Room-filling speakers from KEF’s current top-of-the-line series. The Reference 1 Meta delivers a fast, very direct, and upfront sound. They don’t shout. They offer solid, serious bass reproduction. The overall sound can be described as calm.
Retail price: 10,500.00
We have two demo sets, therefore one of them may leave the shop. (Black and walnut)
This is your chance to finally get demo material from the coolest shop in the universe. Yeah! Actually worth a lot more than the new price for this but we'll restrain ourselves. Only used for listening sessions with our visitors, no private owner.
Looking for another type from the current series of the brand or another color of this model? Send a message with your possible trade-in request! We would be happy to make something nice out of it.
The KEF Reference 1 Meta is a three-way bookshelf speaker that delivers impressive sound. Thanks to the 12th generation Uni-Q driver with MAT™ technology, a clear and precise sound image is created. The compact size makes this speaker suitable for a variety of rooms without compromising on performance. The Reference 1 Meta was designed, developed and handcrafted in Maidstone, Kent, UK.
Design: Three-way bass-reflex Drive units: Uni-Q driver array: HF: 25 mm aluminum dome with MAT, MF: 125 mm aluminum cone, Bass units: LF: 165 mm aluminum cone Frequency response in free field (-6dB): Short port: 40 Hz – 45 kHz, Long port: 37 Hz – 45 kHz Typical in-room bass response frequency range (-6 dB): 30 Hz Frequency response (±3 dB): 45 Hz – 35 kHz Crossover frequency: 450 Hz, 2.1 kHz Amplifier requirements: 50–200 W Sensitivity (2.83 V/1 m): 85 dB Harmonic distortion (2nd & 3rd harmonics) (90 dB, 1 m):
The KEF Reference 1 Meta was developed by KEF's acoustic engineering team led by Jack Oclee-Brown. The speaker uses KEF's 12th-generation Uni-Q driver with MAT (Metamaterial Absorption Technology), which dampens unwanted sound reflections. The cabinet is precision milled in Kent, UK and heavily reinforced internally. The wiring is high quality, components carefully selected for optimal acoustics.
KEF was founded in 1961 by Raymond Cooke in Maidstone, Kent, England. The company’s original goal was to develop loudspeakers using new materials and technologies. In its early years, KEF worked closely with the BBC, which led to the creation of well-known speaker models such as the BBC LS3/5A. The company has built a reputation for using advanced techniques and materials. Over the years, KEF has filed numerous patent applications and introduced innovative technologies, such as the Uni-Q cartridge, which combines coaxial speaker drivers. To this day, the company remains active in designing high-quality audio solutions and has received numerous awards for its products. KEF continues its tradition of technological innovation and remains internationally recognized as an influential name in its field.
