The KEF R8a Meta are premium Dolby Atmos-enabled surround speakers designed to elevate home theater systems with immersive, three-dimensional sound. They feature KEF’s 12th-generation Uni-Q® driver array with Metamaterial Absorption Technology (MAT™) to deliver wide dispersion, pinpoint imaging, and dramatically reduced unwanted resonances for clearer, cleaner audio reproduction. These speakers can function as traditional surround or rear channels, or be positioned atop other speakers to bounce sound off the ceiling, creating Dolby Atmos height effects without the need for custom ceiling installation. Compact yet powerful, the R8a Meta seamlessly integrates with KEF’s R Series, delivering dynamic, detailed performance whether used for movies, TV shows, or music. With elegant finish options and flexible mounting possibilities, they enhance both the acoustics and aesthetics of any listening space.
Features
- Dolby Atmos Flexible Surround: Designed to reflect sound off the ceiling for overhead effects without ceiling speakers.
- 12th Generation Uni-Q® Array with MAT™: Enhanced driver design provides wider sound dispersion and ultra-natural imaging.
- Versatile Placement: Can be wall mounted or placed on top of other speakers for height channels.
- Premium Acoustic Design: Two-way closed box with precise crossover and low distortion.
- Elegant Finishes: Available in Black Gloss, White Gloss, and Walnut to match home decor.
Specifications
| Category | Specification |
|---|---|
| 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 (-6 dB) | 88 Hz – 19.5 kHz |
| Typical In-Room Bass Response (-6 dB) | – |
| Frequency Response (±3 dB) | 97 Hz – 17.5 kHz |
| Harmonic Distortion (90 dB, 1 m) | < 1% (220 Hz and above) < 0.5% (320 Hz – 20 kHz) |
| Maximum Output | 106 dB |
| Amplifier Requirements | 25 – 150 W |
| Nominal Impedance | 4 Ω (min. 3.2 Ω) |
| Sensitivity (2.83V/1m) | 85 dB |
| Weight* | 4.5 kg (9.9 lbs.) |
| Dimensions (H × W × D) with Terminal* | 174 × 175 × 259 mm (6.9 × 6.9 × 10.2 in.) |
| Finishes | Black Gloss / White Gloss / Walnut |
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