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frontpageaaronilovici posted Nov 3, 2024 4:01 PM

KEF HiFi Floorstanding Speakers: Q550 $375 each, Q950 $550 each, Q750

$450 each

$900

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KEF has select KEF HiFi Floorstanding Speakers on sale from $374.98 each listed below. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Community Member aaronilovici and kingchicken for sharing this deal.

Available Options:About the:
  • Q550
    • The Q550 2.5-way is far more capable than its compact size might suggest, delivering wide bandwidth and full scale with ease.
    • With the KEF signature Uni-Q driver, a 130mm (5.25 inch) aluminium bass driver and two matching ABRs the Q550 delivers phenomenal audiophile performance with clarity and power.
    • 32lbs, 34.37" x 7.08" x 10.94" (HxWxD
  • Q750
    • With a Uni-Q mid and treble backed up by a bass driver and two ABRs the Q750 is built to deliver total musical enjoyment.
    • Pairing the KEF signature Uni-Q driver array with a 165mm (6.5 inch) aluminium bass driver and two matching ABRs, the Q750 delivers astonishing sound quality.
    • 36.4lbs, 36.33" x 8.26" x 14.04" (HxWxD)
  • Q950
    • With a big bass driver, twin ABRs and Uni-Q driver array the Q950 floorstander can deliver music and cinema in full effect.
    • Pairing KEF's signature Uni-Q midrange and treble driver with a 200mm (8 inches) long-throw bass driver and two matching ABRs brings high resolution sound with extraordinary depth and clarity.
    • 45.4lbs, 41.81" x 9.6" x 12.91" (HxWxD)

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  • Get 1%-5% cash back on deals like this with a cash back credit card. Compare the available cash back credit cards here.
  • Offer valid through January 4, 2025 or while supplies last.
  • At the time of this posting, our research indicates that the Q750 is $225.01 lower than the next best comparable prices starting from $674.99.

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KEF has select KEF HiFi Floorstanding Speakers on sale from $374.98 each listed below. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Community Member aaronilovici and kingchicken for sharing this deal.

Available Options:About the:
  • Q550
    • The Q550 2.5-way is far more capable than its compact size might suggest, delivering wide bandwidth and full scale with ease.
    • With the KEF signature Uni-Q driver, a 130mm (5.25 inch) aluminium bass driver and two matching ABRs the Q550 delivers phenomenal audiophile performance with clarity and power.
    • 32lbs, 34.37" x 7.08" x 10.94" (HxWxD
  • Q750
    • With a Uni-Q mid and treble backed up by a bass driver and two ABRs the Q750 is built to deliver total musical enjoyment.
    • Pairing the KEF signature Uni-Q driver array with a 165mm (6.5 inch) aluminium bass driver and two matching ABRs, the Q750 delivers astonishing sound quality.
    • 36.4lbs, 36.33" x 8.26" x 14.04" (HxWxD)
  • Q950
    • With a big bass driver, twin ABRs and Uni-Q driver array the Q950 floorstander can deliver music and cinema in full effect.
    • Pairing KEF's signature Uni-Q midrange and treble driver with a 200mm (8 inches) long-throw bass driver and two matching ABRs brings high resolution sound with extraordinary depth and clarity.
    • 45.4lbs, 41.81" x 9.6" x 12.91" (HxWxD)

Editor's Notes

Written by Discombobulated | Staff
  • Get 1%-5% cash back on deals like this with a cash back credit card. Compare the available cash back credit cards here.
  • Offer valid through January 4, 2025 or while supplies last.
  • At the time of this posting, our research indicates that the Q750 is $225.01 lower than the next best comparable prices starting from $674.99.

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Nov 4, 2024 4:48 AM
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kingchickenNov 4, 2024 4:48 AM
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Two other floorstanding speakers also on sale:
Q950 also on sale for $550 each ($1,100 orig. price)
Q550 also on sale for $375 each ($750 orig. price)

Nov 4, 2024 11:14 AM
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FYI if someone was thinking of these for HT use, they having the matching bookshelves & centers on sale also.
Q150 for $349 pair from $599
Q350 for $499 pair from $799
Q250 for $399 from $599
Q650 for $699 from $799
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sHockz_atxNov 4, 2024 12:06 PM
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If all I have is a simple Denon AVR, I assume I can't drive these with just the AVR. What would I need to make these sing properly?
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StaticksNov 4, 2024 12:16 PM
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The Q950 has a 1.5" tweeter, compared to the 1" tweeters of the other two models, which doesn't make sense to me. It would seem as though the models with the smaller tweeter should theoretically produce a better high frequency response.
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Mark42mcNov 4, 2024 12:33 PM
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Wow 😳
Nov 4, 2024 12:39 PM
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SusoftsNov 4, 2024 12:39 PM
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How are these compared to svs or paradigm?
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Quote from sHockz_atx :
If all I have is a simple Denon AVR, I assume I can't drive these with just the AVR. What would I need to make these sing properly?
You can ofcourse drive any of these speakers with your Denon AVR. Just simply connect them to your AVR's speaker outputs!
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Nov 4, 2024 12:54 PM
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KEF is discontinuing these models with the new Q meta series
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NattefrostNov 4, 2024 12:55 PM
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I had my eyes on a pair of MUON alas it's not on sale
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Grills sold separately 🤔
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Quote from sHockz_atx :
If all I have is a simple Denon AVR, I assume I can't drive these with just the AVR. What would I need to make these sing properly?
Depends on which model Denon you have.
Nov 4, 2024 1:24 PM
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gjohnst44Nov 4, 2024 1:24 PM
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That's a great price for new 950's.
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I've got KEF throughout my house - picked them up on various deals over the years. All of them are precious to me.

I've got a 5.1 set up of the Qs from about 12 years ago, Q350s and Q750s a center and a sub. Still wows me every time I listen to them.

The only reason I don't grab this deal is because I don't have a room in my house without some sort of Kef setup.

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Quote from Staticks :
The Q950 has a 1.5" tweeter, compared to the 1" tweeters of the other two models, which doesn't make sense to me. It would seem as though the models with the smaller tweeter should theoretically produce a better high frequency response.
This isn't really the case at all. There's a vast difference in even 1" tweeters alone, but the bigger one is still going to be spec'd to it's output and a given frequency range.

In a configuration like this, the 1.5" tweeter almost undoubtedly will have a larger magnet and be able to produce higher SPL up to 20khz. The bigger tweeter typically allows you to lower the crossover frequency of the overall speaker design as well, which helps with flexibility.

Speaker drivers and design have come a long way since the days when 4 way speakers were needed (woofer/midwoofer/tweeter/super tweeter designs). A properly designed modern 2 or 3 way speaker will beat most of those old designs.

KEF produces good quality drivers and speakers, outside of DIY it's one of the only brands I'd consider buying, as it's not extremely overpriced and well designed. I've built my entire 5.1 and a dozen other speakers, but KEF seems to produce a good quality product.

My 5.1 system consists of 2 different tweeters, my rears have a 1" Dayton ND25FW-4 tweeter that weighs .35lbs and is an amazing sounding tweeter. My towers have a Dayton 1&1/8" RST28F-4 which 1.8lbs each. I was astounded at the difference, both are great sounding tweeters but the larger one can go well past the needs of my speaker design, the smaller one falls off when you really crank those rears. It's a 10$ tweeter vs a 40$ tweeter and doesn't really impact the overall speaker cost that much.
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