The KEF Reference 5 Meta floor standing speakers anchor high-performance two-channel systems and reference home theatre environments with four 165 mm bass drivers and a single-point source acoustic architecture. As the flagship three-way tower within the KEF Reference Series, the system combines uniform room dispersion with linear dynamic output across the audible frequency band. The unified driver alignment provides precise instrument separation and cohesive tonal balance throughout wider listening areas.The Hi-Fi Centre Team TakeLiving with the KEF Reference 5 Meta demonstrates an acoustic presentation that effortlessly conveys physical bass scale while preserving the micro-dynamics typically associated with compact monitors. Even when listening well away from the central sweet spot, the soundstage remains coherent and stable across expansive rooms. The speakers maintain absolute composure during delicate acoustic passages at lower volume levels and resolve complex orchestral crescendos without compression. They offer an articulate, transparent window into recordings for listeners who demand complete tonal accuracy day in and day out.Key Acoustic & Design Features Uni-Q Driver Array: Aligns the high-frequency and midrange transducers coaxially for smooth off-axis dispersion and pinpoint stereo imaging. Metamaterial Absorption Technology: Absorbs 99% of rearward acoustic energy behind the tweeter to eliminate high-frequency distortion. Quad Aluminium Woofers: Four 165 mm drivers deliver tightly controlled low-frequency extension and generous dynamic headroom. Authorized Dealer Support: Hi-Fi Centre provides full manufacturer warranty coverage and experienced specialist guidance. Technical Specifications Enclosure Type: Three-way bass reflex with decoupled outrigger plinth High-Frequency Driver: 25 mm (1 in.) vented aluminium dome with Metamaterial Absorption Technology Mid-Frequency Driver: 125 mm (5 in.) aluminium cone Low-Frequency Drivers: 4 x 165 mm (6.5 in.) aluminium cone woofers Crossover Frequencies: 450 Hz, 2.1 kHz Frequency Response (±3dB): 40 Hz – 35 kHz Frequency Range (-6dB): 35 Hz – 45 kHz (short port); 32 Hz – 45 kHz (long port) Typical In-Room Bass Response (-6dB): 25 Hz Harmonic Distortion (90dB, 1m):
