Firstly, we would like to thank everyone who joined us for our Kii Audio in-store experience at Doug Brady HiFi. It was a fantastic day, with strong attendance across the sessions, plenty of engaging questions and, most importantly, lots of time spent listening to music.
A big thank you also goes to Kris Foster for presenting throughout the day and to Stephan Orphanides from HEA Distribution for his support and expertise.
For the event, we demonstrated the Kii THREE active loudspeakers both independently and partnered with the flagship BXT modules. We also showcased the fully wireless Kii SEVEN system, giving visitors the opportunity to experience Kii Audio’s modern approach to high-end sound.
By combining amplification, advanced DSP, streaming and room optimisation within the speakers themselves, Kii provides a clean and uncluttered alternative to a traditional system made up of multiple separate components.
The Kii THREEs impressed with their clarity, precision and controlled bass performance. Adding the BXT modules brought greater scale, deeper bass and increased headroom without sacrificing accuracy. The result was a more effortless and authoritative presentation that many visitors felt would be extremely difficult to achieve from a conventional passive system.
The Kii SEVENs also made a strong impression. Their combination of wired and wireless connectivity, streaming and multiroom capability makes them a complete music system, but it was their performance that generated one of our favourite comments of the day:
Where’s the subwoofer?
Despite their relatively compact size, the SEVENs produced a surprising amount of low-end grunt. The bass was described as hard-hitting and punchy, while remaining controlled and avoiding any sense of muddying the rest of the music.
To put the bass performance to the test, one visitor requested “Angel” by Massive Attack. The SEVENs delivered the track’s deep, powerful low end while retaining clarity and separation throughout the mix.
My own choice was “Queen Mary” by Francine Thirteen, another track selected to challenge the lower frequencies. Once again, the system held up extremely well, producing real depth and impact without losing the atmosphere and finer details within the recording.
Kris encouraged requests throughout the day, allowing visitors to hear familiar music rather than relying solely on standard demonstration tracks. This led to some of the most memorable moments of the event.
At least two customers commented that they could hear details on both the SEVENs and the Kii THREE with BXT system that they had not previously noticed on other systems. One visitor said he was taken aback by the amount of information being revealed.
Two of the final requests of the day proved particularly moving:
Arcadi Volodos performing Schubert’s Piano Sonata No. 20 in A Major, D. 959: II. Andantino, requested by John
Yundi Li performing Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 5 in E-flat Major, Op. 73 “Emperor”: I. Allegro
One of these was also a particular favourite of Stephan’s. These were the tracks where visitors most clearly commented on hearing details they had not experienced elsewhere.
John was especially impressed by the width of the soundstage. Although he was not seated directly in the traditional sweet spot, he could still hear the placement, scale and fine detail within the performance. This demonstrated how well the Kii systems maintain a precise and convincing presentation across a wider listening area.
Kris and Stephan also commented on how well our demonstration room suited the Kii systems. Very little EQ adjustment was required, and the clean, uncluttered room complemented the approach Kii likes to showcase: fewer boxes, fewer cables and more focus on the music.
The atmosphere throughout the day was excellent. It was great to welcome such a varied group of visitors, from potential customers and those curious about active speakers to music lovers simply wanting to hear their favourite tracks presented in a different way.
Most guests stayed beyond their allocated hour, giving them more time to listen properly, compare the systems and discuss Kii’s technology and design philosophy.
The feedback was remarkably consistent. Visitors agreed that the Kii SEVENs comfortably held their own at their price point, outperforming many more expensive systems. The Kii THREE and BXT combination, however, opened up another level of scale, authority and effortless performance rarely heard from a passive setup.
For anyone who was unable to attend, the Kii SEVEN and Kii THREE systems are available to audition at Doug Brady HiFi. Contact our sales team to arrange a personal demonstration and experience Kii Audio for yourself.