Vivid Audio KAYA 25

A NEW LISTENING EXPERIENCE

The KAYA 25 is a two-way speaker, with the alloy-coned C125D drive unit handling both bass and mid frequencies. Adopting a technology previously used only in our GIYA bass drivers, the driver is fitted with a radial rare-earth magnet, which ensures clean, transparent sound right to the top of its range. The laws of physics (which we’re bound to obey) dictate that at the upper end of the frequency range, the sound becomes more focused and directional. To match this, the D26 tweeter is mounted in a shallow waveguide, ensuring that the sound field remains completely seamless. The effect is a compelling listening experience that holds your attention and draws you into the music: perfect for more concentrated listening, and enjoying music with nuance, depth and complexity.

A SLIMLINE PROFILE WITH HIDDEN DEPTHS

Although it’s a two-way system, KAYA 25 still benefits from the same patented Tapered Tube bass loading you’ll find in the larger members of the KAYA family, as well as our more technically complex GIYA loudspeakers. The difference is that in KAYA 25, the exponential absorber horn is cleverly concealed in the stand. This gives the loudspeaker a slim, unobtrusive outline that finds its place effortlessly in almost any setting: indeed, the name KAYA is the Zulu word for ‘home’.

A WELCOME ADDITION TO THE FAMILY

If the profile of KAYA 25 seems familiar, it may be because it recalls our bestselling OVAL B1 Decade. We’d always had it in mind to try wrapping the absorber horn into the OVAL stand, as it seemed such a logical development: with KAYA 25, we’ve finally done it – and it works as beautifully as we suspected it would. The result is bass reproduction with the same clarity and articulation as both the larger KAYA models and our GIYA loudspeakers: every note is perfectly distinct and free from blurring, so you get to enjoy it precisely as it was played.

Specifications	Vivid Audio KAYA 45
Configuration	2 way 2 driver system
Cabinet material	Glass reinforced Soric-cored sandwich composite	Cabinet colour	Piano black, pearl, Oyster matte	Bespoke colour	Available on request	Drive units	HF: D26 – 26mm tapered tube loaded alloy dome LF: C125D – 1 x 125mm alloy cone	Bass loading	Exponentially Tapered Tube enhanced bass reflex	Sensitivity	85dB @ 2.83VRMS at 1m on axis	Nominal impedacnce (Ω)	8 Ohm (7.5 Ohm Min)	Frequency range (Hz)	40 – 25,000 Hz (-6dB)	First D26 Break Up mode:	44,000 Hz	Harmonic distortion (2nd and 3rd harmonics)	< 0.5% over frequency range at 1W	Cross over frequencies (Hz)	3,000	Recommended amplifier power	25W – 125W	Loudspeaker dimensions	1,160mm (H) x 263mm (W) x 340mm (D)	Net weight	24kg	Shipping dimensions	1,245mm (H) x 680mm (W) x 450mm (D)	Shipping weight	60kg (pair)