The KEF Reference 5 Meta sets the gold standard in high-end HiFi speaker design, engineered to deliver breathtaking clarity, depth, and dynamics. As the flagship model in the Reference Series, it houses KEF’s most advanced technology, including the 12th-generation Uni-Q® driver array with Metamaterial Absorption Technology (MAT™), and four powerful 165mm bass drivers for incredible low-frequency authority. Every pair is precisely matched within 0.5dB of KEF’s own laboratory standard, ensuring unmatched stereo imaging and fidelity. Designed, engineered, and handcrafted in Maidstone, UK, the Reference 5 Meta represents decades of innovation, acoustic mastery, and exceptional craftsmanship. Whether you’re seeking musical precision or cinematic immersion, this loudspeaker delivers extraordinary performance on every level.
Features:
Flagship floorstanding model in the KEF Reference Series
12th-generation Uni-Q® driver array with MAT™ for detailed, natural sound
Four 165mm bass drivers for deep, powerful low-end response
Exceptional build quality and design handcrafted in the UK
Pair-matched to within 0.5dB for pinpoint stereo imaging
Supports high amplifier power up to 400W for expansive dynamics
Wide frequency response and low distortion across the spectrum
Specifications:
Feature | Details |
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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: 35Hz – 45kHz, Long port: 32Hz – 45kHz |
In-Room Bass Response (-6dB) | 25Hz |
Frequency Response (±3dB) | 40Hz – 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) | 1350 x 205 x 462 mm (53.1 x 8.1 x 18.2 in.) |
Dimensions with Plinth | 1402 x 323 x 467 mm (55.2 x 12.7 x 18.4 in.) |
Weight | 60.2 kg (132.7 lbs.) |
Country of Manufacture | United Kingdom |
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