The new Q Series for 2001 built on the success of its predecessor with key developments in cabinet and driver technology.

 

The cabinets featured curved side and front panels - which not only add to the visual appeal but also add mechanical stiffness to reduce colouration. With the top surface of the Uni-Q array breaking through the top surface of the cabinet and trimmed with a moulded faring the dispersion and smoothness of response is improved – a development that was first adopted into the Reference Series.

 

Another development carried over from the Reference Series was the change to a metal dome tweeter, in this case aluminium, to provide a smooth and detailed response to beyond 20kHz.

 

Q1 (2001-06)
Q1 was a two-way bookshelf system with a 165mm(6.5”) Uni-Q array.

 

Q3 (2001-06)
The floor standing version of Q1, Q3 offered increased bass extension and elegant looks.

 

Q5 (2001-06)
A floor standing 2½-way system with a 165mm (6.5”) bass driver and 165mm (6.5” Uni-Q array.

 

Q7 (2001-06)
Q7 was a full three-way with the traditional KEF ‘racetrack’ shaped B169 bass driver and 165mm (6.5”) Uni-Q array.

 

Q8s (2001-06)
Developed from the Q85s, Q8s was the wall-mountable surround speaker for multi-channel applications.

 

Q9c (2001-06)
The centre speaker of the range for home theatre applications, Q9c used the same 165mm (6.5”) Uni-Q array for perfect timbre matching and detailed dialogue reproduction.
Further models were added to the range to offer greater choice for the customer and to offer more flexibility in constructing multi-channel systems.

 

Q Compact, Q4 and Q6c were bookshelf, floor standing and centre channel models all featuring a new 130mm (5.25”) Uni-Q array to allow slim, elegant cabinet profiles.

 

Q2ds was a three-way dipole surround that incorporated a 130mm (6.5”) reflex loaded, down-firing bass driver and a pair of 165mm (6.5”) Uni-Q arrays on either side of the cabinet. This system was closely modelled on the successful TDM34DS and Reference Series Model 206ds.

 

Q10c was a larger three-way centre speaker utilising two 130mm(5.25”) bass drivers and the new 130mm (5.25”) Uni-Q array.

 

Q11 was a full four-way floor standing model with a racetrack B169 bass driver and a dedicated 165mm (6.5”) lower midrange unit for detailed reproduction even at high output levels.

 

Specification: Q1
System type: Two-way, bookshelf/stand-mount
Enclosure type: Reflex
Dimensions (H x W x D): 350 x 220 x 320mm (13.7 x 8.6 x 12.6 inches)
Weight: 6.25kg (13.8 lbs)
Nominal impedance: 8 ohms
Amplifier Requirements: 15-120W
Frequency response: 45Hz to 27kHz +/-3.0dB
Sensitivity: 91dB at 1m for 2.83V
Maximum output: 111dB
Finish: Black Ash, Maple or Dark Apple
System: SP3359
Drive units: B160 Uni-Q (SP1485) [NT19 HF unit (SP1487)]
Crossover network: SP2380 (SP2429 USA)

 

Specification: Q3
System type: Two-way, floor standing
Enclosure type: Reflex
Dimensions (H x W x D): 780 x 240 x 320mm (30.7 x 9.4 x 12.6 inches)
Weight: 11.5kg (25.3 lbs)
Nominal impedance: 8 ohms
Amplifier Requirements: 15-120W
Frequency response: 42Hz to 27kHz +/-3.0dB
Sensitivity: 91dB at 1m for 2.83V
Maximum output: 111dB
Finish: Black Ash, Maple or Dark Apple
System: SP3360
Drive units: B160 Uni-Q (SP1485)  [NT19 HF unit (SP1487)]
Crossover network: SP2381 (SP2430 USA)

 

Specification: Q5
System type: 2½-way, floor standing
Enclosure type: Reflex
Dimensions (H x W x D): 880 x 240 x 320mm (34.6 x 9.4 x 12.6 inches)
Weight: 14.5kg (32 lbs)
Nominal impedance: 8 ohms
Amplifier Requirements: 15-150W
Frequency response: 39Hz to 27kHz +/-3.0dB
Sensitivity: 91dB at 1m for 2.83V
Maximum output: 112dB
Finish: Black Ash, Maple or Dark Apple
System: SP3361
Drive units: B160 bass unit (SP1395), B160 UniQ (SP1486) [NT19 HF unit (SP1487)]
Crossover network: SP2382 (SP2431 USA)

 

Specification: Q7
System type: Three-way, floor standing
Enclosure type: Reflex
Dimensions (H x W x D): 950 x 260 x 350mm (37.4 x 10.2 x 13.7 inches)
Weight: 17kg (37.4 lbs)
Nominal impedance: 8 ohms
Amplifier Requirements: 15-175W
Frequency response: 35Hz to 27kHz +/-3.0dB
Sensitivity: 91dB at 1m for 2.83V
Maximum output: 113dB
Finish: Black Ash, Maple or Dark Apple
System: SP3362
Drive units: B169 Bass unit (SP1425), B160 Uni-Q (SP1485) [NT19 HF unit (SP1487)]
Crossover network: SP2383 (SP2432 USA)

 

Specification: Q8s
System type: Two-way, wall-mount
Enclosure type: Reflex
Dimensions (H x W x D): 253 x 170 x 119mm (10 x 6.7 x 4.7 inches)
Weight: 3.1kg (6.82 lbs)
Nominal impedance: 8 ohms
Amplifier Requirements: 15-120W
Frequency response: 120Hz to 27kHz +/-3.0dB
Sensitivity: 91dB at 1m for 2.83V
Maximum output: 108dB
Finish: Video Grey
System: SP3364
Drive units: B160 Uni-Q (SP1488)  [NT19 HF unit (SP1487)]
Crossover network: SP2384

 

Specification: Q9c
System type: Two-way, TV/shelf-mount
Enclosure type: Reflex
Dimensions (H x W x D): 200 x 480 x 270mm (7.9 x 18.9 x 10.6 inches)
Weight: 6.2kg (13.6 lbs)
Nominal impedance: 8 ohms
Amplifier Requirements: 15-120W
Frequency response: 50Hz to 27kHz +/-3.0dB
Sensitivity: 91dB at 1m for 2.83V
Maximum output: 111dB
Finish: Black Ash, Maple or Dark Apple
System: SP3363
Drive units: B160 Uni-Q (SP1485) [NT19 HF unit (SP1487)]
Crossover network: SP2385

 

Specification: Q compact
System type: Two-way, bookshelf/stand-mount
Enclosure type: Reflex
Dimensions (H x W x D): 270 x 180 x 250mm (10.6 x 7.1 x 9.9 inches)
Weight: 3.9kg (8.6 lbs)
Nominal impedance: 8 ohms
Amplifier Requirements: 10-100W
Frequency response: 50Hz to 27kHz +/-3.0dB
Sensitivity: 89dB at 1m for 2.83V
Maximum output: 109dB
Finish: Black Ash, Maple or Dark Apple
System: SP3424
Drive units: B130 Uni-Q (SP1519) [NT19 HF unit (SP1487)]
Crossover network: SP2445

 

Specification: Q4
System type: Three-way, floor standing
Enclosure type: Reflex
Dimensions (H x W x D): 820 x 180 x 250mm (32.3 x 7.1 x 9.9 inches)
Weight: 9.1kg (20 lbs)
Nominal impedance: 8 ohms
Amplifier Requirements: 15-150W
Frequency response: 42Hz to 27kHz +/-3.0dB
Sensitivity: 90dB at 1m for 2.83V
Maximum output: 111dB
Finish: Black Ash, Maple or Dark Apple
System: SP3425
Drive units: B130 Bass unit (SP1521), B130 Uni-Q (SP1519) [NT19 HF unit (SP1487)]
Crossover network: SP2446

 

Specification: Q6c
System type: Two-way, TV/shelf-mount
Enclosure type: Reflex
Dimensions (H x W x D): 160 x 432 x 215mm (6.3 x 17 x 8.5 inches)
Weight: 4.1kg (9 lbs)
Nominal impedance: 8 ohms
Amplifier Requirements: 10-100W
Frequency response: 50Hz to 27kHz +/-3.0dB
Sensitivity: 89dB at 1m for 2.83V
Maximum output: 109dB
Finish: Black Ash, Maple or Dark Apple
System: SP3426
Drive units: B130 Uni-Q (SP1519) [NT19 HF unit (SP1487)]
Crossover network: SP2447

 

Specification: Q2ds
System type: Three-way, wall-mount
Enclosure type: Reflex
Dimensions (H x W x D): 220 x 442 x 210mm (8.7 x 17.4 x 8.3 inches)
Weight: 7.7kg (16.9 lbs)
Nominal impedance: 8 ohms
Amplifier Requirements: 10-100W
Frequency response: 80Hz to 27kHz +/-3.0dB
Sensitivity: 91dB at 1m for 2.83V
Maximum output: 1119dB
Finish: Black Ash, Maple or Dark Apple
System: SP3372
Drive units: B130 Bass unit (SP1399), 2 x B160 Uni-Q (SP1486) [NT19 HF unit (SP1487)]
Crossover network: SP2394

 

Specification: Q10c
System type: Three-way, TV/shelf-mount
Enclosure type: Reflex
Dimensions (H x W x D): 160 x 552 x 250mm (6.3 x 21.7 x 9.8 inches)
Weight: 7.7kg (17 lbs)
Nominal impedance: 8 ohms
Amplifier Requirements: 15-150W
Frequency response: 45Hz to 27kHz +/-3.0dB
Sensitivity: 91dB at 1m for 2.83V
Maximum output: 112dB
Finish: Black Ash, Maple or Dark Apple
System: SP3427
Drive units: 2 x B130 Bass unit (SP1521), B130 Uni-Q (SP1519) [NT19 HF unit (SP1487)]
Crossover network: SP2448

 

Specification: Q11
System type: Four-way, floor standing
Enclosure type: Reflex
Dimensions (H x W x D): 1050 x 258 x 366mm (41.3 x 10.1 x 14.4 inches)
Weight: 18.3kg (40.2 lbs)
Nominal impedance: 8 ohms
Amplifier Requirements: 15-200W
Frequency response: 35Hz to 27kHz +/-3.0dB
Sensitivity: 91dB at 1m for 2.83V
Maximum output: 114dB
Finish: Black Ash, Maple or Dark Apple
System: SP3428
Drive units: B169 Bass unit (SP1425), B160 lower midrange unit (SP1501), B160 Uni-Q (SP1485) [NT19 HF unit (SP1487)]
Crossover network: SP2449

 

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Download Qcompact Q4 Q6c Brochure
Download Q1 Q3 Q5 Q7 Q8s Q9c Installation Manual
Download Qcompact Q1 Q4 Q5 Q6c Q7 Q8s Q9c Q10c Q11 Installation Manual
Download Q2ds Installation Manual