The slim and elegant R5 Meta is compact, but it is more than capable of delivering highly detailed sound and deep, clean bass. It boasts the 12th generation Uni-Q® driver array with MAT™ and two 5.25” hybrid aluminium bass drivers. It can work as a stereo pair or as surround speakers as part of an ultimate R Series home theatre system.
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All specifications- Sensitivity
- 87 dB (2.83 V / 1 m)
- Nominal impedance
- 4 ohms
- Frequency response
- 38 Hz to 50 kHz
- Dimensions (W × H × D)
- 175 × 1,025 × 344 mm
- Driver size
- 25 mm
- DESIGN
- Three-way bass reflex
Overview
Compact three-way floorstanding speakers
The slim and elegant R5 Meta is compact, but it is more than capable of delivering highly detailed sound and deep, clean bass. It boasts the 12th generation Uni-Q® driver array with MAT™ and two 5.25” hybrid aluminium bass drivers. It can work as a stereo pair or as surround speakers as part of an ultimate R Series home theatre system.
EXPLORE THE R SERIES
In the box
- R5 Meta
- Microfiber grille
- Plinth and spike accessories
- Port bungs
- User manual and warranty information
Features
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An icon born from The Reference
A suite of class-leading technological innovations drawn from The Reference for exceptional acoustic performance.
Metamaterial Absorption Technology
Absorbs 99% of unwanted sound for pure and natural sound.
True bass definition
Hybrid aluminium bass drivers with greater driver excursion for tight, deep, controlled bass.
12th generation Uni-Q®
Acts as a single point source to enlarge the 'sweet spot' and disperse sound more evenly.
Home theatre made versatile
With a choice of matching home theatre models to pair with, the stage is set for an immersive movie experience.
Microfibre grilles
With 1801 precision-cut holes for each driver, performance is ensured even when the drivers are covered.
Specifications
- Sensitivity
- 87 dB (2.83 V / 1 m)
- How loud it plays for a given signal. Higher sensitivity needs less amplifier power.
- Nominal impedance
- 4 ohms
- The electrical load your amplifier drives. System Builder checks it against the amplifier you pick.
- Frequency response
- 38 Hz to 50 kHz
- The range of pitches it reproduces, from deep bass to the top of the treble.
- Dimensions (W × H × D)
- 175 × 1,025 × 344 mm
- Width, height and depth, without cables.
- Driver size
- 25 mm
- Model code
- KEF-R5-META-WHITE-GLOSS
- Quote it when you ask a specialist.
Specifications
- DESIGN
- Three-way bass reflex
- DRIVE UNITS
- Uni-Q Driver Array: HF: 25 mm (1 in.) vented aluminium dome with MAT MF: 125 mm (5 in.) aluminium cone Bass Unit: LF: 2 x 130 mm (5.25 in.) hybrid aluminium cone
- CROSSOVER FREQUENCY
- 400 Hz, 2.7 kHz
- FREQUENCY RANGE (-6dB)
- 38 Hz - 50 kHz
- TYPICAL IN-ROOM BASS RESPONSE (-6dB)
- 29 Hz
- FREQUENCY RESPONSE (±3dB)
- 52 Hz - 28 kHz
- HARMONIC DISTORTION (90dB, 1m)
- <1% 75 Hz and above <0.5% 110 Hz - 20 kHz
- MAXIMUM OUTPUT
- 110 dB
- AMPLIFIER REQUIREMENTS
- 15 - 200W
- NOMINAL IMPEDANCE
- 4 Ω (min. 3.2 Ω)
- SENSITIVITY (2.83V/1m)
- 87 dB
- WEIGHT *
- 24.5 kg (54.0 lbs)
- DIMENSION (H x W x D) WITH TERMINAL *
- 1025 x 175 x 344 mm (40.4 x 6.9 x 13.5 in.)
- DIMENSION (H x W x D) WITH TERMINAL WITH PLINTH *
- 1072 x 272 x 344 mm (42.2 x 10.7 x 13.5 in.)
- FINISHES
- Black Gloss / White Gloss / Walnut
Downloads
5
- R11 Meta R Series User ManualManual · English · PDF, 11.9 MBDownload
- R11 Meta Maintenance Guide for R Series Microfibre GrilleManual · English · PDF, 3 MBDownload
- R11 Meta R Series Information SheetDatasheet · English · PDF, 1.3 MBDownload
- R11 Meta R Series White PaperDatasheet · English · PDF, 6.5 MBDownload
- R11 Meta R Series BrochureBrochure · English · PDF, 7.1 MBDownload
Awards and press
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“Whether used for music or movies, across the speakers there’s a dynamic, detailed and thrillingly natural sound combining controlled, extended lows with open, wide-reaching highs.” – Aug 2023
EISA LOUDSPEAKER SERIES 2023 - 2024
"KEF's Meta rollout reaches its R Series, and the results are impeccable. This 5.1.2 array provides serious (and seriously fun) home cinema sonics from some gorgeous cabinets." - Home Cinema Choice, Summer 2023
HOME CINEMA CHOICE, BEST BUY
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