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KEF Blade 2 Black/Copper - Ex-Demo $20000 @ Brisbane HiFi I've lusted after a pair of Blades for years. This offer seems almost too good to be true, but it's not because the guys are Brissie Hi-Fi are the real deal! Good buying here folks! Region: By Marc 0 Comments Secure Ad Normal Price: AUD $39,995.00 - Deal / Special Price: AUD $20,000.00 Date: July 19, 20241 yr
At A$39,995, this KEF Blade 2 listing is ambitiously priced, sitting well above the median used market value of A$26,578 and exceeding the 75th percentile of A$30,165 based on six recent AUD comparables; new Blade Two Meta units currently cost around A$45,000, so the premium here is thin unless the condition is exceptional. This price demands scrutiny, as it leaves little upside compared to buying new with full warranty.
The Blade 2 remains a benchmark floorstanding speaker, renowned for KEF’s Uni-Q driver delivering precise imaging and deep, controlled bass in a stunning, sculpted cabinet. If this pair is original-owner, includes original packaging, stands, and warranty, the rarity and completeness could justify the ask for a true enthusiast. However, without confirmed pristine condition and full accessories, A$39,995 is hard to recommend over the A$45,000 new option or the A$23,000–A$30,000 used range.
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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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