Typical price: £1,200
What is it: A virtual surround sound system, with DVD player, two speaker units and a subwoofer
What we think: This stylish audio system delivers credible surround sound from just two speakers
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 14 May 2005
Tags: kef, dvd player, speakers, speaker
We like:
Innovative stereo speakers provide surround sound; stylish small-footprint design; die-cast metal speakers and receiver/DVD player
We don't like:
Pricey; less adept with music than with movie audio
You might also need:
TV, component-video cables
CNET.co.uk judgement:
KEF's luxurious Instant Theatre makes believable surround from a pair of speakers
KEF KIT 100 Instant Theatre History
10 Apr 2006 in Reviews
Home cinema systems with cool features
Home cinema systems have come a long way from being the poor man's surround-sound setup. The four systems featured here have features that set them apart from separates, and they're all from quality manufacturers. Only one is an actual 5.1 system, but they all have genuinely interesting features that make them worth a look for the bedroom
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