KEF’s New X300A Wireless - British Speaker Brand Adds Desktop Speaker System

Listening to music stored on a computer or accessed via a smartphone or tablet device is becoming increasingly popular.

KEF’s new X300A Wireless is an active mini speaker system with the added bonus of wireless connectivity for streaming via Airplay and DLNA from most Apple or Android devices, the maker says. It’s based on the brand’s original X300A model fitted with Uni-Q drivers derived from its flagship Blade models.

KEF’s new X300A Wireless

There’s no mention of claimed power output, but KEF tells us that the active models have built-in dedicated Class AB amplifiers (two per speaker) – one to cater for low/mid frequencies and the other for high ones.

There are also two discreet DACs built-in capable of handling 24/96 files when using the wired USB connection. A 3.5mm stereo jack socket is included too for non-wireless sources.

Listening to music stored on a computer or accessed via a smartphone or tablet device is becoming increasingly popular.

A Setup Wizard can be downloaded for Apple and Microsoft computer operating systems at www.kef.com. The X300A Wireless speakers are available in two contemporary finishes; Gunmetal and Linear White.

KEF’s new X300A Wireless is an active mini speaker system with the added bonus of wireless connectivity for streaming via Airplay and DLNA from most Apple or Android devices.

Specs and price ·         Price: $1285 ·         System type: Two-way bass reflex ·         Drive units: Uni-Q driver array: HF: 25mm (1in.) vented aluminium dome; LF/MF: 130mm (5.25in.) magnesium/ aluminium alloy ·         Frequency response (+/- 3dB): 58Hz - 28kHz ·         Frequency range (- 6dB): 49Hz - 45kHz ·         Max peak SPL: 104dB ·         Amplifier type: Twin Class AB ·         Amplifier power: LF: 50W; HF: 20W ·         AC power input: US/JP versions: 100-120VAC, 50/60Hz; EU/UK versions: 220-240VAC, 50Hz ; China version: 220-230VAC, 50Hz ·         Analogue input: AUX: 3.5mm stereo jack ·         Digital input: USB: Mini USB Type B connector ·         Resolution: Up to 24-bit ·         Sampling rate: Up to 96kHz, depending on source resolution ·         Wireless standard: IEEE 802.11b/g ·         Wireless frequency band: 2.4 GHz ·         Network connection: 802.11b/g wireless; 100 Base-T, RJ45 Ethernet ·         Wireless network streaming: DLNA: V1.5 Digital Media Renderer (DMR); AirPlay: AirPlay works with iPhone, iPad and iPod touch with iOS 4.3.3 or later; Mac with OS X Mountain Lion (10.8.0) or later, and Mac or PC with iTunes 10.2.2 or later ·         Controls: Balance control; System volume control ·         Internal volume: 4.7L ·         Finish: Linear White; Gunmetal ·         Dimensions (H x W x D): Without heatsink: 280 x 180 x 215mm (11.0 x 7.1 x 8.5 in.); With heatsink: 280 x 180 x 243mm (11.0 x 7.1 x 9.6 in.) ·         Weight: 7.5kg (16.5lbs) per speaker