KEF Calinda Vintage Speakers

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General:
Rather rare set of speakers from famous maker KEF. Featuring a great driver selection including the famed T27 tweeter found on some superb speakers.

These are working super well but show signs of use and wear throughout. The cabinets are presentable, not great but they do have a cool vintage patina to them.

The drivers are all intact except one of the tweeters has a small dimple which does not affect the sound.

Local pickup only please. You're welcome to arrange courier or pickup on your own via uShip, Roadie, etc.

Brand Background:
Since 1961, from our UK home, we have created remarkable award-winning speakers.

From our ground-breaking Uni-Q technology to our bar-setting LS60 Wireless, KEF exists to fill rooms with music as it was made to be heard, to move souls with truly authentic soundscapes.

Now, we're bringing more people with us on our journey to discover the power of great sound.

Ownership:
Second Owner

Amplifier Recommendations:
50-100W

Connections:
Banana inputs or European DIN

Cosmetic Condition:
6/10 = Fair. Three to four minor scratches, or one major scratch.. See our detailed rating description here.

Working Condition:
Working perfectly and tested in our lab and listening room.

Included:
Exactly as pictured and described above.

Specs:
2 way, 3 driver loudspeaker system

Frequency Response:
40 Hz to 30 kHz

Power Handling:
100 W

Recommended Amplifier:
15 to 100 W

Crossover Frequency:
3500 Hz

Impedance:
8 Ω

Bass Radiator:
1 x BD139

Bass:
1 x B200

Tweeter:
1 x T27

Enclosure:
45 litre

Grille:
Mokka Brown Cloth

Finish:
Walnut, Teak

Dimensions - Each:
27.56" x 11.02" x 13.78" (700 x 280 x 350mm)

Weight - Each:
19.1 lbs.

Approximate Age:
1979

Link to Manual:
Click Here

Recommended Cables:

Kimber Kable - Speaker Cables - Better

Kimber Summit Series Monocle XL Speaker Cables (PAIR) - Best

Kimber Summit Series BiFocal XL Bi-Wire Speaker Cables (PAIR) - Best If Applicable 

Testing Process:
Our speaker evaluation process starts with a visual inspection of all drivers. We are looking for damaged or deteriorating woofer surrounds, dented tweeter domes, and cone damage. We also inspect the speaker connection points for loose or broken connectors.

After the initial visual inspection we connect the speakers to a reference amplifier with our preferred test tracks. With the speakers placed with proper distance we listen to each driver to make sure that they are producing the intended frequencies with no signs of distortion or rattle. During listening tests with test tracks we check for proper stereo imaging and bass response at various listening levels. If there are any audible signs of issues, the speakers are taken to the bench where we perform a frequency sweep to isolate the issue so that it can be resolved by component repair or replacement.