Name: KEF R6 Meta Centre Speaker, Walnut
SKU: YXYUY 68869
Availability: InStock

Full Description

An icon born from The Reference

Derived from The Reference, the R6 Meta hosts a suite of class-leading technological innovations to deliver exceptional acoustic performance. Decades of experience combine to create an exciting sound which sets the benchmark for future loudspeaker design. Whether you’re looking for a home Hi-Fi solution or multi-channel home theatre, the R-Series reveals levels of detail that must be heard to be believed.

Metamaterial Absorption Technology

A complex maze-like structure, each channel efficiently absorbs a specific frequency and when each channel is combined an acoustic ‘black hole’ is created, absorbing up to 99 percent of unwanted resonances that occur in the rear of the tweeter. You can expect to hear a more natural, pure acoustic tone.

The signature KEF sound

A refined 12th-generation Uni-Q driver has been implemented to work along with the MAT technology for a design that’s specific to the speaker. This is combined with a re-engineered tweeter gap damper which places two rings of porous material to tame imperfections and resonances, greatly improving detail and clarity.

Shadow Flare for improved clarity

Designed to allow the 12th-generation Uni-Q drivers to work to their optimum, Shadow Flare is a precision-designed surface which extends the waveguide. This means it no longer has line of sight to the cabinet edges, creating a ‘shadow region’ where diffraction is highest. The result is an incredibly clear high-frequency sweet spot for more detailed listening.

Powerful, deep lows

Built with a two-part structure, the R6 Meta delivers the most articulate and powerful bass frequencies. A shallow concave aluminium skin is mounted on top of a paper cone with a unique geometry to effectively reduce resonances for a clean, pristine and deep low-end response. A uniform magnetic field is created with the onboard driver system to reduce harmonic distortion.

Flexible Decoupled Chassis

First used on the Blade and The Reference loudspeakers, the chassis design is employed to ensure the Uni-Q drivers dramatically reduce colouration of the sound by eliminating cabinet vibrations. By decoupling the midrange driver from the chassis, the vibrations are dissipated and transferred into heat, effectively eliminating any unwanted sound.

Get the ultimate sonic experience at home

With identical Uni-Q driver arrays deployed on the centre speakers and all other R-Series speakers, the R6 Meta is perfectly capable of being used in an LCR configuration. This configuration creates a consistent sound character, maintaining focus on the audio reproduction and not the equipment, making it perfect for a wide range of home-listening environments.

Custom-design microfibre grille

Made from multiple pieces layered together, this precision-cut grille features 1,801 cut holes to provide a stylish aesthetic to your speakers, all without interfering with the sonic quality. Perfect for matching the look of your speakers to your environment, they also feature burnished edges for a suede-like feel.

Features

Metamaterial Absorption Technology (MAT) delivers optimised high-frequency response
Enhanced ‘sweet spot’ for evenly dispersed sound with bespoke 12th-generation Uni-Q driver array
Harsh high-frequency resonances are tamed with re-engineered tweeter damper
Unwanted vibrations are eliminated with flexible internal chassis to decouple internal bracing from drivers
Fine-tuned signal path and superior crossover design delivers signature KEF sound
Match sound with visuals without interfering with sound reproduction using the specially-designed microfibre grilles

Specifications

Design	Three-way closed box
Drive Units	HF: 25mm (1in.) Vented Aluminium Dome with MAT MF: 125mm (5in.) Aluminium Cone
Bass Driver	LF: 2x 165mm (6.5in.) hybrid aluminium cone
Crossover frequency	500-Hz, 2.4kHZ
Frequency range (-6db)	55Hz – 50kHZ
Typical in-room bass response (-6dB)	40Hz
Frequency response +/-3dB	65Hz – 28kHz
Harmonic Distortion (90dB, 1m)
Maximum output	111dB
Amplifier requirements	15 – 250W
Nominal impedance	4 Ohms (min 3.2 Ohms)
Sensitivity (2.83V/1m)	88dB
Weight	17.8KG
Dimensions (H x W x D)	200 x 625 x 339 mm (7.9 x 24.6 x 13.3 in)
Product code	SP4058W0AA