R500 vs iQ90
The iQ90's sensitivity is 91 dB against the R500's 88 dB and its low-frequency extension 33 Hz against 39 Hz. Both share impedance (8Ω) and ways (3).
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LoudspeakersFloorstanding SpeakersDiscontinued
Estimated price (community-sourced)
$800
Around — community and catalog average, updates slowly
About the R500
The KEF R500 is the smallest floorstanding loudspeaker in KEF's R Series, featuring a three-way bass reflex design with the latest Uni-Q driver array. It combines a 1-inch vented aluminum dome tweeter, a 5-inch aluminum midrange driver, and two 5.25-inch aluminum bass drivers to deliver rich, detailed sound suitable for both home cinema and two-channel hi-fi applications. The speaker offers a wide frequency response and low distortion, designed to produce clean, powerful audio with a large sweet spot.
Specifications
Transducer Specifications
Driver and acoustic performance characteristics
- Sensitivity
- 88 dB SPL @ 1W/1m
- Impedance
- 8Ω
- Frequency Response
- 39 Hz - 45 kHz
- Power Handling
- 150W
- Min. Amplifier Power
- 25W
- Max. Amplifier Power
- 150W
Speaker Design
Driver configuration and enclosure design
- Configuration
- 3-way
- Driver Type
- dynamic
- Driver Size
- 5.25"
- Driver Count
- 3
- Enclosure Type
- ported
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 299 × 1066 × 328 mm (W × H × D)
- Weight
- 21.8 kg (48 lbs)
- Available Colors
- Gloss Black
Key Specifications
Sensitivity: 88 dB
Impedance: 8Ω
Frequency: 39-45000 Hz
Specifications are community-contributed and may not be accurate or complete. Verify all details with the manufacturer before making purchasing decisions. Terms & Conditions