KEF SP3254
$650.00
The KEF SP3254 is the official model number for the KEF RDM Two (RDM 2) Reference Monitor, a high-end, two-way bookshelf loudspeaker manufactured in the United Kingdom in the late 1990s. It is highly regarded by audiophiles for its unique design and pinpoint sound imaging.
Key Design Features
- Uni-Q Coaxial Driver: This model uses KEF’s signature Uni-Q design, where the 1-inch fabric-dome tweeter is mounted directly inside the throat of the 5-inch polypropylene woofer. This design creates a single point source, offering identical horizontal and vertical dispersion while eliminating phase issues common in standard split-driver speakers.
- Distinctive “Cheek” Aesthetic: The cabinet is finished in a specialized gray Nextel coating and features thick, curved side panels (often called “cheeks”) made of cherry veneer, red lacquer, or gloss gray wood.
- Bi-Wiring Compatibility: The rear features a robust crossover assembly equipped with dual binding posts, allowing users to bi-wire or bi-amp the speakers for optimized signal fidelity.
Technical Specifications
The detailed audio metrics for the RDM Two, as archived by Stereophile Magazine, include:
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Specification |
Metric Value |
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System Type |
Two-way, reflex-loaded, magnetically shielded |
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Tweeter |
1″ fabric-dome tweeter |
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Woofer |
5″ polypropylene-cone woofer |
|
Frequency Response |
80Hz – 18kHz, ±2dB (-6dB at 65Hz) |
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Crossover Frequency |
2.1 kHz |
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Sensitivity |
90dB / 2.83V / 1m |
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Nominal Impedance |
6 ohms |
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Recommended Amplifier |
30W to 175W |
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Dimensions (H x W x D) |
13.2″ x 9.3″ x 10″ |
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