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Offered is „SURROUND Set KHT- 2005 =5x HTS-2001 + 1xPSW-2000“ by KEF as second-hand device from the category „Surround-Speaker“ on audio-markt.de - the online market place for high-end. The advert with the number 5373301519 ends on 27.10.2026 at 06:10 o'clock.
This is a seller’s market for premium used surrounds, and the €590 asking price for the Kef HTS2001 subwoofer is clearly ambitious, sitting far above the €209 75th percentile of recent comparable EUR listings; the median is €75, and the 25th percentile is €63, so €590 is nearly triple the upper end of typical market value. Even accounting for the REL quake average used price of €600 (converted from $650), this Kef unit remains significantly overpriced for its condition and market context.
However, if you’re drawn to the HTS2001’s reputation for clean, computer-optimized sound with cast-aluminum enclosures and 88 dB sensitivity, there’s genuine upside in its rarity as a compact underseat sub paired with egg-style satellites. The system’s original-owner condition and included accessories (if present) could justify patience, but only at or near the €75 median. At €590, this is a buy only if you’re certain of its unique value or plan to resell—otherwise, it’s a clear warning.
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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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