KEF Xq5. Speakers System

Connectivity

Wired

Model

XQ5

Type

Home theater speaker system

These are KEF speakers meeting in Europe. These speakers sound exceptionally. There are five speakers to the system, and there is a sound receiver for an extra $150 to go with it. I’ve had these in my private gym room for 8 years, but now are in storage (as shown in pictures). Item reveal usage and scratches and bruises. They function impeccably. Specs and description: Design & Build • Four‑way, five‑driver system: Includes two 165 mm woofers, a 165 mm midrange in KEF’s concentric Uni‑Q design, a 19 mm tweeter, and a 19 mm super‑tweeter perched atop the cabinet . • Bass-reflex enclosure, measuring about 1 m tall (1055 × 231 × 311 mm) and weighing ~24.3 kg each . ⸻ 🎶 Performance Highlights • Wide frequency response: Spanning from 45 Hz up to 55 kHz (±3 dB), delivering both deep bass and crisp, airy highs . • Sensitivity & power handling: 90 dB at 2.83 V/1 m; recommended amplifier power from 15 to 150 W . • Impedance: Nominal 8 Ω (drops to around 3.2 Ω minimum. Sound Quality • Exceptional imaging and staging: Offers a broad, deep soundstage with pinpoint imaging—listeners often “see” the musicians across a wide sonic canvas . • Coherent, transparent midrange: Uni‑Q driver provides seamless driver integration and clarity, with particularly strong midrange detail lauded by users . • Soaring highs & detailed top end: Titanium dome tweeter and hypertweeter deliver clean, crisp highs with minimal harshness . • Surprisingly deep bass from a slim cabinet: Dual woofers and tuned bass reflex ports provide brawny low-end without bulk . • Room-friendly: Radiates evenly and performs well even in less-than-ideal room settings . ⸻ 💬 User Sentiment • Often described as underrated and “fantastic” in audiophile communities . • A user on AVForums highlights: “The sound of the treble and mid‑range is exceptionally clear and they can be used at high volumes with zero distortion.”  ⸻ 🔧 Requirements & Ideal Setup • Best driven by quality amplification (~15–150 W) that can handle dips toward lower impedance. • Strong candidates for pairing with a sub‑woofer if you want to extend deep bass further—still, they’re solid standalone performers with satisfying low-end impact . ⸻ ✅ Summary • Elegant four-way floorstander with rounded cabinet and magnetic grille. • Superb imaging, clarity, and tonal balance across the frequency spectrum. • Flexible in various rooms, powerful yet not aggressive—great for music lovers seeking depth, nuance, and an engaging listening experience.

Brand

KEF