Focal xs book pair price multimedia multimedia speakers. Simply connect the speakers via a distortion free usb alldigital link to provide high resolution 96khz24 bit quality digital input and interspeaker connection to ensure high definition sound from source to output. To fulfill this mission kef includes class d biamplified power and a fulltime 24bit96khz usb dac. Youll be able to channel audio through your x300a digitally with a 96khz24bit usb input, or through an analog auxiliary input. Each speaker has twin class ab amplifier pushing 50 watts into the low frequencies and 20 watts into the high. See more ideas about audio, desktop speakers and powered speakers. The versatile x300a creates two distinct listening options and both are loads of fun. New kef x300a powered speaker offers highresolution sound from any smartphone, tablet or computer new powered loudspeaker series delivers unequalled sound. Kefs v300 system is a plug and play alternative designed to flank your television with flatpanel speakers rather than underscore it with a bulky sound bar. Build quality is on comparable level while feature wise it is klipsch that is more versitile. Kef x300a wireless digital hifi speaker system linear white pair hardware. I am new to this site but i am in need of some help.
Kef has rated the x300a down to 58hz at 3db and 49db at 6db. Each x300a speaker has one pointsource uniq driver array, a dedicated class ab amplifier, and a dedicated digital analog converter dac to. Kefs engineers took the high road with the x300as electronics, so instead of going with the usual, offthe shelf stereo class d amps, and stuffing them in one speaker, each x300a houses two kef designed and manufactured class ab amps. Schiit bifrost uber, while the kef x300a would not require anything else. I wasnt comparing the kef 300 with the focal cms50. Subscribe for more kef x300a wireless speaker the best desktop speaker money can buy lets see twitter me. Focal xs book pair price multimedia multimedia speakers by. The kef x300a powered speakers use two class ab amplifiers in each speaker. Sep 02, 20 if i go for passive speakers, i would add a modest usb dacamp possibly nuforce dda100 or teac ah01 to drive the speakers. The kefs fit just fine on my desk in between a 27 imac. Yet the bass it does do pleases with substantial pressure and dry punch. For sale kef x300a usb hiresolution speaker system.
The kef s fit just fine on my desk in between a 27 imac. Oct 21, 20 focals commitment to audio outside of dedicated hifi has grown in recent years, and the focal xs book wireless desktop speakers are the latest addition to the companys more multimediafocused product range. View and download kef x300a quick start manual online. Compact but highperformance, xs book can also become an active solution around a flat panel, or bring quality sound into a small room once connected to a. And as a fan of both focal and kef, i not only prefer the sound of the kef even though it doesnt have a subwoofer, i also prefer the fact that it has a 2496 dac and allows for playback of high resolution files. Discussion in audio hardware started by tonepub, sep 5. Luckily theyre also tuned for placement on a stand, with a switch on the back altering the eq to suit a. The front of the 11inch tall cabinets feature a nice, black baffle with rounded corners that break up the normal boxy look a small desktop speaker can have. Think of kefs perky little plugin as a smaller, reimagined ls50uniq for desktop duty and the world of. Powered speakers such as the emotivas, focal xs book and. Kef x300a digital hifi speaker system listen to music as its intended to be heard. There are no more excuses for not having beautiful sound when you are sitting in front of your computer. Exceptional sound quality a ipod dock that actually recharges your ipod separate 3inch midrange and 1. One wonders if the equator, kef, or vanatoo speakers will deliver comparative increases in sound quality with their higher price from these focalsthe focals also can fill up a small room with.
Help on building nearfield desktop system general forum. Kef x300a wireless vs klipsch r15pm sound demo youtube. Dec 28, 2012 kef announced the audiophilegrade x300a digital hifi speaker system designed to partner with a pc or mac, desktop or laptop computer. Mar 31, 20 kef s new x300a is a nifty desktop speaker, but it can also be used as a hifi or stereo home theater speakers. Thank you for choosing kef digital hifi speaker system x300a wireless.
Kef x300a speaker overview and full product specs on cnet. A 50 watt amp drives the woofer and handles the low and mid frequencies, and a 20 watt amp powers the 1 tweeter. Kef s engineers took the high road with the x300a s electronics, so instead of going with the usual, offthe shelf stereo class d amps, and stuffing them in one speaker, each x300a houses two kef designed and manufactured class ab amps. Kef x300a wireless digital hifi speaker system linear. Kef x300a powered speakers quietly unpacking the top secret box from kef containing their latest x300a speakers didnt cause much of a fuss at the toneaudio office, because these tiny grey boxes are so understated. Kef announced the audiophilegrade x300a digital hifi speaker system designed to partner with a pc or mac, desktop or laptop computer. This doesnt deliver gutchurning bass 3db down at 58hz, according to the specs but is designed for use in a setting where too much bass could easily. Feb 19, 2014 kef x300a hifi magazines are not known for their interest in desktop systems that work with a computer, but this is changing. Each of the xss satellites, derived from focals solo6 monitors, is 4. I am personally thinking between bose companion 20 and focal xs book for 2.
Feb 22, 20 kef patented the uniq driver in 1989, and has been refining it ever since. Focals commitment to audio outside of dedicated hifi has grown in recent years, and the focal xs book wireless desktop speakers are the latest addition to the companys more multimediafocused product range. That leaves kef x300a, focal xs book, the emotiva and adam speakers and the audioengine. Kefs new x300a is a nifty desktop speaker, but it can also be used as a hifi or stereo home theater speakers. The egg basically used a downsized version of the x300a s uniq driver. Now available with bluetooth aptx wireless technology. The egg basically used a downsized version of the x300as uniq driver. Hard to say since the x300a allows no substitutions. Kef patented the uniq driver in 1989, and has been refining it ever since. If i go for passive speakers, i would add a modest usb dacamp possibly nuforce dda100 or teac ah01 to drive the speakers. Bringing true hifi sound quality to the tracks you play from your computer, laptop, tablet, mp3 player or smartphone, x300a digital hifi speakers feature kefs sophisticated uniq array, driven by two dedicated onboard amps one for each frequency range. The focal xs book wireless is equipped with bluetooth aptx support. As happy and impressed as ive been with the kef x300a wireless. They might present with a similar uniq pointsource configuration, trickled down from the blades, but if you think youre getting the ls50, amplified, dacd, for half the bigger brothers rrp, think again.
Dazzle your ears with kefs x300a powered speakers cnet. Kef x300a digital hifi speaker system the absolute sound. To call the mini brit a computer or desktop box just because she takes up less real estate than a din a4 sheet of paper isnt just understatement but insult. Im a big fan of focal, but this is a different product. Sep 02, 20 that leaves kef x300a, focal xs book, the emotiva and adam speakers and the audioengine.
In essence theyre a pair of the original focal xs book speakers launched in late 2011. Discussion in home cinema speakers started by ashy, jul 17, 2014. Fortunately, youve found the kef x300a digital hifi speaker system. Focal xs book is the ultimate modern powered speaker system. Kef x300a wireless edition here and klipsch r15pm are both stylish speakers that will fit many decors. Whether youre recording your own music or listening to someone elses, your need the proper speakers to accurately produce every little detail of the performance. Posted by badwolfonline in archived classifieds apr 27, 2017. I have also tried several bookshelf speakers dali, tannoy, focal. Focal xs book are quite good if not already mentioned. I am trying to decide the main differences between kef speakers and tannoy speakers that a consumer like myself would understand and possibly why a retailer would sell one over the other and the other way around. Kef ls50 vs q100 vs x300a indepth speaker comparison duration. A true minimonitor designed with focal engineering at its core. The audioengine are okay for the money but i think several options will be superior for not much more. Digital music solutions x300a overview kef united states.
But it is certainly more than up to the task and further grousing would be missing the point concerning the lengths kef has gone to make listening to the x300a a seamless experience. It is a pleasure to hear steely dans cd the royal scam and hear the bass and the notes. One drawback with them is that you can not add a subwoofer, as these do not have subpreout. Good sound easy on the pocket book great design read more. Mac pro tower mid 2010, 16gb, all ssd storage, os x 10. For over 50 years kef has been at the forefront of loudspeaker research and development, designing classleading speakers that have dealt with the challenges of reproducing the latest musical formats, and reproducing. For many people, their computer is now their main source of music and, vinyl revival notwithstanding, this looks set to increase over the years and an increasing number of us are now homeworkers, in evershrinking. Kef x series x300a quick start manual pdf download. The kef x300a powered speakers are beautiful to look at. The x300a are connected to your pc or mac via usb 2.
I was looking at kef x300a, an active speaker with. Innovation is what sets kef apart from its competitors. Nov 29, 20 kefs v300 system is a plug and play alternative designed to flank your television with flatpanel speakers rather than underscore it with a bulky sound bar. New kef x300a powered speaker offers highresolution sound from any smartphone, tablet or computer. Billed primarily as a pair of desktop speakers, we find it hard to imagine that many people are lucky enough to possess a desk big enough to accommodate the 18x22cm footprint of each x300a speaker.
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