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R2c
$1,299.99
Three-way centre channel
Built to match any of the R Series floorstanders the R2c delivers the dialogue that brings movies to life in your home.
The R2c's 125mm (5 in.) midrange and 25mm (1 in.) aluminium dome tweeter Uni-Q matches the rest of the range perfectly. Twin 130mm (5.25 in.) bass drivers deliver the dynamics that great movies need.
Product Features
TECHNOLOGY
THE SCIENCE OF SOUND
THE SCIENCE OF SOUND
Uni-Q
The evolution of KEF's Uni-Q driver reaches its 12th generation in the R Series. Using simulation and analysis tools KEF’s engineers have been able to dramatically reduce colouration by cutting resonance in the tiny gaps between Uni-Q’s elements. The result is purer and more precise sound with stronger imaging.
Shadow Flare
The Shadow Flare is an innovative way to cut harmful high frequency cabinet diffraction. It's a carefully profiled transition that extends the waveguide effect of Uni-Q. The treble escapes naturally because the ‘shadow region’ stops it getting to the cabinet edges. The result is vastly improved fine detail.
Low Frequency Drivers
R Series bass drivers have a two-part structure with a shallow concave aluminium skin atop a paper cone. Combine this stiffness with the cone’s unique geometry and you get near pistonic movement for punch and speed. KEF has also increased linearity in the magnet system which means more impressive and impactful bass.
Flexible Port Technology
When it comes to generating deep, articulate bass, port design is crucial. The R Series ports have innovative flexible walls. Using computational fluid dynamics the flare and profile of each port is calculated to delay the onset of turbulence and the flexible port walls prevent resonances from colouring the midrange.
Cabinet Bracing
A solid platform is imperative for great sound. The new R Series benefits from Constrained layer damping. This system utilises internal braces joined by a ‘lossy’ interface and is highly effective at dissipating unwanted vibrations that would otherwise artificially change the sound and music.
Microfibre Grilles
The R Series was created to sound its best with or without grilles. The microfibre grille design is a first for KEF and not only looks beautiful but has a negligible effect on performance. They continue the tone-on-tone approach to match the various cabinet finishes and the edges are burnished for a suede-like effect.
Reviews 4
Customer Reviews
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Very Clear, Lacks BassThis speaker has very clear dialogue and sound effects. The treble and midrange, blend seamlessly with my R3 Left/Right speakers. However, the small drivers lack bass. I have had to move to a 100hz crossover to try and fill the gap with my sub. I came from a q650c, and although this speaker is more clear than that one, it doesn't have the large scale and impact that speaker had. next refresh of KEF R series has to have a bigger center!
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Lack in BassI've purchased the R2C and R11 in Dec 2021. I will go over the positives and negatives.
Positives:
-Beautiful speakers, one of the best-looking speakers I've seen hands down. I get nothing but
positive comments as to how great they look.
-R2C produces one of the clearest sounding speakers I've heard out of many speakers in this
price range. From my standpoint, I feel like the dialog is happening in real life.
Negative:
-The R2C is lacking in some serious bass. I don't know if it needs more power or if the R2C
needs bigger drivers but the lack of bass is really killing it for me with these speakers. By
matching it with the R11s I can clearly hear the lack of bass with the centers.
My next attempt is to buy an external amp to drive the center speaker to see if anything changes. I hope that fixes the issue that I'm running into. I hope this review helps anyone who is interested in these speakers.Posted on
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Best sound periodThe sound is crisp and clear, voices are super clean, keep it up KEF
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LackingHeard the R2c at several stores, was looking at R11 or 7’s for home theater setup but not at all thrilled with the R2c, please KEF make a better center channel, maybe larger drivers. Love KEF speakers just not happy with this center.
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Spec
| Model | R2c |
| Design | Three-way closed box |
| Drive Units | Uni-Q Driver Array: HF: 25mm (1in.) vented aluminium dome MF: 125mm (5in.) aluminium cone Bass Driver: LF: 2 x 130mm (5.25in.) hybrid aluminium |
| Crossover frequency | 400Hz, 2.9kHz |
| Frequency range (-6dB) Typical in-room bass response (-6dB) |
64Hz - 50kHz 49Hz |
| Frequency response (±3dB) | 74Hz - 28kHz |
| Harmonic distortion (90dB, 1m) | <0.3% 120Hz - 20kHz |
| Maximum output | 110dB |
| Amplifier power (recommended) | 15 - 200W |
| Nominal Impedance | 8Ω (min.3.2Ω) |
| Sensitivity (2.83V/1m) | 87dB |
| Weight * | 16.9 kg (37.3 lbs.) |
| Dimension (H x W x D) with terminal * |
175 x 550 x 308.5 mm (6.9 x 21.7 x 12.1 in.) |
| Finishes | Black Gloss / White Gloss / Walnut |
* Measurement per unit
** KEF reserves the right, in line with continuing research and development, to amend or change specifications. E&OE. **
Press and Awards
| R2c Center Channel Review |
| “The sound with KEF's R5-based system is no less detailed..., but it offers high-end performance in a more controlled, polite way with music and ample excitement for both surround music and movies.” |
| Year: 2019 |
| Magazine / Issuing Body: Sound and Vision |
| Country of Publication: United States |
| Product: R2c Center Channel |
Downloads
| R Series Brochure | • Open In New Window • Download |
| R Series Info Sheet | • Open In New Window • Download |
| R Series White Paper | • Open In New Window • Download |
| R Series User Manual | • Open In New Window • Download |
| Maintenance Guide for R Series Microfibre Grille | • Open In New Window • Download |
| Product Drawing | • Open In New Window |
| DXF File | • Download |
| DWG File | • Download |
