The KEF R8 Meta combines a 130 mm Uni-Q array with Metamaterial Absorption Technology in an angled sealed cabinet. It supports height-channel reproduction through upward-firing placement or wall mounting, providing a matching surround-system option alongside R Series Meta speakers.
| Sale unit | Pair (2 speakers) |
|---|---|
| Specification basis | Manufacturer driver counts, dimensions and weight measurements below are per speaker. One sale unit contains two speakers. |
| Included finishes | Black Gloss; White Gloss; Walnut |
| DESIGN | Two-way closed box |
| DRIVE UNITS | Uni-Q Driver Array: HF: 25 mm (1 in.) vented aluminium dome with MAT MF/ LF: 130 mm (5.25 in.) aluminium cone |
| CROSSOVER FREQUENCY | 2.6 kHz |
| FREQUENCY RANGE (-6dB) | 88 Hz - 19.5 kHz |
| TYPICAL IN-ROOM BASS RESPONSE (-6dB) | - |
| FREQUENCY RESPONSE (±3dB) | 97 Hz - 17.5 kHz |
| HARMONIC DISTORTION (90dB, 1m) | <1% 220 Hz and above <0.5% 320 Hz - 20 kHz |
| MAXIMUM OUTPUT | 106 dB |
| AMPLIFIER REQUIREMENTS | 25 - 150W |
| NOMINAL IMPEDANCE | 4 Ω (min. 3.2 Ω) |
| SENSITIVITY (2.83V/1m) | 85 dB |
| WEIGHT * | 4.5 kg (9.9 lbs.) |
| DIMENSION (H x W x D) WITH TERMINAL * | 174 x 175 x 259 mm (6.9 x 6.9 x 10.2 in.) |
| FINISHES | Black Gloss / White Gloss / Walnut |