The only standmount model in the new KEF Reference series could be the only loudspeaker you ever need. A three-way model boasting KEF’s 12th generation Uni-Q® driver array with MAT™, Reference 1 Meta is capable of delivering expansive, high-performance sound that goes way beyond what its relatively compact size would suggest was possible. Detail remastered The essential for any audiophile. Hand built by the masters who set the standard for audio quality, The Reference has been the benchmark for loudspeakers and sound reproduction. The Reference is an embodiment of KEF’s philosophy and the relentless pursuit of perfection. Now with Metamaterial Absorption Technology (MAT™). Reference Quality Bass The Reference’s 165mm (6.5 inch) low frequency driver perfectly complements the new 12th generation Uni-Q® driver array. Smart engineering and meticulous attention to detail enables the bass to blend seamlessly with the immaculate midrange and treble. Flexible The Reference speakers are welcomingly undemanding in terms of positioning and are easy to fine-tune for your listening area by using KEF’s innovative Flexible Port Technology. Revealing Shadow Flare drastically reduces harmful cabinet diffraction, allowing Uni-Q® to work at its highest level. A precision-designed surface extends the waveguide effect of Uni-Q® for improved clarity, particularly when it comes to the subtle nuances of plucked strings and other percussive sounds. Computer-modelled Cabinet The Reference’s cabinets are designed using finite element analysis to determine the ideal shape and bracing geometry to minimise secondary radiation. Constrained Layer Damping is then applied to turn what little vibration is left into heat. Finished to Perfection The expertly engineered cabinets are finished in a sumptuous high-gloss or richly detailed, pair-matched wood veneer to complement the strikingly distinctive front baffle. Five finishes are available, a combination of three cabinet finishes and five drive unit colours: Satin Walnut/Silver, High-Gloss Black/Copper, High-Gloss Black/Grey, High-Gloss White/Blue, and High-Gloss White/Champagne. Handcrafted in UK Since 1961, KEF have been creating remarkable award-winning loudspeakers at their UK home in Maidstone, Kent. The Reference is still being designed, engineered, and handcrafted. Specifications Design: Three-Way Bass Reflex Drive Units: Uni-Q Driver Array: HF: 25 mm (1 in.) Aluminium Dome With MAT; MF: 125 mm (5 in.) Aluminium Cone. Bass Unit: LF: 165 mm (6.5 in.) Aluminium Cone Frequency Range Free Field (-6dB): Short Port: 40 Hz – 45 kHz; Long Port: 37 Hz – 45 kHz Frequency Range Typical In-Room Bass Response (-6dB): 30 Hz Frequency Response (±3dB): 45 Hz – 35 kHz Crossover Frequency: 450 Hz, 2.1 kHz Amplifier Requirements: 50 – 200 W Sensitivity (2.83V/1m): 85 dB Harmonic Distortion (2nd & 3rd Harmonics, 90 dB, 1 m):
