KEF Gets Wireless For Sound February 1, 2007
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Audio specialist KEF, is doing its best to get rid of the most annoying aspect of any surround sound set-up: cables. The company previewed its KEF Wireless technology at the CES 2007 Show a few weeks back but it looks like we will see it launch in Q1.
It will come in two versions: an add-on for any existing speaker system, or as the 5000W system designed for use with the yummy 5:1 surround sound KHT 5000 Series. The wireless tech comprises a transmitter and two matching receivers, which house 50Watt digital power amplifiers. According to KEF:
“Position the speakers, receivers and transmitter. Connect speaker cables from the AV receiver to the KEF Wireless transmitter. When power is connected, the transmitter and receiver automatically locate each other, indicated by a flashing blue light that turns to a solid blue light.”
KEF claims its proprietary 2.4GHz transmission tech can pre-empt any problems when playing audio and hop frequencies before there’s any sound distortion. You also won’t have to worry about your microwave popcorn ruining the movie experience.
Expect both versions to cost £400-500.-Martin Lynch
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