Obelisk vs KEF Reference Model One
The Reference Model One's impedance is 4Ω against the Obelisk's 6Ω, its high-frequency extension 20 kHz against 18 kHz, and its low-frequency extension 55 Hz against 28 Hz. Both share sensitivity (89 dB).
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The Obelisk was first introduced in 1977 and has undergone several revisions, with the latest models offering improved performance. It is praised for its ability to recreate a concert hall sound, providing a three-dimensional scale of music with excellent timbre and dynamics.
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The Reference Model One's impedance is 4Ω against the Obelisk's 6Ω, its high-frequency extension 20 kHz against 18 kHz, and its low-frequency extension 55 Hz against 28 Hz. Both share sensitivity (89 dB).
The Classic 30's impedance is 4Ω against the Obelisk's 6Ω, its low-frequency extension 31 Hz against 28 Hz, and its high-frequency extension 30 kHz against 18 kHz. Both share sensitivity (89 dB).
The VSM Millennium's impedance is 8Ω against the Obelisk's 6Ω, its low-frequency extension 33 Hz against 28 Hz, and its high-frequency extension 22 kHz against 18 kHz. Both share sensitivity (89 dB).
The 803S's sensitivity is 90 dB against the Obelisk's 89 dB, its impedance 8Ω against 6Ω, its low-frequency extension 35 Hz against 28 Hz, and its high-frequency extension 22 kHz against 18 kHz.
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