{"id":7848,"date":"2018-01-19T17:34:13","date_gmt":"2018-01-19T04:34:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.abtec.co.nz\/blog\/?p=7848"},"modified":"2018-01-18T11:11:27","modified_gmt":"2018-01-17T22:11:27","slug":"kef-porsche-design-motion-one-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/abtec.co.nz\/blog\/kef-porsche-design-motion-one-review\/","title":{"rendered":"Kef Porsche Design Motion One Review"},"content":{"rendered":"
Kef Motion One \u2013 Looks good, Sounds Better<\/div>\n
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Design 9.5<\/p>\n

Build 8<\/p>\n

Performance 9<\/p>\n

Value 8<\/p>\n

Overall Score 8.6<\/p>\n

THE GOOD<\/strong><\/p>\n

Stylish design that suit most occasions<\/p>\n

Impressive sound reproduction<\/p>\n

10hr battery life<\/p>\n

THE BAD<\/strong><\/p>\n

Not for the budget conscious<\/p>\n

Passive sound isolation<\/p>\n

I\u2019m not the biggest fan of collaborations. Especially when the partnership is nothing more than a marketing gimmick without any real contribution to the design and quality of the product. The KEF MOTION ONE \u2013 a collaboration between Porsche Design and KEF, isn\u2019t one of those cases.<\/p>\n

To the uninitiated, you might confuse Porsche Design with the car manufacturer and go \u201cwell isn\u2019t this a marketing gimmick as well?\u201d. Well, while you may be technically right, Porsche Design is owned by the famed car manufacturer, it is also a standalone entity that keeps to the same values that made the Porsche 911 one of the most celebrated cars ever \u2013 stylish, yet functional design.<\/p>\n

Porsche Design develops a wide range of premium lifestyle products, from stationary and appliances to audio equipment, found in high-end department stores, exclusive specialist retailers and the official online store (www.porsche-design.com<\/a>).<\/p>\n

Audiophiles would need no introduction to\u00a0KEF<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 a British icon in high-fidelity sound. KEF, known for their dedication towards speaker design and development, is always pushing boundaries with products such as iconic \u2018egg\u2019, Muon and Blade speakers.<\/p>\n

But do these two boys play well together? Yes, they make quite the tag-team. The MOTION ONE is one of three Hi-Fi systems Porsche Design and KEF have developed. The other two being the GRAVITY ONE, a sleek Bluetooth speaker and the SPACE ONE, active-noise cancelling headphones.<\/p>\n

When it comes to style and design, the MOTION ONE is undoubtedly influenced by Porsche Design\u2019s unique style. From the casing the bluetooth headphones come in, the carry case, to the sleek headset and neckband.<\/p>\n

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Staying true to Porsche Design’s sensibilities<\/p>\n

The headset, made from aluminium build with a sandblasted anodised titanium finish, perfectly complements the black accented silicone neckband giving you a complete headset that\u2019s light and classy enough for the office, or cool and rugged enough if you\u2019ve got your hoodie on getting ready for a run.<\/p>\n

When it comes to performance, these in-ears don\u2019t disappoint. KEF is all about designing audio enclosures and the MOTION ONE definitely proves it. The 8.6mm neodymium drivers deliver a solid bass, and clear highs. The mids while not perfect, still do perform very well and provide an amazing soundstage that will suit most genres of music.<\/p>\n

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The aluminum earphones and silicone neckband provide a comfortable listening experience<\/p>\n

Connecting to the MOTION ONE is a breeze through the use of Bluetooth Qualcomm aptX audio CD-like quality sound, wire-less. Swap out the neckband for a wired cable and you\u2019ll be able to experience high resolution sound. Perfect for when your neckband runs out of power.<\/p>\n

The MOTION ONE can comfortably last for about 10 hours of playback, but more importantly, the silicone earbuds, and the neckband light enough, are comfortable enough for extended use. And since it\u2019s IPX5 water resistant certified, rain and sweat won\u2019t be a problem.<\/p>\n

The earphones also fit snug and securely \u2013 especially when you bring the cables behind your ears. Perfect for a gym session.<\/p>\n

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Swap out the cables for wireless or wired mode<\/p>\n

The in-ear buds while comfortable do not completely isolate environment sound though. While good enough for most, getting premium earbuds is an option if there\u2019s a need to swap. However, the earbuds do well to keep your sound from bleeding out and disturbing the people around you.<\/p>\n

While a little pricey at SGD399, the MOTION ONE punches above its weight class and definitely is the Bluetooth headset for all occasions.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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[Review] KEF MOTION ONE – Looks Good, Sounds Better<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n