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Is the KEF R5 an easy to drive speaker?
KEF R5
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There are two main factors that set how easy or difficult a speaker is to drive, these are Speaker Sensitivity and Impedance. A speaker rated lower Ohms requires more current than a higher Ohm speaker. Similarly, a speaker with lower sensitivity requires more power to reach the same volume as a speaker with higher sensitivity.

KEF R5's nominal impedance level is 8 Ohms but can go down to as low as 3.2 ohms. 8 Ohms is pretty much the standard impedance amongst stereo speakers and amplifiers so KEF R5 is not considered a difficult to drive speaker from Impedance perspective.

KEF R5 has a sensitivity of 87 dB. With a sensitivity level of only 8 dB, KEF R5 is a difficult to drive speaker from Sensitivity perspective, so make sure to choose an amplifier with high power if you like listening to your music at high volume levels.

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KEF R5 Alternatives in Passive Floor-standing Speakers
Model Type Sensitivity Impedance Frequency
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3-way 88 dB 8 ohms 48-28k Hz
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3-way 87 dB 8 ohms 52-28k Hz
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3-way 90 dB 8 ohms 46-28k Hz
KEF R5 Meta
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3-way 87 dB 4 ohms 52-28k Hz
KEF Q950
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2-way 91 dB 8 ohms 44-28k Hz
B&W 603
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3-way 88.5 dB 8 ohms 48-28k Hz
Monitor Audio Silver 300 7G
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3-way 87.5 dB 8 ohms 31-35k Hz
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3-way 88 dB 8 ohms 38-38k Hz
KEF Q750
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2-way 88 dB 8 ohms 48-28k Hz
KEF LS50 Meta
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2-way 85 dB 8 ohms 79-28k Hz
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