Reference Model 90

About the Reference Model 90

The KEF Reference Series Model 90 is a compact, high-quality center channel loudspeaker designed to match KEF's Reference series of the mid-1990s. It is a two-way, reflex-loaded design optimized for TV or shelf mounting, using KEF's B160 bass/midrange driver and NT19 tweeter. With a nominal impedance of 6 ohms and recommended amplifier power of 15–150 W (into 4 ohms), it is suitable for a wide range of home theater amplifiers. Key specifications: - System type: Two-way, TV/shelf-mount center channel - Enclosure type: Reflex (bass-reflex/ported) - Dimensions (H × W × D): 174 × 396 × 169 mm (6.9 × 15.6 × 6.7 in) - Weight: 3.9 kg (8.6 lb) - Nominal impedance: 6 Ω - Recommended amplifier power: 15–150 W (into 4 Ω) - Frequency range: 80 Hz – 20 kHz (±3 dB at 2 m on reference axis) - Sensitivity: 87 dB (2.83 V, 1 m, anechoic) - Maximum output: 106 dB on programme peaks under typical listening conditions - System designation: SP3178 - Production period: circa 1995–1997 - Drive units: 1 × B160 bass/midrange (SP1320), 1 × NT19 tweeter (SP1352) The Reference Model 90 was voiced to integrate with KEF's Reference and Q-series floorstanders of the same era, providing clear dialogue reproduction and tonal consistency in surround and home cinema systems.