KEF - R2 Meta LCR Speaker (Each) - Walnut

Name: KEF - R2 Meta LCR Speaker (Each) - Walnut
Brand: KEF
SKU: 6534443
Rating: 5 (6 reviews)

Model: R2WAG

SKU: 6534443

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Key Specs
- Speaker Type: Center channel, Bookshelf
General
- Brand: KEF
- Model Number: R2WAG
- Product Name: R2 Meta LCR Speaker (Each)
- Color: Walnut
Audio
- Speaker Type: Center channel, Bookshelf
- Number of Speakers: 1
Connectivity
- Speaker Connectivity: Wired
- Wireless Multi-Room Audio: false (Technology that allows multiple speakers and/or soundbars to be connected wirelessly and play audio in separate rooms.)
- Audio Only Inputs: No audio only inputs
- Network Connector(s): No network connectors
- Speaker Wire Connection Type: Binding posts
Dimensions
- Product Height: 6.9 inches (The out of box height of the item. Height is measured as the vertical distance from the bottom of the item to the top as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Width: 21.7 inches (The out of box width of the item. Width is measured as the horizontal distance from one side of the item to the other as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Depth: 12.2 inches (The out of box depth of the item. Depth is measured as the distance from the front of the item to the back as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Weight: 34 pounds (The out of box weight of the item.)
Certifications Listings & Approvals
- ENERGY STAR Certified: false (Devices carrying the ENERGY STAR service mark, such as computer products and peripherals, kitchen appliances, and other products, generally use 20% to 30% less energy than required by federal standards.)
Warranty
- Warranty - Parts: 5 years
- Warranty - Labor: 5 years
Other
- UPC: 637203049828

Designed to match any R Series floorstanding speakers, the R2 Meta boasts the 12th generation Uni-Q driver array with MAT and two 5.25” hybrid aluminum bass drivers. It is compact enough to use in smaller rooms while being capable of high-quality sound with even the dynamic music and movies. This design is versatile and can be used in an LCR (Left-Centre-Right) configuration.

Tweeter: Refined tweeter gap damper tames resonances for improved detail
Superior Sound: The Uni-Q driver array has been redesigned to maximise the performance improvements that MAT delivers. The conical waveguide that couples the tweeter dome to the metamaterial absorber has been specially designed for the bespoke driver based on its depth.
Shadow Flare: Feature designed for The Reference. Reduces harmful cabinet diffraction, allowing the 12th generation Uni-Q with MAT to work to its potential.
Performance: Powerful drivers can easily cause the cabinet walls to make noise of their own.
Suggestion: The two centre speakers can also be used in LCR configuration. Identically sized Uni-Q arrays are deployed on the centre speakers and all other models in the series. This creates a consistent sound character.
Tweeter: Refined tweeter gap damper tames resonances for improved detail
Superior Sound: The Uni-Q driver array has been redesigned to maximise the performance improvements that MAT delivers. The conical waveguide that couples the tweeter dome to the metamaterial absorber has been specially designed for the bespoke driver based on its depth.
Shadow Flare: Feature designed for The Reference. Reduces harmful cabinet diffraction, allowing the 12th generation Uni-Q with MAT to work to its potential.
Performance: Powerful drivers can easily cause the cabinet walls to make noise of their own.
Suggestion: The two centre speakers can also be used in LCR configuration. Identically sized Uni-Q arrays are deployed on the centre speakers and all other models in the series. This creates a consistent sound character.

Whats Included

R2 Meta LCR Speaker(Each)
R2 Meta LCR Speaker(Each)

Product Manuals

Q: What is the purpose of the Uni-Q driver array?

A: The Uni-Q driver array, equipped with MAT (Metamaterial Absorption Technology), is designed to deliver high-quality sound even in dynamic music and movies. This technology allows the R2 Meta speaker to perform well even in smaller rooms.

Q: Can the speaker be used in an LCR configuration?

A: This design is versatile and can be used in an LCR (Left-Centre-Right) configuration.

Q: What is the weight of the speaker?

A: The product weight of the R2 Meta LCR speaker is 34 pounds.

Q: What is the warranty period for the speaker?

A: The manufacturer's warranty for parts on the R2 Meta LCR speaker is five years. The labor warranty is also five years.

Q: Why is the speaker suitable for smaller rooms?

A: The speaker is compact enough to be used in smaller rooms while still delivering high-quality sound.

Q: How many bass drivers does the speaker have?

A: The speaker has two 5.25-inch hybrid aluminum bass drivers.

Customers are saying

Customers are enthusiastic about the R2 Meta LCR Speaker's exceptional sound quality, citing its clear dialogue and suitability for both music and movies. Many reviewers highlighted the speaker's crisp and clear audio reproduction, making it ideal for an immersive home theater experience. The speaker's performance has even surprised some users, exceeding their expectations. Overall, the feedback points to a high-quality product delivering a superior listening experience.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Surprising!
This is well on its way to being a surprise MVP in our recent upgrade. We purchased this in hopes that it would be well matched to our equally new R3 Metas. We did very very well in this regard. I would recommend this speaker to *anyone* given its clarity (consider the intended use and importance in dialogue, particularly, with movies). I'm a know-nothing with regard to audiophile terms and equipment, of course, but I *think* that the KEF Uni-Q driver serves it very well here. I would therefore caution anyone planning its purchase to mount it carefully to height - as I did, exhaustingly, both to listener and with the R3's we got - or to take time to aim it well. I am a slightly hearing impaired veteran and this is opening up the front soundstage again for me. I'm just not sure what higher regard or qualification to hand to you for this speaker: it is making things clear again. I'm just not sure how much it's involved musically as I have not been playing SACD, DVD-A or similar sources yet. But for the primary function of a Center channel speaker, this R2 absolutely excels.
This review is from KEF - R2 Meta LCR Speaker (Each) - White
Posted 1 year ago by MarkH
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Smaller than the Q Series but far better!
I had the KEF Q Series center channel for about a week and decided that it was muddy to my ear. I now have the KEF R2 Meta and it is way worth the price. Smaller than the Q Series LCR, the R2 Meta is way more crisp and clear. Conversation sounds like conversation. Now just to be clear, this will not clean up bad source; but, it will make it clearer. If the source is good, this makes it even better and easy to hear. Oh, I forgot to mention, I do have a hearing impairment so I am very sensitive to nuisances in sound. This unit is well worth the money.
Posted 1 year ago by RichardC
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Love the R META speakers,
Very pleased, this center channel is well worth it, I have this and some R5 Meta speakers in a medium-sized room, sound is phenomenal, very clear and tight, it is an exceptional quality piece of equipment.
This review is from KEF - R2 Meta LCR Speaker (Each) - Black
Posted 7 months ago by Cuervo