KEF R Series Meta Speakers Overview // Now with Metamaterial Absorption Technology! 😲

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The new KEF R Meta series of speakers pull in some amazing technology from the bigger siblings, the Reference Meta and Blade Meta speakers. With their 12th generation Uni-Q driver, you get an incredibly wide sweet spot and their fanatical dedication to cabinet design and crossovers, assures that you only hear the speaker.
The new R Meta models consist of 3 tower speakers, one bookshelf speaker, two center channels that can both also serve as LCR’s, and a cool new multipurpose speaker for Dolby Atmos effects.
We had a unique opportunity to speak with one of the KEF engineers to get the inside scoop on everything that is new for the R Series. They were also so enthusiastic about their technology, we learned some things we did not know before that carry over from the previous R Series that are pretty cool too.
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0:00 KEF R-Series Meta Overview
2:36 Features & Technology
6:01 Design & Build Quality
8:00 KEF R3 Meta Bookshelf Speakers
9:32 KEF R5, R7, & R11 Meta Floorstanding Speakers
11:58 KEF R2 & R6 Meta LCR Center Channel Speakers
14:02 KEF R8 Meta Surround Speakers
14:46 Custom Home Theater Solutions

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@AudioAdvice Жыл бұрын

@MaZEEZaM Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the information, especially in regards to the R11 not being suitable for rooms my size but they would have REALLY stretched my budget anyway and wouldn't allow me to purchase a centre and sub had I spent so much on the main.

@sebastianhasbun3846 Жыл бұрын

The imaging on the uniq drivers are absolutely insane. I use a pair of LSX’s in my tv room and they literally envelope you in the music. You’d be hard pressed to think that whatever is playing is from just 2 speakers.

@AudioAdvice Жыл бұрын

We have heard the same, they measure very well too! Thanks for sharing

@sethfm9773 Жыл бұрын

The previous R series was a great value for their performance, and the new R Meta seems like a step even closer to their Reference Meta line. They also look beautiful.

@AudioAdvice Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing!

@heathermcmillen Жыл бұрын

Can't wait to hear these! Really enjoyed the KEF demos at Audio Advice Live!

@AudioAdvice Жыл бұрын

They are very impressive!

@stevelucey7719 Жыл бұрын

Great video! I've been looking forward to these for awhile now!

@AudioAdvice Жыл бұрын

Thank you, we hope you get a chance to hear them soon.

@jimwilliamson7798 Жыл бұрын

Audio Advice continues to set the bar with informative videos. Another nice one.

@AudioAdvice Жыл бұрын

Thanks very much!

@javidtaghiyev8650 Жыл бұрын

Can't wait to hear them in person! Thanks for the nice review.

@AudioAdvice Жыл бұрын

Please come in and check them out if you are in our area.

@nickrich6968 Жыл бұрын

Excited to hear the lineup! Also, I'm really liking the new Indigo Gloss finish.

@AudioAdvice Жыл бұрын

They do look beautiful. We can't wait to get our hands on that Indigo color!

@michaelglenn2399 Жыл бұрын

Excellent overview, I really love how easy KEF is to build a system around. That Uni-Q driver has always been tough to beat at comparable price points.

@AudioAdvice Жыл бұрын

Absolutely! Thanks for watching!

@harrisonlainhart5093 Жыл бұрын

Love the R6 LCRs! Very cool look and tech!

@AudioAdvice Жыл бұрын

Thanks. The whole lineup looks very good.

@mjf2913 Жыл бұрын

Great video! Well explained.

@AudioAdvice Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

@lukespencer6314 Жыл бұрын

Such a beautiful line of speakers!

@AudioAdvice Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! They sure are!

@martybrazill7935 Жыл бұрын

KEF is such a great speaker company. They are always on the cutting edge of design and there have been a lot of copycats out there over the years trying to keep up.

@AudioAdvice Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing Marty! We agree

@junior-OG Жыл бұрын

true

@markmallinson935 Жыл бұрын

Like who?

@dougleydorite Жыл бұрын

@@markmallinson935yeah.. like who?

@bootneylee9802 Жыл бұрын

They really are some of the most beautiful speakers on the market. I haven't experienced the UniQ, but the science is really amazing.

@AudioAdvice Жыл бұрын

Couldn't agree more!

@kevinoliva2226 Жыл бұрын

Love seeing trickle down reference technology on better priced speakers!

@AudioAdvice Жыл бұрын

We to do! Thanks for watching

@ErnieChartier Жыл бұрын

They just keep getting better!

@AudioAdvice Жыл бұрын

Yes, they do! Thanks for watching

@drake5772 Жыл бұрын

I am trying to get a sense as to how close these are in sound to the Reference Series which is out of my budget but sounds amazing to me--I listened to the Reference bookshelves at Audio Advice and they were amazing but just out of my budget. Are these really close in capability?

@AudioAdvice Жыл бұрын

They are pretty darn close. You should come back in and give them a listen.

@paulshelton7574 Жыл бұрын

Is it possible/ok to place 3 of the r2 or r6 horizontally below a screen or tv that is pretty much at ear level? Thanks, great review

@AudioAdvice Жыл бұрын

You could do that as well, but you would get better left to right separation if those could be vertical. Glad you liked the overview!

@chrisgargiulo304 Жыл бұрын

Good stuff!

@AudioAdvice Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

@mattwhite9845 Жыл бұрын

My favorite price/performance brand. Can't wait to hear the new series!

@AudioAdvice Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!!

@MykWazowski Жыл бұрын

Can you discribe the sound changes in the R vs R Meta. I'm interested in the R7 or R11.

@AudioAdvice Жыл бұрын

Please reach out to our team at www.audioadvice.com to discuss the differences and to help you decide which model is best for your room and system. Thanks for watching

@kinsg8729 Жыл бұрын

Good explanation 👌

@AudioAdvice Жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙂

@De132an Жыл бұрын

Very nice video and information on the new Kef line. In regards to the reference 1 meta, can you take a second to explain to me which base port, long or short, is more correct to the music? I know one, the long, goes lower in the range with some overhang, but the short one is more tight/dynamic and has greater punch. So which one is more accurate to the music?

@AudioAdvice Жыл бұрын

Great question. It will come down to your room and where they are placed. In a larger room with them away from the walls, the longer one might be preferable. Just try each way with your placement and use the one you prefer. Thanks for watching

@De132an Жыл бұрын

Thank you! 👍

@donjaun540 Жыл бұрын

Very nice video.👍😎

@AudioAdvice Жыл бұрын

Thanks very much, we really appreciate it.

@Novilicious Жыл бұрын

Who would this speaker be better for vs Martin Logan XT series. Both so good!!! Give us some tips on who would like what speaker!

@AudioAdvice Жыл бұрын

Both are good, please reach out to our team at www.audioadvice.com to go over which might be best in your space. Thanks for watching

@erniecf Жыл бұрын

Love the LS50 Meta. Wish they would have kept the design language (rounded corners etc) for these

@AudioAdvice Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing, we will pass that on to KEF.

@StereoWars Жыл бұрын

Will Kef come out with Meta models for their inwalls as well? Such as a meta version of KEF Ci5160RL?

@AudioAdvice Жыл бұрын

It would not surprise us to see something like that in the future.

@StereoWars Жыл бұрын

@@AudioAdvice actually kef just released meta for the reference line of in walls, so hoping that trickles down to the ci5160RL soon

@axkicker8 Жыл бұрын

Those are some nice looking speakers.

@AudioAdvice Жыл бұрын

Thanks, yes they are!

@jimlad24 Жыл бұрын

Just bought a pair a few days ago.. They sound so good, even better when they run in.. Detail is excellent on the Technics su-g700 mk2 amp 👌🏻

@AudioAdvice Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing. That sounds like a very good combo, we like that integrated amp a lot!

@kazzzer4876 Жыл бұрын

Im thinking to get this, what amp u use? How is the bas and overall performance?

@jimlad24 Жыл бұрын

@@kazzzer4876 Im using the Technics SU-G700M2 Bass is good considering there book shelf speakers. A sub does come in handy at times. Detail is amazing and crisp on these meta's. Best £1900 pounds I've spent.. I do wonder how they compare to the 705 s3's.. ??

@kazzzer4876 Жыл бұрын

@@jimlad24 nice, my cousin wanna get s3, and i go for kef so maybe some day will se the deference between this two😉

@meyouandsubaru9006 Жыл бұрын

I’m sure you’re tired of comparison requests but very curious how they stack up to the new Martin Logan Motion XT!

@AudioAdvice Жыл бұрын

That is so true :) We suggest you reach out to our team at www.audioadvice.com to go over your room and system to make the best choice. Thanks for watching

@lawpenner Жыл бұрын

I am now pinned down to the Martin Logan XT B100 bookshelf speakers and these new KEF R3 Meta bookshelfs. Rather than choose between, I think I will get them both for two different rooms

@Snskch3 2 ай бұрын

Bowers and Wilkins 702 s3 or kef r11s for home theater? I keep bouncing back and forth

@AudioAdvice 2 ай бұрын

Please reach out to our team at www.audioadvice.com to discuss which would be best for you. Thanks for watching

@_a1001 Жыл бұрын

How do the R11 Metas compare against the Martin Logan Motion XT F200s?

@AudioAdvice Жыл бұрын

Great question, please reach out to our team at www.audioadvice.com to discuss which would best fit your space and listening tastes. Thanks for watching

@Michael-xz1nk Жыл бұрын

All gorgeous in gloss white!!!

@AudioAdvice Жыл бұрын

Thanks, yes, they have a some good looking finishes.

@coltonhenderson7939 Жыл бұрын

What surrounds would you recommend to use with this lineup?

@AudioAdvice Жыл бұрын

There are quite a few choices. The best thing to do would be to use our free home theater design tool to get your room in our system, then go over your space with one of our home theater experts. We can help you with the best selection. Here is the tool and thanks for watching www.audioadvice.com/home-theater-design#designer

@shreyanshyadav3285 Жыл бұрын

How do the new r meta speakers compare to the reference meta series?

@AudioAdvice Жыл бұрын

They share a lot of the same tech, but if you connect them up to great gear in a room either has good sonic character or treated to be that way, the Reference will be more resolving. But these new R Meta models are very very good for the money. Thanks for watching

@charenbe 10 ай бұрын

can Yamaha R-N1000A amplifier can generate enough power to KeF R5 Meta floor standing

@AudioAdvice 10 ай бұрын

Please reach out to our team of experts at audioadvice.com and they can help determine for you specific setup. Thanks!

@jasonme3557 Жыл бұрын

Let me chime in and this dude say home theater receiver. I demoed these for about three hours. They dip down to 2.9 Ohms If you put this on a main stream receiver, its going to kill it. I had these playing on a two amps one cost 5500 the other 10K and we had to push those. Kef make a fantastic speaker for the cost. But look at you electronic, pairing is critical. Good stuff though :)

@AudioAdvice Жыл бұрын

That is a great point. Thanks for sharing! The rest of your setup will greatly improve these.

@jasonme3557 Жыл бұрын

@@AudioAdvice You bet I ordered the blue... looking forward to it. Ill be using Simaudio new Moon 250i V2 amp. Cant wait.

@chrisculp8123 Жыл бұрын

Last year I purchased the R3 on a steal of a deal for 1300 pair... I love the clean sound and wide sound stage. Did I jump the gun? Should I look to upgrade?

@AudioAdvice Жыл бұрын

That was a good deal. If you enjoy really great midrange resolution, you should make the jump, but for what you paid you should certainly be happy

@chrisculp8123 Жыл бұрын

@Audio Advice thanks for quick reply. I was thinking of pairing them with a Marantz Cinema 50 to rell get the most out of the speaker. What are thoughts on the pairing? I love all your reviews. Keep them coming!

@AudioAdvice Жыл бұрын

@@chrisculp8123 That would work well www.audioadvice.com/marantz-cinema-50-home-theater-receiver. Glad you like our videos!

@gabemartinez1012 Жыл бұрын

Will the R3 out perform the B&W 705 s2 speakers?

@AudioAdvice Жыл бұрын

Reach out to our team of experts at audioadvice.com and they will help you decide which ones would be better for you!

@mothertoad560 Жыл бұрын

Pairing with a rel t series sub 😊👍 dream setup

@AudioAdvice Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing.

@BLM4ife Жыл бұрын

So you think R6 meta wouldn’t sound the best in a salamander Oslo 245?

@AudioAdvice Жыл бұрын

If you are limited to that placement, the fact it is sealed will be a big help over a ported center channel. As a general rule, any center channel will sound better free standing, but that is not always physically possible. You should also watch our guide on fine tuning your center channel. www.audioadvice.com/videos-reviews/optimize-your-home-theater-center-channel-speaker Thanks for watching

@BLM4ife Жыл бұрын

@@AudioAdvice ok got it thanks love the content just one more question I’m looking at the R11 met and r6 met with r5 met for surrounds and the r8 met in a 5.4.4 I’m thinking about the cinema 40 would that be enough to push these or i need a amplifier and want would be a good amplifier to pair with the cinema 40 to get the most out this set up? Please help just need an idea

@AudioAdvice Жыл бұрын

@@BLM4ife please reach out to our team at www.audioadvice.com to discuss

@vtkz Жыл бұрын

Elegant, but for coaxial i would choose Genelecs 8341, xx51 etc. They look more elegant and sound better ;- ) or something like ME Geithain

@AudioAdvice Жыл бұрын

Genelec makes great speakers too, but KEF does have the most engineering time spent on this type of driver. The concept is very sound for great reproduction

@megalodon1726 Жыл бұрын

The Genelecs are almost triple the price of the R3 Meta.

@Prometheus1979 Жыл бұрын

No one does resonance’s better than Q’Acoustics. They have mastered that with their gel material. These speakers are nice but are going to be hard to drive.

@AudioAdvice Жыл бұрын

Actually they range from 87 to 90 dB sensitivity which is in the range of medium. Thanks for watching

@mmdusa Жыл бұрын

Gimme, gimme, gimme!

@AudioAdvice Жыл бұрын

HaHa, they are very good! Thanks for watching

@will5287 Жыл бұрын

If putting the tweeter inside of the midrange is such a good solution, why does every speaker manufacturer not do it?

@AudioAdvice Жыл бұрын

It is very hard to pull off well. And KEF has patented a lot of the tech used, which is another reason. Thanks for watching

@craigjones9372 10 күн бұрын

All speakers have "limited horizontal dispersion". D'Appolito designs are no more limited than any other, and D'Appolito confgurations are not exclusively 3-way, it was originally a 2-way design. Also, MTM designs are not any more vulnerable to lobing than other approaches, and in fact there really isn't any reason to pursue MTM other than to address lobing problems. An MTM design that has lobing is a failure.

@AudioElectronicsChicago Жыл бұрын

Beauties, very elegant

@AudioAdvice Жыл бұрын

Thank you, glad you liked it!

@josephfranceski1041 Жыл бұрын

Tech, tech, tech....descriptive words about the Ref. 1 Meta: like wide dispersion; dry, thin sounding and power hogs....what good is dispersion if the speakers are fatiguing? I found the earlier version at audio shows to be fatiguing and anonymous sounding (no personality). From what I have read the reviewers are all jazzed up about technology and build quality, but there is precious little about how they sound. You can get much more for much less from other makers.

@AudioAdvice Жыл бұрын

Speakers are definetly personal taste, but we would not say these are fatiguing at all. In fact, the opposite, they are very easy to listen to. You might want to check out the latest versions as the Uni-Q is on its 12 revision. Thanks for watching

@josephfranceski1041 Жыл бұрын

@@AudioAdvice Thanks for your reply. I am going to the NYC and Cap. Audio shows, maybe I will be able to hear these and the Uni-Q. I would say that my analogue jazz and classical tastes like a non-forward, non-aggressive sounding speaker.

@AudioAdvice Жыл бұрын

@@josephfranceski1041 sounds good. You would definitely be able to hear them at Audio Advice Live in August

@we8463 Жыл бұрын

Let’s the measurements before you say that they will be better than the previous series. The LS 50 meta definitely was with out EQ but with EQ. one can bring the original to the same level as the meta

@AudioAdvice Жыл бұрын

Yes, EQ is normally a benefit, but there is something to be said about how the Meta material absorbs the back wave and what impact that physically has on the tweeter. Thanks for watching

@we8463 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your reply looking forward to demonstrating it for myself!

@arthurwatts1680 Жыл бұрын

R Series Meta - now with Metamucil !

@AudioAdvice Жыл бұрын

Haha! Thanks for watching

@nickcifarelli8887 9 ай бұрын

why wouldn't they made the sub also have a white option? :((((((((((

@AudioAdvice 9 ай бұрын

Good question

@pumpituphomeboy Жыл бұрын

Audio Advice turning out really good videos time and time again. Please do not stop making these types of videos. I have been watching you guys do collabs with influencers to boost traffic and hope you will need them less and less because lets be honest most of them produce terrible content. Shane Lee unboxing everything new that comes into value electronics lifting empty boxes is about the lamest thing ever. I am pretty confident that anyone who can actually afford to buy high end products is not watching unboxing videos on YT. Audioholics while doing excellent product reviews are still very obvious brand ambassadors example of latest videos from Arendal. Now of course these people are running businesses and I don't wish them any ill will I am just posting my humble opinion.

@AudioAdvice Жыл бұрын

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