KEF's Reference Series Model 100 was one of the first genuinely high quality centre channel loudspeakers to appear on the world market. Key to its success was the Uni-Q driver array – with its broad and uniform dispersion pattern it ensured that listeners seated away from the central position will still hear clear and intelligible dialogue that was rooted to the centre of the screen.

The use of Reference Series components guaranteed that the sound quality was of the highest level and more than capable of working at part of a matched home theatre system with other speakers in the range. With a dark grey enclosure, black grille cloth and curved side panels it perfectly complemented the appearance of the high performance video equipment of the time.

It is a testament to the acoustic performance and visual appeal of the Model 100 that, despite its premium price point, it developed high reputation in the home theatre market and did much to establish KEF as one of the leading manufacturers in this sector.

Some online reviews I found: "This is no doubt the best Center Channel Speaker I have ever owned or used." "This terrific speaker delivers a sound beyond belief when considering the modest pricetag and quite discrete size." "I have owned this for 9 years now and am still amazed."

Dimensions (H x W x D): 174 x 460 x 169mm Weight: 5.2kg Nominal impedance: 6ohms Amplifier requirements: 25-175W (into 4 ohms) Frequency range: 70Hz to 20kHz +/-3.0dB at 2m on reference axis Sensitivity: 90dB at 1m on reference axis for a pink noise input of 2.83V (anechoic conditions) Maximum output: 111dB on programme peaks under typical listening conditions Drive units: B160 bass/midrange unit (SP1317), NT25 tweeter (SP1353)

The centre speaker is one of the most important speakers in your home theatre system... carrying an average of 90% of the dialogue and special effects!! So it really pays to get the best speaker you can afford :)

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