KEF Q50a - Dolby Atmos Enabled Speakers (Pair)

Key Features

Designed specifically for vertical (“height”) channels in an immersive-audio system (e.g., 5.1.2, 7.1.2) with support for Dolby Atmos ceiling-reflected sound. assets.kef.com+2Crutchfield+2

Utilises KEF’s Uni-Q® driver array: a 130 mm (5.25″) aluminium cone woofer with a 25 mm (1″) vented aluminium dome tweeter concentric inside. Crutchfield+1

Frequency response:

Free-field (-6 dB) approx ~96 Hz – 19.5 kHz. assets.kef.com+1
±3 dB approx ~105 Hz – 18.5 kHz. calgary.productsolutionsgroup.ca

Sensitivity: ~86 dB (2.83 V/1m) and nominal impedance 8 Ω (minimum ~4.6 Ω) for many listings. Audio Advice+1

Amplifier requirement: ~10-100 W power range recommended. stylelaser.com.my+1

Mounting & placement flexibility:

Can sit on top of compatible Q-Series bookshelf/floorstanding speakers to act as up-firing height modules. Crutchfield+1
Also mountable on a wall for use as side/overhead surround heights. AVS Forum

Compact footprint: Approx dimensions ~174 × 180 × 259 mm (H×W×D) per unit, weight around ~4.25 kg each. assets.kef.com

Designed for tonal matching with KEF Q-Series speakers (so front/mains/surrounds from the same series will closely match timbre). KEF International

Description

Dolby Atmos flexible surround
Dolby Atmos offers the potential for full-immersion cinema, and the Q50a uses Uni-Q technology to deliver it in full effect. Optimized for Q Series home theatre systems, the Q50a Dolby Atmos-enabled Surround Speaker features the latest Uni-Q driver array and advanced technology for serious dynamics and accurate, clean sound.

Warranty:

2-year manufacturer’s warranty

Features:

Frequency Range Free Field. 96Hz-19.5kHz (-6dB)
105Hz-18.5kHz (±3dB)
Crossover Frequencies. 2.5kHz.
Maximum Output. 106dB.
Amplifier Requirements.
8 Ohms (min.4.6 Ohms)

Q50a Dolby Atmos-enabled Surround Speaker
Q50a brings immersive Dolby Atmos height to Q Series home theatre systems. It is also easily mounted on the wall for a high-fidelity surround sound experience. Its Damped Tweeter Loading Tube produces a detailed and natural high-frequency sound, and the styling means the Q50a will blend seamlessly into any interior.

Technical Specifications:

DESIGN	2-way Closed Box
UNIT MEASUREMENT	Pair
SENSITIVITY	(2.83V/1m) 86dB
FREQUENCY RANGE FREE FIELD	96Hz-19.5kHz (-6dB)
FREQUENCY RESPONSE	105Hz-18.5kHz (±3dB)
CROSSOVER FREQUENCIES	2.5kHz
MAXIMUM OUTPUT	106dB
AMPLIFIER REQUIREMENTS	10-100W
NOMINAL IMPEDANCE	8 Ohms (min.4.6 Ohms)
DRIVE UNITS	130mm (5.25in.) aluminium Uni-Q 25mm (1in.) vented aluminium dome HF
CROSSOVER FREQUENCIES	2.5kHz
WEIGHT	4.25kg (9.4 lbs)
DIMENSION (H X W X D)	174 x 180 x 259 mm 178 x 180 x 259 mm with rubber feet