The KEF Reference 4 Meta ranks #4 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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#4 KEF Reference 4 Meta: $8,999.99 each KEF eBay
Older model: the KEF Reference 4c (ranked lower, rated 4.1/5).
Pros: KEF’s flagship center pairs the 12th generation Uni-Q coaxial driver (25mm aluminium tweeter with MAT inside a 125mm midrange) with four 6.5” bass drivers. KEF’s own Spinorama data, published on spinorama.org, shows bass reaching 46.5Hz (-3dB) and about 29Hz (-10dB), the deepest of any center channel ranked here, with the listening window held within 1.7dB from 300Hz to 5kHz and an even directivity index (3.03dB deviation). Rated to 116dB with under 0.5% distortion at 90dB.
Cons: The only measurements are KEF’s own, and spinorama.org computes no preference score for them, so the ranking is an estimate from the published curves. At $9000 it is among the most expensive centers here, and it is huge: 1090mm wide, 463mm deep and 45.2kg. The 3.2 ohm minimum impedance needs a strong amplifier.
How it compares: Just above it: Perlisten R5c - $6005 cheaper, 0.6Hz higher bass extension (-3dB). Just below it: KEF Reference 2 Meta - $3000 cheaper, 2Hz lower bass extension (-3dB).
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | about 28.7Hz (measured, manufacturer data via spinorama.org) |
|---|---|
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 46.5Hz (measured, manufacturer data via spinorama.org) |
| DIY Kit | No |
| Dimensions | 8.1”H x 42.9”W x 18.2”D (205 x 1090 x 463 mm) |
| Drivers | Uni-Q: 25mm aluminium dome tweeter with MAT, 125mm aluminium midrange; 4x 165mm (6.5”) aluminium bass units |
| Frequency Response | 48Hz-35kHz ±3dB (manufacturer specified) |
| Impedance | 4 ohms nominal, 3.2 ohms minimum (manufacturer specified) |
| Maximum SPL | 116dB (manufacturer specified) |
| Sensitivity | 88dB (2.83V/1m, manufacturer specified) |
| Weight | 99.6 lbs (45.2 kg) |
| Woofer Cabinet | ported (adjustable port length) |
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