Unlike many typical active computer speakers which have a single class d ‘digital’ amp on each channel, the KEF X300A has two class AB audiophile grade amps in each speaker, one for the HF and one for LF/MF. This is in keeping with the best pro audio monitors available today.

The benefit is that instead of large bulky passive components that are prone to saturation and distortion, KEF can devise the crossover with small components and make fine corrections to the drivers. As each driver has its own amp, the tweeter is not affected when the woofer amp starts to reach the limit and so the sound is also much cleaner at high levels.

In addition there is an audiophile grade linear power supply with toroidal transformer, as used in the best Hi-Fi separates for low noise and good headroom/dynamics. As a further bonus, with the X300A, the user has the ability to switch between desk, free space and desk/wall modes with high quality EQ, and the sound is adjusted to be optimal whichever location the speaker is put in. Desk and stand modes are by a switch on the rear panel of the master speaker, wall mode is via a foam plug for the rear mounted reflex port.

The Uni-Q driver is derived from KEF’s flagship Blade speaker for true audiophile performance.

A standard 3.5mm analogue input is included so that mobile phones and MP3 players can be connected as a secondary source.

Features

• High Resolution 96kHz/24 bit quality digital input and inter-speaker connection plus hi-fi components and configuration
• Class AB amplifier and audiophile grade DAC
• Fully two-way active on each speaker – separate amps for woofer and tweeter
• KEF’s multi- award winning Uni-Q driver – derived from KEF’s flagship Blade speaker
• Simply plug and play – USB digital or 3.5mm analogue
• No need for complex fine tuning – switchable modes for wall/desktop/free space
• USB connection cables included for true plug and play

The X300A offers a highly flexible and versatile solution and will be available in a gunmetal finish.