
The Reference has been continually enhanced by new innovations and technological developments. The Referece incorporates our latest innovation, Metamaterial Absorption Technology, and continues to be the supreme expression of KEF's philosophy, where advanced engineering meets inspired design.

The Reference has been continually enhanced by new innovations and technological developments. The Referece incorporates our latest innovation, Metamaterial Absorption Technology, and continues to be the supreme expression of KEF's philosophy, where advanced engineering meets inspired design.

Designed and engineered in our world-famous Acoustic Engineering Center of Excellence in Northridge, California, Stage 280F is the flagship of the new JBL Stage Series. This floorstanding loudspeaker features a 2.5-way design with Next Generation patented High-Definition Imaging (HDI) waveguide geometry, 1-inch (25mm) Anodized Aluminum dome tweeter, and dual 8-inch (200mm) Polycellulose cone woofers that provide deep, signature JBL bass.

ORA bridges the gap between computer speakers and studio monitors giving you studio-grade, audiophile-approved sound without dominating your space. ORA has modern inputs like USB-C to get the best sound from your PC or Mac, Bluetooth 5.0 to pair with your phone or smart home device, and RCA for your analog gear. Sporting a crossover that automatically sends bass to a connected subwoofer, you get flawless low-end integration freeing up the 3†woofers and ¾†silk dome tweeters to focus on what they do best. ORA is the perfect blend of reference-quality sound and modern features at a compact size to fit on your desktop.

The R11 Meta is the floorstanding model of the R Series. For a listening experience, its combination of 12th generation Uni-Q driver array with MAT and four 6.5” hybrid aluminum bass drivers allow it to pick out the subtle details of a recording, while also delivering raw power and agility. Metamaterial absorbs 99% of unwanted sound for pure and natural sound.
| Pros for KEF - REFERENCE FIVE META FLOORSTANDING SPEAKER (EACH) - BLACK GREY | |||
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| There were no pros for this product— | Sound Quality, Bass, Size, Tweeter | There were no pros for this product— | Sound Quality |
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I’ve had B&W, Klipsch K-Horn, and other higher end speakers and i dont feel any of the others handled the bass response as well as the Reference 5. Sure theres a price to pay but, as with much in life if you want something better than whats readily available youre going to have to pay for it. These are worth every penny. From tonal separation to dynamic dispersion, the ability of these speakers have yet to be fully realized ss I’ve uet to break them in.
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