Kef R Series Loudspeaker Installation Guide (+ PDF)

Thank you for purchasing the R Series. We are confident that it will provide reliability. high-performance sound for many years to come. Please read this manual fully before you attempt any connections to the R Series.

Using the manual

The following icons are used throughout this manual to help you safely install your new speakers. Please follow them carefully.

	Correct
	Wrong
	Adjustment
	Positive/RED
	Negative/BLACK
	Caution /Warning
	Switch off appliance

Important points

Follow this manual carefully for the best results from your speakers
Read and return the warranty card
Clean with a dry lint free cloth
Do not use spirit-based cleaners. Avoid damp
Avoid temperature extremes
Avoid direct sunlight
SAFETY NOTICE! trailing cables are dangerous, secure all cables

Plinth – R500/R700/R900

Positioning

Link Connection

Single wire setting

Bi-wired setting

Connections

R100 / R300 / R500 / R700 / R900
Single wire connectionsBi – wired connections Bi- amplified connections

R200c/R600c
Single wire connectionBi – wired connectionBi – amplified connectionsR800ds
Single wire connections

Fault finding – I Problem / 2 Action / 3 Cause

	Working
	Treble/HF
	Intermittent sound
	Not working
	Mid-range/MF
	Distorted sound
	Switch cables
	Bass/LF

Specifications

Model	R100	R300	R500
Design	Two-way bass reflex	Three-way bass reflex	Three-way bass reflex
Drive units	Uni-Q driver array HF: 25mm (I in.) vented aluminium dome MF: 130mm (5.25in.) aluminium	Uni-Q driver array HF: 25mm (I in.) vented aluminium dome MF: 125mm (Sin.) aluminium Bass units: LF: 165mm (6.5in.) aluminium	Uni-Q driver array HF: 25mm (I in.) vented aluminium dome MF: 125mm (Sin.) aluminium Bass units: LF: 2 x 130mm (5.25in.) aluminium
Frequency range (-6dB)	49Hz – 45kHz	42Hz – 45kHz	39Hz – 45kHz
Frequency response (±3dB)	56Hz – 28kHz	50Hz – 28kHz	46Hz – 28kHz
Crossover frequency	2.5kHz	500Hz, 2.8kHz	500Hz, 2.8kHz
Amplifier requirements	25 – 100W	25 – 120W	25 – 150W
Sensitivity (2.83V/1m)	86dB	88dB	88dB
Harmonic distortion 2nd & 3rd harmonics (90dB, I m)	<0.4% I 50Hz-20kHz	<0.4% 130Hz-20kHz	<0.4% 120Hz-20kHz
Maximum output	107dB	11048	111dB
Nominal impedance	80 (min. 3.20)	80 (min. 3.20)	80 (min. 3.20)
Weight	6.6kg (14.5Ibs.)	12kg (26.4lbs.)	2 I.8kg (481bs.)
Dimension (H xW x D) (with grille and terminal)	280 x 180 x 289 mm (I I x 7.1 x 11.4 in.)	385 x 210 x 345 mm (15.2 x 8.3 x 13.6 in.)	1015 x 180 x 305 mm (40 x 7.1 x 12 in.)
Dimension (H xW x D) (with grille, terminal & plinth)	N/A	N/A	1066 x 299x 328 mm (42 x 11.8 x 12.9 in.)

Model	R700	R900	R200c
Design	Three-way bass reflex	Three-way bass reflex	Three-way bass reflex
Drive units	Uni-Q driver array: HF: 25mm (I in.) vented aluminium dome MR 125mm (5in.) aluminium Bass units: LF: 2 x 165mm (6.5in.) aluminium	Uni-Q driver array HF: 25mm (I in.) vented aluminium dome MR 125mm (5in.) aluminium Bass units: LF: 2 x 200mm (8in.) aluminium	Uni-Q driver array HF: 25mm (I in.) vented aluminium dome MR 125mm (5in.) aluminium Bass units: LF: 2 x 130mm (5.25in.) aluminium
Frequency range (-6dB)	37Hz – 45kHz	35Hz – 45kHz	52Hz – 45kHz
Frequency response (±3dB)	42Hz – 28kHz	40Hz – 28kHz	65Hz – 28kHz
Crossover frequency	500Hz, 2.9kHz	400Hz, 2.9kHz	500Hz, 2.8kHz
Amplifier requirements	25 – 200W	25 – 250W	25 – 150W
Sensitivity (2.83V/Im)	89dB	90dB	87dB
Harmonic distortion 2nd & 3rd harmonics (90dB, Im)	<0.4% 100Hz-20kHz	<0.4% 80Hz-20kHz	<0.4% 120Hz-20kHz
Maximum output	I I3dB	1 I 5dB	111dB
Nominal impedance	80 (min. 3.20)	80 (min. 3.70)	80 (min. 3.20)
Weight	25.9kg (57.1 lbs.)	29.5kg (65Ibs.)	14.4kg (3 I .7Ibs.)
Dimension (H x W x D) (with grille and terminal)	1070 x 210 x 345 mm (42.1 x 8.3 x 13.6 in.)	1130 x 240 x 36Smm (44.5 x 9.4 x 14.4 in.)	170 x 530 x 305 mm (6.7 x 20.9 x 12 in.)
Dimension (H x W x D) (with grille, terminal & plinth)	1121 x 329 x 368 mm (44.1 x 13.0 x 14.5 in.)	1181 x 359 x 388 mm (46.5 x 14.1 x 15.3 in.)	N/A

Model	R600c	R800ds
Design	Three-way bass reflex	Three-way dipole
Drive units	Uni-Q driver array: HF: 25mm (I in.) vented aluminium dome MF: 125mm (Sin.) aluminium Bass units: LF: 2 x 165mm (6.5in.) aluminium	Uni-Q driver array: HF:2 x 25mm (I in.) vented aluminium dome MF .2 x 130mm (5.2Sin.) aluminium
Frequency range (-6dB)	50Hz – 45kHz	90Hz – 45kHz
Frequency response (±3dB)	60Hz – 28kHz	I 00Hz – 28kHz
Crossover frequency	500Hz, 2.9kHz	300Hz, 2.5kHz
Amplifier requirements	25 – 200W	25 – 100W
Sensitivity (2.83V/I m)	89dB	85dB
Harmonic distortion 2nd & 3rd harmonics (90dB, 1 m)	<0.4% 100Hz-20kHz	<0.4% I 50Hz-20kHz
Maximum output	113dB	107dB
Nominal impedance	80 (min. 3.20)	80 (min. 3.20)
Weight	I 7.2kg (37.9Ibs.)	7.4kg (16.3Ibs.)
Dimension (H xW x D) (with grille and terminal)	200 x 630 x 335 mm (7.9 x 24.8 x 13.2 in.)	180 x 350 x 184 mm (7.1 x 13.8 x 7.2 in.)
Dimension (H xW x D) (with grille, terminal & plinth)	N/A	N/A

KEF reserves the right, in line with continuing research and development, to amend or change specifications. E&OE.

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Issue 2: 09.2011
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