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KEF 104ab Bookshelf Loudspeakers One of my fav sounding vintage speakers but needing to clear to make room for new gear and somethings has to go. Great working order and drivers are in good condition. Has been serviced by Brisbane Speaker Repairs and crossovers have been re-caped, so many more years of musical enjoyment left. New badges for grills. Only negative is the small flakes/chips on the sides (on the back corners) as per photos, doesn't effect the sound as they are solid as and wouldn’t take/cost much to fix up. My plan was to get corners patched up and get them re-stained with a d
At A$529, this listing is a solid buy, sitting just under the median of A$549 for comparable used KEF 104ab speakers and comfortably within the 25th–75th percentile range (A$462–A$617). It’s not a bargain by the 25th percentile, but it’s fair and well-priced for a unit in good condition, especially given that many listings hover near or above A$550.
The KEF 104ab is a revered 2-way reference speaker with a beautifully voiced midrange, punchy bass from its 8” woofer, and smooth treble via the T27 tweeter. Its original walnut finish, new surrounds, and robust build quality make it a timeless choice for analog lovers. With this clean listing, good condition, and fair price, it’s a genuine buying opportunity for enthusiasts seeking vintage authenticity without overpaying.
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KEF traces its roots to 1961, when British engineer Raymond Cooke founded the company in a modest Nissen hut on the grounds of the Kent Engineering and Foundry in Maidstone, England. A former BBC engineer and Wharfedale veteran, Cooke was driven by a passion for music and a commitment to technological innovation, aiming to reproduce sound as faithfully as the original performance. From its inception, KEF pioneered materials like foil-stiffened polystyrene diaphragms and Melinex tweeters in its debut K1 loudspeaker, setting a benchmark for engineering precision that propelled the brand to early acclaim.
KEF has long specialized in loudspeakers, establishing itself as a leader with iconic innovations such as the Uni-Q coaxial driver and computer-aided design techniques that revolutionized driver and enclosure development. While drive units supplied to other manufacturers fueled its growth, the brand's core output remains high-fidelity speakers across categories like floorstanders, bookshelves, and home theater systems, including early THX-approved setups. Active wireless models and reference-grade series extend its portfolio, though it eschews amplifiers, turntables, DACs, headphones, or cables.
Renowned for its science-driven heritage, KEF occupies a premium position in the hi-fi market, blending accessible high-end performance with cutting-edge technology. Collectors prize vintage BBC monitors and Bextrene-driver classics, while modern buyers seek its precise, natural soundstaging. Decades of awards affirm KEF's status as a respected innovator, appealing to discerning audiophiles who value engineering over hype.
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