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<p><strong>MARLBORO, N.J. – April 24, 2013 –*</strong><a href="http://www.kef.com/">KEF</a>*has announced its first-ever range of*<a href="http://www.kef.com/html/us/showroom/mseries/m500/overview/index.html">headphones</a>, the*KEF*M Series, offering consumers the benefit of enjoying*KEF’s*unparalleled audio expertise in portable form.</p>
<p>The introduction of the M Series sees the launch of the*<a href="http://www.kef.com/html/us/showroom/mseries/m500/m500/index.html">M500</a>*over-ear headphones and the*<a href="http://www.kef.com/html/us/showroom/mseries/m500/m200/index.html#.UXbEZcryB8E">M200</a>*in-ear buds. Both models have been painstakingly created to deliver a unique blend of sophisticated industrial design, outstanding build quality and the unbeatable sound performance that*KEF*has brought to its speakers for more than 50 years. This audio expertise is unique in a thriving headphone market that now demands top quality.</p>
<p>Both the*M500*and*M200*headphones have already been honored with the 2013 red dot Award, one of the most internationally recognized product design prizes in the world.</p>
<p>KEF’s*new headphones carry an attached legacy that no other pair of ‘cans’ can offer. More than 50 years of speaker engineering, in pursuit of the clearest and most accurate audio production possible, means that*KEF’s*engineers—with an enviable track record of technical innovation and award-winning products—have brought every ounce of this history to the design of the*M500*and*M200*headphones.</p>
<p>KEF*has a simple ethos, one that it now brings to the headphone market: Quality design and state-of-the-art acoustic engineering should result in the enjoyment of truly excellent sound.</p>
<p><strong>The*KEF*M500*– Making Hi-Fidelity Truly Portable</strong>* * * * * * * * * * *</p>
<p>The over-ear*M500s*were designed to provide speaker-quality reproduction in a form that makes high fidelity sound truly portable. The headphones use a full-range*40mm*neodymium driver with a high-quality, super light, copper clad* aluminum voice-coil that has been painstakingly tuned by*KEF’s*engineers to deliver a powerfully musical sound with a tight, clean bass.</p>
<p>The*M500s*feature an elegant, precision-engineered aluminum frame, with breathable and sweat resistant memory foam*earpads*and headband. As a result, the*M500s*offer class-leading comfort for prolonged listening.</p>
<p>The frame design also features a ‘Smart Hinge’; unlike most headphones that require two hinges to fold and rotate the ear pads, the*M500s’*Smart Hinge can cleverly rotate on two axes, making them more adaptable to different sized (and shaped) heads than any rival. It also allows you to fold them up into a highly compact form for carrying around.</p>
<p><strong>The*KEF*M200*– Technical Innovation Means Exquisite Sound</strong></p>
<p>The in-ear*M200*earphones utilize an innovative and comfortable user-adjustable Secure Arm that helps to keep them snug in the ear, and a rigid aluminum driver housing that eliminates unwanted vibrations and raises sound performance to new levels.</p>
<p>The*M200s*also use unique*‘DDD’*(Dual Dynamic Driver) tech, a two-way system with a*10mm*driver for the bass and a 5.5mm dynamic neodymium driver for midrange and high frequencies.</p>
<p>The new*M500*and*M200*headphones share and continue in*KEF’s*long-standing philosophy – with powerfully innovative design, incredibly high-quality build and finish, and a sonic signature that testifies to the*KEF*tradition of making products that get the very most from your music.</p>
<p>KEF’s*new headphones are also compliant with the*CENELEC*standard (EN60065/A12) for protection against hearing damage caused by excessive sound volume.</p>
<h3>About*KEF</h3>
<p>KEF’s*ethos has always been based on the continuing quest to find new and better ways of reproducing sound.* Since the company’s establishment in*Maidstone, Kent in 1961 by Raymond Cooke O.B.E.,*KEF*has maintained a flair for unusual and controversial speaker engineering, design and material use.*KEF*has always driven innovation in sound with examples including its iconic ‘egg’,*Muon*and Blade speakers and, recently, the globally acclaimed, award-winning*LS50.*KEF*is a member of the Gold Peak Group and its products are available in more than 60 countries. In 2011,*KEF*celebrated its*50th*anniversary and continues its commitment to building on its strong heritage.</p>
<h3>About*KEF*America, Inc.</h3>
<p>KEF*America, a division of*KEF*Audio, offers loyal North American audiophiles a line of innovative speakers and components unmatched in the industry for quality and innovation. Headquartered in Marlboro, New Jersey,*KEF*America shares the same guiding principles as its British counterpart: ground-breaking design, exceptional sound and an unshakeable commitment to excellence. For additional information about*KEF*and its award-winning products and unique technology, please visit*<a href="http://www.kef.com/">www.kef.com</a>.</p>
[Source: http://www.theabsolutesound.com/articles/kef-launches-m-series-headphones/]
<p>The introduction of the M Series sees the launch of the*<a href="http://www.kef.com/html/us/showroom/mseries/m500/m500/index.html">M500</a>*over-ear headphones and the*<a href="http://www.kef.com/html/us/showroom/mseries/m500/m200/index.html#.UXbEZcryB8E">M200</a>*in-ear buds. Both models have been painstakingly created to deliver a unique blend of sophisticated industrial design, outstanding build quality and the unbeatable sound performance that*KEF*has brought to its speakers for more than 50 years. This audio expertise is unique in a thriving headphone market that now demands top quality.</p>
<p>Both the*M500*and*M200*headphones have already been honored with the 2013 red dot Award, one of the most internationally recognized product design prizes in the world.</p>
<p>KEF’s*new headphones carry an attached legacy that no other pair of ‘cans’ can offer. More than 50 years of speaker engineering, in pursuit of the clearest and most accurate audio production possible, means that*KEF’s*engineers—with an enviable track record of technical innovation and award-winning products—have brought every ounce of this history to the design of the*M500*and*M200*headphones.</p>
<p>KEF*has a simple ethos, one that it now brings to the headphone market: Quality design and state-of-the-art acoustic engineering should result in the enjoyment of truly excellent sound.</p>
<p><strong>The*KEF*M500*– Making Hi-Fidelity Truly Portable</strong>* * * * * * * * * * *</p>
<p>The over-ear*M500s*were designed to provide speaker-quality reproduction in a form that makes high fidelity sound truly portable. The headphones use a full-range*40mm*neodymium driver with a high-quality, super light, copper clad* aluminum voice-coil that has been painstakingly tuned by*KEF’s*engineers to deliver a powerfully musical sound with a tight, clean bass.</p>
<p>The*M500s*feature an elegant, precision-engineered aluminum frame, with breathable and sweat resistant memory foam*earpads*and headband. As a result, the*M500s*offer class-leading comfort for prolonged listening.</p>
<p>The frame design also features a ‘Smart Hinge’; unlike most headphones that require two hinges to fold and rotate the ear pads, the*M500s’*Smart Hinge can cleverly rotate on two axes, making them more adaptable to different sized (and shaped) heads than any rival. It also allows you to fold them up into a highly compact form for carrying around.</p>
<p><strong>The*KEF*M200*– Technical Innovation Means Exquisite Sound</strong></p>
<p>The in-ear*M200*earphones utilize an innovative and comfortable user-adjustable Secure Arm that helps to keep them snug in the ear, and a rigid aluminum driver housing that eliminates unwanted vibrations and raises sound performance to new levels.</p>
<p>The*M200s*also use unique*‘DDD’*(Dual Dynamic Driver) tech, a two-way system with a*10mm*driver for the bass and a 5.5mm dynamic neodymium driver for midrange and high frequencies.</p>
<p>The new*M500*and*M200*headphones share and continue in*KEF’s*long-standing philosophy – with powerfully innovative design, incredibly high-quality build and finish, and a sonic signature that testifies to the*KEF*tradition of making products that get the very most from your music.</p>
<p>KEF’s*new headphones are also compliant with the*CENELEC*standard (EN60065/A12) for protection against hearing damage caused by excessive sound volume.</p>
<h3>About*KEF</h3>
<p>KEF’s*ethos has always been based on the continuing quest to find new and better ways of reproducing sound.* Since the company’s establishment in*Maidstone, Kent in 1961 by Raymond Cooke O.B.E.,*KEF*has maintained a flair for unusual and controversial speaker engineering, design and material use.*KEF*has always driven innovation in sound with examples including its iconic ‘egg’,*Muon*and Blade speakers and, recently, the globally acclaimed, award-winning*LS50.*KEF*is a member of the Gold Peak Group and its products are available in more than 60 countries. In 2011,*KEF*celebrated its*50th*anniversary and continues its commitment to building on its strong heritage.</p>
<h3>About*KEF*America, Inc.</h3>
<p>KEF*America, a division of*KEF*Audio, offers loyal North American audiophiles a line of innovative speakers and components unmatched in the industry for quality and innovation. Headquartered in Marlboro, New Jersey,*KEF*America shares the same guiding principles as its British counterpart: ground-breaking design, exceptional sound and an unshakeable commitment to excellence. For additional information about*KEF*and its award-winning products and unique technology, please visit*<a href="http://www.kef.com/">www.kef.com</a>.</p>
[Source: http://www.theabsolutesound.com/articles/kef-launches-m-series-headphones/]