KEF T301C Center Channel Speaker
KEF T301C Center Channel Speaker
Introduction
With a flat-screen TV, you want speakers to match. Really flat. More importantly, you also want to fill the room with high-definition 3D sound that’s every bit as involving as what’s on screen.
The Best of Home Theatre
With KEF’s new T Series, you get exceptionally slim profile speakers that generate all the intricacy spaciousness and dynamic range of a high end conventional design. You’d expect no less from KEF. With some of the finest speakers in the world to our credit, ours is a 50-year success story of innovation that includes the unrivalled experience of home theatre: our multi-award-winning systems have for years been the standard by which others are judged. No wonder even the most demanding listeners love the new T Series the first time they hear it – and when you discover the unique technologies crammed into understanding why…
Slim Speakers, Serious Sound
As one of the world’s thinnest high-performance home theatre systems, the new T Series combines several landmark innovations: a radical new ultra-low profile bass and midrange driver, and a large, fully vented new tweeter. By incorporating both in cabinets only 35mm (gust over .25in.) deep, the T Series brings you all the pleasures of true audiophile quality sound in a speaker that perfectly complements the aesthetics of the latest flat-screen TVs.
Ultra-slim bass driver
Clean, forceful response that brings the action vividly to life.
Instead of a cone, the radical new twin-layer bass and midrange unit has a flat diaphragm whose rigidity throughout the frequency range is maintained by very fine stiffening ribs, with the driver as a whole acting as a stressed member to help eliminate any unwanted resonance from the slim cabinet. The resulting response is as clean, accurate and distortion-free as a quality conventional speaker, with none of the bulk. In addition to minimizing the height of the magnets, we placed the entire suspension outside the magnet system so that it adds nothing to its height. Whether you opt for the standard satellite and centre speakers or the larger models with additional bass/midrange drivers, the result is an exceptionally shallow unit that allows the enclosure to have the same installed depth as current flat screen TVs without compromising acoustic integrity in the slightest. Lush yet well controlled, it’s the kind of performance that brings soundtrack effects to life with a real sense of drama.
Large new vented tweeter
A warm, natural sound that’s so real you feel you’re there.
The generous size of the sophisticated new 25mm (lin.) vented tweeter specially developed for the T Series allows exceptionally accurate reproduction, especially of the human voice. And silken, effortlessly pure high notes. The clarity is outstanding, even played loud.
KEFs unique ‘tangerine’ waveguide helps to disperse the sound image evenly throughout the room. The combined effect is remarkable: you find yourself immersed in a dense three-dimensional sound picture that completely engages you with what’s happening on screen.
Total excellence
The perfect balance: engineering integrity with design flair Everything about the new T Series has been designed from first principles to achieve a sleek, unobtrusive look that matches the styling of modern TVs while still maintaining the high standard of audio fidelity KEF is famous for The precision etched logo and chamfered black anodized aluminium side trims hint at the meticulous attention to detail and superb build quality of what’s inside. Ease of use is built in from the start, with KEF’s ingenious Selecta-mount” system concealed in the optional stand automatically adjusting each speaker’s sound balance according to whether it’s mounted on your wall, desktop or floor.
Size
In the larger models, the same high-performance 25mm (Ilin.) vented tweeter is paired with two 1 15mm (4 5in ) ultra-low profile bass and midrange drivers for an even bigger sound.
Stands
There’s the option of elegantly simple extruded aluminium floor stands styled to match your T Series speakers – and by automatically rebalancing the output for wall or desktop mounting, the Selecta-mount system cleverly concealed in each stand gives you complete freedom of positioning without compromising sound quality.
Specification
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FAQs
Can a KEF T301C centre channel speaker be placed behind the television?
Frequently, the centre speaker should be positioned directly beneath the TV. This should be at or close to ear level in order to most faithfully reproduce the sound coming from the TV. The second-best position, if you can’t put it there, is directly above the TV. The important thing is to keep it close to the TV.
Can a speaker other than the KEF T301C centre channel be used?
Any speaker (aside from a subwoofer) can be used as your centre channel, but preferably you should choose one with a horizontal cabinet design as opposed to a vertical or square one, like the one from Aperion Audio seen below.
How significant is a centre channel speaker like the KEF T301C?
The centre channel speaker in a home theatre system is crucial since it reproduces about 70% of the dialogue from films and television shows. Without one, you’re missing out on crucial information from what you’re watching.
Can left and right KEF T301C centre channel speakers be used?
The three front speakers can be replaced with three speakers that are marketed as “centre” speakers. The good news is that it’s a great idea to have three identical front speakers. This set-up is used by both Dolby Laboratories and me.
Can a KEF T301C centre channel speaker be used by itself?
Actually, the centre channel speaker performs admirably on its own and still delivers top-notch audio.
For the KEF T301C centre channel, can I use two speakers?
Even if you have the option of using two centre channel speakers, doing so is generally not advised or capable of producing sound of a higher calibre. The usage of two centre channel speakers, on the other hand, may result in audio distortion because of comb filtering, changing timing of the same audio signals, and other causes of sound muddle.
How does the KEF T301C centre speaker sound?
The centre channel in a home theatre is great for talking, but not for music.
Can I use the TV as the centre channel on my KEF T301C?
By connecting your TV to an audio system or soundbar in TV centre speaker mode or S-Center speaker mode, you may use it as your centre speaker. Using your TV as your centre speaker allows conversations to sound genuine because you can hear them from the screen and its surroundings.
Is it necessary to centre the KEF T301C centre speaker?
It is recommended to have the centre channel speaker CENTERED above or below the display rather than off-center. If the centre channel speaker cannot be centred on the display, it is preferable to use NO centre channel speaker.
Should the centre KEF T301C speaker be louder than the front one?
No, when tuned properly, the middle shouldn’t be louder than the fronts. Because of the setup’s numbers, the centre is not louder (or not as loud). You can make use of these adjustments to account for differences in speaker model loudness.
Does the front and centre KEF T301C speakers have to match?
Selecting the Best Center Speakers. For the front soundstage to be seamless, the centre channel speaker must have the same audio quality as the front left and right speakers.
How can I attach my KEF T301C centre channel speaker to my receiver?
Connect the TV and AV receiver using a speaker cable. Use a speaker cable to connect the AV receiver to the TV’s CENTER SPEAKER IN connector (not included). When connecting, make sure to twist the speaker cable ends before inserting them into the connection terminals on the TV and AV receiver.
Why are there two woofers on the KEF T301C centre channel speakers?
The tweeter can be positioned in the centre rather than on one side, which would again obstruct the left-right soundstage because the centre speakers have two woofers.
What qualities should the KEF T301C centre speaker have?
Always seek out centre channel speakers with a “three-way design” with vertically aligned tweeter and midrange. This enables it to provide a larger soundstage, perform more closely to a full-range speaker, and accurately track the acoustic picture over the front stage.
Can a centre channel KEF T301C speaker be used as a soundbar?
When a soundbar replaces a centre speaker, the sound quality cannot be maintained. These two speakers appear to be similar, however, there are some important differences between them.
