The KEF R2c ranks #24 out of 71 total Center Channel Speakers for sound quality. See all Passive Home rankings for every top pick.
Brand: KEF
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#24 KEF R2c: $1,299.99 each Discontinued eBay
Newer model: the KEF R2 Meta, ranked higher, rated 4.3/5.
Pros: A sealed three-way center with KEF’s Uni-Q coaxial driver (1” aluminum tweeter inside a 5” midrange) between two 5.25” woofers. Erin’s Audio Corner measured even coverage of about ±50 degrees both horizontally and vertically, so it sounds consistent above or below a screen and across a wide sofa. Preference score 4.37, rising to 7.22 with an ideal subwoofer. Measured bass extension of 79.8Hz (-3dB).
Cons: Bass rolls off at 79.8Hz (-3dB) and about 54Hz (-10dB), and the listening window spans 3.4dB from 300Hz to 5kHz. KEF replaced it with the R2 Meta. Discontinued.
How it compares: Just above it: JBL Synthesis SAM3HA - $200 more, 2Hz higher bass extension (-3dB). Just below it: Revel Performa4 C245 - $200 more, 1Hz lower bass extension (-3dB).
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | about 53.9Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
|---|---|
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 79.8Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| DIY Kit | No |
| Dimensions | 6.9”H x 21.7”W x 12.4”D (176 x 551 x 316 mm) |
| Drivers | Uni-Q: 1” vented aluminum dome tweeter, 5” aluminum midrange; 2x 5.25” hybrid aluminum woofers |
| Frequency Response | 74Hz-28kHz ±3dB (manufacturer specified) |
| Impedance | 8 ohms nominal (manufacturer specified) |
| Sensitivity | 87dB (manufacturer specified) |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 4.37 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 7.22 |
| Weight | 37.3 lbs (16.9 kg) |
| Woofer Cabinet | sealed |
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