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KEF Blade One Meta

SKU: Blade One Meta-Piano Black/Copper

$22,000.00each
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Purity of sound through advanced metamaterials:

The KEF Blade One Meta brings studio-grade clarity into your home audio setup. By utilising a specially engineered metamaterial structure behind the driver array, these Speakers absorb 99 percent of unwanted sound waves generated at the back of the tweeter. This dramatically reduces acoustic distortion, giving you clean, precise audio where every subtle vocal inflection and instrument note remains completely natural. As an instock reference model within the flagship Blade range, it sets a standard for acoustic precision.

Single apparent source for perfect timing:

Acoustic focus depends on how sound waves travel to your listening position. By placing the tweeter directly at the acoustic centre of the midrange driver, the Uni-Q array acts as a single point source. This delivers a remarkably broad and balanced soundstage across the entire room. When listening to these Floor Standing designs, you experience exact spatial imaging that makes instrument positions crystal clear.

Force-cancelling bass driver configuration:

Deep low frequencies require massive air movement without cabinet resonance. To achieve this, four powerful low-frequency drivers are mounted back-to-back in opposing pairs. This configuration cancels out internal kinetic forces that would otherwise vibrate the enclosure. Wrapped in an aerodynamic composite cabinet, each driver operates with exceptional speed and control, making these Speakers - Floor Standing choices capable of delivering tight, authoritative bass response.

  • Metamaterial Absorption Technology: Eliminates internal high-frequency reflections to prevent harshness and deliver pure treble.
  • 12th Generation Uni-Q Array: Aligns high and mid frequencies at a single acoustic centre to create a seamless, realistic soundstage.
  • Force-Cancelling Bass Drivers: Four side-firing woofers cancel internal cabinet vibration for clean, distortion-free low end.
  • Sculpted Composite Cabinet: Aerodynamic housing minimises sound diffraction across the cabinet edges for sharp imaging.
  • Acoustically Inert Enclosure: Eliminates cabinet colouration so you hear only the pure signal from the drivers.
KEF is a British loudspeaker manufacturer that produces a range of high-quality audio products, including home theater speakers, stereo speakers, and headphones. The company was founded in 1961 and is headquartered in Maidstone, Kent, England. KEF is known for its innovative loudspeaker designs, which incorporate advanced materials and technologies to deliver high-quality sound. For example, KEF's Uni-Q driver technology places the tweeter in the center of the midrange cone, resulting in a more coherent and accurate soundstage. The company also uses materials like aluminum, magnesium, and carbon fiber to create rigid and lightweight speaker cones that minimize distortion. KEF offers a range of products to suit different needs and budgets, from its affordable Q Series speakers to its high-end Reference Series. The company's products are also designed to be visually striking, with sleek and modern designs that complement contemporary home decor.

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What is Single Apparent Source technology and why does it matter?

Single Apparent Source is KEF’s unique design philosophy in the Blade series where all frequencies appear to originate from a single point in space. By aligning the midrange and high frequencies with the Uni-Q® driver and mounting bass drivers symmetrically, the Blade One Meta creates highly coherent imaging and more natural soundstage depth than conventional speakers.

What makes the Blade One Meta different from other high-end speakers?

The Blade One Meta combines a bespoke driver array with the 12th generation Uni-Q® driver featuring Metamaterial Absorption Technology (MAT™) and four 225 mm force-cancelling bass drivers. This advanced design minimizes distortion, enhances clarity, and delivers a rich, detailed, and dynamic performance across a wide frequency range.

What technologies are key to the Blade One Meta’s sound quality?

The Blade One Meta’s performance is driven by three key innovations: the 12th generation Uni-Q® driver for point-source coherence, MAT™ to absorb unwanted rearward sound energy and reduce distortion, and force-cancelling bass drivers that deliver tight, controlled low frequencies while reducing cabinet vibration.

Modern living room with two black KEF Blade One Meta speakers on either side of a television.

The world’s first Single Apparent Source speaker

The world's first Single Apparent Source speaker, now with 12th generation Uni-Q® with MAT™. A bespoke driver array engineered to deliver pristine performance, and capable of raising Blade to new heights of performance. Featuring four 225mm (9 in.) force-cancelling bass drivers, Blade One Meta is the top model in the Blade series.

Two large KEF Blade One Meta speakers in a dark room with a projector screen.

Uncompromised Innovation

Obsessed with sound quality and committed to bringing a superior listening experience, our engineers created the revolutionary Concept Blade to showcase KEF’s technology leadership and powers of innovation with no preconceptions and restrictions. Since then, we keep pushing the boundaries of HiFi to create the loudspeaker with the best possible sound.

Tall gray KEF Blade One Meta floor-standing speaker in a modern living room setting.

Uniquely KEF. Uniquely coherent.

At the heart of Blade lies Single Apparent Source technology; a unique technology that makes the Blade incredibly coherent, with noticeably more precise imaging. The latest version of Blade benefits from our latest acoustic innovation of the 12th generation Uni-Q® with Metamaterial Absorption Technology (MAT™).

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