KEF IQ3 Book Shelf Speaker
I am not a big fan of book shelf speakers though I do own a few pair, I prefer towers. I just picked up a couple pair of speakers from the KEF line for an audition.
The KEF IQ3 is a rather large bookshelf. In comparison to the X series from AV123 it has a more lively top end. Some like that sound as do I but I get a hankering to listen to the XLS from time to time and do enjoy them equally as much.
I found the IQ3 to to be great for both music and movies and I actually liked it better then the IQ7 for music. The IQ3 have the edge over the 7 in musicality. They have a more refined and accurate mid to top end. With a sub they would do well for movies in a smaller room but I would go with either the KEF IQ7 or IQ9 if you are a serious movie buff.
Using the Yamaha RX-V361 I was able to play these at pretty high volume without any distortion and they never sounded fatiguing did however when playing movies start to struggle through some heavy passages. As with any smaller speaker they do have thier limits and if you have a large room or are really serious about h/t get the towers.
I took a few shots of the IQ 3s and though you cant see it they are also like the rest of the IQ line up vinyl wrapped. KEF did a good job of making them look like a real wood veneer so they don’t look tacky. The IQ line comes in three different colors, maple, walnut,and black. A nice variety to match ones home decor. All Iq series speakers come with Bi-wire or bi-amplification terminals and Oxygen free copper audiophile linking wires.
IQ3
Power Handling: 15 - 120 Watts
Nominal Impedance: 8 Ohms
Tweeter: One KEF UNI-Q Array — 0.75″ Aluminum-Dome HF Driver At Acoustic Center Of 6.5″ Titanium-Coated, Mid-Range Cone
Crossover Frequency: 2.8 kHz
Frequency Response: 45 Hz - 40 kHz
Magnetic Shielding: YES
Sensitivity: 89 dB (2.83 Volts @ 1 Meter)
Maximum Output: 110 dB SPL @ 1 Meter
Two-Way Bass Reflex System
Dimensions (Each): 14.4″ H x 8.7″ W x 12.9″ D
Weight (Each): 14.8 Pounds
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Where did you get the speaker stands for the IQ3’s
The stands are the Lovan Ballet III. Normally $300, I have a pair for sale for $150 if you are interested.
Lovan Ballet III
Do you ship to Canada and is it a good stand for the KEf iq3 speakers.
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I don’t like em.
I bought a pair in 2008 an dstill have am but rarely listen to them.They sound somewhat boxy and the bass a bit muddy. When lowering the bass on my EQ overall sound improves bc the mids and highs come out. I’ve set them up about 1 M away from rear walls, and maybe it could be my amp as well . A cheap Sony. - They look great though. I have a love-hate relation with these
PS. they do sound great with movie dialogues and effects though..