KEF KHT3005

design, reliability, usability, size

100% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Impeccably built and finished ; usefully compact subwoofer ; expansive, poised sound

Not the fastest, most dynamic or most attacking sound on the market

All the usual KEF virtues undermined only slightly by a relative lack of brio

A seamless surround field combined with a direct and focused centre channel ; deep, refined, weighty and powerful sound will fill even large rooms

Occasional touch of tubbiness to the bass ; not quite as fast or agile as the B&W MT-25s

It's back to £1000 and back to five stars, but the '3005SE might not be the no-brainer choice it once was

Compact, beautifully designed speaker package ; Solid aluminum satellites ; Unique driver technology produces incredible clarity ; Dual 10-inch, 250-watt powered subwoofer delivers ultradeep bass

Finicky setup required to produce best sound

So what are the KEF KHT-3005's limitations? Well, compared to a set of much larger speakers, they just don't offer the same volume capability, dynamic range, and home-theatre impact. Higher-end full-size speaker packages simply play louder and deliver...

Beautiful design, tight bass, plays loud

Simplistic subwoofer connections, somewhat directional, limiting speaker terminals

This set of speakers contains four satellites, a centre speaker and subwoofer. The four satellites stand on little pedestals and are connected with a little ball joint, allowing the speaker to be aimed precisely. If you'd like to wall mount them, the...

Great looks, easy placement, comfortable when loud

Not the most dynamic of systems

Of course it's not cheap, but just nudging into four figures, it's far from silly money valley either. For this level of sound quality and style, it's perfectly reasonably priced. In many ways it's comfortable, even cosy system, that delivers well on...