Kenwood KL-999 X

Data

General

• Manufacturer: Kenwood
• Model: KL-999 X
• Type: Loudspeaker
• Years of manufacture: 1980 - 1982
• Made in: Japan
• Color: Wood design: Brown, Black
• Dimensions: 455 x 680 x 272 mm (WxHxD)
• Weight: 20,5 kg
• Original price approx.: 1'200 DM

Technical data

• Type: 5-way, 5 speakers, bass reflex
• Chassis:
  • Low frequency: 406 mm cone

Midrange: 160 mm cone

• • Mid-treble: Horn

Tweeter: Horn Super tweeter: 30 mm cone

• Power handling (nominal / music): 150 W / 300 W max.
• Efficiency: 98 dB / W / m
• Frequency response: 20 - 22'000 Hz
• Transitional ranges:
• Impedance: 8 Ohm

Special Features

• Level control for tweeter

Remarks

• Other models in the same series:
• Kenwood KL-444 X
• Kenwood KL-555 X
• Kenwood KL-666 X
• Kenwood KL-777 X
• Kenwood KL-888 X
• Kenwood KL-999 X
• Kenwood KL-10000 Z

Pictures

• Image: Kenwood KL-999 X

Reviews

• Japan baroque speakers in the typical wooden design. However, the coverings are made of plastic. The veneer is really unbreakable, unlike some manufacturers where the plastic just comes off after a while. The basses don't go quite as deep as one would wish. But the mids and highs are extremely clear and strong. Especially for higher classical music a pleasure. The price range today looks quite good, a good pair costs around 400€. Weight and size are a problem, especially for small apartments, but the depth is manageable.