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KEF Picoforte 3

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KEF Picoforte 3

KEF has upped the ante with its new Picoforte 3 music package that kicks out high quality hi-fi sound from a compact package.

Beefy sound and an enhanced soundstage comes from large 115mm drivers and 19mm tweeters, along with large, 3kg ported cabinets delivering deep bass.
The speakers implement KEF's proprietary Uni-Q technology, meaning you get the widest sound dispersion from the smallest possible package.

The loudspeaker cabinets are entirely metal, meaning they not only have a superb feel, but are also almost completely inert making for a far superior sound performance.

Such metal madness carries on through the rest of the system. Each Picoforte 3 component — both dock and the impressively powerful 50W class D amplifier module — is milled from die-cast zinc and clad in either high gloss black or white for a coolness of touch that is impossible to recreate with synthetic materials.

A key feature of Picoforte 3 is its flexibility. It is compatible with every current iPod and KEF hasn't forgotten about other MP3 players thanks to the 3.5mm audio jack. An optional subwoofer connection means that lovers of bass have their dreams answered, and the S-Video connection means that you can use a screen to display song titles (in a wide range of supported languages) or even play movies (if your iPod allows).

Equally, the Picoforte 3 is wonderfully simple to set-up. iPod adaptors, connectors, and speaker cable are all supplied, so you can get going straight from the box.

Completing the package is a credit card style remote control, which offers complete control of your iPod.