The benchmark of bookshelf speakers, the KEF Reference 1 Meta is a three-way standmount model that could be the only loudspeaker you ever need. Boasting KEF's 12th generation Uni-Q® driver array with MAT™, this speaker delivers expansive, high-performance sound that goes beyond what its compact size might suggest. Perfectly crafted for audiophiles seeking precision and clarity, the Reference 1 Meta offers a remarkable listening experience.
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Design | Three-way bass reflex |
| Uni-Q Driver Array | HF: 25 mm (1 in.) aluminium dome with MAT, MF: 125 mm (5 in.) aluminium cone |
| Bass Units | LF: 165 mm (6.5 in.) aluminium cone |
| Frequency Range (Free Field, -6dB) | Short port: 40Hz - 45kHz, Long port: 37Hz - 45kHz |
| Frequency Range (Typical In-Room Bass Response, -6dB) | 30Hz |
| Frequency Response (±3dB) | 45Hz – 35kHz |
| Crossover Frequency | 450 Hz, 2.1 kHz |
| Amplifier Requirements | 50 - 200W |
| Sensitivity (2.83V/1m) | 85dB |
| Harmonic Distortion (2nd & 3rd harmonics, 90dB, 1m) | <0.5% 40Hz – 100kHz, <0.2% 200Hz – 2kHz, <0.1% 2kHz - 20kHz |
| Maximum Output (Peak SPL at 1m with pink noise) | 111dB |
| Impedance | 4 Ω (min. 3.2 Ω) |
| Weight | 18.2 kg (40.1 lbs.) |
| Dimensions (H x W x D) with Grille and Terminal | 440 x 205 x 422 mm (17.3 x 8.1 x 16.6 in.) |
| Dimensions (H x W x D) with Grille, Terminal & Plinth | N/A |