KEF E305

250 W
Currently out of stock

Product details

The secret of the E305 system's outstanding hi-fi capability lies in the latest edition of KEF's signature Uni-Q driver, originally developed for the award-winning Q-Series. This technology has characteristics
of ultra-wide dispersion and sound purity, giving the system its exceptionally natural sound quality.

The tweeter in the middle of the midrange cone is vented to prevent excessive pressure building up behind the dome, which would lead to distortion. As a result, the reproduction remains extremely detailed even in the critical vocal range and transports every nuance of the original recording. With KEF's Tangerine Waveguide, the sound spreads evenly, increasing both dispersion and sensitivity of the tweeter for more natural performance in the listening area.

The E305 system is designed to deliver exceptional bass performance, with the subwoofer seamlessly integrated into the rest of the system, producing sound like five complete speakers. The frequency response and phase of the subwoofer and satellites are precisely matched to each other, so the transition is so smooth that you can't even hear where the satellites stop and the subwoofer begins.

With a large and powerful drive coupled to a 200 mm long-stroke cone, the bass response remains clear and infallibly accurate even at high volumes. Based on a Linkwitz filter to minimise group delay that would otherwise distort the bass, the built-in preamplifier guarantees a noticeably cleaner and more accurate bass response.

An E-2 subwoofer with a closed cabinet delivers a nimble and improved bass response without exaggeration - fast, expressive and well defined. As with the satellites, the cabinet uses the damping techniques of the LS50 to avoid unwanted resonance and radiation, ensuring tight, clean and perfectly controlled bass.

Key specifications

Type
Set
Application range
Home cinema
Loudspeaker construction
Active subwoofer system
Passive speakers
Audio channel
5.1 channels
Item number
439612

General information

Manufacturer
Category
Manufacturer no.
SP3788AA White
Release date
16.5.2013
External links

Application range

Speaker type
Set
Loudspeaker construction
Active subwoofer system
Passive speakers
Audio channel
5.1 channels
Application range
Home cinema
Speaker design
Bass reflex
Closed system

Colour

Colour group
White
Exact colour description
White
Gloss level
Matt

Passive speaker properties

Speaker principle
2-way
Recommended amplifier power
10 - 100 Watt (W)
Impedance
8 Ohm
Efficiency
86 dB

Active speaker properties

Power
250 W

Playback frequency properties

Transmission range
90 - 33000 Hz
Crossover frequency
280 - 2700 Hz

Connection to main device

Audio Connections
Screw terminals

Woofer

Number
1 x
Diameter
200 mm

Midrange loudspeaker

Diameter
115 mm

Tweeter

Tweeter type
Dome tweeter
Specific material description
Aluminium
Diameter
19 mm

Scope of delivery

Scope of delivery
User manual

Package dimensions

Length
62 cm
Width
42 cm
Height
54 cm
Weight
22.52 kg

Reviews & Ratings

Statutory warranty score

How often does a product of this brand in the «Hi-fi + Home cinema speakers» category have a defect within the first 24 months?

Source: Galaxus
  • KEF
  • 1.Sony
  • 1.Yamaha
  • 3.Canton
  • 3.Edifier

Statutory warranty case duration

How many working days on average does it take to process a warranty claim from when it arrives at the service centre until it’s back with the customer?

Source: Galaxus
  • KEF
  • 1.Klipsch
  • 2.Edifier
  • 3.Bose
  • Audioengine

Return rate

How often is a product of this brand in the «Hi-fi + Home cinema speakers» category returned?

Source: Galaxus
  • KEF
  • 1.Canton
  • 2.Klipsch
  • 3.Edifier
  • 4.Yamaha
Source: Galaxus

Overall ratingVery good86/100
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SFTHeimkino-Kaufberatung: Audio MittelklasseReleaseApril 2017

KEF liefert ein Paradebeispiel für großen Sound aus kleinen Boxen. Einen solchen Auftritt traut man den britischen Sound-Eiern mit den kompakten Maßen eigentlich gar nicht zu. Unsere Empfehlung, wenn es um besonders kleine Systeme geht!

Very good83/100
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videoSingle testReleaseMarch 2014
  • Positivetonal sehr neutral
  • Positiveklasse räumliche Darstellung
  • Negativedürfte mehr Tiefgang zeigen

Neben einem tollen und ungewöhnlichen Design zeigen die Satelliten einen top Klang inklusive Räumlichkeit. Auch die schnelle Installation sowie Neutralität ist hier gut gelungen. Allerdings könnte der Bass ruhig tiefer reichen, um noch mehr Volumen erreichen zu können,