New Kii Seven

[holdingpants01]

I just noticed no subwoofer pre-out RCA, that is a shame... It would ruin the cardioid bass, but still good to have the option imo.

I don't know what are the specs but I'm pretty sure the cardioid response is above subwoofer range anyway, bigger Three's are cardioid above 100Hz or so and D&D 8C are even higher. I'm sure there's a way around and add a subwoofer, but they could make sub out and create one that match visually

 

[Purité Audio]

I remember years ago hearing that Kii were aiming for a B&O type lifestyle package, this was when Kii only demonstrated with Kii products everything non-Kii was kept out of sight.
I believe the next product in development is a source/streamer/interface unit.
Keith

 

[judgespear]

The hidden mid-range driver might be a Purifi driver... would mean incredible clean midrange with low crossover point and the bass drivers can focus on the lowest frequencies...

 

[boXem]

The hidden mid-range driver might be a Purifi driver... would mean incredible clean midrange with low crossover point and the bass drivers can focus on the lowest frequencies...

For cardioid response, lowest frequencies won't be enough.

 

[Purité Audio]

There was talk of a possible ‘all out’ design using Purifi drivers I believe the amps in the BLTs are already ?
Keith

 

[Emlin]

There was talk of a possible ‘all out’ design using Purifi drivers I believe the amps in the BLTs are already ?
Keith

Purifi amps in the three as well, and I presume in the seven.

 

[Zvu]

It looks like transducers used in Seven are exactly the same as in Three. There is no logic to be otherwise.

If the midrange and tweeter from Three can withstand and cooperate with 4 woofers, then they are more than capable to deal with two (spl wise). Why would anyone change the midrange and tweeter if he has the thing that works ? Plastic trim around mid and tweeter is different but it looks like that is the only difference. Woofers look exactly the same as the ones from Three.

In my opinion, this is just smaller and cheaper version of Three that should cost less and it would be nice to have updated connectivity. It brings some performance that Three has but at lower spl and price.

 

[Matias]

Yes, this could be another rational explanation for not using Purifi drivers: just us the same as the Three and get economies of scale, simplified inventory, etc.

 

[Pearljam5000]

I'm guessing the price is €8000
Half of Kii 3

 

[Purité Audio]

I will say £9k inc stands extra of course, are you offering a prize for the nearest guess?
Keith

 

[Purité Audio]

You win unless the stands are really expensive.
The Kii Audio Kii Seven will be available early 2024, priced €3.795 / £3,495 / $3,895 (single speaker), €7.590 / £6,990 / $7,790 (stereo pair).


Keith

 

[boXem]

Another example that prices are not related to productions costs.

 

[Pearljam5000]

Another example that prices are not related to productions costs.

In what way ?

 

[boXem]

In what way ?

It is 2/3rd of a Kii 3 (4 vs 6 active drivers). So unless the box is in plastic instead of aluminum, which I strongly doubt, it costs aprox. 2/3rd to produce. But is sold for half the price.

 

[Pearljam5000]

I'm assuming it's plastic
Hard to tell from the photos

 

[VintageFlanker]

Would be nice to see these below 8k€ (half the actual price of Kii Three)...

The Kii Audio Kii Seven will be available early 2024, priced €3.795 / £3,495 / $3,895 (single speaker), €7.590 / £6,990 / $7,790 (stereo pair).

Good !

 

[phoenixdogfan]

Quite a small speaker. 20x31x31cm

-3dB: 40Hz

Looks like their version of the KEF LS50 Wireless II in connectivity/functionality.

LS 50 wireless with an in cabinet KC 62 and cardoid bass for about the same price as LS 60.

 

[boXem]

I'm assuming it's plastic
Hard to tell from the photos

For this price I hope it's not plastic.

 

[nine9one]

Another example that prices are not related to productions costs.

They're definitely related, but the margin sure seems to fluctuate.

 

[Emlin]

For this price I hope it's not plastic.

The Kii Three cabinet is made of polyurethane. So...