KEF V1-210927 Floorstanding Speaker Owner’s Manual
- June 6, 2024
- KEF
Table of Contents
- Introduction
- Important Points
- Inside the Box
- Plinth – REFERENCE 3 Meta / REFERENCE 5 Meta
- Connections (REFERENCE 1 Meta / REFERENCE 3 Meta / REFERENCE 5 Meta}
- Controls and Connectors (REFERENCE 2 Meta / REFERENCE 4 Meta)
- Connections (REFERENCE 2 Meta / REFERENCE 4 Meta)
- Speaker Port
- Specifications
- Read User Manual Online (PDF format)
- Download This Manual (PDF format)
V1-210927 Floorstanding Speaker
Owner’s Manual
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing THE REFERENCE Meta. We are confident that it will provide reliable, high-performance sound for many years to come. Please read this manual fully before you attempt any connections to THE REFERENCE Meta.
Important Points
- Follow this manual carefully for best results from your speakers
- Read and return the warranty card
- Clean with a dry, lint-free cloth
- Do not use spirit-based cleaners.
- Avoid damp
- Avoid temperature extremes
- Avoid direct sunlight
- SAFETY NOTICE! trailing cables are dangerous, secure all cables
Inside the Box
Plinth – REFERENCE 3 Meta / REFERENCE 5 Meta
Positioning
Connections (REFERENCE 1 Meta / REFERENCE 3 Meta / REFERENCE 5 Meta}
REFERENCE 1 Meta / REFERENCE 3 Meta / REFERENCE 5 Meta
Single wire setting
Bi-wired setting
Single wire connections
Bi-wired connections
Bi-amplified connections
Controls and Connectors (REFERENCE 2 Meta / REFERENCE 4 Meta)
REFERENCE 2 Meta / REFERENCE 4 Meta
Connections (REFERENCE 2 Meta / REFERENCE 4 Meta)
REFERENCE 2 Meta / REFERENCE 4 Meta
Single wire connections
Bi-wired connections
Bi-amplified connections
Speaker Port
Which of the two ports you fit will make a difference to the bass output.
Specifications
| Model | Reference 1 Meta | Reference 3 Meta |
|---|---|---|
| Design | Three-way bass reflex | Three-way bass reflex |
| Drive units | Uni-Q driver array: |
HF: 25 mm (1 in.) vented aluminum dome with MAT
MF: 125 mm (5 in.) aluminum cone Bass units:
LF: 165 mm (6.5 in.) aluminium cone| Uni-Q driver array:
HF: 25 mm (1 in.) vented aluminum dome with MAT
MF: 125 mm (5 in.) aluminium cone Bass units:
LF: 2 x 165 mm (6.5 in.) aluminium cone
Frequency range free field (-6dB)| Short port: 40 Hz – 45 kHz Long port: 37 Hz
– 45 kHz| Short port: 38 Hz – 45 kHz Long port: 35 Hz – 45 kHz
Frequency range typical
in room bass response (-6dB)| 30 Hz| 28 Hz
Frequency response (±3dB)| 45 Hz – 35 kHz| 43 Hz – 35 kHz
Crossover frequency| 450 Hz, 2.1 kHz| 450 Hz, 2.1 kHz
Amplifier requirements| 50 – 200 W| 50 – 300 W
Sensitivity (2.83V/ lm)| 85 dB| 86 dB
Harmonic distortion
2nd & 3rd harmonics (90dB. 1m)| <0.5% 40 Hz – 100 kHz <0.2% 200 Hz – 2 kHz
<0.1% 2 kHz – 20 kHz| <0.5% 40 Hz – 100 kHz <0.2% 200 Hz – 2 kHz <0.1% 2 kHz –
20 kHz
Maximum output (peak sound pressure level at lm with pink noise)| 111 dB|
113.5 dB
Impedance| 40 (min. 3.2 0)| 4 0 (min. 3.20)
Weight| 18.2 kg (40.1 lbs.)| 51.3 kg (113.1 lbs.)
Dimensions (H x W x D)
(with grille and terminal)| 440 x 205 x 422 mm
(17.3 x 8.1 x 16.6 in.)| 1155 x 205 x 462 mm (45.5 x 8.1 x 18.2 in.)
Dimension (H x W x D)
(with grille, terminal & plinth)| N/A| 1207 x 323 x 467 mm
(47.5 x 12.7 x 18.4 in.)
| Model | Reference 5 Meta | Reference 2 Meta |
|---|---|---|
| Design | Three-way bass reflex | Three-way closed box |
| Drive units | Uni-Q driver array: |
HF: 25 mm (1 in.) vented aluminum dome with MAT
MF: 125 mm (5 in.) aluminum cone Bass units:
LF: 4 x 165 mm (6.5 in.) aluminium cone| Uni-Q driver array:
HF: 25 mm (1 in.) vented aluminum dome with MAT
MF: 125 mm (5 in.) aluminium cone Bass units:
LF: 2 x 165 mm (6.5 in.) aluminium cone
Frequency range free field (-6dB)| Short port: 35 Hz – 45 kHz Long port: 32 Hz
– 45 kHz| 65 Hz – 45 kHz
Frequency range typical
in room bass response (-6dB)| 25 Hz| 46 Hz
Frequency response (±3dB)| 40 Hz – 35 kHz| 80 Hz – 35 kHz
Crossover frequency| 450 Hz, 2.1 kHz| 450 Hz. 2.1 kHz
Amplifier requirements| 50 – 400 W| 50 – 300 W
Sensitivity (2.83V/ 1m)| 88 dB| 86 dB
Harmonic distortion
2nd & 3rd harmonics (90dB. 1m)| <0.5%40 Hz – 100 kHz <0.2% 200 Hz – 2 kHz
<0.1% 2 kHz – 20 kHz| <0.5% 40 Hz – 100 kHz <0.2% 200 Hz – 2 kHz <0.1% 2 kHz –
20 kHz
Maximum output (peak sound pressure level at lm with pink noise)| 116 dB|
113.5 dB
Impedance| 4 0 (min. 3.2 0)| 4 0 (min. 3.2 0)
Weight| 60.2 kg (132.7 lbs.)| 22.8 kg (50.3 lbs.)
Dimensions (H x W x D)
(with grille and terminal)| 1350 x 20S x 462 mm (53.1 x 8.1 x 18.2 in.)| 205 x
630 x 335 mm
(8.1 x 24.8 x 13.2 in.)
Dimension (H x W x D)
(with grille, terminal & plinth)| 1402 x 323 x 467 mm (55.2 x 12.7 x 18.4
in.)| N/A
| Model | Reference 4 Meta |
|---|---|
| Design | Three-way bass reflex |
| Drive units | Uni-Q driver array: |
HF: 25 mm (1 in.) vented aluminum dome with MAT MF: 125 mm (5 in.) aluminum
cone Bass units:
LF: 4 x 165 mm (6.5 in.) aluminium cone
Frequency range free field (-6dB)| Short port: 43 Hz – 45 kHz Long port: 40 Hz
– 45 kHz
Frequency range typical
in-room bass response (-6dB)| 33 Hz
Frequency response (±3dB)| 48 Hz – 35 kHz
Crossover frequency| 450 Hz, 2.1 kHz
Amplifier requirements| 50 – 400 W
Sensitivity (2.83V/ 1m)| 88 dB
Harmonic distortion
2nd & 3rd harmonics (90dB. 1m)| <0.5% 40 Hz – 100 kHz <0.2% 200 Hz – 2 kHz
<0.1% 2 kHz – 20 kHz
Maximum output (peak sound pressure level at lm with pink noise)| 116 dB
Impedance| 40 (min. 3.2 0)
Weight| 45.2 kg (99.6 lbs.)
Dimensions (H x W x D)
(with grille and terminal)| 205 x 1090 x 463 mm (8.1 x 42.9 x 18.2 in.)
Dimension (H x W x D)
(with grille, terminal & plinth)| N/A
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