quote from indiaj0nes View quoted comment :
Why buy this instead of Klipsch
Instead of the down votes, can someone tell if it is worth 2x price of reference premier from Klipsch
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May 23, 2023 2:37 AM
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log5May 23, 2023 2:37 AM
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Quote from indiaj0nes View quoted comment :
Instead of the down votes, can someone tell if it is worth 2x price of reference premier from Klipsch
These are on a different level than the Klipsch RP. This is more similar to the Klipsch RF-7 III that go for $2200 each or $4400 for a pair.
May 23, 2023 3:02 AM
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arpit86May 23, 2023 3:02 AM
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R2c is on sale on Amazon for $1000. KEF has it for $1200. Just FYI
May 23, 2023 3:41 AM
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StraightCashHomieMay 23, 2023 3:41 AM
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Is this for listening to music or for home theater. I am am already into hifi headphones and god help me if i get into hifi speakers lol.

I also got a 65 inch oled and ub820 4k player with atmos so looking for a good home theater set up.
May 23, 2023 4:37 AM
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sshlykMay 23, 2023 4:37 AM
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Quote from nytehawk View quoted comment :
That's what I told myself when I grabbed the ML Motion 15i instead of the 35XTi (in truth I had already bought some KEF LS50s and couldn't justify the extra $300). When there's a great sale on, I'm almost always in favor of getting as much as you can afford/make room for. That goes for most non-depreciating enthusiast goods, though.

As a former retail employee with the best hi-fi purchase incentives: only the used market beats the rare 50-60% off MSRP. It has been a wild month for speakers.
I agree. Wish I had space for them. They would be pressed against the wall with my setup
May 23, 2023 4:43 AM
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dugan661May 23, 2023 4:43 AM
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Quote from Lillybulldog View quoted comment :
I have 2 15" cerwin Vega 3 way speakers in a 5 speaker surround no subwoofer setup. Yamaha rx-a770. The setup roars with explosions. Am I missing something by not having a dedicated subwoofer and acoustical fronts
Loud and fine detail aren't the same thing. It's like chugging a 4 loco vs having a hand crafted cocktail. I'm not knocking you I'm just trying to clarify. But as far as a subwoofer having one is good 2 is miles better .

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May 23, 2023 5:48 AM
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amaraliMay 23, 2023 5:48 AM
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Quote from supren View quoted comment :
looking for white. no luck
Check accessories4less, same price brand new. Full kef warranty, but you'll have to pay tax.
May 23, 2023 7:38 AM
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Buckeyefan 1May 23, 2023 7:38 AM
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Quote from Lillybulldog View quoted comment :
I have 2 15" cerwin Vega 3 way speakers in a 5 speaker surround no subwoofer setup. Yamaha rx-a770. The setup roars with explosions. Am I missing something by not having a dedicated subwoofer and acoustical fronts
Yes, your bass is focused around 40 to 50Hz. You'd be surprised what adding a dedicated subwoofer would do to the low end. Something with 18-30Hz would make movies come alive.
May 23, 2023 10:46 AM
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RelaxedMaid764May 23, 2023 10:46 AM
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Is this Kef speaker made in China, can anyone confirm?
May 23, 2023 11:24 AM
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bigwormieMay 23, 2023 11:24 AM
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Quote from RelaxedMaid764 View quoted comment :
Is this Kef speaker made in China, can anyone confirm?
I believe they are. Only Reference series and Blades and Muon are made at KEF's UK factory.
May 23, 2023 11:45 AM
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PuneetN7221May 23, 2023 11:45 AM
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Can anyone recommend receiver/amplifier for this which is not too expensive and supports the wattage
May 23, 2023 11:49 AM
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user#1May 23, 2023 11:49 AM
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Quote from StraightCashHomie View quoted comment :
Is this for listening to music or for home theater. I am am already into hifi headphones and god help me if i get into hifi speakers lol.

I also got a 65 inch oled and ub820 4k player with atmos so looking for a good home theater set up.
Important for me too. HT use here and would like to know the answer
May 23, 2023 12:32 PM
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Ajax77May 23, 2023 12:32 PM
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Quote from StraightCashHomie View quoted comment :
Is this for listening to music or for home theater. I am am already into hifi headphones and god help me if i get into hifi speakers lol.

I also got a 65 inch oled and ub820 4k player with atmos so looking for a good home theater set up.
As the owner of some very nice speakers of comparable quality and previous owner of multiple cheaper and much cheaper sets, I don't really find it that necessary to spend that much money on speakers that will be powered by an AV receiver l and using some type of room correction. However, if you're into music listening, these and a good stereo amp would most likely be a bliss.
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May 23, 2023 12:59 PM
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JackRCoxMay 23, 2023 12:59 PM
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Quote from indiaj0nes View quoted comment :
Instead of the down votes, can someone tell if it is worth 2x price of reference premier from Klipsch
I'll try my best. I own multiple models of both kef and klipsch speakers including the RP series. Ultimately, what's worth it to you is going to come down to personal preference. Outright, these speakers are going to have a decently greater amount of clarity to them over complex passages in use. Their signature will be much flatter and that could be either good or bad depending on what you like. Klipsch will have a tint of a warm engaging live sound while kef will steer towards a neutral more transparent studio sound. Of note though, if you are running these thorough a cheap AV reciever the kefs may lose some of their appeal, that clarity thing may work against you.

Personally, I've learned to be honest with what I am looking for in my sound signature and not let cost determine what sounds good. If you like klipsch, I would stick with it until you can demo a pair of whatever else you are looking at and see if you prefer it and the associated sound signature more. Klipsch has a pretty unique house sound that some people prefer.
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