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R500 Floorstanding Loudspeaker (Discontinued)
Special Price
$949.99
Regular Price
$1,299.99
With its slim design and sleek contemporary looks, KEF's R500 floor standing loudspeakers are perfectly suited for any interior, as well as being ideal for serious stereo or multi-channel home theater systems.
Priced as EACH. For a pair of R500, please add two of this item to your Shopping Cart.
* Extremely limited quantities available. Offer available while supplies last. The R500 has been discontinued and replaced with the stunningly remarkable R5 Floorstander.
Product Features
| Pure Amazingly fast and clean mid-range response. Startlingly pure high frequencies. All operating as a single perfectly integrated voice to deliver sweet, accurate sounds of unprecedented clarity. KEF Uni-Q driver array is nothing short of a masterpiece. Unlike conventional speakers, the mid-range cones are rigid agnesium/aluminum constructions that reduce breakup problems. The new mid-range Z-flex surround smoothes the tweeter transition to the front baffle, which results in undistorted high frequencies. Large voice coils increase power handling and dynamics, reducing distortion and delivering exceptional vocal clarity. Venting the tweeters reduces pressure behind the dome, increasing midrange bandwidth and lowering distortion. Upper registers are articulated with flawless precision. KEF’s tangerine waveguide helps disperse higher frequencies evenly across a wider angle to flood the room with a sophisticated, refreshingly natural sound field. |
| Power Dynamic, uncompressed and undistorted bass of heart pounding clarity envelops you, striking deep emotional chords. Your soul will awaken. And the earth will move. Bass Driver Massive, vented magnet assemblies and large aluminum voice coils drive the lightweight yet stiff, strong hybrid cones. Bass output is faster, cleaner and more accurate. Satin anodised elements contribute to the unit’s elegance, while the diameter of the trim ring accentuates a visual sophistication that belies the speaker’s awesome power. |
| Precision Designed from the ground up, the R series is a towering leap forward that creates a new dimension in sonic authenticity. The geometry and bracing of the enclosure optimises vibrational behavior, reducing secondary radiation from cabinet walls for a cleaner sound. Damping panels further minimize cabinet resonance and colouration. Front baffles are clean with no visible screws. Grilles are fixed magnetically. Available in real Walnut veneer, or highly polished Piano Black or White, the R Series complements the home as much as it respects the music. |
| Simplicity A little finesse goes a long way to delivering a big impact. Every aspect of the R Series has been considered in the creation of a superb audio experience. Adjustable die cast aluminum feet support steel spikes, with integrated locking knobs for easy height adjustment. Nickel plated bi-wire connectors with terminal linking control allow all standard connection methods and provide easy, reliable connection. The geometry of the reflex ports has been tuned to minimize turbulence at high levels, reducing port noise and low frequency compression. |
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Customer Reviews
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Beautiful speaker that sounds as good as it looks.I've had iQ 7's and 5's in a home theater setup since 2009. I decided to create a surround system in my living room and settled on the R500's in white for the front L/R. While getting the living room room ready I hooked up the R500's and the R200c to my existing HT for some break-in. I didn't want to leave the room. No calibration, no room correction and still so impressive. It was more than I intended to spend but I couldn't be more pleased with the purchase. My only wish is that the feet were white like the cabinets. And that something much more suitable was included for hardwood floors. Thanks go out to Dave @KEF Direct for his help and guidance.
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PerfectGreat combination of looks and sounds. These are such an attractive set that produce quality sound, I've actually considered a set of r300 for the living space as well. Be sure to back them with a strong amp. I'very bi-amped them with two MC2255's which really help bring out thier depth.
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Solid performance in a classic styleI had my eye on the R300 based upon myriad good reviews. Finding a local retailer through KEF's website I went to audition those, but they had sold the last in stock. Instead they said they would tailor the sound of the R500 which they did have to closely mimic R300. The shop was apparently not good at disguising the incredible range of the R500, and I was taken by the R500's abilities to deliver the smoothest transitions from mid-range to highs with aplomb. I auditioned two other close competitors that day, only to find that while close in price they could not compete with the overall value of smooth midrange, bright yet not overpowering highs and deep tight bass that the R500 delivers. And they are now mine!
My journey to choose KEF spanned 26 years. I had auditioned one of the first versions of the Uni-Q when I bought my first hi-fi set of components in 1989. While they were leagues above in performance to others I'd auditioned even then, raising a young family meant I had to compromise. Now able to get what my ears deserve, the R500 (and R200C) give me boundless joy as I head toward retirement.Posted on
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Great Speakers. Really good sounding speakers.I was undecided between a pair of LS50, R300 or R500. I finally choose the R500 and do not regret it a bit. Thanks to my friend Ralph, a real audio connoisseur, I was able to start again after 25 years. I am still breaking them in but I am really happy to have chosen KEF and the R500.
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awsomeWas a Vandy man for yrs. After much research I decided to go for the KEF 500s. Great sound look great too.
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Gorgeous!I sold a pair of Magnepan 1.7s to get these, largely due to the Magnepan's poor performance in the wife approval department. I auditioned extensively comparably priced speakers from Paradigm, Sonus Faber, and KEF. No contest. The combination of great build quality and outstanding sound takes the KEFs to the top. I am extremely pleased, and so is my wife. Awesome product.
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BeautifulWonderful speakers, and they look amazing. They arrived right on schedule - and in perfect condition. I based my purchase on quite a bit of research online and I'm thrilled with the result. Here's a picture, right out of the box: http://sdrv.ms/HKg7x8
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Spec
| Model | R500 |
| Design | Three-way bass reflex |
| Drive units | Uni-Q driver array: HF: 25mm (1in.) vented aluminium dome MF: 125mm (5in.) aluminium Bass units: LF: 2 x 130mm (5.25in.) aluminium |
| Frequency range (-6dB) | 39Hz - 45kHz |
| Frequency response (±3dB) | 46Hz - 28kHz |
| Crossover frequency | 500Hz, 2.8kHz |
| Amplifier requirements | 25 - 150 W |
| Sensitivity (2.83V/1m) | 88dB |
| Harmonic distortion 2nd & 3rd harmonics (90dB, 1m) |
<0.4% 120Hz-20kHz |
| Maximum output | 111dB |
| Nominal impedance | 8Ω (min. 3.2Ω) |
| Weight | 21.8kg (48lbs.) |
| Dimension (H x W x D) (with grille and terminal) |
1015 x 180 x 305 mm (40 x 7.1 x 12 in.) |
| Dimension (H x W x D) (with grille, terminal & plinth) |
1066 x 299 x 328 mm (42 x 11.8 x 12.9 in.) |
** KEF reserves the right, in line with continuing research and development, to amend or change specifications. E&OE. **
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Downloads
| R Series Brochure | • Open In New Window • Download |
| R Series Manual | • Open In New Window • Download |
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