KEF Introduces Its Next Generation Complete 5.1 Instant Home Theatre System

1-Sep-05

Home theatre enthusiasts and audiophiles who desire a full-bodied? theatrical performance from their hi-fi systems, without all of the clutter and confusion of owning separate components, multiple remote controls and large floor-standing speakers, will be rewarded with the introduction of the KEF Instant Theatreô KIT200 System. The KIT200 features stunning performance in a highly-stylized package that is perfectly suited for various sized rooms and dÈcors. ìHomeowners love the combination of compact size, robust sound performance and simplified, easy to use electronics that are all housed in gorgeous cabinetry,î said Alec Chanin, president of KEF America. ìWith the highly versatile DVD Head Unit, which supports multi-formats, in combination with the high performance satellite speakers that are beautifully styled and remarkably compact, we are able to deliver a breathtaking theatrical performance from a system that fits perfectly into apartments, offices and vacation homes, as well as dÈcor conscious living rooms. The KEF Instant Theatreô KIT200 goes well beyond ordinary home theatre-in-a-box to new levels of sophistication and performance.î?The heart of the KEF Instant Theatreô KIT200 consists of a remote controllable head unit featuring an AM/FM tuner, DVD player, multiple inputs and outputs, and is constructed of die cast zinc and finished in a high gloss black finish that will complement any room dÈcor. The unit supports DVD, DVD-RW, DVD+RW, CD, CDR/RW, and MP3 encoded CD. The tuner section supports AM-FM reception with the supplied aerials. There are three audio inputs (analogue & optical digital), one optical digital audio output, two video inputs (S-video and composite), and video outputs that support component with progressive scan, S-video and composite formats. The KIT200 System consists of five satellite speakers featuring KEFís Uni-QÆ array, which offers distinct ìvocal intelligibility,î bringing crisp transparency to all dialogueówhether whispered or shoutedóeven when competing with ambient noise. Flanked by a pair of 3"" long throw bass drivers with ultra-low distortion motor systems, the Uni-QÆ array has KEF's 0.6î aluminum dome HF driver at the acoustic centre of the 3"" midrange cone to disperse a seamless sonic image evenly throughout the listening area. And what an image it isórichly textured and spatially precise in every dimension.? ?? The stand-alone subwoofer features a 10îlong throw driver and six high power amplifier channels for the subwoofer and satellite speakers.? With the supplied speaker wires, the amplification from the KIT200 subwoofer can power the satellite speakers as they are configured on-wall, on-desk or as slender floor-standing towers.???  The new KIT200 System will be available to KEF dealers in October. MSRP is $2999.99, with optional matching floor stand MSRP at $199.00 each.

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