KEF XQ40 Piano Black
- Location
- Leiden, NL
- Seller
- Peter Ullrich
- Source
- Marktplaats
- Posted
- 3h ago
- Last seen
- 3h ago
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Ik heb twee kef xq40 speakers in piano black te verkopen. Zij werken nog prima maar eentje heeft wat krassen in de lak aan de bovenkant links. Ik heb helaas geen amp thuis om ze te testen maar als je
This is a fair ask, sitting well above the €356 median but below the €723 upper quartile for comparable listings. At €675, it is not a bargain, but it is defensible for a clean, complete pair in genuinely good condition—especially with the attractive Piano Black finish.
The XQ40 remains a very capable floorstander: a refined three-way design with excellent imaging, neutral midrange, surprisingly deep bass, and easy amplifier matching. Its compact proportions and build quality add real appeal, while the finish gives it a more upscale presence than many alternatives. Before committing, confirm both Uni-Q assemblies and woofers are clean, the grilles and terminal links are included, and the glossy cabinets have no significant scratches; at this price, cosmetic and driver condition should be properly documented.
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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