The KEF R7 Meta ranks #18 out of 89 total Large Size Floorstanding Speakers for sound quality. See all Passive Home rankings for every top pick.
Brand: KEF
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#18 KEF R7 Meta: $5,999.98 per pair Estimated Amazon KEF eBay
Smaller model: the KEF R3 Meta (rated 4.6/5).
Larger model: the KEF R11 Meta (ranked lower, rated 4.4/5).
Pros: Mid-sized 3-way floorstander in KEF’s high-end R series. Combines a 12th-generation Uni-Q array (1-inch vented aluminum dome with MAT and 5-inch aluminum midrange) with dual 6.5-inch hybrid aluminum bass drivers in an extensively braced, constrained-layer damped cabinet. Delivers 48Hz to 28kHz (±3dB) with 27Hz in-room extension, 88dB sensitivity, and under 0.5% THD across the midrange.
Cons: Dips to 3.2 ohms minimum impedance, requiring an amplifier capable of driving 4-ohm loads with stability. Rear-firing port requires boundary breathing room to maintain tonal neutrality.
How it compares: Just above it: KEF Reference 3 Meta - $13000 more, 2Hz lower bass extension (-3dB). Just below it: JBL HDI-3800 - $2000 more, 4Hz higher bass extension (-3dB).
| Cabinet Color | Black Gloss, White Gloss, Walnut, Titanium Gloss Special Edition |
|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Dimensions | 43.7”H x 12.2”W x 15.1”D (1109 x 311 x 384 mm) |
| Drivers | 1” vented aluminum dome with MAT tweeter, 5” aluminum midrange, dual 6.5” hybrid aluminum woofers |
| Enclosure | ported, rear |
| Frequency Response | 48Hz - 28kHz (±3dB) (manufacturer specified) |
| Impedance | 4 ohms nominal (3.2 ohms minimum, manufacturer specified) |
| Sensitivity | 88dB (2.83V/1m, manufacturer specified) |
| Weight | 64.6 lbs (29.3 kg) each |
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