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The KEF Reference 2 Meta is a high-performance centre / LCR speaker blending compact size with flagship-class tech. Its 12th-gen Uni-Q® driver with MAT™ delivers clear, distortion-free highs and detailed midrange, while dual 6.5″ woofers provide robust, balanced bass down to ~46 Hz. With 86 dB sensitivity and 50–300 W power handling, it’s ideal for home theaters seeking precision, clarity, and vocal realism.
Type: 3-way bass-reflex (ported) centre / LCR speaker.
Driver Configuration:
HF: 25 mm (1″) aluminium-dome tweeter with MAT™
Midrange: 125 mm (5″) aluminium cone — part of Uni-Q® array
Bass: 2 × 165 mm (6.5″) aluminium-cone woofers.
Frequency Response (±3 dB): 80 Hz – 35 kHz
Typical Low-Frequency Extension (–6 dB, room): ~46 Hz.
Recommended Amplifier Power: 50 – 300 W.
Sensitivity: 86 dB (2.83 V / 1 m)
Nominal Impedance: 4 Ω (minimum ~3.2 Ω)
Crossover Frequencies: ~450 Hz (bass → mid) and ~2.1 kHz (mid → tweeter)
Maximum Output (Peak SPL @ 1 m, pink noise): ~113.5 dB
Impedance / Binding Posts: 5-way bi-wire / bi-amp capable binding posts.
Dimensions (H × W × D): 205 × 630 × 335 mm (≈ 8.1″ × 24.8″ × 13.2″)
Weight: ~22.8 kg (≈ 50.3 lb) per speaker.
Finish Options: Multiple finishes available (e.g., High Gloss, Satin Walnut, etc.)
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Reviewed on 06 Jun, 2023
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