The
K160 (1991 - 1993) offered a
decent increment in performance over the K140 with the addition of a passive
radiator in a larger enclosure volume. A two-way system for floor standing use,
designed to be positioned away from the room boundaries, it offered the
traditional KEF virtues of accurate tonal balance, realistic stable stereo
imaging, together with good bass extension and high output capability.
This
floor-standing loudspeaker is capable of reproducing music at realistic levels,
yet is very campact, talking up well under one square foot of floor space. The
K 160 employs a similar bass/mid and high-frequency complement as the K 140,
but with an additional 200 mm (8-inch)passive radiator to provide added bass
extension and output without the need for large power input. This additional
bass diaphragm is specially designed to respondquickly and accurately to the
low-frequency information contained in today's recordings. KEF's computer
optimisation techniques, analysing the complex interaction between bass driver,
passive radiator and enclosure, result in a bass extension that extends well
below 50 Hz.
The K 160 is
designed to operate clear of boundaries, floor-standing, or on low stands. Of
high efficiency, the K 160 has a peak output capability of a massive 110 dB.
Panel dimensions have been calculated to minimise resonances, whilst keeping
the front baffle as narrow as possible, so as not to impair stereo imaging. The K 160
combines plentiful, extended bass, with a clear, articulate midrange and
treble. It can play exceedingly loud, when required, and will appeal to those
who like high levels, but with refinement.
Specification:
K160
System
Type: Two-way, floor
standing
Enclosure
Type: Passive radiator
Nominal
Impedance: 8 Ω
Amplifier
Requirements: 10 - 150 W
Frequency
Response: 48 Hz to 20,000 Hz ±3 dB [at 2m on reference axis (-6dB at 40Hz)]
Sensitivity:
89 dB [at 1m/2.83V (anechoic conditions)]
Maximum
Output: 110 dB (on programme peaks under typical listening conditions)
System:
SP3134
Drive
Units:
Bass unit : B200(SP1284),
Passive Radiator : BD200 (SP1289),
Tweeter : 25mm(SP1231)
Crossover:
SP2177
Dimensions
(W x H x D): 750 x 260 x 246 mm (29.5 x 10.2 x 9.7 inches)
Weight:
11.8kg (26 lbs)