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KEF R500

20 reviews

Apr, 2024

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sound (2)
design (2)
price (2)

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bass quality (2)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 20 reviews of KEF R500. The average rating for this product is 4.4/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. People really like the sound. The design also gets good reviews, but many are negative about the bass quality.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the KEF R500 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 90/100 = Excellent quality.

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Amazon.com review summary for KEF R500

alaTest has collected and analyzed 3 user reviews of KEF R500 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 5.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.2/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com. People are impressed by the price.

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100% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by : Ed Selley (avforums.com)

KEF R500 Floorstanding HiFi Stereo Speaker Review

KEF's R500 floor standing speaker is the smallest of the R Series but still delivers a big sound

Superbly refined and engaging sound ; Handsome appearance ; Excellent build

Bass can be slightly overblown ; Fairly demanding of partnering equipment ; Tricky packaging

Apr, 2017

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KEF R500 Floorstanding Speaker Review

The KEF R500 is the smallest floorstander in the R Series but still a fairly hefty unit. Does it manage to leave a big impression?

Superbly refined and engaging sound ; Handsome appearance ; Excellent build

Bass can be slightly overblown ; Fairly demanding of partnering equipment ; Tricky packaging

The KEF R500 has been in place for long enough to see use in a variety of situations and with a fair amount of other equipment. In that time that have stood in my listening room attracting nothing but positive comment for their design and aesthetics....

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Consumer review (audioreview.com)

KEF R500 Floorstanding Speakers

checked the speakers within my system(s). for my taste almost dull, way too soft in all areas. supposed to be combined with very transparent sources and amps (which I have), but the combinations never satisfied, delivering mostly mellow and uninspiring...

Aug, 2017

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