Short answer: the MoFi SourcePoint 888. It ranks #8 of 228 floorstanding speakers by sound quality (rated 4.7/5) at $5,495 and is still sold new; the KEF R5 Meta ranks #14 (rated 4.6/5) and is discontinued, so it is only an option used.
The MoFi SourcePoint 888 is the deeper-bass choice. Excellent floorstanding speakers for the money, with near full range bass and effortless dynamics. Its bass reaches about 34Hz before falling 3dB, against 52Hz for the KEF R5 Meta. The catch: A significant investment, best ordered from a dealer with a good return policy.
What the KEF R5 Meta does well: Highly accurate floorstanding speakers with a coaxial driver for smooth, even sound across the room, now discontinued but worth buying used. The tradeoff: Low-frequency extension (F3 of 52Hz, F10 of 38Hz) requires pairing with a dedicated subwoofer crossed over at 80Hz for high-output home theater or bass-heavy music performance.
Buy the MoFi SourcePoint 888. It is rated higher for sound quality; the KEF R5 Meta is no longer sold new.
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Measured Differences
- Bass depth: the MoFi SourcePoint 888 reaches 26 Hz (10 dB down) against 38 Hz for the KEF R5 Meta, about half an octave deeper. You hear more of the lowest bass notes and kick drums.
- Tonal accuracy above the bass: with a subwoofer taking the low end, the KEF R5 Meta scores 8.1 against 7.2 for the MoFi SourcePoint 888 on the Spinorama preference scale. Its frequency response and off-axis sound are smoother, so voices and instruments sound closer to the recording.
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Specifications Side By Side
| MoFi SourcePoint 888 | KEF R5 Meta | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $5,495.00 per pair | $3,999.99 per pair Discontinued |
| Ranked | #8 of 228 in Large Size Floorstanding Speakers | #14 of 228 in Large Size Floorstanding Speakers |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 26Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) | 38Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 34Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) | 52Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Dimensions | 41.2”H x 12.6”W x 16.1”D (1046.5 x 320 x 408.9 mm) | 42.2”H x 10.7”W x 13.6”D (1073 x 273 x 346 mm) |
| Impedance | 6 ohms nominal, 5 ohms minimum (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) | 4 ohms nominal |
| Drivers | Dual 8” paper cone woofers, 8” Paper Cone midrange, 1.25” wide roll soft dome tweeter | 1 in. vented aluminum dome tweeter with MAT, 5 in. aluminum cone midrange, two 5.25 in. hybrid aluminum cone woofers |
| Sensitivity | 85.6dB (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) | 86dB (measured average, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Weight | 94.8 lbs (43 kg) each | 54 lbs (24.5 kg) each |
| Woofer Cabinet | ported, rear | ported, rear |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 6.09 | 6.33 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 7.21 | 8.07 |
| DIY Kit | No | No |
Where the Ratings Come From
- MoFi SourcePoint 888: Spinorama.org measurements and reviews by Erin’s Audio Corner.
- KEF R5 Meta: Spinorama.org measurements and reviews by Erin’s Audio Corner.
This comparison is generated from the ratings, specifications and measurements on each product’s own page, and it updates when that data changes. How we rank explains how each rating is decided.
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