Description
KEF R2 Meta Centre Channel Speaker
An Icon Born from The Reference
The KEF R2 Meta is a high-performance centre channel speaker that brings a suite of class-leading acoustic technologies drawn directly from KEF’s flagship Reference series into the R Series home theatre system. Designed to match any R Series floorstanding speaker with complete acoustic and visual continuity, the R2 Meta combines the 12th Generation Uni-Q driver array with Metamaterial Absorption Technology (MAT) and dual 5.25-inch hybrid aluminium bass drivers in a compact enclosure that is equally suited to smaller rooms and large dedicated home theatre installations. Versatile enough for use in a full LCR (Left-Centre-Right) configuration, the R2 Meta sets the stage for a genuinely immersive movie experience with the acoustic precision and natural character that define KEF’s R Series range.
Metamaterial Absorption Technology
The R2 Meta incorporates KEF’s Metamaterial Absorption Technology (MAT), which absorbs 99% of the unwanted rearward sound energy produced by the tweeter that would otherwise introduce coloration and distortion into the output. By eliminating this source of interference from within the driver itself, MAT allows the R2 Meta to deliver a purity and naturalness of sound across the full frequency range that conventional acoustic treatments cannot replicate. The result is dialogue reproduction of exceptional clarity and tonal accuracy, making the R2 Meta an outstanding centre channel for both demanding film soundtracks and high-resolution music content.
12th Generation Uni-Q Driver Array
At the heart of the R2 Meta is KEF’s 12th Generation Uni-Q driver array, in which the tweeter is positioned at the acoustic centre of the midrange driver to act as a single point source. This coaxial configuration enlarges the listening sweet spot and disperses sound more evenly across the room, ensuring consistent tonal balance and dialogue intelligibility from a wider range of seating positions than conventional multi-driver centre channel designs can achieve. A refined tweeter gap damper tames resonances for improved fine detail, and a Flexible Decoupling Chassis prevents unwanted mechanical vibrations from reaching the driver array, preserving the clarity and precision of the R2 Meta’s acoustic output.
Hybrid Aluminium Bass Drivers for True Bass Definition
Twin 5.25-inch hybrid aluminium bass drivers provide the R2 Meta with the low-frequency authority and control required to anchor a home theatre soundstage convincingly. The hybrid aluminium cone construction delivers greater driver excursion than conventional designs, enabling tight, deep, and controlled bass reproduction with the dynamic impact that film soundtracks and music demand. An enhanced crossover design fine-tunes the signal path for a pristine and coherent transition between the bass drivers and the Uni-Q array throughout.
Microfibre Grilles and Versatile Home Theatre Integration
The R2 Meta’s precision microfibre grilles feature 1,801 individually precision-cut holes for each driver, ensuring that acoustic performance is maintained even when the drivers are covered. This thoughtful design detail allows the R2 Meta to be used with or without grilles without compromising the speaker’s measured or perceived performance. The R2 Meta pairs seamlessly with the full range of KEF R Series home theatre models, and its compact form factor makes it a versatile choice for a wide range of room sizes and installation configurations.
KEY FEATURES:
- High-performance centre channel speaker with 12th Generation Uni-Q driver array featuring Metamaterial Absorption Technology (MAT)
- MAT absorbs 99% of unwanted tweeter rearward sound energy for pure and natural sonic output
- Twin 5.25-inch hybrid aluminium bass drivers with greater driver excursion for tight, deep, and controlled bass
- Refined tweeter gap damper for improved high-frequency detail and reduced resonance
- Flexible Decoupling Chassis prevents unwanted mechanical vibrations from colouring the output
- Enhanced crossover design for a pristine and coherent signal path
- Microfibre grilles with 1,801 precision-cut holes per driver for uncompromised covered performance
- Designed to match any KEF R Series floorstanding speaker for seamless acoustic and visual integration
- Suitable for LCR configurations and a wide range of home theatre system layouts
- Acoustic technologies drawn directly from KEF’s flagship Reference series
