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Subwoofers — KEF REFERENCE 8b

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KEF REFERENCE 8b
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The Reference 8b is a powered subwoofer from KEF, built as a partner for the main speakers of the brand's Reference series. It adds a dedicated bass channel under full-range speakers, for music systems and home theatres alike.

Key specs that matter

KEF rates the response from 24Hz to 90Hz, and the internal amplifier delivers 1000W. The cabinet measures 39.8 x 36.5 x 42.9cm and weighs 34kg, a compact size for this amount of amplifier power.

Pairing

Standard subwoofer-level inputs connect the Reference 8b to any preamplifier or AV processor, so it can work under Reference series speakers in a two-channel system as well as in a home cinema.

Alternatives

The KEF Kube 15 MIE is a 15-inch powered subwoofer from the Kube MIE range with a 300W amplifier.

Specifications

  • Model name

    REFERENCE 8b

  • Frequency Response low +/- 3dB (Hz)

    24

  • Frequency Response high +/- 3dB (Hz)

    90

  • Sensitivity (dB at 1 W/1m)

    N/A

  • Impedance (Ohms)

    N/A

  • Has internal amplification

    Yes

  • Power amplifier (W)

    1000

  • Size (sm)

    39.8 × 36.5 × 42.9

  • Weight (kg)

    34

  • Official link

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