{"product_id":"kef-r2-meta-centre-channel-speaker","title":"KEF - R2 Meta - Centre Channel Speaker","description":"\u003ch1\u003eKEF R2 Meta Centre Channel Speaker\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eClear, Detailed Dialogue for Home Cinema\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eKEF R2 Meta\u003c\/strong\u003e is a compact three-way centre channel speaker designed to deliver clear dialogue, precise effects and consistent sound throughout your home theatre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeaturing KEF’s 12th Generation Uni-Q® driver array with Metamaterial Absorption Technology and two 130mm hybrid aluminium bass drivers, the R2 Meta produces detailed, dynamic sound while fitting comfortably beneath most televisions and projection screens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThree-Way Centre Channel Design\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe R2 Meta uses dedicated drivers for high, midrange and low frequencies. This three-way configuration helps maintain vocal clarity while reproducing music, effects and cinematic soundtracks with greater accuracy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe closed-box cabinet provides controlled performance and makes the speaker easier to position inside suitable entertainment units or closer to a wall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eClear and Natural Dialogue\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA centre speaker reproduces much of a film’s dialogue and front-stage action. The R2 Meta is engineered to keep voices focused, natural and intelligible, even when music and sound effects become more demanding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts wide dispersion also helps maintain dialogue clarity for viewers seated away from the centre of the room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e12th Generation Uni-Q Driver Array\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKEF’s 12th Generation Uni-Q® driver places the tweeter at the acoustic centre of the midrange cone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis configuration enables sound to radiate more evenly throughout the room, creating a broader listening sweet spot and helping dialogue remain clear across multiple seating positions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMetamaterial Absorption Technology\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe R2 Meta incorporates KEF’s innovative \u003cstrong\u003eMetamaterial Absorption Technology (MAT™)\u003c\/strong\u003e behind the tweeter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts complex internal structure is engineered to absorb 99% of the unwanted sound generated behind the driver. Reducing these internal reflections helps produce cleaner high frequencies, lower distortion and more natural detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTwin Hybrid Aluminium Bass Drivers\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo 130mm hybrid aluminium bass drivers provide controlled low-frequency performance and the dynamic impact required for films, television and gaming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTheir rigid, lightweight construction helps them move accurately, producing tight bass and smooth integration with the Uni-Q driver array.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTonally Matched with the R Series\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe R2 Meta uses the same-sized Uni-Q driver array as other KEF R Series speakers. This helps create consistent tonal character as dialogue, music and effects move across the front soundstage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt can be paired with KEF R3 Meta bookshelf speakers or R Series floorstanding models to create a cohesive home cinema system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFlexible LCR Configuration\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn addition to conventional centre-channel use, the R2 Meta can be used in a complete \u003cstrong\u003eleft-centre-right configuration\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsing matching speakers across all three front channels can provide consistent dispersion and tonal balance for dedicated cinema rooms and acoustically transparent screen installations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCompact, Premium Cabinet\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe R2 Meta measures just 175mm high, allowing it to fit into spaces where larger centre speakers may be impractical.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts clean cabinet design is available in \u003cstrong\u003eBlack Gloss, White Gloss and Walnut\u003c\/strong\u003e, with a matching microfibre grille included for a refined finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompact three-way centre channel speaker\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e12th Generation Uni-Q® driver array\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMetamaterial Absorption Technology\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo 130mm hybrid aluminium bass drivers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClear and focused dialogue reproduction\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWide, consistent sound dispersion\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTonally matched with KEF R Series speakers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuitable for left-centre-right 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