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KEF iQ5

KEF iQ5
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alaScore 87

61 reviews

Jan, 2025

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 61 reviews of KEF iQ5. The average rating for this product is 4.5/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Reviewers really like the usability and price. The size and design are also mentioned favorably.

design, size, price, usability

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the KEF iQ5 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 87/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for KEF iQ5

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 11 user reviews of KEF iQ5 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.8/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.2/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com. People really like the size and usability. The price and design also get good feedback.

design, price, usability, size

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

Jan, 2025

Expert review by : What Hi-Fi? (whathifi.com)

KEF IQ5SE review

 

One of the few towers that can give equivalently priced standmounts a real scare

Excellent speed and precision equals a performance that’s never short of exciting ; great stereo imaging and wide sweet spot ; great-looks and compact design

Just a touch lean compared to the very best

If you were after a floorstander for less than £500, these KEFs were the pick of the bunch. They have now been discontinued.

Sep, 2008
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Expert review by : Simon Lucas (stuff.tv)

KEF iQ5 review

 

Do these understated floor-standing speakers secretly house performance to blow the competition away?

The iQ5s are stunning – the best pair of KEF speakers we’ve heard in years.

Aug, 2006
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Expert review by : Brent Burmester (audioenz.co.nz)

KEF iQ5

 

You can't go very far wrong with the products of the Kent Electrical Foundry (KEF). After all, the company's been knocking out proper hifi loudspeakers since the early 1960s, and some of its transducers have become the stuff of legend, notably the...

I like a speaker with class, and the iQ5 certainly has that. If you're not well off for space (or cash), don't intend to wake the neighbours, and set high standards for audio reproduction, I strongly recommend you audition these little KEFs.

Dec, 2007
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Consumer review (audioreview.com)

KEF IQ5 - (Floorstanding Speakers)

 
Sep, 2006
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Consumer review (audioreview.com)

KEF IQ5

 

I spent several months searching for a new pair of speakers for my room. After several years of being stationed overseas I wanted to get a new set. I was about to purchase a JBL's studio series floor stands but came across the IQ5's. I was simply...

Unbeatable sounds ; Full range ; Great design

Price ; Hefty power requirments

Sep, 2006
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Consumer review (audioreview.com)

KEF IQ5

 

When the Kef IQ 5 speaker is connected with a powerfull amplfier as for exemple the Accuphase E11 or 12 he produce a very smooth powerfull and large sound like a much bigger speaker. The sound is really HIFI and enough bass. The dimensians are friendly...

Neutral an big sound

none for this price

Sep, 2006
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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Kef IQ5SE

 

Stunning clarity of sound without any sign of strain. Wonderful depth and balanced repro across the frequency range.

Minor one, I would have preferred a genuine wood finish (veneer) rather than plastic. However I must admit that it is a good plastic finish unlike some makes that I have seen.

Dec, 2008
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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Kef IQ5SE

 

Look and sound great

A bit top heavy - could be a problem with small kids pulling them over (and they're pretty heavy).

Dec, 2008
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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Kef IQ5SE

 

PURE QUILITY

NONE

Feb, 2008
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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Kef IQ5SE

 

Very focused sound with good bottom end definition in my small lounge. Any larger and the levels would be overwhelming. Superb stereo image which is improving as the speakers bed in and warm up slightly from their initially over clinical reproduction.

Nov, 2007
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