{"product_id":"guide-to-looking-after-your-kef-speakers","title":"A Guide To Looking After Your KEF Speakers","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0884\/4842\/files\/Screen_Shot_2026-08-07_at_6.59.46_pm_240x240.png?v=1786093210\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Guide To Looking After Your KEF Speakers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvoiding Speaker Damage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThank you for choosing KEF for your audio system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhilst our products are precision devices, designed to provide many years of trouble-free audio enjoyment, there are some guidelines and procedures that will help ensure this continues to be the case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe’ve enclosed this quick guide to help you avoid future system failures. This is a generic guide that does not necessarily reference your specific repair. If you have questions regarding your system setup, please contact KEF Customer Service at kef.com.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eIf your amplifier is rated with a higher maximum wattage than \u003c\/span\u003ethe recommendation in the speaker specification, avoid high-volume positions. When too much voltage is delivered to a speaker, damage may occur. \n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eA good practice to avoid accidents is to reduce the volume as much as possible after a listening \u003c\/span\u003esession and then bring the volume control up to a comfortable listening level the next time the system is used.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf your amplifier is rated in the lower range or below the recommendation in the speaker specification, avoid high-volume positions. If the speaker is demanding more power from the amplifier than it can handle, the audio signal will go into clipping, stressing the driver.\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis is often seen when using a lower-powered amplifier to drive a speaker to fill a larger room than the system can handle. Consider switching to a higher powered amplifier, or a more sensitive KEF loudspeaker to achieve your desired listening outcome.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf using bass management (for example, in an AV Receiver, where a crossover is set), try increasing the crossover frequency. This will send a wider range of bass frequencies to the subwoofer, reducing driver excursion. Consult the relevant manual for assistance, or ask a local dealer how to integrate bass management into your particular system. \n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBass management can be achieved in a separate HiFi system with subwoofers (such as KEF KC62 and KC92). Please consult your dealer or contact KEF for more details.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncorrect system polarity can reduce the amount of bass output heard. Ensure that signal polarity is maintained throughout the signal chain – for example, check the cables for red\/+ to red\/+, black\/- to black\/- connections. Be aware that in very rare cases, cables and components may be incorrectly wired internally.\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTRY: In Spotify or Tidal, play the track “Phase Check (Loudspeaker Test)” by Bunker Analog. If the “In Phase” voice sounds focused and centered between the speakers, the system is wired correctly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe listener and the speaker's position also significantly affect bass output. Avoid sitting in the center of the room, and\/or try repositioning the speakers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0884\/4842\/files\/Screen_Shot_2026-08-07_at_6.51.09_pm_240x240.png?v=1786092694\" alt=\"\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eLast Update: 2024-Feb-06\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Melbourne HI Fi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52282790871341,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0884\/4842\/files\/Untitled-22June2023at16.24.16-2026-08-07T204644.391.png?v=1786099621","url":"https:\/\/www.melbournehifi.com.au\/products\/guide-to-looking-after-your-kef-speakers","provider":"Melbourne Hi Fi","version":"1.0","type":"link"}