Kef 104/2 with VTL TL2, proceed 3, Forte 4

Kef 104/2 speakers driven by forte 4 amplifier. VTL TL2 preamplifier and Proceed PDP3 and PDT3. impressed by this system sound. I never took off my B&W801 S3 speaker to test other ones, not the case with these Reference Kef Speaker with great soundstage, unique mids and clear focused highs. Cables: Kimber 8TC, Wireworld goldstarlight (ebu), Discovery blue-four, kimber PBJ or Madrigal HPC from pre to amp.

[@adamos9879]

The audio here is not a mic’d recording of the speakers. It is a feed straight from the cd player

[@bruce1437]

These speakers are a daily joy in my life

[@musicman257]

Loved how these sounded always wanted a pair I remember going to audition them all the time I would bring my Chicago v cd in to listen and the sound was amazing

[@marcelnoel6717]

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[@bodenarjun6557]

@Marcel Noel instablaster ;)

[@Itchhhh]

Those KEFs were the first set of speakers that I fell in lust with. Unfortunately, I never owned them.

[@stevenwilson461]

I have a pair of Kef 104/2's I absolutely love them.

[@2ChannelListening]

Certainly voted up considering the age of this video. Nice system!

[@danielesbordone1871]

Nice system and nice music, Greetings from Italy.

[@rsmlabs]

Thank you daniele!!! greetings from Mexico

[@kirbykrause7866]

Wonderful gems most people do not know about.

[@marvinmurakami8828]

These were some of the best rated speakers back then. I believe the woofers were completely mounted internally (coupled cavity design as KEF termed it) with all the bass sound emanating from that large front opening. I wish i bought them back then.

[@pinglunlaw3437]

l mean what woofer mounted internally as l was using KEF 102.2 book shelf which screwed the bass unit at back of speaker.

[@GBO76]

I've always been fascinated by those 104/2, always had an yes on those, listened to them couple of times, but never pulle the trigger, as if they are still being very good decades later, they are a real pain to service, and they do need service : the ferrofluid tweeter, the hard to reach woofers...

[@johnclyne6350]

I’ve owned a pair of these since 1985 when I saved up enough money. Best speakers imho. I couldn’t help but notice the black top distribution insulators on the floor. Are you a lineman like me?

[@p.a.nagarajbalaji3610]

i like this speaker

[@rsmlabs]

they are great sounding speakers

[@user-kg6cr5ox2r]

Hello, Ricardo! Please tell me if Kef reference 105.3s speakers are available ... I plan to purchase a Mark Levinson 27 power amplifier. Will a preamplifier VTL 2.5 be a good option? and in general, will it be a good system and combination? With all respect, Andrew

[@rsmlabs]

Hi Andrew, sorry for the delay to answer. ML series 20 and tubes like VTL are a great match. Is very dificult to find a 105.3 in perfect shape. Regards.

[@johnclyne6350]

I have the same speakers & have had them since 1985 & love them. They were at the upper range for me to buy & I’m glad I own them all these years later. I couldn’t help but notice the 5000 volt porcelain post top insulator pins on the floor. Black top insulators are for bare wire just so you know. Not jacketed wire. They are for bare wire tied into them with a copper or aluminum tie wire. I know the purpose is to keep them off the floor. I had to comment because I’m a power lineman for a living. If you need more? I might be able to find those for you? 🤫🫢🤔 I noticed you were using wooden blocks instead of more insulators?

[@jamiecantar8727]

Hi Ricardo, nice set up, congrats. How would you compare the KEF 104/2's to the B&W 801's. You say they sound close, even the bass response? I am thinking of getting a pair and right now I own B&W DM6's which sound pretty nice...thx

[@rsmlabs]

Hi Jamie: both speakers with complete mods sound very close. great focus and soundstage. deep and clear bass but 801s takes avantages of atack and definition. Kef mids are very neutral but more analitical than B&W. Kef are easier to move with small power amplifiers and also to get better sounstage in few steps. Your DM6 are great and you can improve very much their sound eliminating many bottleneck inside them. soon i will add a speaker mods video. Thank you

[@rsmlabs]

Hi: 801 s3 are even better. if you can find them. take them!

[@gino3286]

Hi ! you say "impressed by this system sound" ... me too ! really amazing. How do you make your recordings ? the Forte 4 power amp is really impressive. I have seen pics of the inside ... great build quality indeed. Thanks a lot, gino

[@rsmlabs]

HI: Forte 4 is a Class A modified (cables,fuses and caps) and sounds very well. i sold it some years ago. Thesound recording is added after video.

[@gino3286]

@@rsmlabs Hi ! thanks a lot for the very kind reply. i understand it is a Nelson Pass design ? similar to Threshold line ? i have noticed that some low power amps seem to sound more energetic than higher power amps ... Like in the bass I guess it must have to do with the current delivery ? kind regards, gino

[@maxchau8558]

I am sorry but how come the music was playing before the cd disk was inserted in?

[@rsmlabs]

Hi Max. Original video sound (Keith Jarrett trio music) was changed because copyrights. Regards.

[@1ralton1]

Well spotted! I was also wondering why the sound is not changing as the camera is moving in front and behind the speakers. Mmmmm

[@jianboo]

Hmm.. what's the track title and artist of this song?

[@kissmeraas]

I remember these. Do you know how they compare to the new Reference sound?

[@rsmlabs]

Hi Wotsma: I don´t listen the new reference yet. But these 104/2 modified sounds so close to B&W 801S3 ( also modified) that i prefer over 802N.

[@rsmlabs]

hi: they sound a lot better than standard kef but i did not hear new reference.

[@kissmeraas]

@@rsmlabs Thanks. I'd like to compare old vs new...

[@rafaslki4682]

I thinking of buying those speakers, any advice ?

[@rsmlabs]

They are great speakers, just check they have working tweeters, because of time, ferrrofluid solidify and jams coils. Also check rubber on woofers. regards!

[@agustintoscano7399]

I hace a pair,need to replace tweerers,if someone is interested.

[@MeatPopsycle]

Ihave a chance to grab a pair of these or $300. Does that price sound like a decent value?

[@rsmlabs]

very cheap!. i believe they will fail on tweeters sound because the ferrofluid on magnet got dry after many time. woofers rubbers maybe are broken, I think they can work great but will need some restoration.

[@TravisLambert]

I found mine at an estate sale for 45.00, had a local speaker tech rebuild them for around 350. 00 included new tweeters

[@ken123167]

nice speaker! By the way which is this song?

[@rsmlabs]

Hi Ken: keith Jarret: at the Blue note complete recording. Disc 1 track two. Thank you.

[@jianboo]

This has been asked 4 years ago but would you happen to know the track title rather than the disc / track number? Thanks

[@donny303]

@@jianboo use Shazam

[@jianboo]

@@donny303 sure, thanks!

[@ILTOURS]

HI YOU HAVE 801 S3 ? THANKS IL

[@rsmlabs]

yes i have a modified original 801 S3 also, soon will add a video. regards

[@ILTOURS]

@@rsmlabs Thank you

[@nickdoughty518]

Unfortunately at this age these speakers require major servicing, replacing rotten foam plugs on the woofer cones, cleaning out and replacing dried-out ferrofluid in the tweeters and replacing capacitors. Very fiddly and time-consuming.

[@rsmlabs]

hello: that's right. these speakers require cleaning the ferrofluid that over time is no longer liquid. More than 40 parts in the xover except inductors were changed. Internal cables have been upgraded and all pressure or contactc connections have been replaced by silver/gold solder

[@geraldmosley2195]

Love the music. It shows class on a classy speaker's.not hillbilly music.

[@mikechivy]

Who would have guessed. An "audiophile" listening to terrible music. But as long as it sounds realistic and has a low noise floor right?!

[@rsmlabs]

Right!!!

[@rafaslki4682]

Sound good

[@deleteddeleted4120]

Audiophiles always listen to terrible music.

[@fossilsol69]

What kind of sicko listens to elevator music on a great pair of speakers?

[@rsmlabs]

Hi: yes, they are great pair of speaker. I used them to listen classical, pop rock, and jazz like this keith jarret track or elevator music. But you are right, this music elevates my soul.

[@ironmonkey6300]

fossilsol69 I never understood that, when people buy expensive stereo equipment they wanna play classical music, is that all the speakers can handle

[@redbeacon4871]

@@rsmlabs love this music ,fuck what people say ,its what you like not them

[@rsmlabs]

we are many different thoughts. I respect them and I ask the same. But you're right. What I like I think is quality, taste and feeling. Regards!

[@rsmlabs]

Great speaker can handle everything. I listen rock, pop, jazz, classical, and many other kind but of good music. Have a great day and thank you for sharing your comments.