Q Series

A class above

The multiple award-winning Q Series has always exemplified KEF’s conviction that new materials and technologies can, when applied with intelligence and imagination, reproduce recordings so perfectly that they sound indistinguishable from the live event. This is more true now than ever before. As the latest expression of this design philosophy, the new range immerses you in three-dimensional imagery of a richness and clarity that until now has been the exclusive preserve of speakers costing many times more.

Floorstanders

There are three full-size new Q floorstanders to choose from, each sharing the same audiophile-grade technology in the same basic configuration: a new generation Uni-Q MF/HF array paired with a long-throw bass driver of equal size, and two matching ABRs.

The difference is the size of the drivers: 130mm (5.25in.) diameter in the Q500, 165mm (6.5in.) in the intermediate Q700 and a class-beating 200mm (8in.) in the flagship of the range, the magisterial Q900.

As front speakers in a home theatre system, these effortlessly assertive performers are capable of flooding the room with an intricate and intensely physical soundstage.

As a viewer, you notice the striking clarity of the vocals and fluidly articulate midrange response.With massive bass extension heightening the drama and flawless 3-D imaging that faithfully tracks the action on screen, the illusion of being there is phenomenal.

All you have to do is decide which model is best for you, bearing in mind the size of the space and your personal listening preferences.

Model	Q900
Design	Two and a half-way bass reflex
Drive Units	200mm (8in.) aluminium Uni-Q 38mm (1.5in.) vented aluminium dome HF 200mm (8in.) aluminium LF 2 x 200mm (8in.) aluminium ABR
Frequency response ±3dB	32Hz - 40kHz
Crossover frequency	1.8kHz
Amplifier requirements	15 - 200W
Sensitivity (2.83V/1m)	91dB
Maximum output (SPL)	114dB
Impedance	8Ω
Weight	22.1kg (48.7lbs)
Dimensions (H x W x D)	1060 x 244 x 322 mm (41.7 x 9.6 x 12.7 in.)
Dimensions with plinth (H x W x D)	1107 x 359 x 322 mm (43.6 x 14.1 x 12.7 in.)
Finishes	Black Oak, English Cherry, European Walnut

Model	Q700
Design	Two and a half-way bass reflex
Drive Units	165mm (6.5in.) aluminium Uni-Q 25mm (1in.) vented aluminium dome HF 165mm (6.5in.) aluminium LF 2 x 165mm (6.5in.) aluminium ABR
Frequency response ±3dB	36Hz - 40kHz
Crossover frequency	2.5kHz
Amplifier requirements	15 - 150W
Sensitivity (2.83V/1m)	89dB
Maximum output (SPL)	112dB
Impedance	8Ω
Weight	17.2kg (37.9lbs)
Dimensions (H x W x D)	920 x 210 x 302 mm (36.2 x 8.3 x 11.9 in.)
Dimensions with plinth (H x W x D)	967 x 325 x 312 mm (38.1 x 12.8 x 12.3 in.)
Finishes	Black Oak, English Cherry, European Walnut

Model	Q500
Design	Two and a half-way bass reflex
Drive Units	130mm (5.25in.) aluminium Uni-Q 25mm (1in.) vented aluminium dome HF 130mm (5.25in.) aluminium LF 2 x 130mm (5.25in.) aluminium ABR
Frequency response ±3dB	40Hz - 40kHz
Crossover frequency	2.5kHz
Amplifier requirements	15 - 130W
Sensitivity (2.83V/1m)	87dB
Maximum output (SPL)	110dB
Impedance	8Ω
Weight	15kg (37.9lbs)
Dimensions (H x W x D)	870 x 180 x 272 mm (34.3 x 7.1 x 10.7 in.)
Dimensions with plinth (H x W x D)	917 x 295 x 312 mm (36.1 x 11.6 x 12.3 in.)
Finishes	Black Oak, English Cherry, European Walnut

Bookshelfs

Whether as main speakers, music speakers for your study or family room, rear speakers in a home theatre system or general purpose speakers for multi-room set-ups, the two new Q bookshelf models open up a world of audiophile quality sound at a surprisingly affordable price.

The sound they make is even more surprising: lush, spacious and precisely defined, with compelling midrange/HF response and solid, immaculately controlled bass.The two models – Q100, with a 130mm (5.25in.) Uni-Q array and Q300 with the 165mm (6.5in.) variant – deliver all the benefits of the Uni-Q ‘point source’ configuration in its latest and most refined form: a more accurate sound image dispersed more evenly throughout the room than is possible with any conventional speaker.

Subjectively, it makes a huge difference. Because everyone in the room is enveloped in the same beautifully integrated three-dimensional sound image, viewing becomes more of a shared experience – and you no longer have to stay in the same spot to get the full enjoyment from your favourite tracks.

	Q300	Q100
Design	Two-way bass reflex	Two-way bass reflex
Drive units	165mm (6.5in.) aluminium Uni-Q 25mm (1in.) vented aluminium dome HF	130mm (5.25in.) aluminium Uni-Q 25mm (1in.) vented aluminium dome HF
Frequency response ±3dB	42Hz - 40kHz	49Hz - 40kHz
Crossover frequency	2.5kHz	2.5kHz
Amplifier requirements	15 - 120W	10 - 100W
Sensitivity (2.83V/1m)	87dB	86dB
Maximum output (SPL)	110dB	107dB
Impedance	8Ω	8Ω
Weight	7.7kg (17.0lbs)	5.9kg (13.0lbs)
Dimensions (H x W x D)	355 x 210 x 302 mm (14.0 x 8.3 x 11.9 in.)	300 x 180 x 272 mm (11.8 x 7.1 x 10.7 in.)

Black Oak	English Cherry	European Walnut

 

Centre, Dipole and Subwoofer

Reproducing most of the soundtrack narrative, the centre speaker is by far the most important in any home theatre surround sound system, and the Q200c and Q600c are engineered accordingly.

With a new generation 130mm (5.25in.) and 165mm (6.5in.) Uni-Q driver array respectively, flanked by a low distortion bass unit and an ABR of the same size, they combine raw power with the subtlety to convey moments of great delicacy.

What you notice is how convincingly the larger new metal dome tweeter captures the emotional range of the human voice – mood and character shine through with real clarity.

Your involvement in the action is noticeably enhanced by the addition of the Q800ds dipole to convey the left and right rear channels. With the two 130mm (5.25in.) Uni-Q arrays on each speaker playing out of phase, ambient 3D effects are completely diffused throughout the listening area to create an uncanny illusion of actually being there, whether that’s deep in the rainforest, in a concert arena or driving along a gritty urban back street.

The final ingredient of your new Q system is of course the seductive Q400b subwoofer. A closed box design housing a 250mm (10in.) woofer driven by a 200W on-board Class-D amplifier, this discreet cube creates spectacular bass imagery – eloquent, musical and addictively physical. Anchoring the whole sound performance in an all-embracing sensation of immediacy, it completes the acoustic picture.

Harman Kardon Receivers

AVR 460 

The AVR460 receiver from Harman/Kardon is a fantastic home theatre addition. With automatic video upscaling, Dolby Volume control and HDMI repeater technology the system performs well above standard. 

The receiver is equipped with all the means to create an ideal cinematic experience. The AVR460 is perfect for medium to large areas, with a variety of inputs including USB, finding the perfect place for it in your home is easy.  The AVR 460 is A-Bus ready.

Specification

75 watts per channel into 8 ohms @ 20Hz – 20kHz, 0.07% THD both channels driven;

 (seven-channel surround mode): 140 watts per channel into 6 ohms @ 1kHz, 1% THD, one channel driven;

60 watts per channel into 8 ohms @ 20Hz – 20kHz, 0.07% THD, all channels driven;

High Instantaneous Current Capability (HCC): ±35 amps

Tuner – Usable Sensitivity: IHF 1.3μV/13.2dBf;

THD at 1kHz with 100% modulation, (mono): 0.2%;

(stereo): 0.3%;

FM Adjacent Channel Selectivity: ±400kHz, 70dB;

Ultimate (maximum) S/N Ratio (measured at 1mV RF input level), (mono): 70dB;

(stereo): 68dB

AVR 660

Power 75W x 7 into 8 ohms, 20Hz – 20kHz, at <0.07% THD, with all channels driven simultaneously

 High-current (±50 amps), ultrawide-bandwidth (10Hz – 100kHz) amplifier design

With four HDMI™ inputs, USB and iPod connectivity, Faroudja DCDi Cinema™ video processing, all the latest Dolby and DTS® audio modes, our own Logic 7® processing and the EzSet/EQ™ system for precise room calibration and Dolby® Volume technology that automatically adjusts volume levels when you switch between sources and channels, the AVR 660 is an unusually versatile performer – and its full-colour graphical interface makes it an exceptionally friendly one. The AVR 660 easily enables multi-zone audio setups. It automatically corrects annoying “lip sync” problems with both HDMI Lip Sync capability and manual A/V Sync Delay. Front-panel A/V inputs make video gaming more convenient (not to mention more exciting). And an eight-device learning and programmable remote puts all of the AVR 660’s capabilities at your fingertips.

Specification

Dolby TrueHD processing
• Logic 7® (5.1 and 7.1) processing
• Dolby Volume technology
• DTS®-HD Master Audio ^TM processing
• HDMI repeater with 1080p up-scaling
• Faroudja DCDi Cinema ^TM video processing
• EzSet/EQTM equalization
• iPod-ready
• HDTV-ready
• Component video inputs
• Quadruple-crossover bass manager
• RS-232 control connection
• Multi-room audio
• High-current capability
• 192kHz/24-Bit DACs
• USB input
• Internet radio

AVR 760

Power 85W x 7 into 8 ohms, 20Hz – 20kHz, at <0.07% THD, with all channels driven simultaneously

High-current (±60 amps), ultrawide-bandwidth (10Hz – 100kHz) amplifier design Surround Processing

Harman Kardon® is one of the audio industry’s most-powerful and most-capable companies, and the AVR 760 is the most-powerful and most-capable A/V receiver it makes. So it should come as no surprise that the AVR 760 does almost everything you can imagine – including automatically adjusting volume levels when you switch between sources and channels, thanks to new Dolby Volume technology. Two onboard 32-bit DSP processors deliver other essential Dolby and DTS technologies, including Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD.

The latest version of our exclusive Logic 7 processing and Faroudja DCDi Cinema video

processing are included to make any source material look as great as it sounds. Whatever input you throw at it – HDMI, analog, component or S-video sources; computer-based audio via a direct USB connection or from thumb drives; or your iPod using our The Bridge II docking station – the AVR 760 can handle it. You can even use a broadband connection to access a wide range of Internet radio stations. And the AVR 760 easily enables multi-room video and audio applications with Zone II and A-BUS® technology. With a true 85 watts of power to drive each of seven channels, dual subwoofer outputs and the EzSet/EQ II system to precisely tune the system’s performance parameters to the acoustic requirements of your space, the AVR 760 is the ideal receiver to satisfy a houseful of entertainment needs.

Rotel Home Theatre Receivers

Intro

Welcome to the world of Rotel...

Exceptional Sound. No Exceptions! 

They are a forty-eight year old high performance audio / video manufacturer of receivers, preamplifiers, surround sound processors, power amplifiers, DVD players, CD players, tuners and multi-zone electronics for hi fi and home theater.

RSX-1560

Rotel’s RSX-1560 receiver delivers top-of-the-line performance and all of the features you have come to expect from our premium brand. At 7 x 100 watts into 8 ohms, or 7 x 200 watts into 4 ohms, this advanced surround receiver can fill your family or media room with dynamic, pulse-pounding, cinematic sound effects. 

Yet, it is just as adept at revealing all of the nuances in your favorite music recordings. The RSX-1560 surround receiver features an audiophile quality Class D amplifier design, along with HDMI 1.3 connections and the ability to decode Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus, dts-HD Master Audio and dts HD Hi-Resolution audio codecs. The RSX-1060 is a true theater command center and can also provide a multiroom audio solution with up to three additional audio zones throughout the home. All 15 series components are available in brushed silver or black finishes. 

*Note – all Rotel 15 series components may be rack mounted and remotely controlled via RS-232, IR, or 12 volt (depending on model) for complete stealth operation.

Specifications

• 100 watts x 7 channels 
• 200 watts x 7 channels 4 ohms
• Audiophile-quality Class D amplifier design
• Expanded HDMI v1.3a ports x 4 with Deep Color and xvYCC 
• Dolby® TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus and dts-HD™ Master Audio, dts HD Hi-Resolution 
• Faroudja video processing 
• 1080P 24Hertz compliant
• Assignable channels for bi-amping main speakers or second zone
• Rear Panel RS-232C and multiple IR
• Assignable 12 volt triggers
• Second, third and fourth zone capable 
• Detachable A.C. cord 
• 4U cabinet

RSX-1550

The RSX-1550 provides virtually all of the same features found on the RSX-1560 but with a 5 x 100 watt per channel output design. If your needs grow, its on-board seven channel processing enables you to add an RB-1562 (2 x 100 watt per channel) power amplifier for full 7.1 operation. 


No obsolescent designs here! The RSX-1550 is a Class AB design built on over 40 years manufacturing experience. It includes HDMI 1.3 connections and the same ability to handle the new audio codecs by Dolby and dts as the RSX-1560 and also includes the same multizone audio and custom installation features. 
If you are considering a five-channel theater now but may want to grow into a larger system later on, this is the surround receiver for you. 


*Note – The RSX-1550 is not a standard U height product but it can be rack mounted and remotely controlled via RS-232, IR, or 12 volt (depending on model) for complete stealth operation.



Specification

• 100 watts x 5 channels high performance amplification
• 7.1CH surround sound processing. Power amplifier assign feature integrates additional amplifier for 7 channel operation.
•  Expanded HDMI v1.3a ports x 4 with Deep Color and xvYCC 
• Dolby® TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus and dts-HD™ Master Audio, dts HD Hi-Resolution 
• Faroudja video processing 
• 1080P 24Hertz compliant
• Second, third and fourth zone capable 
• +12 volt 150mA assignable trigger output 
• RS-232C system control and multiple IR 
• IR Serial I/O control ports 
• Detachable A.C. cord 
• 150mm cabinet (not U height)

RSP-1572

HOME THEATRE PROCESSOR

The RSP-1572 is Rotel’s latest 7.1 surround sound preamplifi er. Its advanced design builds upon a progression of outstanding home theater processors that have received critical acclaim around the globe. The RSP-1572 features important new technologies such as HDMI 1.4 with 3 D capability. It offers six HDMI inputs and two HDMI outputs with one HDMI output having ARC capability (Audio Return Channel). 

The ARC in HDMI 1.4 enables a TV via a single HDMI cable, to send audio data “upstream” to an A/V receiver or surround audio controller, increasing user flexibility and eliminating the need for any separate S/PDIF audio connection.

Specifications

• Dual DSP Supports Dolby HD & DTS 7.1 +XS, +PLIIx, +PLIIz
• Faroudja video scalar
• ARC and CEC Enabled
• 3-D Pass-Through Compatible
• Analog to HDMI 1080p Scalar
• 12V Trigger Out (6)
• Rear IR Zone Pass through

POWER AMPLIFIERS

RMB - 1565

The RMB-1565 is designed around the same superb Class D design as the RMB-1575 but with a slightly smaller output of 5 x 100 watts per channel into 8 ohms. It is the perfect choice for medium to large home theater rooms.

 Plus, just like its bigger brother, it will double its output with more difficult lower impedance loads, thereby providing 5 x 200 watts into 4 ohms. It also includes all of the custom installation features such as 12 volt triggers, and “U height” dimensions that are demanded of today’s modern power amplifiers. 

Specification

• 100 watts x 5 channels high performance audio amplifier
• 200 watts x 5 channels 4 ohms
• Class D energy efficient design
• 12 volt trigger
• Five way binding posts
• 2U cabinet

Rotel RMB - 1575

Larger listening environments require prodigious amounts of power to deliver room filling sound. That’s exactly what you get with Rotel’s 5 x 250 watt power amplifier. It is important to note that this specification is provided with “all channels driven at 8 ohms” unlike some other manufacturers who stretch the ratings by listing them at 6 ohms or with only one or two channels being driven. 

Rotel’s RMB-1575 is a true high current audiophile design and can double its output to 5 x 500 watts at 4 ohms with all channels driven. Pure muscle alone, however, does not make a superb amplifier. The RMB-1575 excels at extracting all of the smallest audio details from both music and movie soundtracks alike. 

Best of all, even with its high power capability the RMB-1075 runs relatively cool, extending the components lifespan thanks to its innovative Class D design.

Specification

• 250 watts x 5 channels high performance audio amplifier
• 500 watts x 5 channels 4 ohms
• Class D energy efficient design
• 12 volt trigger
• Five way binding posts
• 3U cabinet

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