KEF Releases Coda W Active Wireless Loudspeaker
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KEF have just released a new wireless stand mount active speaker, the Coda W. Each cabinet providing 100 Watts of Class D amplification to the 5.25″ 12th Gen Uni-Q driver array, 70 Watts to the mid-bass and 30 Watts to the tweeter. The crossover and KEF’s Music Integrity Engine distortion elimination are executed in a DSP. Available in; Vintage Burgundy, Nickel Grey, Moss Green, Midnight Blue or Dark Titanium finishes.
The primary speaker deals with all inputs and power and digital signal distribution to the secondary speaker using a USB-C socket. A 3m C-Link interspeaker cable ships in the box but an 8m version is available as an optional extra.
Control is available locally using the primary speaker’s top-front edge features touch-sensitive controls for power on/off, mute, input selection and volume up/down, supplied remote or the KEF Connect App. The app also supports; EQ presets, manages speaker settings, updates firmware, and explores the latest features.
The “W” for Wireless refers to the Bluetooth 5.4 input rather than built-in network streaming. Support is for aptX Adaptive/Lossless enabling lossless carriage of CD-quality audio.
Primary speaker wired input connectivity includes; 1 x RCA line-level analogue, 1 x RCA MM phono, 1 x HDMI ARC, 1 x TOSLINK. Outputs include; 1 x RCA line-level sub and 1 x 24-bit/192kHz USB-C – opening the door to outboard network streamers. Other rear panel controls and connections include; on/off, AC power, ground lift, EQ preset, BT pairing and 1 x USB-C 5V/2A
Finally, the speakers are also compatible with KEF’s SQ1 floor stands.
Specifications:
- Drive units: Uni-Q Driver Array:
- HF: 25 mm (1 in.) aluminium dome
- LF/MF: 130 mm (5.25 in.) magnesium/aluminium alloy cone
- Frequency range (-6dB) measured at 85dB/1m: 38Hz – 20kHz
- Frequency response (±3dB) measured at 85dB/1m : 41Hz – 20kHz
- Amplifier output power (per speaker): LF: 70W HF: 30W
- Amplifier class (per speaker): LF: Class D HF: Class D
- Max SPL measured at 1m: 102 dB
- Wireless streaming features: Bluetooth 5.4: aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless
- Source resolution:
- Optical up to 96kHz/24bit
- USB Type C up to 192kHz/24bit
- HDMI up to 1.411 Mbps PCM
- Interspeaker connection : Wired: all input sources resampled to 96kHz/24bit PCM
- Primary speaker:
- Inputs:
- HDMI
- Optical
- USB Type C
- RCA (Without Phono stage)
- RCA (With Phono stage)
- USB Type C (interspeaker)
- Bluetooth
- Output:
- RCA Subwoofer output
- USB Type C (interspeaker)
- USB Type C (5V DC)
- Inputs:
- Secondary speaker input: USB Type C (interspeaker)
- Dimensions (H x W x D per speaker): 285 x 168 x 268 mm (11.2 x 6.6 x 10.55 in.)
- Weight (per pair): 11.3kg
- Power input: 100 – 240VAC 50/60Hz
- Power consumption: 200W (operating power), <0.5W (standby power)
MSRP (pair):
- UK: £799.00
- US: $999.00
For more information visit the UK KEF website.
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