About The KEF R8 Meta Dolby Atmos Speakers
A truly immersive movie experience at home requires planning, or a multitasking solution. This is where the R8 Meta comes in. A highly flexible solution that can suit any room, the R8 Meta can serve as a surround or rear speaker with the integrated wall mount feature, or be placed upon another speaker for Dolby Atmos height to bounce sound off the ceiling, bringing Dolby Atmos to the room with no need for custom installation.
Fully equipped with 12th generation Uni-Q array with MAT, every detail of the audio is clearly described and steered around the listening space as the director intended.
Born From The Reference: Since 1961, KEF's quest to reproduce immaculate sound has led to many acoustic innovations. The Reference is a case in point. Distilling decades of experience into an acoustic performance that is nothing short of exceptional, it is a design that continually sets the benchmark for loudspeakers and sound reproduction. Now the latest technological innovations have also made their way into the R Series.
Metamaterial Absorption Technology: At the heart of the R Series is Metamaterial Absorption Technology (MAT™). MAT™ is a highly complex maze-like structure that absorbs 99% of the unwanted noise from the rear of the driver, eliminating the resulting distortion and providing purer, more natural sound.
Uni-Q® Sit Anywhere, Hear Every Detail: A 12th generation Uni-Q® driver array with MAT™ is found in all models of the R Series. Uni-Q® acts as a single point source to disperse sound more evenly through the room. The result is the elimination of the limited 'sweet spot', therefore allowing everybody, wherever in the room they may be, to experience and enjoy the same natural, detailed sound.
Performance Redefined: The R Series is engineered to be acoustically exceptional. Every element of the design has been precisely tuned to deliver more detail and deeper insight, recreating the exhilaration of hearing an original music performance, with all the emotion and nuance that goes with it.
A Flare for Detail: Derived from The Reference, Shadow Flare is an innovative way to cut harmful high frequency cabinet diffraction. It's a carefully profiled transition that extends the waveguide effect of Uni-Q®. The treble escapes naturally because the 'shadow region' stops it getting to the cabinet edges. The result is vastly improved fine detail.
Performance Critical Damping: A solid platform is imperative for great sound. The R Series benefits from constrained layer damping, a system that uses internal braces joined by a 'lossy' interface. This material converts unwanted vibration into heat, ensuring that the cabinet makes the only sound it needs to: the sound of silence.
Beautiful by Design: Driven purely by acoustics, KEF believe there is a certain beauty even to the internal engineering fixings. The R Series has been created to be beautiful on the outside, and these finely tuned workings are protected behind a minimal exterior designed to fit seamlessly and elegantly into any interior scheme, whether traditional, modern or contemporary.
EISA Loudspeaker Series 2023-2024 - KEF R Series - Best Product
"Whether used for music or movies, across the speakers there's a dynamic, detailed and thrillingly natural sound combining controlled, extended lows with open, wide-reaching highs."
Our Take
Designed to visually and tonally match the KEF R series, the R8 Meta can be used in multiple ways. The R8 Meta can serve as a surround or rear speaker with the integrated wall mount feature, or be placed upon another speaker for Dolby Atmos height to bounce sound off the ceiling, bringing Dolby Atmos to the room with no need for custom installation. Even though the sound is big, the proportions are remarkably constrained, thanks in no small part to the 12th generation Uni-Q® driver which forms the heart of the speaker. Available in a range of matching high class finishes the R8 Meta is the smart choice for KEF home theatre installations based around the critically acclaimed R series.
Main Features & Specifications
- Design: 2-Way Dolby Atmos/Surround Speakers – Sold as a Pair
- Sealed Box design for maximum placement flexibility
- Wall-Mountable for use as surround speakers
- Integrated Keyhole Slots on back
- 1" (25mm) Vented Aluminium Dome Tweeter with MAT absorber
- KEF's exclusive MAT (Metamaterial Absorption Technology) absorbs 99% of the unwanted sound coming from the rear of the tweeter, for clearer, more natural performance
- 25" (130mm) Aluminium Cone Mid/Bass Driver
- Tweeter and Mid/Bass use KEF's Uni-Q technology, which places the tweeter in the centre of the mid/bass driver
- Creates a large listening "sweet spot" in your room
- Frequency Range: 88-19,500 Hz (-6 dB)
- Frequency Response: 97-17,500 Hz (±3 dB)
- Sensitivity: 85 dB
- Impedance: 4 Ohms (Minimum 3.2 Ohms)
- Recommended Amplifier Power: 25-150 watts
- Detachable Magnetic Grilles
- Included Accessories: Magnetic Grilles, Rubber Feet, User Manual, Warranty Information
- Available Finishes: Gloss Black, Gloss White, Walnut
- Dimensions (WxHxD): 175 x 174 x 259mm
- Weight: 4.5 kg each
- Manufacturer's Warranty: 5 Years + 1 Extended Year When Registered at KEF.com
Note: Features & Specifications Subject To Change Without Notice. E&OE.