KEF knocked it out of the park with these bad boys!
First let me say that I am a very serious audiophile. I have worked in pro audio (both studio and live performance), and I can tell you the bitrate of an MP3 by ear. I also take my music and movies very VERY seriously. However, the wife didn't want big huge speakers on the floor of the family room or stuck on the walls, and the construction of our house prevented me from doing in-wall speakers. Flat panel speakers were the only real option other than just using the TV speakers (her idea) which is completely unacceptable, right? So, when building out my "designer" home entertainment system, I was expecting to have to make some sacrifices in the quality of my soundstage. KEF had other plans though...
To be fair, these simply are not full range speakers, nor are most home theater speakers on the market. They NEED a subwoofer and a good one at that. The only weakness (as is to be expected) is in the lows and low-mids. However, when paired with an appropriate subwoofer (one that is comfortable up to 100Hz) and a decent receiver/amp, the sound out of these speakers is simply AMAZING. They perform flawlessly up to reference levels on both music and movies. Their sound is flat, balanced, and very accurate. The soundstage they throw feels massive. Their power handling is great and can accurately reproduce all 90 watts of discreet amplification that my Denon puts out. I have yet to hear them clip or distort on anything that I've thrown at them from EDM to acoustic to cinema. I think they really shine brightest when watching a live music blueray. The bank escape scene in "Heat" also reached a new level of awesomeness when heard on these speakers. They simply blow me away.
I have a hard time believing that anyone would be disappointed with these speakers. Oh and did I mention that they're flatter than a pancake and look really sexy? Yeah, that too.
For reference:
Denon AVR-1712
KEF T301, T301C, and CI160SR
SVS SB12-NSD
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| Price | $899.99 | $649.99 | $799.00 | -17% $349.00 List: $419.00 | $649.99 | -14% $389.00 List: $449.99 |
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| Sold By | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Amazon.com |
| speaker size | 4.5 inches | 4.5 inches | — | — | — | 4.5 inches |
| power source | Corded Electric | Corded Electric | Corded Electric | AC | AC | AC |
| connectivity tech | — | Auxiliary | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | Inches | — | Coaxial |
| speaker type | Satellite | Satellite | Bookshelf | Rear Surround | Satellite | Satellite |
| mounting type | Wall Mount | Wall Mount | Table Top | Wall Mount | Floor Mount | Wall Mount |
| weight | 14 pounds | 9 pounds | 3 pounds | 5.25 pounds | 2 pounds | 6 pounds |
| control method | touch | remote | application | remote | remote | remote |
| model name | T301 | T101 | Emerge | RP-240D | T101WH | T301C |
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About Us
Founded in 1961, KEF has been providing the world's audiophiles with unparalleled sound quality, field-leading acoustic research, and a standard for everyone else to live up to. From classics such as 1975's world-renowned KEF LS3/5A to modern landmarks like the Blade and MUON, KEF strives to bring the natural beauty of live music and the power of spoken word completely unaltered to the ears of its users.
T301 Satellite Speaker
Tall, Thin, And Commanding.
The T301 Satellite Speaker comes standard with both the T305 and T205 Home Theater Systems, though it still makes an excellent addition to any surround sound system.
As one of the world's thinnest speakers at just 1.5 inches thin, the T301 satellite speaker combines several landmark innovative driver technologies inside a stylish enclosure. T301 is designed to be mounted on the wall (hardware included), on their included desk stands, or on the T Series floor stands.
A Sound Much Larger Than Itself
The ultra-thin T301 includes two 4.5 inch double-layered mid-frequency drivers and a 1 inch aluminum tweeter, which brings you all the pleasures of true audiophile quality sound in a speaker that perfectly complements the aesthetics of the latest flat screen TVs.
The T301 satellite pack is powerful enough to fill most normal rooms with a compellingly detailed 3D sound image. As easy to set up as they are on the eye, they make the perfect entry level surround sound system for the latest generation of flat screen TVs. A special wall mount bracket (included) has been designed for ease of installation without adding any more depth to the speaker itself.
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excellent sound with subwoofer
I'm a little hesitant to buy this speaker ,but it turns out to be my best choice over some bulky bookshelf speaker since I have a small living room. I choose this speaker based from other review, cos it require a subwoofer to blend the sound properly and they are right , since I have a sub under the stairs all I need is simple and good amps. I pair this KEF T301 with SVS SB3000 sub and SMSL AO300 with 80watts to each speaker @ 8ohms . The result is very good performance and combination, the sound is SUPERB to my ears,bass is tight, mid and high is clear and not fatiguing to the ears. I got lucky to purchase this during sale, no regrets at all, an excellent sound
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I'm a little hesitant to buy this speaker ,but it turns out to be my best choice over some bulky bookshelf speaker since I have a small living room. I choose this speaker based from other review, cos it require a subwoofer to blend the sound properly and they are right , since I have a sub under the stairs all I need is simple and good amps. I pair this KEF T301 with SVS SB3000 sub and SMSL AO300 with 80watts to each speaker @ 8ohms . The result is very good performance and combination, the sound is SUPERB to my ears,bass is tight, mid and high is clear and not fatiguing to the ears. I got lucky to purchase this during sale, no regrets at all, an excellent sound
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