KEF has announced the availability of a walnut finish to the Q Series speaker range, priced from $550 to $2,000 per pair, with pre-orders starting today. The company says that the finish does not represent a price hike over the black and white variants, and “elegant” design is combined with features from the existing 8th generation Q Series.
The 8th generation Q Series has seen various performance improvements with the Uni-Q driver’s latest damped tweeter loading tube, designed to enhance lower treble frequencies, while a low-distortion inductor in the crossover provides for a cleaner bass response. There are also further improvements to the bass drivers, invoking “punchier” bass at higher volumes.
The Q Series includes a seamless baffle and magnetic grilles for a cleaner look with or without optional sonically neutral grilles. Some other features worth mentioning are the realignment of the Uni-Q drivers to the center of the cabinet on the bookshelf models, new paper cone drivers on the floorstanding Q750 and Q950, the latter of which also include a closed-box midrange cabinet to reduce driver loads. The Q150 and Q350 bookshelf speakers now have a repositioned rear port for better bass response.
With black, white and now walnut models, the idea is that the Q Series can blend with any home interior, while also giving consumers compelling sound performance “beyond” what they should expect from products at similar mid-price points.
The walnut line becomes available on July 29th with the following pricing on specific models: Q150 Bookshelf: $550.00/pair; Q350 Bookshelf: $650.00/pair; Q550 Floorstand: $600.00 each; Q650c Centre: $650.00 each; Q750 Floorstand: $750.00 each; Q950 Floorstand: $1,000.00 each.
More details are available on the KEF US home page.
Martin, a seasoned journalist and AV expert, has written for several notable print magazines. He’s served in key roles at Lucasfilm’s THX Division, NEC’s digital cinema division, and has even consulted for DreamWorks. Despite his illustrious career, Martin remains rooted in his passion for cinema and acting, with notable appearances in several Spielberg films, Doctor Who, and Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back. He currently resides in San Francisco.
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