KEF IQ30

Data

General

• Manufacturer: KEF
• Model: iQ30
• Year of manufacture: 2008 -
• Made in: England

Colour: Black, Dark Apple, Walnut and real wood veneers Light Oak and Walnut Dimensions: 365 x 220 x 327 mm (HxWxD)

• Weight: 6,7 kg
• New price approx.: 220 €/piece

Technical Data

• Type: 2-way bass reflex, compact speaker
• Chassis:
  • Woofer: 1x 165 mm (Uni-Q)

Tweeter: 1x 19 mm (aluminum dome)

• Power handling: 15 - 120 Watt (recommended)
• Efficiency: 89 dB (2.83V/1m)
• Frequency response: 45 - 40,000 Hz
• Crossover frequency: 2.500 Hz
• Impedance: 8 Ohm

Special Features

• magnetic shielding

Remarks

Other models in the same series:

• iQ10
• iQ30
• iQ50
• iQ60c
• iQ70
• iQ90

Predecessor model:

• iQ3

Pictures

Reviews

• HomeVision video issue 8/2010; place 1/2 in test: "good" (60%) Price/Performance: "outstanding", "test winner".
  • "Plus: tonally very balanced; very clear localization; vivid presentation.
  • Minus: slightly increased distortion in the bass."
• Audio Issue 7/2009; Single test: "good" (upper class; 70 points) Price/Performance: "outstanding".
  • "Plus: A real all-rounder: balanced, audiophile room, clear and big.
  • Minus: bass not as snappy, could play a little more explosively."
• HifI Test Tv Video issue 3/2009; 2 products in test: 1,3; upper class price/performance: "excellent", "price tip".
  • "Plus: excellent playing pleasure; outstanding spatial imaging; very good workmanship."
• Stereo issue 11/2008; place 1/2 in the test: sound level: 74% price/performance: "excellent" (4 out of 5 stars)
  • „... Like its award-winning predecessor, the iQ30 is one of the best speakers in its class, delighting above all with its precise, velvety vocal reproduction and gnarly, tight bass range."