The smallest of the three floor standers in the R Series, the KEF R500 uses the same latest generation Uni-Q driver array and two 5.25-inch aluminium bass drivers. Its slim proportions and sleek contemporary looks make it perfectly suited for any interior, making it ideal for serious stereo or multi-channel home theatre systems.

Model R500
Design Three-way bass reflex
Drive units Uni-Q driver array:
HF: 25mm (1in.) vented aluminium dome
MF: 125mm (5in.) aluminium
Bass units: LF: 2 x 130mm (5.25in.) aluminium
Frequency range (-6dB) 39Hz - 45kHz
Frequency response (±3dB) 46Hz - 28kHz
Crossover frequency 500Hz, 2.8kHz
Amplifier requirements 25 - 150 W
Sensitivity (2.83V/1m) 88dB
Harmonic distortion
2nd & 3rd harmonics (90dB, 1m) <0.4% 120Hz-20kHz
Maximum output 111dB
Nominal impedance 8Ω (min. 3.2Ω)
Weight 21.8kg (48lbs.)
Dimension (H x W x D)
(with grille and terminal) 1015 x 180 x 305 mm
(40 x 7.1 x 12 in.)
Dimension (H x W x D)
(with grille, terminal & plinth) 1066 x 299 x 328 mm (42 x 11.8 x 12.9 in.)