The KEF Caprice II is a passive two-way bookshelf loudspeaker produced by British manufacturer KEFbetween 1981 and 1985. It succeeded earlier iterations of the Caprice line from the 1970s, offering clear stereo imaging, a robust cabinet build, and efficient pairing compatibility with modest amplifiers starting at 15 watts.
 
Design and Evolution
Timeline: Manufactured and marketed actively from 1981 through 1985.
Configuration: Two-way, two-driver system utilizing a closed-box or optimized standmount/bookshelf setup.
Driver Compliment: Featured a cloth-covered high-frequency tweeter mounted above a larger low-frequency woofer (an 8-inch / 200 mm bass driver).
Acoustic Specs: Covered a frequency range of roughly 68 Hz to 20,000 Hz (with a sensitivity around 84.3 dB).
 
Historical Context in KEF's Catalog
1980s Era: The Caprice II arrived during a busy decade for KEF focused on expanding consumer-friendly, high-value hi-fi equipment alongside legendary innovations like the Reference 104/2 and early developments leading to Uni-Q technology.
Legacy: While the original 1970s Caprice (SP1043) is heavily tied historically to the famous B110/T27 driver combination used in BBC monitor variants, the 1980s Caprice II redefined the moniker as a capable, mid-budget domestic bookshelf option.
 
Current models are in near mint condition.