KEF R Series Loudspeaker Installation Guide

R Series Loudspeaker
Installation Guide

R Series Loudspeaker

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the R Series. We are confident that it will provide reliability. high-performance sound for many years to come. Please read this manual fully before you attempt any connections to the R Series.

Using the manual

The following icons are used throughout this manual to help you safely install your new speakers. Please follow them carefully.

| Correct
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| Wrong
| Adjustment
| Positive/RED
| Negative/BLACK
| Caution /Warning
| Switch off appliance

Important points

• Follow this manual carefully for the best results from your speakers
• Read and return the warranty card
• Clean with a dry lint free cloth
• Do not use spirit-based cleaners. Avoid damp
• Avoid temperature extremes
• Avoid direct sunlight
• SAFETY NOTICE! trailing cables are dangerous, secure all cables

Plinth – R500/R700/R900

Positioning

Link Connection

Single wire setting

Bi-wired setting

Connections

R100 / R300 / R500 / R700 / R900
Single wire connections Bi – wired connections Bi- amplified connections

R200c/R600c
Single wire connection Bi – wired connection Bi – amplified connections R800ds
Single wire connections

Fault finding – I Problem / 2 Action / 3 Cause

| Working
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| Treble/HF
| Intermittent sound
| Not working
| Mid-range/MF
| Distorted sound
| Switch cables
| Bass/LF

Specifications

driver array
HF: 25mm (I in.) vented aluminium dome MF: 125mm (Sin.) aluminium
Bass units:
LF: 165mm (6.5in.) aluminium| Uni-Q driver array
HF: 25mm (I in.) vented aluminium dome MF: 125mm (Sin.) aluminium
Bass units:
LF: 2 x 130mm (5.25in.) aluminium
Frequency range (-6dB)| 49Hz – 45kHz| 42Hz – 45kHz| 39Hz – 45kHz
Frequency response (±3dB)| 56Hz – 28kHz| 50Hz – 28kHz| 46Hz – 28kHz
Crossover frequency| 2.5kHz| 500Hz, 2.8kHz| 500Hz, 2.8kHz
Amplifier requirements| 25 – 100W| 25 – 120W| 25 – 150W
Sensitivity (2.83V/1m)| 86dB| 88dB| 88dB
Harmonic distortion
2nd & 3rd harmonics (90dB, I m)| <0.4% I 50Hz-20kHz| <0.4% 130Hz-20kHz| <0.4% 120Hz-20kHz
Maximum output| 107dB| 11048| 111dB
Nominal impedance| 80 (min. 3.20)| 80 (min. 3.20)| 80 (min. 3.20)
Weight| 6.6kg (14.5Ibs.)| 12kg (26.4lbs.)| 2 I.8kg (481bs.)
Dimension (H xW x D) (with grille and terminal)| 280 x 180 x 289 mm (I I x 7.1 x 11.4 in.)| 385 x 210 x 345 mm (15.2 x 8.3 x 13.6 in.)| 1015 x 180 x 305 mm (40 x 7.1 x 12 in.)
Dimension (H xW x D) (with grille, terminal & plinth)| N/A| N/A| 1066 x 299x 328 mm (42 x 11.8 x 12.9 in.)

HF: 25mm (I in.) vented aluminium dome MR 125mm (5in.) aluminium
Bass units:
LF: 2 x 165mm (6.5in.) aluminium| Uni-Q driver array
HF: 25mm (I in.) vented aluminium dome MR 125mm (5in.) aluminium
Bass units:
LF: 2 x 200mm (8in.) aluminium| Uni-Q driver array
HF: 25mm (I in.) vented aluminium dome MR 125mm (5in.) aluminium
Bass units:
LF: 2 x 130mm (5.25in.) aluminium
Frequency range (-6dB)| 37Hz – 45kHz| 35Hz – 45kHz| 52Hz – 45kHz
Frequency response (±3dB)| 42Hz – 28kHz| 40Hz – 28kHz| 65Hz – 28kHz
Crossover frequency| 500Hz, 2.9kHz| 400Hz, 2.9kHz| 500Hz, 2.8kHz
Amplifier requirements| 25 – 200W| 25 – 250W| 25 – 150W
Sensitivity (2.83V/Im)| 89dB| 90dB| 87dB
Harmonic distortion
2nd & 3rd harmonics (90dB, Im)| <0.4% 100Hz-20kHz| <0.4% 80Hz-20kHz| <0.4% 120Hz-20kHz
Maximum output| I I3dB| 1 I 5dB| 111dB
Nominal impedance| 80 (min. 3.20)| 80 (min. 3.70)| 80 (min. 3.20)
Weight| 25.9kg (57.1 lbs.)| 29.5kg (65Ibs.)| 14.4kg (3 I .7Ibs.)
Dimension (H x W x D) (with grille and terminal)| 1070 x 210 x 345 mm (42.1 x 8.3 x 13.6 in.)| 1130 x 240 x 36Smm (44.5 x 9.4 x 14.4 in.)| 170 x 530 x 305 mm (6.7 x 20.9 x 12 in.)
Dimension (H x W x D) (with grille, terminal & plinth)| 1121 x 329 x 368 mm
(44.1 x 13.0 x 14.5 in.)| 1181 x 359 x 388 mm
(46.5 x 14.1 x 15.3 in.)| N/A

HF: 25mm (I in.) vented aluminium dome MF: 125mm (Sin.) aluminium
Bass units:
LF: 2 x 165mm (6.5in.) aluminium| Uni-Q driver array:
HF:2 x 25mm (I in.) vented aluminium dome MF .2 x 130mm (5.2Sin.) aluminium
Frequency range (-6dB)| 50Hz – 45kHz| 90Hz – 45kHz
Frequency response (±3dB)| 60Hz – 28kHz| I 00Hz – 28kHz
Crossover frequency| 500Hz, 2.9kHz| 300Hz, 2.5kHz
Amplifier requirements| 25 – 200W| 25 – 100W
Sensitivity (2.83V/I m)| 89dB| 85dB
Harmonic distortion
2nd & 3rd harmonics (90dB, 1 m)| <0.4% 100Hz-20kHz| <0.4% I 50Hz-20kHz
Maximum output| 113dB| 107dB
Nominal impedance| 80 (min. 3.20)| 80 (min. 3.20)
Weight| I 7.2kg (37.9Ibs.)| 7.4kg (16.3Ibs.)
Dimension (H xW x D) (with grille and terminal)| 200 x 630 x 335 mm (7.9 x 24.8 x 13.2 in.)| 180 x 350 x 184 mm (7.1 x 13.8 x 7.2 in.)
Dimension (H xW x D) (with grille, terminal & plinth)| N/A| N/A

KEF reserves the right, in line with continuing research and development, to amend or change specifications. E&OE.

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Issue 2: 09.2011
P/N: 4301-5414+ I

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