First, do only one speaker at a time so that you can look at the untouched crossover for reference in case you get lost. Upgrading vintage kef speakers speakers canuck audio mart. Unfollow kef speakers 104 2 to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. The tweeter crossover frequency is not specified, but kef does state that the. I have an opportunity to obtain a pair of mint kef reference 4s for a reasonable price. Klipsch heresy, jbl l80t and l60t, kef reference 1042 and 102 and 1034. I may have a set in the basement, i dont know what they are.
These thin wires are then soldered to the thick proper wires that should be soldered to the tweeter. Their refined performance is due to a combination of unusual diaphragm materials, crossover design and careful assembly methods. If i remember right, a dedicated version came with each model except the 104 2 s. Jazz and acoustic music bring out the musicality of kef 1042. Ive owned kef in the past and heard most, including the 1042. There has been a reference model in the range since the model 104 of 1973. If you dont have the kube, i would try and get one before changing the loudspeakers. Kef speakers are known the world over for their smooth, natural sound and capacity for reproducing fine detail. Steve was a designteam lead on the pentium ii at intel corp. Kef 1042 tweeter replacements audiogon discussion forum. 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. The kef 105 series 2 were way ahead of their time in regards to design. Cabinets are in excellent condition part from the small dent on the left box, and normal wear and tear on the outside.
I would agree with you regarding kef speakers produced before the 104 2. Vintage 1980 kef model 303 sp11126 highquality 2way speakers black great sound. Kef 1042 the speaker gods have spoken page 5 audiokarma. Kef manuals, schematics and brochures hifi manuals. About kef ls50 speakers, they need a lot of watts and, very important, at least 90 cm 35 to the three walls. Whats the best passive and preferably floorstanding speaker one. Those are all time audio classics well known for big sound stage and deep bass reproduction with great details. Dec 25, 2009 ive owned kef in the past and heard most, including the 104 2. Some additional kef 1042 info, courtesy of an ebay sellers ad. For sale is matched pair of kef 1042 references series classic vintage hiend speaker. If you have the kube, they can be adjusted for room conditions very well.
If i remember right, a dedicated version came with each model except the 1042s. I bought some rca connectors and asked if they had a set of 1042. Great kef imaging, definitely better than the 1042 that i have also, i dont. Alcap 150100v and low loss electrolytic capacitors as specified by kef. Looks like there were a number of crossover revisions. The kef reference series 104 2 is just such a development. Kef claimed it was not necessary for that model and left it optional but in my opinion it should have been included. Kef model 104 manual loudspeaker system hifi engine. I also photograph the crossover before touching anything. The optional kef kube 1042 equaliser extends the low frequency down to 20hz 6db, 00. Hello, i am new to this forum and a novice when it comes to audio equipment.
The original 104ab was one of the leasttransparent speakers i ever tried. 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. Vintage 1980 kef model 303 sp11126 highquality 2 way speakers black great sound. Secondly a friend of mine has kef reference 1042 with original t33s and all cables are thick including the ones going to the tweeter. 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. Upgrading kef 1042 cross overs audiogon discussion forum. 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 would agree with you regarding kef speakers produced before the 1042. I bought some rca connectors and asked if they had a set of 104 2. The model 102 even displayed some of the same minor colorations as the kef 105. Real shame as the 1042 is such an iconic speaker from kef. Enough bass to make the stomach feel it and now with modern soft tweeters.
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. 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. 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. Nov 05, 2009 i very recently contacted kef about my 104 2 and they said they do not service them anymore. The biggest collection of kef manuals and schematics. 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.
Alcap low loss electrolytic capacitors plus polyester film 3. Heres a little update about my quest for a good set of 104 2. Kef reference 1042 donut dust cap center foam kit 4 pack fskkef4 free ship. Kefs research legacy includes contributions from some of the greatest and most respected loudspeaker designers of the last five decades. Despite decades of leadingedge development, the reference series stays true to the original goals of that first model 42 years ago. 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. It was also the first kef speaker to use a coupledcavity woofer alignment. The use of the term reference for this range of kef loudspeakers means that both pairmatching and matching to the engineering prototype are exceptional. After the kef reference two had gone up against the cdm 9nt, i felt it only fair to give the 105. 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. Today, kef is the company to beat in computer analysis of loudspeakers. Real shame as the 104 2 is such an iconic speaker from kef. Kef s research legacy includes contributions from some of the greatest and most respected loudspeaker designers of the last five decades.
The kef reference series 1042 is just such a development. The kef 1042 speakers were built and engineered by kef united kingdom in the late 1980s. I also had a spare pair of kef highend crossover networks as used in their flagship reference 104 loudspeakers. 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. Kef 1042 tweeter replacements i finally ordered a pair of the modified morel tweeters from the guy on ebay kef tweeter. The software that we use to run our analyse is also used to power eightyfive percent of the worlds supercomputers. Opinion on kef 1042 speakers steve hoffman music forums. Modded kef 1042 reference with new crossover crossovers featuring. Single 1 kef 3way speaker crossover pulled from sp2055a reference series. Today, kef ls50 wireless speakers deliver breathtaking multidimensional sound without sacrificing. I sketch a diagram of the crossover components i am replacing and the wiring to the drivers. There is an inherent problem with these speakers, however, that should be mentioned. Find great deals on ebay for kef 1042 and kef 1042 speakers.
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. I very recently contacted kef about my 1042 and they said they do not service them anymore. Kef reference series model 1042 floorstanding speakers t33 b200 b110. Vintage original polk audio crossover terminal rt4 4 ohm.
Apr 04, 2009 the kef 105 series 2 were way ahead of their time in regards to design. Kef reference series model 104 crossovers sp1041 eur 51. Kef 1042 vs reference 4 speakers canuck audio mart hifi. An ab comparison left no doubt of the close kinship between the model 102 and the 105. Kef reference 1042 woofer foam surround repair kit donut. But the 1042 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 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. Kef 1042 replacement capacitor set falcon acoustics.
Kef reference series model 1042 198496 united states. This website is not affiliated with or sponsored by kef. Klipsch heresy, jbl l80t and l60t, kef reference 104 2 and 102 and 1034, klipsch cornwall, bose 901 bose 501. Turns out that the cdm 9nt got a run for its money. 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. Kef s 104 model saw various versions and the 104 2 was the final result of the products evolution. But the 104 2 was a new direction for kef speaker, going for a moredynamic, moresensitive presentation. Kef 1034 are smooth, warm, amazing depth, the mids and vocals are exceptional and the speaker can play for hours and not be fatiguing. Klipsch heresy, jbl l80t and l60t, kef reference 1042 and 102 and 1034, klipsch cornwall, bose 901 bose 501. Heres a little update about my quest for a good set of 1042.
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