Kef Eggs history and performance

[Biblob]

Hi all,

I have been looking at very small satellite speakers for a potential Atmos or Auro3D setup. And I came across the Kef 'egg' speakers. I am talking about the KHT and HTS series.

Apparently many were enthusiastic about their performance. But unfortunately because it was in a earlier era, measurements are not to be found.
And the actual line of Kef eggs series is hard to found as well.

Does anyone know more about the differences between the models/series and their acoustic performance?

 

[kyuu]

Have you seen this thread?

KEF HTS3001SE - How would you EQ these?

Some time ago I got myself a pair of KEF HTS3001SE satellite speakers, possibly the nicest eggs produced by KEF. Out of curiosity I am now trying to make them sing. Setup: Digital source -> Behringer DEQ2496 optical in/out -> Sony STR-DB940 -> KEF HTS3001SE and a stacked pair of active...

www.audiosciencereview.com

 

[staticV3]

Also worth considering the Monoprice THX satellite as an alternative with known performance characteristics:

Monolith by Monoprice THX Certified Satellite Speaker Review

Monolith by Monoprice THX Certified Satellite Speakers

www.erinsaudiocorner.com

 

[Power Pop 23]

KEF (USA) is currently offering the 'Egg Duo' loudspeaker in four colors for $299.99 a pair - while supplies last

EGG DUO

KEF US

us.kef.com

 

[No_hair_left]

Also worth considering the Monoprice THX satellite as an alternative with known performance characteristics:

Monolith by Monoprice THX Certified Satellite Speaker Review

Monolith by Monoprice THX Certified Satellite Speakers

www.erinsaudiocorner.com

These have been out of stock for a very very long time now, they won't be coming back, shame as I would have loved 4 of these for small atmos speakers.

 

[Biblob]

Also worth considering the Monoprice THX satellite as an alternative with known performance characteristics:

Monolith by Monoprice THX Certified Satellite Speaker Review

Monolith by Monoprice THX Certified Satellite Speakers

www.erinsaudiocorner.com

I wish, but they're not available in the EU.

 

[Biblob]

Have you seen this thread?

KEF HTS3001SE - How would you EQ these?

Some time ago I got myself a pair of KEF HTS3001SE satellite speakers, possibly the nicest eggs produced by KEF. Out of curiosity I am now trying to make them sing. Setup: Digital source -> Behringer DEQ2496 optical in/out -> Sony STR-DB940 -> KEF HTS3001SE and a stacked pair of active...

www.audiosciencereview.com

Yea, have seen this one. But this is only one model. And it seems relatively good! I wonder if this is the best model, or there have been better ones

 

[Biblob]

KEF (USA) is currently offering the 'Egg Duo' loudspeaker in four colors for $299.99 a pair - while supplies last

EGG DUO

KEF US

us.kef.com

Not in Europe
And I still don't know if this is the best model. Or there have been previous models that performed better.

 

[EERecordist]

Yea, have seen this one. But this is only one model. And it seems relatively good! I wonder if this is the best model, or there have been better ones

The 3001 was the top of the line, they changed direction after that into a more vertical tubular cast aluminum speaker with smaller drivers that is not well reviewed. The new Egg Duo are powered, so you would need to find new measurements. There are many used 3001 eggs on the UK eBay, including with the hard to find stands. You can also plug the ports to make them sealed.