KEF Reference 201

49 reviews

Apr, 2024

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price (10)
design (3)
usability (3)
size (2)
reliability (1)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 49 reviews of KEF Reference 201. The average rating for this product is 3.6/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Reviews about the reliability and usability are generally positive. The design and price also get good views, but comments are divided on the size.

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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 Reference 201 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 89/100 = Very good quality.

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Expert review by : Alan Sircom (avguide.com)

KEF Reference 201/2 Loudspeakers (HiFi+ 74)

The baby of the range, the 201/2 is a three-way standmount. By using the top-spec version of the Uni-Q coincident or coaxial drive unit, the 201/2 manages to make the speaker seem less large than many three-ways, presenting two 165mm cones to the...

Aug, 2010

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Expert review by : tech.co.uk staff (techradar.com)

KEF Reference Model 201/2 review

KEF's new Reference Series finally reaches us

Improved Uni-Q driver ; Excellent openness and neutrality

Lean output through upper bass and lower mid-range

Probably best suited to smaller rooms, it nevertheless provides a persuasive argument in favour of standmounts over floorstanders

Aug, 2007

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Consumer review (staples.com)

Poorly made product

Flimsy and poorly made

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Flimsy Construction,Low quality of paper,Unattractive Design

Jan, 2012

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Consumer review (staples.com)

Three Months At A Glance

It shows three months, beginning with the current month. When the current month is over just flip the page. This way you always see the current month on the left as well as the two months following. You never had an old or out of date month on the...

Attractive Design,Good Size

Dec, 2011

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Consumer review (staples.com)

Just what I need

Buy at store if available to avoid bending in shipping

Good Size

Got bent in shipping

Nov, 2011

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Consumer review (epinions.com)

Dreams Made Manifest

Walthers, the world's largest model railroading distributor, releases this 984-page tome annually to fuel the dreams of 1/87th scale enthusiasts. Conveniently divided into color-tabbed pages are miniature wonders like locomotives, train sets, passenger...

Nearly one-thousand pages of everything a model railroader needs

Some isolated organizational problems makes it hard to find certain items

Oct, 2011

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Consumer review (audioreview.com)

KEF Reference 201

Bought these babies at a local dealer after an extended cross-check between various B&W's, HGP ("Mandola" - horrible!), Dynaudio (Contour 3.3), Sonus Faber, Martin Logan, and two different KEF's (201 and 203). In the end, I bought the KEFs - all four...

Warm, full, yet finely detailed sound; impressive 3d soundstage; more tonal authority and balance than many floorstanders. Great built and design

Must be put on stands, not on the bookshelf. Stands made by KEF are ideal, but pricy

Feb, 2004

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Consumer review (audioreview.com)

KEF Reference 201

Like other reviewers have noted, these quite handsome, heavy and well built "bookshelfs" require an extended period of play before they open up. After 30+ hours of music through them, they have just started living up to their reputation. I bought these...

Eye appeal. Quality of construction.Fullness of sound.Sonorous bass (not just hitting the lows)

Tweeter is exposed and a setup for disaster if you have grabby toddlers around. Heavy. Elliptical shape best suited for Kefs stands which are pricy

Nov, 2003

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Consumer review (audioreview.com)

KEF Reference 201

Rich and detailed and perfect for a smaller listening room. These speakers exhibit pace and rhythm and are well suited to vinyl sources.

Incredible depth and clarity. Just put on the tracks you are familiar with and wait for an open and transparent sound and lyrical expression that allows you to hear every nuance and word. Also they build - cheaper speakers mask the full depth of a...

The price meant I had to wait a year to afford them. They're heavy for a relatively small speaker - also they need breaking in for a good few hours

Aug, 2003

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Consumer review (audioreview.com)

KEF Reference 201

These are probably the best in their price range, especially when you consider the discounts available. If your budget can stretch an extra $1000 you get alot more with the B&W 805 Signatures.

Quite good controlled bass for a standmount. If your not using a sub I would put these on your list. You will get at least 30% discount so they are excellent value for money

Lacking in detail compared to the B&W Signature 805. I would describe them as having a warm sound. Don't go for maple as it looks tacky and cheap

Jun, 2003

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