KEF C1SYSTEM Speaker System with Subwoofer (6 Pieces)

by KEF

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 21.7 x 17.8 x 44.1 inches ; 86 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 86 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B0038JDJBW
• Item model number: C1SYSTEM
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #55,060 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)

Product Description

KEF C1SYSTEM Includes 2 Pairs of KEF C1 Bookshelf Loudspeakers, a C6LCR Center Channel, and a C4 Subwoofer: Features two pairs of the KEF C1 bookshelf loudspeakers, a C6LCR center Channel, and a C4 subwoofer. With excellent power handling and a carefully tuned crossover, the C1 delivers a generously full performance that belies its discreet appearance and modest size. The front firing port makes it easy to position and the integrated wall bracket makes wall mounting a simple operation.

Customer Reviews

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars KEF C1 System, June 12, 2011

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Lee - See all my reviews

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This review is from: KEF C1SYSTEM Speaker System with Subwoofer (6 Pieces) (Electronics)

I've had this 5.1 speaker set hooked up to a Denon 1611 for several months and I have been impressed with the sound quality of these speakers. When I purchased these speakers they were just under $350 and at that price point they are a great deal. Currently they are above $600, and I'm not sure if I would've bought them at this price point. I was comparing these to the Energy Take Classics and some Klipsch systems and am happy I went with these, but at double the price I would've gone with one of the other two. But don't get me wrong, the sound quality on these speakers is really good. I've listened to all types of different music on these speakers (classical,country,bluegrass,rock,rap) and they have all sounded good. Especially the classical music. I have been very impressed with the subwoofer, it has a very tight bass and is not boomy. The subwoofer may have been worth the price alone. Movies sound great with these speakers, especially during scenes where its raining or during gun fights. One thing to keep in mind is that these speakers are much larger than the Energy Take Classics and the Klipsch HD 300 and 500's.

I had to return the first set of speakers due to poor sound quality. Whenever I listened to announcers during sporting events I could hear what sounded like a rattling coming from all 5 speakers. Especially if the announcer had a deeper voice. It sounded like metal rattling, and I'm assuming it was coming from the tweeter. The second set I got from Amazon in the exchange has not had that problem and the return process was convenient. Amazon mailed me the second set and allowed me to test them for up to 30 days before I had to ship back the previous set.

At under $500 I would definitely purchase these speakers, at $600+ I would take a look at Klipsch and Energy.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Awesome speakers, weak sub, February 20, 2011

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Stick (Ca) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: KEF C1SYSTEM Speaker System with Subwoofer (6 Pieces) (Electronics)

i bought these for $350 (january 2011). They are my first actual surround sound system that i sunk money into, so i'm not an expert or audiophile. the center and bookshelfs are fantastic. they are very clear and aesthetically pleasing. i have to turn the sound up to 60 on my receiver before i can even begin to hear a hiss with my ear pressed against the speaker (normal tv listening volume is ~35). the sub is an 8" and is not anything great. i already had a BIC F12, so the second sub was more of an included bonus. i rarely use it, but if i want a lot of bass, i can pair it with the BIC using my Onkyo 7.2 receiver. The speakers are bigger than they seem in the picture. the small C1's are a little less than 10lbs each and barely fit between my tv screen and stand. i have two speakers hooked to the ceiling using omnimount 20.0 stainless steel speaker mounts. The mount on the speaker's back screw on like a nut (unintentional). I removed the wall mount from the speaker, threaded the bolt through it and then re-assembled it to the speaker. now it just hangs there sans nut. in summary, great system for less than $500, but for a $1000? questionable. plan on investing in a better sub.

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Small System with a BIG Sound, January 12, 2011

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Scott D. Brandt (Richardson, Texas, US) - See all my reviews

This review is from: KEF C1SYSTEM Speaker System with Subwoofer (6 Pieces) (Electronics)

Some friends recently bought this system (per my suggestion) for an upcoming birthday party. They asked me to install them and boy were we all pleased with the result. Their room was filled with pleasing sounding detail from their Uverse, Blu-ray and iPod. All of which barely pushed the lows of the sub or the highs and mids of the bookshelf or center channel. The build quality was on par with a superior system and the value of it all was incredible! Way to go KEF and props Amazon for the price point.