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    4 5 Oss aie is « j [oe y — SERIES a —- ky ee — C10 This tiny bookshelf speaker's the latestin along andillustrious tine, thatstarted with the famousoriginal Crestain the mid-sixties. This model astonished the worldwiththe quality which couldbe achieved with miniature loudspeaker. The C10 has abrandnew B160 polypropylene bassimidrange driver, which reduces colouration, and improvessensitivity by avery useful 2dB with the assist- ance of the ‘boundary design KEFS latest computer aided design techniques haveproduced acombinationof network, driveunitand enclosure which optimises the response with the wall taken into account, while still maintaining good overall balance with even lower colouration if granted more open surroundings. The result is a diminutive litte box that sounds much larger and louder than it looks. This attractive design makes no compromises in standards of finish and presentation, while the engineering constraints have been particularly carefully judged. €20 Larger than the C10, and therefore able to use 200mm bassimidrange unit, the C20 shows many similarities toits smaller brother, but greater cabinet volume increases bass capability and sensitivity ‘ThenewB200bassimid unitusesapolypropylene diaphragm to reduce colouration, while a new high nsitvity tweeter produces a dramatic 4dB increase in sensitivity, which, in combination with equalisation and computer optimisation gives a fat frequency response with the modest bass and lower-midrange reinforcement provided by arear wall ‘The C20 is the ciassic bookshelf speaker in size, performance and price, and shows just how good the performance canbe fromamodesteconomical system, Attractive modem design and a high standard of finish combine with finely balanced performance, taking advantage of the latest technologiesin design and manufacture. C30 An immediate successor to the famous Coda Ill, probably the most successful loudspeaker ofits gener- ation, the C30 hasalottolive upto. The formulais similar, butthe package has been significantly refined. The ‘flat’ balance ofthe Coda lllisretained, sothis ‘large bookshelf speaker is best suited to open stand mounting. However, the new polypropylene 200mm bass/midrange unit has greater midrange sensitivity and improved bass damping, so shelf mounting is a perfectly feasible alternative, maintaining a proper ‘sound balance. Overall sensitivityis well above average at 90dBW, 3B better than its predecessor. Yet bass extensionis remarkably impressive, duetothe generous cabinetandbass unit. The C30is broadly similarinsize tothenew C60 and Model 103.2, and provides much of theperformance of these more expensive stablemates inasimpler package. C40 The C40is generousin both volume and drive units, Bass is plentiful and extended, and the design has been balanced to operate clear of boundaries on ‘open stands. The two new 200mm bass/midrange units use polypropylene cones. The lower driver is only used at the lowest frequencies, augmenting and extending bass output, substantially improving power handling capacity, and assisting bass damping, The C40is very reasonably priced for such apre- cisely engineeredloudspeaker, considering the sizeof thecabinet, Itgoes exceedingly loud, handles plenty of power besides, and has generous bass delivery, soit will be particularly appealing to the cost-conscious rock listener. C60 The Cé0's direct line of descentis from the highly regarded Caprice ll, whichintumhadmuchincommon with the Reference Series Mode! 103.2. Where the similar size C30 gives sound basic ‘engineering with the emphasis on cost-effectiveness, C60, ata higher price, provides much of the extra subtlety and refinement of the Reference Series at avery reasonable cost. ‘C80 follows the classic format for a high quality bookshelf model, combining twodriveunitsinacabinet rigidly constructedof22mmthick particle boardfinished inteal wood veneer. The bassimidrange is handled by ahighsensitivity 4chm200mmunitwith polypropylene coneand.castchassis;thetweeterhasalready edned its spurs in the multi-award-winning Model 104/2 Already an inherently sensitive design, the C60 is further improved by incorporating KEF's innovative new conjugate load network, which allowsmuchmore ofthe availablepower ofan ampiiiertobe actually used. Both appearance and performance will be enhanced by the optional stand, which has been designed speci- fically forthis model The C60is clearly anideal compact model to upgrade an existing system. The very latest technical advances provide high sensitivity and easy amplifier loading, and hence the ‘headroom’ necessary to cope with thelarge peaks foundinthe best modem analogue and digital recordings. Though ithas often been said that there is “no such thing asa free lunch’ KEF's C60 ‘comes temarkably close, offering quality and perform- ance that belies both size and price. C80 Substantially the largest C-Series model, the slim elegant, floor-standing C80is very much the version of the radical new Reference Series model 104/2 for the cost conscious audiophile. The 25mm tweeter is com- ‘mon to both, though the complex double bass unit coupled cavity system used in 104/2 is here simplified, with a conventional single unit. The famous B139 bass unitprovides exceptional quality andunusualextension forthe cabinet size. Anew polypropylene-coned B160 provides high sensitivity and power handling with low colouration through the midband. TheC80isthe second C-Series modeltobenefit from KEF'sunique ‘conjugateload' crossover network design, originally developed for Model 104/2. The net effect on your hi-fi system of replacing a conventional 8ohm speakerwithonewhichpresentsa 4ohm constant resistance is that you can double the ‘sound power output using your existing amplifier without any increase in distortion. The C80 includes many features from the 1042 programme ata ittle over haif the price. Low cost amplifiers will reveal hidden strengths when coupled upto this loudspeaker’ exceptionally high sensitivit andeasy load characteristics. Thisfioor-standing model hasnoneedot separate stands. Atwo-position contour controls provided via a second connecting terminal, allowing the usera choice of systembalance dependent upon room, location, and personal preference. ‘TheC80 combines thelow colourationand stereo virtues of open sitingwith finebass extension, high out- putand power handling to provide outstanding value. Tris brochure shows he entire KEF range. Notall models maybe avalablein your country The KEF C-Series KEF's C-Series have rarely. if ever, been out of the bestseller lists for more than two decades. Where the Reference Series models bask in uncompromising high-tech glamour, the C-Series attacks the sterner task of providing maximum performance at minimum, cost—.e: value for money. Theinfluence of KEF's famous Reference Series is pervasive. The elaborate research tools which KEF have developed to advance the state of the art are equally valuable in getting the most from a package whichhas tomeeta speoificprice. Furthermore, many ofthe C-Series driveunits are very similarto those used inthe computer-matched Reference Series. Con- sequently they benefit from the same fine engineering thatis essential to achieving the unique guaranteed consistency of that range. The introduction of polypropylene as acone material in the C-Series has brought major benefits of reduced colouration and substantially improved efficiency and sensitivity to thisbudget and mid-priced range of loudspeakers. KEF were involvedinsomeoftheearliestdevelop- ments of thisimportantcone material, buthave hitherto been deliberately cautious ofintroducingitcommercially until stringent tests were completed to ensure the long termreliability andperlormance under extremestress. ‘Special adhesive bonding techniques have now been developed, and the material has performed splendidly atthe extremely high levels demanded by the pro- fessional KMi monitor sothe wayis learforpolypropy- lene’s benefits tobeappliedtothemainstream models, Today listener often demands louder listening levelsasthe quality of programmesourcesimproves, and modern digital and analogue recordings are more aith- {ully capturingloud musical peaks without compression. Both trends are best accommodated by improving the efficiency and sensitivity of the loudspeaker, so that neither the speaker nor the accompanying amplifier are driven too close to their limits. ‘The latest C-Series models are substantially more sensitive than their predecessors. Moreover, KEF's radical new Conjugate Load Matching technique has been applied to the crossover networks of the top two C60and C80 models. This providesamuch easier loadio the ampifier, ‘The loudspeaker with a conventional crossover networkis invariably more ‘awkward’ to drive atsome frequenciesthanatothers. Andthe degree of ‘awkward- ness limitshow hard the ampifier may bedrivenbefore severe distortion causes the user toback offthe volume orriskthe consequences, or before the ampiifier’spro- tection starts to interfere. Today's loudspeakers are robust devices and overdriving the amplifier generally causes more damage than overdriving the speaker. KEF's special conjugate circuitry first used in the muttiple-award-winning Model 104/2 balances the unevenesses of the drive unit and network load by means of ‘mirror image’ components that cancel out the impedance peaks and dips. KEF have long championed the siting of loudspeakers well away fromwalls, tominimise the un- avoidable colourations which are introduced by sound reflections fromnearby surfaces andtoimprovestereo imaging indepth. Butthey also recognise that the prac- tical realities of domestic life often dictate mounting close to arrear wall, particularly in the smaller room. Accordingly the two smallest models of the new C-Seties, C10 and C20, are specially balanced to per- formoptimally under this so-called ‘boundary‘conaltion. The technique has been carefully applied fo enhance sensitivity, and these 2 models are consequently ideal forplacingonashelf, oragainstawallonasuitable stand. The ‘boundary effect’ playsa significant partin determining the overall soundbalance ofa loudspeaker. Place the speakernearaiwall, andthe low frequencies arereflected forward, augmenting the otaloutputover this range of frequencies. The key to designing a good boundary model is to create a response which in free airhas a carefully placed small step, so that the per- ceived balance is lat when sited as recommended. Digital Recordings KEF ‘C’ Series loudspeakers are particularly wellstited to reproduce disc and other programme sources having a wide dynamicrange. oa oo = Moot “i oe 7 TYPE t $088 sass srs Pas reas “LFreqieneyRarge | ssasen sions” | saaraatirie |

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