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KEF R8 Meta
KEF R8 Meta
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KEF R8 Meta
The R8 Meta can serve as a surround or rear speaker with integrated wall mount, or sit atop another speaker as a Dolby Atmos height module. It uses a 12th generation Uni-Q® array with MAT™ for genuine 3D results without custom installation.
Key features & technologies
- Metamaterial Absorption Technology (MAT™)
- Absorbs 99% of unwanted sound from the rear of the driver for pure, natural sound.
- 12th generation Uni-Q®
- Acts as a single point source to disperse sound more evenly for an immersive, cohesive soundstage with better clarity.
- Dolby Atmos capable
- Wall-mount as surround/rear or place on another speaker to bounce sound off the ceiling.
- Microfibre grilles
- Precision-cut holes help maintain performance with grilles on (where supplied).
What's in the box
- 1 pair of R8 Meta loudspeakers
- 1 pair of grilles
- Rubber feet
- User manual and warranty information
Specifications
| Design | Two-way closed box |
|---|---|
| Drive units | Uni-Q Driver Array: HF: 25 mm (1 in.) vented aluminium dome with MAT MF / LF: 130 mm (5.25 in.) aluminium cone |
| Crossover frequency | 2.6 kHz |
| Frequency range (-6dB) | 88 Hz – 19.5 kHz |
| Typical in-room bass response (-6dB) | – |
| Frequency response (±3dB) | 97 Hz – 17.5 kHz |
| Harmonic distortion | < 1 % 220 Hz and above < 0.5 % 320 Hz – 20 kHz |
| Maximum output | 106 dB |
| Amplifier power (recommended) | 25 – 150 W |
| Nominal impedance | 4 Ω (min. 3.2 Ω) |
| Sensitivity (2.83V/1m) | 85 dB Baffle angle 110° |
| Weight | 4.5 kg (9.9 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 174 × 175 × 259 |
| Finishes | Black Gloss / White Gloss / Walnut |
Ideal room / use
Dolby Atmos up-firing modules or wall-mounted surrounds/rears (e.g. 5.1.2 or 5.1.4 with matching R Series + subwoofer).
Pairing suggestions
- Place on R Series floorstanders for Atmos, or wall-mount as surrounds
- KEF subwoofer for .1 channel
Official resources
Product page · R Series information sheet (PDF)
Specifications sourced from KEF. KEF reserves the right to amend specifications. E&OE.
