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The KEF Reference 4 Meta delivers cinematic-grade center-channel performance with flagship-level acoustic precision. Its 12th-gen Uni-Q® driver with MAT™ provides crisp, distortion-free highs and wide dispersion, while four 6.5″ woofers produce deep, controlled bass down to ~33 Hz. With a broad 48 Hz–35 kHz response, 88 dB sensitivity and up to 400 W handling, it anchors serious multi-channel and home-theater systems with clarity and power.
Type: 3-way passive bass-reflex (ported) centre / LCR channel speaker.
Driver Configuration:
HF: 25 mm (1") aluminium-dome tweeter with Metamaterial Absorption Technology (MAT™)
Midrange: 125 mm (5") aluminium cone midrange driver (part of the Uni-Q® array)
Bass: 4 × 165 mm (6.5") aluminium-cone woofers for full low-frequency extension.
Frequency Response (±3 dB): 48 Hz – 35 kHz
Bass Extension (in-room, –6 dB): down to approx. 33 Hz depending on port tuning and room acoustics.
Sensitivity: 88 dB (2.83 V / 1 m)
Nominal Impedance: 4 Ω (minimum ~3.2 Ω)
Recommended Amplifier Power: 50–400 W
Crossover Frequencies: ~450 Hz (bass → mid), ~2.1 kHz (mid → tweeter)
Maximum Output (Peak SPL @1 m, pink noise): ~116 dB
Impedance / Connectivity: 5-way bi-wire/b i-amp binding posts supported
Dimensions (H × W × D): 205 × 1,090 × 463 mm (≈ 8.1″ × 42.9″ × 18.2″)
Weight: ~45.2 kg (≈ 99.6 lbs) per speaker.
Cabinet / Design: Ported bass-reflex cabinet, with finishes per Reference series quality — able to serve as center or L/C/R in stereo or home-theater setups.
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