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Een paar uitzonderlijke kef c80-kolomluidsprekers (met stands), die eind jaren 80 op de markt kwamen. De c80, het vlaggenschip en meest ambitieuze model uit de beroemde c-serie van de britse fabrikant
This looks ambitious at €380, since that sits above the €353 75th percentile and well over the €323 median for recent comparable € listings. It’s not wildly out of line, but it’s priced at the top end of the current used spread, so I’d expect stronger-than-average condition, complete accessories, or some other clear upside to justify it.
That said, the C80 is a respected KEF speaker line with the kind of even-handed, controlled sound many buyers want for both music and home cinema. If the cabinets, drivers, and grilles are clean and the pair is fully original, it can still be a worthwhile buy; just make sure you’re paying for condition and completeness, not just the name.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
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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