KEF KHT5005.2

price, design, reliability, usability

100% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Tall, slimline design is stylish and flexible ; decent integration ; always-cohesive surround sound

Lacks excitement, punch and power ; flabby bass

We thought we’d like the style, and we do – it’s the sound that leaves us a bit cold

Elegant design ; Good quality sound ; Wireless

Not as good in large spaces as some rivals

This package offers great clarity and treble detail: there’s no shortage of low-end rumble, but when it comes to driving a large room, the KEFs are pipped at the post by their rivals. Measure out your room, work out speaker placement and then make your...

Sleek aluminum satellite speakers ; Unique driver technology produces incredible clarity ; Compact, dual 10-inch, 250W sub ; Table and wall mounts included

Expensive ; Can't rock out like a full-size speaker system

The KHT-5005.2 satellites' volume and dynamic range limitations, especially on DVDs, are less than what we would have expected considering their trim dimensions, but it can't work miracles. The KEF system is nowhere as powerful as a full-size system,...

Attractive styling and flexible mountingoptions make this system adaptable to almost any room. Optional floorand table stands and even a wireless system further enhance theflexibility of this system ; This system is capable of very highvolume output...

The small size of the drivers will of course be limited by physics and, at extreme output, the sound will compress, affecting the sound quality ; If you go with the wireless option, you will still need to run power to the speakers

The KEF KHT 5005.2 offers amazingly full sound and sonic output in a complete package for a reasonable price. The use of identical speakers all around makes for perfect transitions and the included subwoofer is small but powerful and mates extremely...

Fantastic looks, Rich, involving sound

The latest version of KEF's acclaimed sub/sat speaker package sounds great and looks better than ever

Solid soundstage, Highly detailed, Compact size, Wireless surrounds operate flawlessly

Bass (from low to upper bass) from HTB2 tended to be over-ripe and "slow", Unforgiving of bright material ; treble can sometimes be too obvious, Available loudness level is generous for a small-medium size rooms, but more limited than from many larger,...