Twin 9 inches driver 'force-cancelling' subwoofer
Delivering exceptional bass precision and control with zero distortion, Reference 8b is a truly extraordinary subwoofer.

Hand-built in Maidstone, UK.
*This product may take 12-14 weeks for delivery.
EXPLORE THE REFERENCE SERIES
Guaranteed KEF quality
Each KEF Certified Refurbished Product undergoes a rigorous certification process to ensure both performance and quality are up to our exacting standards. They are also covered by the same warranty terms and conditions as our new products.
EXPLORE MOREREFERENCE 8b
For power with accuracy the Reference 8b sub has two 500W Class D amplifiers, each driving a 228mm (9 inch) long-throw, ultra-low distortion driver. These are connected back-to-back in a heavily braced, acoustically inert cabinet. The result is low distortion bass with effortless body and weight.
The Details
SPECIFICATIONS
Cabinet Finish
Deep Piano Black
Weight
34kg (75lbs.)
Dimension
H x W x D : 398 x 365 x 429 mm (15.7 x 14.4 x 16.8 in.)
Unit Measurement
Piece
Finishes
Deep Piano Black
Inputs
RCA phono sockets
Analog XLR socket
Speaker level inputs
Analog XLR socket
Speaker level inputs
Frequency Range
Free Field: 18Hz (-6dB)
Frequency Response
24Hz at 90dB output in free-space mode (±3dB)
Net Internal Volume
23L
Maximum Output
110dB (peak sound pressure level at 1m 50Hz)
Amplifier Type
2 x 500W Class D with switched mode power supply and DSP based control section
Drive Units
LF 2 x 225 mm (9in.)
Power Requirements
100V - 120V / 220V - 240V ~50/60Hz
Power Consumption
1000W
Link Out
RCA phono socket
Variable Low Pass Filter
Variable frequency: 40Hz to 160Hz
Variable slope: 12dB/oct, 18dB/oct, 24dB/oct
LFE mode: 350Hz, 18dB/oct
Variable slope: 12dB/oct, 18dB/oct, 24dB/oct
LFE mode: 350Hz, 18dB/oct
KEF reserves the right, in line with continuing research and development, to amend or change specifications. E&OE.
AWARDS & REVIEWS

HOME CINEMA CHOICE REFERENCE STATUS, HIGH END HERO
"This system is British surround high-fidelity at the utter state-of-the-art. And it’s easily worthy of its Reference name." - 2016
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