KEF Reference 2 Meta Centre Speaker
The KEF Reference 2 Meta is a high-performance three-way centre speaker designed for immersive music and home cinema systems. Featuring the 12th generation Uni-Q® driver array with MAT™ and twin 165mm aluminium bass drivers, it delivers precise dialogue, detailed sound and powerful performance from a compact closed-box design.
Full-Scale Reference Sound for Compact Cinema Systems
12th Gen Uni-Q® with MAT™
Twin Aluminium Bass Drivers
Flexible LCR Configuration
Reference 2 Meta
KEF Reference 2 Meta Centre Speaker
The KEF Reference 2 Meta brings Reference Series performance to smaller listening spaces without sacrificing scale or precision. Its 12th generation Uni-Q® driver array with MAT™ combines a 25mm aluminium dome tweeter with a 125mm aluminium midrange driver, while two 165mm aluminium bass drivers provide controlled low-frequency reproduction. The three-way closed-box design supports accurate, tightly controlled sound and flexible placement. Designed primarily as a centre speaker but also suitable for Left-Centre-Right applications, Reference 2 Meta delivers up to 113.5dB maximum output and supports amplifier power from 50W to 300W.
Reference 2 Meta
Details & Specifications
Design & Driver Configuration
| Brand | KEF |
|---|---|
| Model | Reference 2 Meta |
| Product Type | Centre / LCR Speaker |
| Design | Three-Way Closed Box |
| Driver Technology | 12th Generation Uni-Q® with MAT™ |
| Configuration | Centre or Left-Centre-Right |
Drive Units
| High-Frequency Driver | 25mm (1 in.) Aluminium Dome with MAT™ |
|---|---|
| Mid-Frequency Driver | 125mm (5 in.) Aluminium Cone |
| Low-Frequency Drivers | 2 × 165mm (6.5 in.) Aluminium Cone |
Frequency & Crossover
| Frequency Range – Free Field (-6dB) | 65Hz–45kHz |
|---|---|
| Typical In-Room Bass Response (-6dB) | 46Hz |
| Frequency Response (±3dB) | 80Hz–35kHz |
| Crossover Frequencies | 450Hz / 2.1kHz |
Performance
| Amplifier Requirements | 50–300W |
|---|---|
| Sensitivity (2.83V / 1m) | 86dB |
| Maximum Output | 113.5dB |
| Nominal Impedance | 4Ω |
| Minimum Impedance | 3.2Ω |
Distortion, Dimensions & Weight
| Harmonic Distortion – 40Hz–100kHz | <0.5% |
|---|---|
| Harmonic Distortion – 200Hz–2kHz | <0.2% |
| Harmonic Distortion – 2kHz–20kHz | <0.1% |
| Dimensions with Grille & Terminal (H × W × D) | 205 × 630 × 335 mm |
| Dimensions with Grille & Terminal | 8.1 × 24.8 × 13.2 in |
| Dimensions with Grille, Terminal & Plinth | N/A |
| Weight | 22.8 kg / 50.3 lb |
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