KEF Reference 4 Meta Center Channel Speaker in High-Gloss Black/Copper
Flagship Reference series three-way center channel loudspeaker • 12th Gen Uni-Q® driver with Metamaterial Absorption Technology (MAT™) • four 6.5" aluminum bass woofers • High-Gloss Piano Black cabinet with striking Copper Uni-Q array
The KEF Reference 4 Meta Center Channel Speaker in High-Gloss Black/Copper delivers uncompromising vocal clarity, cinematic scale, and point-source precision for state-of-the-art multi-channel home theater systems. Built around KEF’s 12th-generation Uni-Q® driver array featuring Metamaterial Absorption Technology (MAT™) flanked by four dedicated 6.5-inch aluminum bass woofers, this ultimate center channel monitor provides flawless dialogue intelligibility and seamless front-stage panning. Finished in a mirror-like High-Gloss Piano Black cabinet with a striking Copper Uni-Q driver array, the KEF Reference 4 Meta Center Channel Speaker in High-Gloss Black/Copper achieves bench-tested acoustic neutrality and effortless dynamic impact.
Key Features & Innovations
Handbuilt British Reference Flagship — the KEF Reference 4 Meta Center Channel Speaker in High-Gloss Black/Copper is hand-assembled in Maidstone, UK, with individually lab-matched drivers for exact acoustic alignment with Reference floorstanding models.
Metamaterial Absorption Technology (MAT™) — revolutionary maze-like absorption structure absorbs 99% of unwanted rearward tweeter distortion for transparent, crystal-clear dialogue and high frequencies.
Point-Source Uni-Q® Driver Array — 12th-generation Uni-Q driver places the tweeter at the exact acoustic center of the midrange cone, ensuring consistent off-axis dispersion across all seating positions.
Quad 6.5-Inch Bass Drivers — four high-excursion aluminum bass woofers with massive vented magnet assemblies deliver explosive low-frequency dynamics down to 43Hz.
Constrained Layer Damped Enclosure — heavily braced composite cabinet with fine-tunable flexible port tubes eliminates internal standing waves and mechanical flex.
FAQ — Reference 4 Meta
Is the Reference 4 Meta center channel speaker timber-matched to other KEF Reference speakers?
Yes, the KEF Reference 4 Meta Center Channel Speaker in High-Gloss Black/Copper utilizes the exact same MAT™ Uni-Q drivers and crossover topology as the Reference 3 Meta and Reference 5 Meta floorstanding speakers, ensuring seamless acoustic voice-matching across the entire front stage.
What are the flexible port tubes included with the speaker?
The Reference 4 Meta includes interchangeable long and short port bungs/tubes that allow you to fine-tune low-frequency roll-off characteristics based on cabinet boundary placement and distance from rear walls.
Is this center speaker sold individually or as a pair?
This product listing is for a single KEF Reference 4 Meta center channel loudspeaker.
What amplification power is recommended for the Reference 4 Meta?
With an 88dB sensitivity rating and a 4 Ohm nominal impedance (3.2 Ohm minimum), this flagship center channel performs best when driven by high-current power amplifiers or integrated receivers rated between 50 and 450 watts RMS per channel.
Why Buy From Us
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Custom high-end home theater specialists available to assist with room acoustics, amplifier matching, and surround system setup
Dedicated post-purchase technical support for center stage positioning, port tuning, and acoustic calibration
Fast, secure white-glove crate shipping with specialized protective packaging on every unit
Related & System Matches
KEF Reference 5 Meta / Reference 3 Meta Floorstanding Loudspeakers
KEF KC92 / Reference Subwoofers
High-current multichannel power amplifiers and audiophile speaker interconnect cables
