The KEF XQ five is a 4-way, bass reflex, floorstanding speaker introduced around 2005 and manufactured in England. It features a robust design and is available in several finishes including graphite and silver metallic, pearl white, Maranello red, and maple. The speaker measures 231 mm in width, 1056 mm in height, and 311 mm in depth, with a weight of 24.3 kg. It was originally priced at approximately 1499 € per piece, reflecting its premium positioning in the audio market.
The cabinet houses two 165 mm woofers, one 165 mm mid-woofer, a 19 mm tweeter, and a 19 mm super tweeter, providing a comprehensive sound reproduction. Its power handling is not specified; however, it is recommended to pair with amplifiers ranging from 15 to 150 watts, and it offers an efficiency rating of 90 dB (2.83V/1m).
The frequency response of the XQ five spans from 45 Hz to 55 kHz (±3 dB), with crossover ranges set at 300 Hz, 3 kHz, and 15 kHz. It has an impedance of 8 Ohms (with a minimum of 3.2 Ohms), and it features magnetic shielding to prevent interference with other electronic devices. Other models in the XQ series include the XQ one, XQ two c, and XQ three.
