The KEF R2 Meta ranks #7 out of 71 total Center Channel Speakers for sound quality. See all Passive Home rankings for every top pick.
Brand: KEF
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#7 KEF R2 Meta: $1,599.99 each Amazon eBay
Older model: the KEF R2c (ranked lower, rated 4/5).
Pros: A compact three-way sealed center with KEF’s 12th generation Uni-Q coaxial driver (25mm vented aluminium tweeter with MAT inside a 125mm midrange) and two 5.25” bass drivers. KEF’s Spinorama data shows low on-axis deviation (0.29) and a listening window within 2.3dB from 300Hz to 5kHz, for a preference score of 5.03 that reaches 7.75 with an ideal subwoofer. At 175mm tall it fits under most TVs.
Cons: The only measurements are KEF’s own and have not been independently verified. Bass rolls off at 78.1Hz (-3dB) and about 53Hz (-10dB), so it needs a subwoofer for movies. The 4 ohm load dips to 3.2 ohms, which suits a receiver with solid current delivery.
How it compares: Just above it: Infinity Reference RC252 - $1301 cheaper. Just below it: JBL Performance PC600 - $1100 cheaper, 4Hz higher bass extension (-3dB).
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | about 52.9Hz (measured, manufacturer data via spinorama.org) |
|---|---|
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 78.1Hz (measured, manufacturer data via spinorama.org) |
| DIY Kit | No |
| Dimensions | 6.9”H x 21.7”W x 12.2”D (175 x 550 x 309 mm) |
| Drivers | Uni-Q: 25mm vented aluminium dome tweeter with MAT, 125mm aluminium midrange; 2x 130mm (5.25”) hybrid aluminium bass units |
| Frequency Response | 67Hz-28kHz ±3dB (manufacturer specified) |
| Impedance | 4 ohms nominal, 3.2 ohms minimum (manufacturer specified) |
| Sensitivity | 87dB (2.83V/1m, manufacturer specified) |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 5.03 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 7.75 |
| Weight | 34 lbs (15.4 kg) |
| Woofer Cabinet | sealed |
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