{"product_id":"kef-r8-meta-surround-speakers","title":"KEF - R8 Meta - Surround Speakers","description":"\u003ch1\u003eKEF R8 Meta Dolby Atmos Surround Speakers\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eImmersive Height and Surround Sound\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eKEF R8 Meta\u003c\/strong\u003e is a versatile Dolby Atmos-enabled speaker designed to add height, surround or rear effects to a premium home cinema system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlace the R8 Meta on top of compatible speakers to direct sound towards the ceiling for Dolby Atmos playback, or use its integrated mounting system to install it on a wall as a surround or rear speaker. Its compact two-way design delivers precise effects without requiring custom in-ceiling installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDolby Atmos Without Custom Installation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen positioned on top of front or rear speakers, the R8 Meta directs sound upwards so it reflects from the ceiling towards the listening area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis creates the impression that effects are coming from overhead, adding height and dimension to Dolby Atmos film soundtracks, games and compatible streaming content.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eVersatile Surround Speaker\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe R8 Meta is not limited to up-firing Dolby Atmos applications. Its integrated mounting feature allows it to be installed on a wall and used as a conventional surround or rear speaker.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis flexibility makes it suitable for a wide range of room layouts and multichannel home theatre configurations.\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 and bass cone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe array behaves more like a single point source, dispersing sound evenly and creating precise effects placement. This helps overhead and surround sounds integrate naturally with the rest of the system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMetamaterial Absorption Technology\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe R8 Meta incorporates KEF’s innovative \u003cstrong\u003eMetamaterial Absorption Technology (MAT™)\u003c\/strong\u003e behind the tweeter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts maze-like internal structure is engineered to absorb 99% of the unwanted sound generated behind the driver. By reducing distortion and internal reflections, MAT helps deliver cleaner treble and more detailed cinematic effects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSeamless R Series Integration\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe R8 Meta shares its core acoustic technology with other KEF R Series speakers. This helps maintain consistent tonal character as sound moves around and above the listening area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePair it with R Series floorstanding, bookshelf and centre channel speakers to create a cohesive home cinema soundstage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTwo-Way Closed-Box Design\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe R8 Meta uses a compact two-way closed-box enclosure. This controlled acoustic design supports accurate reproduction while making the speaker easier to position on another speaker or mount close to a wall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts angled cabinet directs sound appropriately when used as an upward-firing Dolby Atmos module.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFlexible Home Cinema Configurations\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse one pair of R8 Meta speakers to create a \u003cstrong\u003e5.1.2 Dolby Atmos system\u003c\/strong\u003e, or two pairs for a more expansive \u003cstrong\u003e5.1.4 configuration\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA compatible AV receiver or processor with Dolby Atmos decoding is required to power and configure the height channels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePremium Cabinet Finishes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe R8 Meta is available in \u003cstrong\u003eBlack Gloss, White Gloss and Walnut\u003c\/strong\u003e, allowing it to complement matching KEF R Series speakers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColour-matched grilles provide driver protection while preserving the speaker’s understated appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDolby Atmos-enabled speaker module\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuitable for height, surround or rear channels\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntegrated wall-mounting capability\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\u003ePrecise and evenly dispersed sound\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo-way closed-box construction\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTonally matched with KEF R Series\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo custom in-ceiling installation required\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupplied as a pair\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDesign\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTwo-way closed box\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHigh-Frequency Driver\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25mm vented aluminium dome tweeter with MAT\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMidrange\/Bass Driver\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e130mm aluminium cone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFrequency Range (-6dB)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e88Hz–19.5kHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFrequency Response (±3dB)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e97Hz–17.5kHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCrossover Frequency\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.6kHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAmplifier Requirements\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25–150W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSensitivity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e85dB (2.83V\/1m)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Output\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e106dB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNominal Impedance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4Ω\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMinimum Impedance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.2Ω\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHarmonic 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