- Nominal Impedance
- 4Ω
- Sensitivity
- 88dB (2.83V/1m)
- Frequency Response (±3dB)
- 48Hz–28kHz
- Amplifier Requirements
- 15–250W
- Maximum Output
- 111dB
Price $7,999
Includes GST
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Hear the R7 Meta before you decide
Book a private listening session in Belrose and ask for the R7 Meta: we will confirm what we can set up for you. Or audition it at home.
Delivery and collection
Free standard shipping on orders of $300 or more within Australia, and $15 on smaller orders. Western Australia is quoted on request.
Pick up from our Belrose showroom: call ahead so we can have it ready.
Set-up and installation
Our team can deliver, install and set up your system, from speaker placement to a full cinema calibration. Ask us for a quote when you order.
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KEF R7 Meta
Specifications
- Design
- Three-way bass reflex
- High-Frequency Driver
- 25mm vented aluminium dome tweeter with MAT
- Midrange Driver
- 125mm aluminium cone
- Bass Drivers
- 2 × 165mm hybrid aluminium cones
- Frequency Range (-6dB)
- 33Hz–50kHz
- Typical In-Room Bass Response (-6dB)
- 27Hz
- Frequency Response (±3dB)
- 48Hz–28kHz
- Crossover Frequencies
- 400Hz, 2.4kHz
- Amplifier Requirements
- 15–250W
- Sensitivity
- 88dB (2.83V/1m)
- Maximum Output
- 111dB
- Nominal Impedance
- 4Ω
In detail
About the R7 Meta
KEF R7 Meta 3-Way Floorstanding Speakers
Powerful, Refined Sound for Music and Movies
The KEF R7 Meta is a premium three-way floorstanding speaker that combines detailed sound reproduction with deep, dynamic bass. Positioned at the centre of KEF’s R Series floorstanding range, it delivers impressive scale without requiring the space of the flagship R11 Meta.
Featuring KEF’s 12th Generation Uni-Q® driver array, Metamaterial Absorption Technology and two 165mm hybrid aluminium bass drivers, the R7 Meta delivers outstanding clarity for stereo music and immersive home cinema.
Advanced Three-Way Speaker Design
The R7 Meta uses dedicated drivers for high, midrange and low frequencies. This three-way configuration allows each driver to operate within its optimal range, improving detail, separation and dynamic control.
Vocals remain clear and focused, instruments are precisely positioned, and demanding soundtracks maintain their impact without losing finer details.
12th Generation Uni-Q Driver Array
KEF’s 12th Generation Uni-Q® driver places the tweeter at the acoustic centre of the midrange cone. This allows the drivers to perform more like a single point source, dispersing sound evenly throughout the room.
The technology creates a wide, cohesive soundstage and expands the listening sweet spot, providing consistent clarity across multiple seating positions.
Metamaterial Absorption Technology
The R7 Meta incorporates KEF’s innovative Metamaterial Absorption Technology (MAT™) behind the tweeter.
Its maze-like internal structure is engineered to absorb 99% of the unwanted sound produced behind the driver. By reducing internal reflections and distortion, MAT helps reveal cleaner treble, natural detail and greater transparency.
Twin 165mm Bass Drivers
Two dedicated 165mm hybrid aluminium bass drivers provide the R7 Meta with powerful low-frequency performance.
Their lightweight yet rigid construction supports accurate movement, while increased driver excursion produces deep, controlled bass. The result is greater impact and scale for music and films without sacrificing speed or definition.
Flexible Bass Reflex Ports
The R7 Meta uses carefully engineered bass reflex ports with flexible walls. Their shape and flare have been developed to reduce turbulence and minimise unwanted resonance.
This design helps the speakers deliver cleaner bass while preventing the port from colouring the midrange.
Engineered for Low Distortion
KEF has refined the R7 Meta’s drivers and cabinet to reduce resonance and distortion across the frequency range. Flexible Decoupling Chassis technology helps isolate the drivers from cabinet vibrations, allowing them to operate with greater accuracy.
This contributes to cleaner sound, improved dynamics and better definition during complex musical and cinematic passages.
Precision Crossover Technology
The R7 Meta’s crossover network integrates the Uni-Q array and twin bass drivers into a cohesive system.
By directing each frequency to the appropriate driver, the crossover supports smooth transitions, accurate tonal balance and a consistent soundstage across the speaker’s entire operating range.
Premium Stereo Listening
Used as part of a two-channel system, the KEF R7 Meta delivers a spacious and highly detailed listening experience.
Its combination of wide dispersion, controlled bass and precise imaging makes it suitable for everything from intimate acoustic recordings to large orchestral works and bass-heavy contemporary music.
Immersive Home Cinema
The R7 Meta can also serve as the front left and right speakers in a premium KEF home theatre system.
Combine it with matching R Series centre, surround and Dolby Atmos speakers, plus a KEF subwoofer, to create a seamless and immersive multichannel experience.
Refined Cabinet Finishes
The R7 Meta is available in Black Gloss, White Gloss, Walnut and Titanium Gloss Special Edition.
Each cabinet includes a dedicated microfibre grille with precision-cut openings designed to protect the drivers while maintaining acoustic performance.
Key Features
Mid-sized three-way floorstanding speaker
12th Generation Uni-Q® driver array
Metamaterial Absorption Technology
Two 165mm hybrid aluminium bass drivers
Wide and consistent listening sweet spot
Deep, accurate low-frequency performance
Flexible low-turbulence bass reflex ports
Precision-engineered crossover network
Suitable for stereo and home cinema
Dedicated microfibre magnetic grilles
What’s in the Box?
KEF R7 Meta floorstanding speaker
Microfibre grille
Plinth and spike accessories
Port bungs
User manual
Warranty information
By appointment
Hear it in a real room.
Specifications only tell half the story. Book a private listening session in our Belrose showroom, bring the music you know best, and ask for the R7 Meta.
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