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KEF Reference 2 Meta center channel speaker with a white finish and three front-facing speakers.
KEF Reference 2 Meta center channel speaker with a black finish and three front-facing speakers.
KEF Reference 2 Meta center channel speaker with a silver finish and three front-facing speakers.
KEF Reference 2 Meta center channel speaker with a white and blue finish and three front-facing speakers.
KEF Reference 2 Meta center channel speaker with a black, grey finish and three front-facing speakers.
KEF Reference 2 Meta in white satin finish - HiFi Centre.
KEF Reference 2 Meta in black finish with copper details - HiFi Centre.
A side view of a KEF Reference 2 Meta in walnut and silver satin finish - HiFi Centre.
A side view of a KEF Reference 2 Meta in white finish with blue details - HiFi Centre.
A side view of a KEF Reference 2 Meta in black satin finish - HiFi Centre.
A front view of a KEF Reference 2 Meta in white satin finish - HiFi Centre.
A side view of a KEF Reference 2 Meta in white satin finish - HiFi Centre.
A back side of a KEF Reference 2 Meta in walnut finish.
Close-up of a KEF Reference 2 Meta speaker with a focus on the cone and voice coil.
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KEF Reference 2 Meta center channel speaker with a white finish and three front-facing speakers.
KEF Reference 2 Meta center channel speaker with a black finish and three front-facing speakers.
KEF Reference 2 Meta center channel speaker with a silver finish and three front-facing speakers.
KEF Reference 2 Meta center channel speaker with a white and blue finish and three front-facing speakers.
KEF Reference 2 Meta center channel speaker with a black, grey finish and three front-facing speakers.
KEF Reference 2 Meta in white satin finish - HiFi Centre.
KEF Reference 2 Meta in black finish with copper details - HiFi Centre.
A side view of a KEF Reference 2 Meta in walnut and silver satin finish - HiFi Centre.
A side view of a KEF Reference 2 Meta in white finish with blue details - HiFi Centre.
A side view of a KEF Reference 2 Meta in black satin finish - HiFi Centre.
A front view of a KEF Reference 2 Meta in white satin finish - HiFi Centre.
A side view of a KEF Reference 2 Meta in white satin finish - HiFi Centre.
A back side of a KEF Reference 2 Meta in walnut finish.
Close-up of a KEF Reference 2 Meta speaker with a focus on the cone and voice coil.
Modern living room with a television, KEF Reference 2 Meta speaker, and decorative items.
Person inspecting a KEF Reference 2 Meta speaker with their hands on a blurred background
Tall white KEF Reference 2 Meta speaker against a textured wall with decorative elements
Modern living room with audio equipment, including KEF Reference 2 Meta speakers and a sound system.

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KEF Reference 2 Meta

SKU: Reference 2 Meta-Satin Walnut/Silver

$8,500.00
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Focused Acoustic Clarity for Compact Spaces:

The KEF Reference 2 Meta centre speaker delivers room-filling sound designed specifically for smaller environments where full-scale audio is required. Built by hand to maintain rigorous standards, this unit serves as a high-performance Centre Channel or LCR speaker within home cinema configurations. As part of the KEF Reference Series, it combines twin low-frequency drivers with a central point-source array to reproduce film dialogue and vocal tracks with crisp precision.

Advanced Distortion Absorption for Pure Audio:

At the heart of the enclosure sits the 12th generation Uni-Q driver featuring Metamaterial Absorption Technology. This maze-like structure absorbs unwanted acoustic noise behind the tweeter, eliminating distortion so higher frequencies remain natural and uncoloured. Whether integrated alongside wider Reference Series Speakers or utilised in an instock custom audio layout, every detail in movie soundtracks and musical arrangements comes through cleanly to the listening position.

Technical Specifications and Listener Benefits:

  • 12th Generation Uni-Q Driver: Acts as a single point source to disperse sound evenly across the room, ensuring everyone enjoys clear vocals regardless of seating position.
  • Metamaterial Absorption Technology (MAT): Absorbs 99% of rear tweeter sound energy for clean, clear high frequencies without harshness.
  • Dual Bass Drivers: Provide tight, controlled low-end response that adds realistic depth and impact to dynamic soundtracks.
  • Flexible LCR Capability: Operates seamlessly as a main left, right, or centre speaker to match individual room layouts.
  • Hand-Built Cabinet Structure: Minimises internal resonance and vibration to ensure audio output remains pure and uncoloured.
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 technologies are featured in the KEF Reference 2 Meta?

The Reference 2 Meta features KEF's 12th generation Uni-Q® driver array with Metamaterial Absorption Technology (MAT™), a combination designed to reduce unwanted distortion and improve clarity, detail, and accuracy.

What role is the Reference 2 Meta designed to serve in a system?

The Reference 2 Meta is a dedicated three-way centre channel speaker engineered to deliver precise dialogue reproduction and seamless integration with other speakers in the KEF Reference Series.

Is the Reference 2 Meta designed to match other KEF Reference Series speakers?

Yes. The Reference 2 Meta is specifically engineered to provide tonal consistency and coherent performance when paired with other models in the KEF Reference Series.

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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.

Close-up of a KEF Reference 2 Meta speaker with a focus on the cone and voice coil.

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.

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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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