The KEF Reference 2 Meta is a high-performance centre channel loudspeaker from KEF’s flagship Reference Series, designed to deliver breathtaking clarity, depth, and realism in both music and home theatre systems. Handcrafted in the UK, this speaker blends world-class engineering with refined aesthetics, featuring a bespoke 12th-generation Uni-Q® driver array enhanced with Metamaterial Absorption Technology (MAT™) to absorb unwanted sound and dramatically reduce distortion. Equipped with dual long-throw 165 mm bass drivers alongside precision-matched midrange and tweeter elements, the Reference 2 Meta delivers wide, detailed frequency response, rich tonality, and authoritative dynamics. Its three-way closed-box design and carefully optimized crossover ensure seamless integration of drivers for coherent sound staging and accurate imaging, making it ideal for smaller rooms demanding premium audio performance. Available in a range of elegant finishes, the Reference 2 Meta provides both audiophile-grade sound and refined visual appeal.
Features
- 12th-Generation Uni-Q® Driver Array with MAT™: Co-axially mounted tweeter and midrange with metamaterial absorption to reduce distortions and expand the sweet spot.
- Three-Way Closed-Box Architecture: Provides clarity and control across the frequency spectrum.
- Dual 165 mm Bass Drivers: Ensure deep, natural low frequencies with authority and precision.
- Wide Frequency Range: Extends from deep bass up to ultra-high frequencies for full-range performance.
- Handcrafted Build: Designed and assembled in KEF’s UK facility with premium materials and finishes.
Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Design | Three-way closed box |
| Drive Units | Uni-Q® Driver Array: HF 25 mm (1 in.) aluminium dome with MAT, MF 125 mm (5 in.) aluminium cone; Bass: 2 × 165 mm (6.5 in.) aluminium cones |
| Frequency Range (Free Field -6 dB) | 65 Hz – 45 kHz |
| Typical In-Room Bass Response (-6 dB) | 46 Hz |
| Frequency Response (±3 dB) | 80 Hz ‒ 35 kHz |
| Crossover Frequency | 450 Hz, 2.1 kHz |
| Amplifier Requirements | 50 ‒ 300 W |
| Sensitivity (2.83 V/1 m) | 86 dB |
| Harmonic Distortion (90 dB, 1 m) | <0.5 % 40 Hz – 100 kHz; <0.2 % 200 Hz – 2 kHz; <0.1 % 2 kHz – 20 kHz |
| Maximum Output | 113.5 dB (peak SPL at 1 m with pink noise) |
| Impedance | 4 Ω (min. 3.2 Ω) |
| Weight | 22.8 kg (50.3 lbs.) |
| Dimensions (H × W × D) | 205 × 630 × 335 mm (8.1 × 24.8 × 13.2 in.) |
| Finishes | Satin Walnut/Silver, High-Gloss White/Blue, High-Gloss White/Champagne, High-Gloss Black/Grey, High-Gloss Black/Copper |
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