Kef reference 104 2 crossover for mac

I bought some rca connectors and asked if they had a set of 1042. Looks like there were a number of crossover revisions. Kef 1042 tweeter replacements i finally ordered a pair of the modified morel tweeters from the guy on ebay kef tweeter. If you dont have the kube, i would try and get one before changing the loudspeakers. Kef 1042 tweeter replacements audiogon discussion forum.

Secondly a friend of mine has kef reference 1042 with original t33s and all cables are thick including the ones going to the tweeter. The model 102 even displayed some of the same minor colorations as the kef 105. Kef reference 104 2 woofer foam surround repair kit donut dust caps fskkef104c item description the most common problem with speakers are rotted, torn or damaged surrounds. I would agree with you regarding kef speakers produced before the 104 2.

Valuable experience gained in both domestic and professional surroundings with kef s new high level, high quality monitor, the kmi, have enabled many of the kmi design features to be adapted to this new domestic loudspeaker system. If you have the kube, they can be adjusted for room conditions very well. Kef reference 1042 woofer foam surround repair kit donut. These thin wires are then soldered to the thick proper wires that should be soldered to the tweeter. The optional kef kube 1042 equaliser extends the low frequency down to 20hz 6db, 00. Kefs research legacy includes contributions from some of the greatest and most respected loudspeaker designers of the last five decades. Heres a little update about my quest for a good set of 104 2. The software that we use to run our analyse is also used to power eightyfive percent of the worlds supercomputers. The kef reference series 104 2 is just such a development. Some additional kef 1042 info, courtesy of an ebay sellers ad. Today, kef is the company to beat in computer analysis of loudspeakers.

The kef 1042 speakers were built and engineered by kef united kingdom in the late 1980s. The biggest collection of kef manuals and schematics. For sale is matched pair of kef 1042 references series classic vintage hiend speaker. First, do only one speaker at a time so that you can look at the untouched crossover for reference in case you get lost. About kef ls50 speakers, they need a lot of watts and, very important, at least 90 cm 35 to the three walls. Valuable experience gained in both domestic and professional surroundings with kefs new high level, high quality monitor, the kmi, have enabled many of the kmi design features to be adapted to this new domestic loudspeaker system. I very recently contacted kef about my 1042 and they said they do not service them anymore. Kef s 104 model saw various versions and the 104 2 was the final result of the products evolution. Whats the best passive and preferably floorstanding speaker one. Steve was a designteam lead on the pentium ii at intel corp. Kef s research legacy includes contributions from some of the greatest and most respected loudspeaker designers of the last five decades. Today, kef ls50 wireless speakers deliver breathtaking multidimensional sound without sacrificing.

For sale is matched pair of kef 104 2 references series classic vintage hiend speaker. Widening the practical bandwidth of the midrange system means that, in conjunction with the bass loading method em ployed, a low crossover point at 150hz can. I have an opportunity to obtain a pair of mint kef reference 4s for a reasonable price. Could it be that its complicated mechanical construction with five speaker elements, metal rod between two woofers and 16 caps on the crossover put off restorers. Hello, i am new to this forum and a novice when it comes to audio equipment. Kef reference 1042 floor standing speakers kef were, as far as i recollect, the first british company to come up with threeway loudspeakers in which separate detached enclosures were provided for each unit, although the concept had been seen before in europe, particularly in france. Reference series model 1042 198496 united states kef. To this day, they are hard to beat with most upper end speakers. Upgrading kef 1042 cross overs audiogon discussion forum. Despite decades of leadingedge development, the reference series stays true to the original goals of that first model 42 years ago. An ab comparison left no doubt of the close kinship between the model 102 and the 105. The tweeter wires in my speakers are very thin same diameter as wires found in telephone sockets. Alcap 150100v and low loss electrolytic capacitors as specified by kef.

Kef reference 1042 woofer foam surround repair kit donut dust caps fskkef104c item description the most common problem with speakers are rotted, torn or damaged surrounds. Find great deals on ebay for kef 1042 and kef 1042 speakers. Cabinets are in excellent condition part from the small dent on the left box, and normal wear and tear on the outside. Kef reference 1042 donut dust cap center foam kit 4 pack fskkef4 free ship. Real shame as the 1042 is such an iconic speaker from kef. But the 104 2 was a new direction for kef speaker, going for a moredynamic, moresensitive presentation. Kef reference 104 bookshelf speakers hence kef have introduced the term reference series to indicate a new line of loudspeaker enclosures capable of critical comparison with the original live sound, but which are not to be confused with genuine monitor loudspeakers designed. Kef 1042 replacement capacitor set falcon acoustics.

Kef reference series model 1042 198496 united states. Jazz and acoustic music bring out the musicality of kef 1042. With this update, lsx will receive multiroom audio capabilities so users can play audio in any room from any room, move music from one room to another or play the same. Unfollow kef speakers 104 2 to stop getting updates on your ebay feed.

Modded kef 1042 reference with new crossover crossovers featuring. The tweeter crossover frequency is not specified, but kef does state that the. Ive owned kef in the past and heard most, including the 1042. If i remember right, a dedicated version came with each model except the 104 2 s. I sketch a diagram of the crossover components i am replacing and the wiring to the drivers. Apr 04, 2009 the kef 105 series 2 were way ahead of their time in regards to design. There is an inherent problem with these speakers, however, that should be mentioned.

The use of the term reference for this range of kef loudspeakers means that both pairmatching and matching to the engineering prototype are exceptional. Upgrading vintage kef speakers speakers canuck audio mart. I also photograph the crossover before touching anything. Kef 1042 the speaker gods have spoken page 5 audiokarma. Heres a little update about my quest for a good set of 1042. Klipsch heresy, jbl l80t and l60t, kef reference 104 2 and 102 and 1034, klipsch cornwall, bose 901 bose 501. Real shame as the 104 2 is such an iconic speaker from kef. Drivers in excellent condition except for the bass drivers inside cabinet need new donut caps new donut caps are on the way from us and i can include them with the sale. There has been a reference model in the range since the model 104 of 1973. I bought some rca connectors and asked if they had a set of 104 2. Nov 08, 2009 secondly a friend of mine has kef reference 104 2 with original t33s and all cables are thick including the ones going to the tweeter. Vintage 1980 kef model 303 sp11126 highquality 2way speakers black great sound. The woofer material is heavy and this, over years, causes the woofer to sag and for it to rub inside against the voice coil. Kef 1034 are smooth, warm, amazing depth, the mids and vocals are exceptional and the speaker can play for hours and not be fatiguing.

Opinion on kef 1042 speakers steve hoffman music forums. Kef manuals, schematics and brochures hifi manuals. Airplay 2 brings new capabilities that allow users to effortlessly stream music or podcasts from an iphone, ipad, mac, homepod and apple tv, perfectly in sync, to lsx systems. Vintage 1980 kef model 303 sp11126 highquality 2 way speakers black great sound. Their refined performance is due to a combination of unusual diaphragm materials, crossover design and careful assembly methods. It was also the first kef speaker to use a coupledcavity woofer alignment. Alcap low loss electrolytic capacitors plus polyester film 3. But the 1042 was a new direction for kef speaker, going for a moredynamic, moresensitive presentation. Klipsch heresy, jbl l80t and l60t, kef reference 1042 and 102 and 1034. Turns out that the cdm 9nt got a run for its money. There was a device kef made, something akin to an eq, called a kef cube for their reference series. This website is not affiliated with or sponsored by kef. Dec 25, 2009 ive owned kef in the past and heard most, including the 104 2. Kef speakers are known the world over for their smooth, natural sound and capacity for reproducing fine detail.

The original 104ab was one of the leasttransparent speakers i ever tried. Vintage original polk audio crossover terminal rt4 4 ohm. Nov 05, 2009 i very recently contacted kef about my 104 2 and they said they do not service them anymore. I also had a spare pair of kef highend crossover networks as used in their flagship reference 104 loudspeakers. Kef reference series model 104 crossovers sp1041 eur 51.

The kef 105 series 2 were way ahead of their time in regards to design. I would agree with you regarding kef speakers produced before the 1042. After the kef reference two had gone up against the cdm 9nt, i felt it only fair to give the 105. Kef reference series model 1042 floorstanding speakers t33 b200 b110. Kef model 104 manual loudspeaker system hifi engine. Kef claimed it was not necessary for that model and left it optional but in my opinion it should have been included. Those are all time audio classics well known for big sound stage and deep bass reproduction with great details. Klipsch heresy, jbl l80t and l60t, kef reference 1042 and 102 and 1034, klipsch cornwall, bose 901 bose 501. Reference series model 1042 model 1042 is a genuine high output, high sensitivity speaker system possessing exceptional dynamic capability it can reproduce a very wide dynamic range at high output levels. Enough bass to make the stomach feel it and now with modern soft tweeters. Kef reference 104 bookshelf speakers hence kef have introduced the term reference series to indicate a new line of loudspeaker enclosures capable of critical comparison with the original live sound, but which are not to be confused with genuine monitor loudspeakers designed for broadcast and recording studio use. I may have a set in the basement, i dont know what they are.

I was hopping to spend a couple of hundred pounds total guess on the service including any new bits and maybe a wander round the factory but not to be. The kef reference series 1042 is just such a development. If i remember right, a dedicated version came with each model except the 1042s. Cabinets are in excellent condition part from the small dent on. Single 1 kef 3way speaker crossover pulled from sp2055a reference series. Reference series model 104 2 198496 such was its success that it remained in production for over ten years and, following on from the model 105. Great kef imaging, definitely better than the 1042 that i have also, i dont.