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KEF 107 and Kube setup

I ran into some problems helping my parents connect their new TV to their old unused home theater system. The KEF 107's fill the room very well but vocals from both music and movies sound muffled.

I also found the corresponding Kube which they never used but I'm having trouble getting it to work. The only audio source is the TV connected to a Sony V555ES via digital optical audio. Connecting the Kube to the Pre Out (Front) nor the tape in/outs work. There doesn't seem to be a tape monitor button or a pre amp in so I can't figure out how to get the signal into the Kube and then back to the receiver. Thanks!

Here's a link to the receiver's manual for reference:https://docs.sony.com/release//STRV555ES.PDF
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Kef 107’s are generally, well..invariably in need of service. It’s simply an age factor. all of that series of Kef’s are in that age bracket. The 104/2, the reference 102,and so on. All are getting to be in desperate shape, if all original and unserviced.

New woofer surrounds, a complex affair..and the tweeters need to be rebuilt, due to dried out ferrofluid. Another complex affair.

Nothing bad about Kef speakers, it’s a simple age thing. The brand’s longevity in the market makes it so.

Asses the qualities of the speakers, first. Ascertain if they meet spec. Research what I speak of. It would be very unusual if they did function 100%. download the manual for the speakers and kube.

the youngest the speaker could possibly be is +25 years old ....to as old as ~30 years.

https://www.hifiengine.com/manual_library/kef/model-107.shtml

eg, here's a video of the complexities of dealing with the tweeter.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wtfqarUiFhw



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