The flagship of The Reference Series is the model that all other high-performance loudspeakers compare themselves against. Now with the extraordinarily capable 12th generation Uni-Q® driver array with MAT™, Reference 5 Meta exemplifies the passion for innovation that underpins KEF’s design philosophy.
The benchmark of benchmarks
Since 1973, The Reference has continually set the benchmark for loudspeakers and sound reproduction. Pioneering the use of digital technologies to achieve the highest audio accuracy, every pair can be matched within 0.5dB to the laboratory-maintained reference standard.
Always innovating
Since the first Reference speaker, KEF engineers have continued to innovate using what is possible with The Reference. Ground-breaking in its first incarnation, each subsequent iteration of The Reference has added to the world’s knowledge of the science of acoustics.
Designed, engineered and handcrafted in UK
Since 1961, we have been creating remarkable award-winning loudspeakers at our UK home in Maidstone, Kent. As our flagship HiFi speakers, The Reference is still being designed, engineered, and handcrafted in Maidstone today.
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Design
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Three-way bass reflex
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Drive units
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HF: 25 mm (1 in.) aluminium dome with MAT, MF: 125 mm (5 in.) aluminium cone, LF: 4 x 165 mm (6.5 in.) aluminium cone |
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Frequency range free field (-6dB)
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Short port: 35Hz - 45kHz, Long port: 32Hz - 45kHz
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Frequency range typical in room bass response (-6dB)
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25Hz
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Frequency response (±3dB)
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40Hz – 35kHz
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Crossover frequency
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450 Hz, 2.1 kHz
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Amplifier requirements
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50 - 400W
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Sensitivity (2.83V/1m)
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88dB
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Harmonic distortion 2nd & 3rd harmonics (90dB, 1m)
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<0.5% 40Hz – 100kHz, <0.2% 200Hz – 2kHz, <0.1% 2kHz - 20kHz
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Maximum output (peak sound pressure level at 1m with pink noise)
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116dB
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Impedance
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4 Ω (min. 3.2 Ω)
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Weight
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60.2 kg (132.7 lbs.)
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Dimensions (H x W x D)(with grille and terminal)
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1350 x 205 x 462 mm(53.1 x 8.1 x 18.2 in.)
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Dimensions (H x W x D)(with grille, terminal & plinth)
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1402 x 323 x 467 mm(55.2 x 12.7 x 18.4 in.)
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KEF Officially Recertified Products are products displayed at KEF events, demonstration from a KEF Dealer, review samples, or customer returns. KEF certified technicians inspect and test each item to ensure it works 100% as new. Your purchase is covered by a full 5 year parts and labor warranty (2 year on electronics) valid at any authorized KEF repair center.
*Some product may have cosmetic blemishes (small dings, scuffs, or dents) but are sonically un-blemished.
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Warranty Period for repairing
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Drivers
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Electronics
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Accessory
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Hifi Speakers
Wireless HiFi Speakers Subwoofer Architectural Speakers |
5 years
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2 years
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2 years
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