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Description Freakuence!<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
Room-filling speakers from KEF\u2019s current top-of-the-line series. The Reference 1 Meta delivers a fast, very direct, and upfront sound. They don\u2019t shout. They offer solid, serious bass reproduction. The overall sound can be described as calm. <\/span><\/div>\n
Retail price: 10500.00<\/span><\/div>\n
General description<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
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\u2122 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. <\/span><\/div>\n
KEF Reference 1 Meta Specifications<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
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 \u2013 45 kHz, Long port: 37 Hz \u2013 45 kHz Typical in-room bass response frequency range (-6 dB): 30 Hz Frequency response (\u00b13 dB): 45 Hz \u2013 35 kHz Crossover frequency: 450 Hz, 2.1 kHz Amplifier requirements: 50\u2013200 W Sensitivity (2.83 V\/1 m): 85 dB Harmonic distortion (2nd & 3rd harmonics) (90 dB, 1 m):<\/span><\/div>\n
Background information<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
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. <\/span><\/div>\n
Brand history<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
KEF was founded in 1961 by Raymond Cooke in Maidstone, Kent, England. The company\u2019s 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. <\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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