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De kef 104, in gereviseerde staat zoals we ze hier aanbieden, is een luidspreker die ook anno 2026 nog veel muzikaal plezier weet te brengen. Het is een luidspreker die zowel op nieuwe als op vintage
Fair ask if this is the standard KEF 104/Reference 104: €449 sits above the cheaper unrestored sales I’d expect, but still inside the broader used band for this model family. Recent listings show KEF 104 examples around €175–€340 for plain used pairs, while cleaner or restored examples of the related 104/2 often land around €499–€650 and higher. So at €449, this is reasonable if condition is genuinely good and the pair is complete; it’s not a bargain-basement score, but it’s also not an outlier.
What makes it worth a look is the classic KEF house sound: refined mids, excellent imaging, and a presentation that still appeals to listeners who value coherence over hype. If the cabinets are tidy, the drivers are original, and the crossovers haven’t been hacked up, this could be a very satisfying vintage buy. The main thing to verify is condition, because with a speaker this age the value swings a lot with foam, drivers, and any restoration work; at this price, clean provenance and working order matter.
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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