Calinda sp 1053 speakers

Vintage KEF Calinda SP-1053 Floorstanding Loudspeakers – Early Production (Serial No. 014 & 024)

Offered here is a rare and highly collectible pair of KEF Calinda SP-1053 loudspeakers, manufactured in Maidstone, England, during the golden era of British hi-fi. This particular set carries an early production serial number (No. 014 & 024), making it one of the very first Calindas ever produced – a true collector’s find.

Model: KEF Calinda SP-1053

Type: 2-way with passive radiator

Drivers: KEF B200 woofer, BD139 passive radiator, T27 tweeter

Frequency response: 40 Hz – 30 kHz

Recommended amp power: 15 – 100 W per channel

Impedance: 8 Ω

Dimensions: 700 × 280 × 350 mm

Weight: ~19 kg each

The Calinda was designed as KEF’s flagship slim-line floorstander of the late 1970s, renowned for its neutral, balanced presentation, open midrange, and sweet, detailed treble. The passive radiator design provides tight, controlled bass without excessive boom, making these speakers both musical and and highly accurate.

A rare chance to own one of the very first KEF Calinda SP-1053 pairs ever made – an iconic piece of British hi-fi history.