FS: KEF bookies

Clipdat
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Purchased these brand new sealed box in May 2023 from Crutchfield for $2,200:
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Stunning initially limited edition Indigo Gloss finish, which is now backordred. Hard to photograph this high gloss finish, but they are in like-new/open box condition, used for under 20 hours and put back into their box.

The only thing to distinguish them from brand new will be the unavoidable light fingerprints on the finish, from when I was putting them back into their factory packaging materials. Grilles never used and still in packaging.

Great sounding speakers, but just rotating some pairs through that aren't getting used.

Asking $1,600 shipped for established members. Please PM if interested, thanks.
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,610
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    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • Clipdat
    Clipdat Posts: 12,933
    Bend over and GRAB YER ANKLES!
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  • PSOVLSK
    PSOVLSK Posts: 5,197
    Those are SWEET!!!
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  • Clipdat
    Clipdat Posts: 12,933
    Yeah the finish is pretty stunning in person. My crappy photos don't really do it justice.
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  • mhardy6647
    mhardy6647 Posts: 33,763
    Very nice speakkies. :)
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  • GlennDog
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    sexxy beaches . . . pm inbound
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  • msg
    msg Posts: 9,993
    Are those bass radiators? The port is throwing me off.
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  • Clipdat
    Clipdat Posts: 12,933
    It’s a “6-1/2" hybrid aluminum cone woofer”
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  • bugsnt
    bugsnt Posts: 78
    Damn! That color and the shine is exquisite.
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  • Clipdat
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    Arguably the most noticeable thing about these speakers is how well they do the seamless wall of sound effect. If you move your head several inches, or even stand up and walk about the room, the imaging and "locked in" sensation doesn't really change. KEF really put a lot of thought/effort into the off-axis performance and dispersion patterns.

    This makes them a great option for less than ideal rooms/setups, where you have to place speakers in a certain spot due to necessity. And when set up correctly, this means that they'll perform that much better.
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  • pearsall001
    pearsall001 Posts: 5,068
    Superb sounding speakers. I had the KEF R3 (non Mets) for a few years & man oh man did I enjoy them. You are spot on accurate about how well they sound even way out of the sweet spot. That gloss blue finish is stunning. The photos simply don't do them justice. Really hard to pull off with photos.
    The Meta version of the R3 makes a noticeable difference over the original R3 which were fantastic!
    Your pricing is superb & I'm surprised no on snagged them yet.
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  • F1nut
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  • msg
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    Clipdat wrote: »
    Arguably the most noticeable thing about these speakers is how well they do the seamless wall of sound effect. If you move your head several inches, or even stand up and walk about the room, the imaging and "locked in" sensation doesn't really change. KEF really put a lot of thought/effort into the off-axis performance and dispersion patterns.

    Wow, very interesting and very surprising.
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  • HzTweaker
    HzTweaker Posts: 785
    Love to finish! GLWS
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  • Jetmaker737
    Jetmaker737 Posts: 1,045
    Man I love that color. My Reference 1's do not come in that color. When I was deciding between R3 Meta versus the Reference 1 non-Meta's I own, that gorgeous indigo almost got me to pull the trigger on the R3. This is a sweet deal.
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  • Tony M
    Tony M Posts: 11,146
    NICE!

    <3
    Most people just listen to music and watch movies. I EXPERIENCE them.
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  • Clipdat
    Clipdat Posts: 12,933
    Jetmaker737 wrote: »
    Man I love that color. My Reference 1's do not come in that color. When I was deciding between R3 Meta versus the Reference 1 non-Meta's I own, that gorgeous indigo almost got me to pull the trigger on the R3. This is a sweet deal.

    Get them for your second system or maybe for the powder room.

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  • kevhed72
    kevhed72 Posts: 5,047
    PM coming
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  • PSOVLSK
    PSOVLSK Posts: 5,197
    Great deal on a beautiful, unique looking, and I assume great sounding speakers. Surprised no one has picked these up.
    Things work out best for those who make the best of the way things work out.-John Wooden
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  • Clipdat
    Clipdat Posts: 12,933
    Another Indigo Blue pair popped up on USAM today for $1,600 plus shipping. Not $1,600 shipped though like my offer. Shrug.
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  • Clipdat
    Clipdat Posts: 12,933
    Price drop to $1,500 shipped through the end of the week!
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  • rooftop59
    rooftop59 Posts: 8,121
    This is SOO tempting, but I also have too many speakers. GET BEHIND ME, SATAN!

    and GLWS!
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  • Clipdat
    Clipdat Posts: 12,933
    I know I'd really like these to get moved on to a new home where they will be played instead of sitting sealed in the box.
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  • Clipdat
    Clipdat Posts: 12,933
    Now posted on USAM.
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  • Clipdat
    Clipdat Posts: 12,933
    @Irrenhaus Come pick these up from Alameda so I don't have to ship them!
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  • Irrenhaus
    Irrenhaus Posts: 1,089
    Clipdat wrote: »
    @Irrenhaus Come pick these up from Alameda so I don't have to ship them!

    Hey thanks for the advice. But I recently got a pair of these. I have always been curious about Kef and these ones sound great, and they have a nice punch.

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  • Clipdat
    Clipdat Posts: 12,933
    Oh, nice! I've heard good things about the Q series! Glad that you are enjoying them.
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  • Clipdat
    Clipdat Posts: 12,933
    $1,500 shipped or $1,400 and you pay shipping.
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  • Clipdat
    Clipdat Posts: 12,933
    SOLD on USAM.
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  • rooftop59
    rooftop59 Posts: 8,121
    congrats!
    Living Room 2.2: Usher BE-718 "tiny dancers"; Dual DIY Dayton audio RSS210HF-4 Subs with Dayton SPA-250 amps; Arcam SA30; Musical Fidelity A308; Sony UBP-x1000es
    Game Room 5.1.4:     Denon AVR-X4200w; Sony UBP-x700; Definitive Technology Power Monitor 900 mains, CLR-3000 center, StudioMonitor 350 surrounds, ProMonitor 800 atmos x4; Sub - Monoprice Monolith 15in THX Ultra
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