{"product_id":"ex-demo-kef-reference-5-meta-floorstanding-speakers-white","title":"Ex-Demo - KEF Reference 5 Meta Floorstanding Speakers, White","description":"\u003ch2\u003eEx-Demo - KEF Reference 5 Meta Floorstanding Speakers, White\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetail remastered. An icon redefined for tomorrow.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe essential for any audiophile. Hand built by the masters who set the standard for audio quality, The Reference has been the benchmark for loudspeakers and sound reproduction. The Reference is an embodiment of KEF’s philosophy and the relentless pursuit of perfection. Now with Metamaterial Absorption Technology (MAT™).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"i2vgs7m\"\u003eThe benchmark of HiFi speakers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe flagship of The Reference Series is the model that all other high-performance loudspeakers compare themselves against. Now with the extraordinarily capable 12th generation Uni-Q® driver array with MAT™, Reference 5 Meta exemplifies the passion for innovation that underpins KEF’s design philosophy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"ibd3bk\"\u003eThe benchmark of benchmarks\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"i0kxii\"\u003eSince 1973, The Reference has continually set the benchmark for loudspeakers and sound reproduction. Pioneering the use of digital technologies to achieve the highest audio accuracy, every pair can be matched within 0.5dB to the laboratory-maintained reference standard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"irb5xu\"\u003eAlways innovating\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"irjbml\"\u003eSince the first Reference speaker, KEF engineers have continued to innovate using what is possible with The Reference. Ground-breaking in its first incarnation, each subsequent iteration of The Reference has added to the world’s knowledge of the science of acoustics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"irywvd\"\u003eDesigned, engineered and handcrafted in UK\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"id4uo4\"\u003eSince 1961, we have been creating remarkable award-winning loudspeakers at our UK home in Maidstone, Kent. As our flagship HiFi speakers, The Reference is still being designed, engineered, and handcrafted in Maidstone today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSummary of features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMetamaterial Absorption Technology eliminates 99% of high-frequency distortion for pure, natural sound\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBespoke 12th generation Uni-Q with MAT driver array for exceptional acoustic accuracy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnhanced crossover design fine-tuned the signal path for maximum clarity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptimised cabinet design for best acoustic performance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFive models: Reference 1 Meta, Reference 3 Meta, Reference 5 Meta, Reference 2 Meta, Reference 4 Meta\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvailable in 5 finishes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWith mounting inserts to secure on KEF S-RF1 Floor Stand (\u003cem\u003esold separately\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel\u003c\/strong\u003e REFERENCE 5 Meta\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesign\u003c\/strong\u003e Three-way bass reflex\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrive units\u003c\/strong\u003e Uni-Q driver array:\u003cbr\u003eHF: 25 mm (1 in.) aluminium dome with MAT\u003cbr\u003eMF: 125 mm (5 in.) aluminium cone\u003cbr\u003eBass units:\u003cbr\u003eLF: 4 x 165 mm (6.5 in.) aluminium cone\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003erange\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003efree\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003efield\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e(-6dB)\u003c\/strong\u003e Short port: 35 Hz - 45 kHz. 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