The KEF Reference 4 Meta sets a new benchmark in centre-channel loudspeaker design. Built for those who demand the highest standard in cinematic realism, this three-way bass reflex speaker features four 165mm bass drivers and KEF’s revolutionary 12th-generation Uni-Q® driver array with Metamaterial Absorption Technology (MAT™). Whether used as a dedicated centre speaker or an LCR solution, it delivers unmatched detail, dynamics, and emotional impact. With its precise acoustic engineering, matched to within 0.5dB of the KEF reference standard, the Reference 4 Meta embodies KEF’s relentless commitment to innovation. Meticulously designed, engineered, and handcrafted in Maidstone, UK, it’s a triumph of sonic precision and craftsmanship.
Features:
12th-generation Uni-Q® driver array with MAT™ for lifelike sound accuracy
Functions as a high-end Centre or LCR speaker for immersive setups
Four powerful bass drivers for deep, controlled low frequencies
Handcrafted in Maidstone, UK
Precision acoustic matching within 0.5dB of KEF’s reference standard
Designed for ultimate clarity, scale, and realism in film and music
Three-way bass reflex configuration for dynamic range and detail
Specifications:
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Design | Three-way bass reflex |
| Drive Units | Uni-Q: HF 25mm aluminium dome with MAT, MF 125mm cone; LF: 4 x 165mm aluminium cones |
| Frequency Range (Free Field) | Short port: 43Hz – 45kHz Long port: 40Hz – 45kHz |
| In-Room Bass Response (-6dB) | 33Hz |
| Frequency Response (±3dB) | 48Hz – 35kHz |
| Crossover Frequencies | 450Hz, 2.1kHz |
| Amplifier Requirements | 50 – 400W |
| Sensitivity (2.83V/1m) | 88dB |
| Harmonic Distortion | <0.5% (40Hz – 100kHz), <0.2% (200Hz – 2kHz), <0.1% (2kHz – 20kHz) |
| Maximum Output (SPL) | 116dB |
| Impedance | 4 Ω (minimum 3.2 Ω) |
| Dimensions (H x W x D) | 205 x 1090 x 463 mm (8.1 x 42.9 x 18.2 in.) |
| Dimensions with Plinth | N/A |
| Weight | 45.2 kg (99.6 lbs.) |
| Country of Manufacture | United Kingdom |

























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