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Kef 104/2 Replacements
Javachip, apologies for the late response, just came back here today and saw your post. The tweeters I used are the Vifa (Peerless) DX25TG05's. They will easily fit but are not a drop in. I'll be glad to explain if you want. I only replaced 7 capa... 
Kef 104/2 Replacements
Just finished re-doing my 1987 Kef 104.2's. Superb sound is back. I would definitely fix those speakers instead of replacing them. I redid the crossovers, had the woofers refoamed professionally and installed the Peerless 25DX tweeters which were ... 
Kef 104.2 vs 107.2
I own both kinds and I would say no. The 104.2's are excellent and produce great laid back British sound with plenty of oomph and amazing bass, but the 107's are in another league. The Tweets and Mids are different, the bass is different as well. ... 
Kef 104/2 Replacements
Redo the 104.2's. I have two sets and am going through the rebuild now. It's not really a big deal money wise if you can remove your own speakers, (not difficult).I'm having the butyl rubber surrounds redone by the local pros. I'm replacing as man... 
Kef 107 woofer refoaming question
Hi I own the 107's and the 104.2. The latter is being done now by a professional. They are the butyl rubber surrounds with the foam inner annulus. The 107's I think were all foam, no butyl rubber surrounds. Yes, you can do the new foam ones your s... 
The best speaker you ever heard?
Good set of KEF R 107's with great cables, CJ 12 preamp with NOS tubes and an Eagle 2C amp.........bliss ;-) 
Personal speaker evolution
What a great thread. I am marveling at the awesome rigs mentioned here. It truly is a lifelong thing.I started in the '50's as a young boy listening to my older brother's mono McIntosh going into a single Wharfdale, hifi but pre stereo days!My hum...