{"product_id":"kef-reference-1-meta-bookshelf-speaker-in-high-gloss-black-grey-pair","title":"KEF Reference 1 Meta Bookshelf Speaker in High-Gloss Black\/Grey (Pair)","description":"\u003c!-- ======================================================\n     KEF Reference 1 Meta Bookshelf Speaker in High-Gloss Black\/Grey (Pair) — AL (bh-*) HTML\n     Two-Column Layout (Overview left \/ Specifications right)\n     Long-tail keyword used 5×: “KEF Reference 1 Meta Bookshelf Speaker in High-Gloss Black\/Grey (Pair)”\n     ====================================================== --\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n  .bh-wrap{max-width:1100px;margin:0 auto;padding:1rem 1.25rem;line-height:1.6}\n  .bh-title{font-size:3rem;margin:.25rem 0 1rem}\n  .bh-sub{font-style:italic;margin:0 0 1.25rem}\n  .bh-grid{display:grid;gap:1.25rem}\n  @media(min-width:900px){.bh-grid{grid-template-columns:1.3fr .7fr;align-items:start}}\n  .bh-section{margin:2rem 0}\n  .bh-section h2{margin-top:0}\n  .bh-bullets{list-style:disc;padding-left:1.25rem;margin:.5rem 0 0}\n  .bh-specs{width:100%;border-collapse:collapse}\n  .bh-specs th,.bh-specs td{border:1px solid #e5e7eb;padding:.65rem;vertical-align:top}\n  .bh-specs th{width:42%;background:#f8fafc;text-align:left}\n  .bh-badge{display:inline-block;border:1px solid #e5e7eb;border-radius:999px;padding:.2rem .6rem;margin:.15rem .3rem 0 0;font-size:.85rem}\n  .bh-badges{margin-top:.5rem}\n  .bh-faq details{border:1px solid #e5e7eb;border-radius:.5rem;padding:.75rem 1rem;margin:.5rem 0;background:#fafafa}\n  .bh-faq summary{font-weight:600;cursor:pointer}\n  .bh-note{font-size:0.95rem;opacity:.9}\n  .bh-condition{display:inline-block;border:1px solid #e5e7eb;border-radius:999px;padding:.3rem .75rem;margin:.5rem 0 0;font-size:.85rem}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bh-wrap\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Product\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 class=\"bh-title\" itemprop=\"name\"\u003eKEF Reference 1 Meta Bookshelf Speaker in High-Gloss Black\/Grey (Pair)\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"bh-sub\"\u003eReference series three-way standmount loudspeaker • 12th Gen Uni-Q® driver with Metamaterial Absorption Technology (MAT™) • 6.5\" aluminum bass driver • precision-laminated acoustic enclosure • High-Gloss Piano Black cabinet with sleek Grey Uni-Q array\u003c\/p\u003e\nThe \u003cstrong\u003eKEF Reference 1 Meta Bookshelf Speaker in High-Gloss Black\/Grey (Pair)\u003c\/strong\u003e delivers reference-grade British acoustic precision and point-source transparency in a compact, high-performance standmount enclosure. Built around KEF’s 12th-generation Uni-Q® driver array featuring Metamaterial Absorption Technology (MAT™) paired with a dedicated 6.5-inch aluminum bass driver, these three-way bookshelf monitors provide seamless frequency integration and unexpectedly deep bass extension. Finished in a mirror-like High-Gloss Piano Black cabinet with a sophisticated Grey Uni-Q driver array, the \u003cstrong\u003eKEF Reference 1 Meta Bookshelf Speaker in High-Gloss Black\/Grey (Pair)\u003c\/strong\u003e achieves bench-tested acoustic neutrality and holographic stereo imaging.\n\u003cdiv class=\"bh-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"features-and-tech\" class=\"bh-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Innovations\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"bh-bullets\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandbuilt British Reference Monitor Benchmark\u003c\/strong\u003e — the \u003cstrong\u003eKEF Reference 1 Meta Bookshelf Speaker in High-Gloss Black\/Grey (Pair)\u003c\/strong\u003e is hand-assembled in Maidstone, UK, with individually lab-matched drivers for exact acoustic alignment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMetamaterial Absorption Technology (MAT™)\u003c\/strong\u003e — revolutionary maze-like absorption structure absorbs 99% of unwanted rearward tweeter distortion for transparent, effortless high frequencies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTrue Three-Way Standmount Design\u003c\/strong\u003e — unlike typical two-way bookshelf speakers, a dedicated bass driver relieves the Uni-Q array of low-frequency duties, drastically reducing intermodulation distortion.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e6.5-Inch Low-Frequency Aluminum Driver\u003c\/strong\u003e — high-excursion aluminum bass woofer with massive vented magnet assembly delivers tight, distortion-free low end down to 30Hz.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConstrained Layer Damped Enclosure\u003c\/strong\u003e — heavily braced composite cabinet with fine-tunable flexible port tubes optimizes low-frequency response to fit room boundary acoustics.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"faq\" class=\"bh-section bh-faq\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ — Reference 1 Meta\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eAre these reference bookshelf speakers sold as a pair or individually?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis product listing is for a complete \u003cstrong\u003eKEF Reference 1 Meta Bookshelf Speaker in High-Gloss Black\/Grey (Pair)\u003c\/strong\u003e containing two matched reference standmount loudspeakers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat are the flexible port tubes included with the speakers?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Reference 1 Meta includes interchangeable long and short port bungs\/tubes that allow you to fine-tune low-frequency roll-off characteristics based on room placement and distance from walls.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eAre dedicated floor stands available for the Reference 1 Meta?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, KEF offers matching S-RF1 Floor Stands (sold separately) engineered specifically to bolt securely to the Reference 1 Meta base for optimal stability and listening height alignment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat amplification power is recommended for the Reference 1 Meta?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith an 85dB sensitivity rating and a 4 Ohm nominal impedance (3.2 Ohm minimum), these monitors perform best when driven by high-current stereo power amplifiers or integrated amps rated between 50 and 200 watts RMS per channel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"why-buy\" class=\"bh-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Buy From Us\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"bh-bullets\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthorized KEF Reference dealer offering 100% factory-authentic loudspeakers with full manufacturer warranty protection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCustom high-end audio specialists available to assist with room acoustics, stand matching, and system setup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDedicated post-purchase technical support for stereo positioning, port tuning, and acoustic calibration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFast, secure white-glove crate shipping with specialized protective packaging on every pair\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"related\" class=\"bh-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated \u0026amp; System Matches\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"bh-bullets\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKEF S-RF1 Reference Floor Stands\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReference stereo power amplifiers and high-current integrated amplifiers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAudiophile-grade bi-wire speaker interconnect cables and high-end power conditioners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- RIGHT COLUMN --\u003e\n\u003caside\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"specs\" class=\"bh-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eReference 1 Meta Specs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"bh-specs\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThree-Way Bass Reflex Standmount\/Bookshelf Loudspeaker (Sold as a Pair)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eUni-Q Driver Array\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHF: 1\" (25mm) Aluminum Dome with MAT™, MF: 5\" (125mm) Aluminum Cone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBass Drivers\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1x 6.5\" (165mm) Aluminum Cone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCrossover Frequencies\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e450 Hz, 2.1 kHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFrequency Range (-6dB)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShort Port: 40Hz – 45kHz \/ Long Port: 37Hz – 45kHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFrequency Response (±3dB)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e47Hz – 35kHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLow Frequency Extension (-6dB)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30Hz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSensitivity (2.83V\/1m)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e85 dB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHarmonic Distortion (2nd \u0026amp; 3rd)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u0026lt;0.5% 40Hz – 100kHz, \u0026lt;0.2% 200Hz – 20kHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMaximum Output (SPL)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e111 dB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAmplifier Power Requirements\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50W – 200W RMS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eNominal \/ Min Impedance\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4 Ohms \/ 3.2 Ohms\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFinish\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHigh-Gloss Piano Black with Grey Uni-Q Driver Array\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDimensions (H x W x D)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e17.3\" x 8.1\" x 16.6\" (44.0 cm x 20.5 cm x 42.2 cm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProduct Weight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40.1 lbs (18.2 kg) per speaker\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"bh-note\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"whats-in-the-box\" class=\"bh-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat’s in the Box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"bh-bullets\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKEF Reference 1 Meta Bookshelf Speakers (Pair)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpike shoe floor protectors \u0026amp; rubber feet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlexible port tuning tubes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhite handling gloves \u0026amp; cleaning cloth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUser manual \u0026amp; warranty documentation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c!-- No purchase\/CTA section --\u003e\u003c\/aside\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cmeta itemprop=\"brand\" content=\"KEF\"\u003e \u003cmeta itemprop=\"category\" content=\"Bookshelf Speakers, High-End Audio, Reference Loudspeakers\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"KEF","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67828778860910,"sku":"KEFREF1HGBGRY","price":9999.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0583\/1537\/4703\/files\/kef-reference-1-meta-bookshelf-speaker-in-high-gloss-black-grey-pair.webp?v=1792527622","url":"https:\/\/audiolab.com\/products\/kef-reference-1-meta-bookshelf-speaker-in-high-gloss-black-grey-pair","provider":"Audiolab","version":"1.0","type":"link"}