Did KEF Just Make the Peak Backyard Hi-Fi System?
For the first time, the British audio maker takes its famed Uni-Q drivers outdoors.
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KEF is bringing its famed sound and Uni-Q drivers outdoors with its all-new collection of backyard speakers, aptly named the KEF Outdoor Collection .
"The Outdoor Collection brings KEF's signature high-fidelity sound where it's never been before," the company's press release reads. "From intimate garden retreats to expansive terraces and commercial hospitality settings."
KEF brings its Uni-Q drivers outside
According to the brand, the Outdoor Collection "seamlessly extends KEF's legendary sound beyond the home and into the natural world." - Credit: KEF
The Outdoor Collection includes two satellite speakers, four bollard (vertical, post-shaped) speakers and two bollard subwoofers, each with different sizes and prices. The system is powered by one of KEF's Kasa amplifiers.
What's most notable is that each speaker in KEF's new Outdoor Collection comes with its signature Uni-Q driver array, which places the tweeter at the center of the midrange and bass drivers. It's the first time KEF has ever integrated its Uni-Q driver in an outdoor speaker, let alone a collection.
According to the brand, the Uni-Q driver "creates a single point source of sound, delivering a seamless, expansive soundstage that envelops every listener equally."
KEF will sell various speaker packages that come with one of its Kasa amplifiers. - Credit: KEF
The range consists of several different sized (and shaped) outdoor speakers. - Credit: KEF
Price and availability
When the range drops, KEF will sell four packs of its landscape satellite speakers for $2,000 (SR4Q) and $3,000(SR6Q). The four different bollard speakers will range from $1,500/ea to $4,000. And the two subwoofers will cost $2,000 (BL8b) and $2,500 (BL12b).
KEF makes four different Kasa amplifiers, which range from $1,600 to $4,000, that are designed to power immersive outdoor systems or even an outdoor home theater system.
To make creating an outdoor hi-fi system, which includes one of its Kasa network DSP amplifiers, KEF will sell two different speaker system packages that range from $5,000 to $8,000.
For those interested, you'll have to wait. The KEF Outdoor Collection will be available starting April 2027.
KEF will sell two larger, bollard speakers with a three-way design and pack an integrated subwoofer. - Credit: KEF
The landscape satellite speakers are designed for flexible placement. KEF will sell various accessories for them. - Credit: KEF
Each speaker in the Outdoor Collection has a UV-resistant, weather-sealed design that's rated between IP66 and IPX5. - Credit: KEF
The SR6Q are the larger of the two landscape satellite speakers in the range. - Credit: KEF
KEF Outdoor Collection
About the Author: Tucker Bowe has been on Gear Patrol's editorial team since 2014. With a passion for consumer tech and hi-fi, he tracks everything from headphones and turntables to smartphones and wearables. If it lights up or makes noise, he probably covers it.
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