Kef KHT2005.2 Five Speaker Plus Subwoofer

I have been using these speakers with a Denon 1905 receiver since past 1 year and have been more than happy with their performance!!The five identical satellite-loudspeakers, which are available in black or silver, are equipped with new 19 mm tweeters, which shall make the already very well high frequency range still more brilliant. Also the KHT-2005.2 works with its own principals of UNI-Q of KEF, where the tweeter is positioned in the midrange loudspeaker. KEF is convinced of the solid advantages of this arrangement, as all parts of the membrane of the midrange loudspeaker have been produced in one piece and therefore there are no non-linear distortions at the high frequency reproduction. As only the frequency of the mid-range sound field has to be finished and the membrane deflections of the UNI-Q-driver are so insignificant that practically no distortions at the interaction with the tweeter are occurring.The frequency response of the KHT-2005.2 is up to 27 kHz. Therefore the system can also be used for the DVD audio- and SACD-operation, on condition that usual requirements are demanded to the total performance. Compared with the predecessor it has been said that the KHT-2005.2 can be constructed and integrated into the home cinema room more easy. A new cable-conduit- and fixing system on the socket of the loudspeaker is making this possible. The sockets, where the satellites can be individually placed, are very high-graded as well as the connecting terminals for the loudspeaker cables. Of course they can be found in the form of a solid screw plug on the back-side of the satellites.The elegant satellites can also be purchased in single parts. Acoustical advantage of the KEF solution in the 6.1- or 7.1-operation is that at the EX-mode six (at the 6.1-system) or seven (at the 7.1-system) times the identical satellite is used, which provides with a uniform sound picture.The active subwoofer offers a lot of highlights. It is equipped with a 250 watts power amplifier. It is an extremely strong subwoofer which is capable of working in home cinema rooms with a size of scarcely more than 20 square metres perfectly. The volume as well as the level firmness are also convincing besides the good reproduction of extremely deep frequencies. Everybody can feel that a powerful amplifier is working in the interior part of the subwoofer.However, also the satellites filled with enthusiasm. At the film sound reproduction as well as in the multi-channel music operation nothing could be criticised. The compact loudspeakers turned to possess a level firmness far above the average. In the meantime a lot of sub-/sat-offers of the known competition are able to handle with higher volume power, however this first-class sovereignty, performed by these KEF-satellites, can be found very seldom. Also outstanding values of the loudspeakers could be achieved at the assessment of the offered brilliance and dynamics. Clearly, precisely and quickly the KHT-2005.2 manages a varied surround-sound field and an homogeneous front sound scenery. The reproduction of voices is surprisingly clear. Only at high volumes it can be noticed that some housing volume is missing at the boxes.For a really fair purchasing price the KHT-2005.2 offers an optimum of sound quality and finish. Especially good: The developers of KEF succeeded in exceeding its already very good predecessor practically in all disciplines.

KEF KHT2005.2 is the later model of KHT series and it is going to be replaced by KHT3005. That's why the price is dropped a lot especially the silver color. It was around $1,500 few years ago.Whoever is considering to buy home theater sattelite speaker (especially who are considering BOSE), you must listen KEF KHT2005.2. Is it your taste? Well..you will decide by yourself. But you will be regret if you don't listen 2005.2 before making decision.My friend who are serious amature of audiophile more than 30 years came to my home and listen to this set. His comment is "best satelite speaker for music I have ever heard".I have a chance to listen to KEF KHT3005 and I accept that it is really wonderful. But I am pretty sure that the quality of 2005.2 is not different to 3005 in small room (like 9x9 feet). But now you pay only one third of 3005. However, if budget is not your problem, you go for 3005. It absoultely beats all BOSE's satelite system and many famous bookshelf speakers in the market.At $500, you can even take it and consider later if it is limited supplying.