KEF R8 Meta Atmos speaker pair

“Best Product Loudspeaker Series” – EISA Awards 2023-2024

The technology developed for KEF's high-end loudspeakers, including the latest generation of Uni-Q elements and their metamaterial technology (MAT) is now available in the new R series. The seven-model speaker series includes three floor models, one stand speaker, two center speakers and Dolby Atmos rear speakers, making it suitable for both home theater and hi-fi enthusiasts. Be it music or movies. The KEF R series speakers reproduce music and movies dynamically, in detail and yet naturally, combining the deep low frequencies with an open and spacious treble reproduction.

The KEF R series has been updated!

The Atmos speaker is an excellent addition to the R Meta series home theater.

This compact speaker is the only 2-way speaker in the new R Meta series. It is also implemented with a Uni-Q element, where the bass/midrange and treble are placed centrally. Its angled faceplate is ideal for placing either on a wall or on top of a speaker for Dolby Atmos use.

The R8 Meta speakers use a revolutionary meta material that absorbs 99% of unwanted sounds behind the tweeter element. The material and maze-like structure eliminates the resulting distortion and produces a cleaner, more natural sound.

The speakers use the 12th generation Uni-Q element. The new element combined with the metamaterial produces a cleaner sound with less distortion and coloration, which is more transparent and truer than before.

Technical information:

• Type: 2-way, closed case
• Tweeter element: 1 x 25 mm Uni-Q aluminum MAT
• Mid/Bass driver: 1 x 130 mm Uni-Q aluminum
• Nominal impedance: 4 Ω (min. 3.2 Ω)
• Harmonic Distortion (90dB, 1m): <1% 220 Hz and above, <0.5% 320 Hz - 20 kHz
• Maximum sound pressure: 106 dB
• Frequency response (-6dB): 88Hz - 19.5kHz
• Split frequency: 2.6 kHz
• Sensitivity (2.83V/1m): 85 dB
• Amplifier recommendation: 25 - 150 W
• Dimensions (H x W x D): 174 x 175 x 259 mm with terminal
• Weight: 4.5 kg