KEF Blade One Meta Speakers

KEF Blade One Meta Floorstanding Speakers

A sound statement. An icon that engages every sense.

A bold and striking presence, Blade pushes the boundaries of what is possible with sound. The world’s first Single Apparent Source loudspeaker now with KEF’s innovative Metamaterial Absorption Technology (MAT™).

The world’s first Single Apparent Source speaker

The world's first Single Apparent Source speaker, now with 12th generation Uni-Q® with MAT™. A bespoke driver array engineered to deliver pristine performance, and capable of raising Blade to new heights of performance. Featuring four 225mm (9 in.) force-cancelling bass drivers, Blade One Meta is the top model in the Blade series. 

Uniquely KEF. Uniquely coherent.

At the heart of Blade lies Single Apparent Source technology; a unique technology that makes the Blade incredibly coherent, with noticeably more precise imaging. The latest version of Blade benefits from our latest acoustic innovation of the 12th generation Uni-Q® with Metamaterial Absorption Technology (MAT™).

Engineered and handcrafted in UK 

Summary of features

• Single Apparent Source technology revolutionises the orientation of the low, mid, and high frequency drivers to deliver sound you hear to be more real and immersive
• Metamaterial Absorption Technology eliminates 99% of high-frequency distortion for pure, natural sound
• Bespoke 12th generation Uni-Q with MAT driver array for exceptional acoustic accuracy
• Two pairs of force-cancelling LF drivers deliver clean, massively extended bass
• Enhanced crossover design fine-tuned the signal path for maximum clarity
• Optimised cabinet design for best acoustic performance
• Two models: Blade One Meta, Blade Two Meta
• Available in eight finishes
• Customised finishes are available upon request
  

Specifications

Model BLADE ONE MetaDesign Three-way bass reflex Single apparent source
Drive units
Uni-Q driver array:
HF: 25 mm (1 in.) aluminium dome with MAT
MF: 125 mm (5 in.) aluminium cone
Bass units:
LF: 4 x 225 mm (9 in.) aluminium cone,
force cancelling
Frequency range free field (-6dB) 27 Hz - 45k Hz
Frequency range typical in room bass response (-6dB) 20Hz
Frequency response (±3dB) 35 Hz - 35k Hz
Crossover frequencies 350 Hz, 2k Hz
Amplifier requirements 50 - 400W
Sensitivity (2.83V/1m) 88 dB
Harmonic distortion 2nd and 3rd harmonics (90dB, 1m)
<0.5% 40 Hz - 100k Hz
<0.2% 200 Hz - 2k Hz
<0.1% 2k Hz - 20k Hz
Maximum output (SPL) (peak sound pressure level at 1m with pink noise) 117dB
Impedance 4 Ω (min. 2.8 Ω)
Weight 57.2 kg (126 lbs.)
Dimensions - with plinth (H x W x D) 1590 x 363 x 540 mm (62.5 x 14.3 x 21.2 in.)
Standard finishes Piano Black/Copper, Piano Black/Grey, Frosted Blue/Blue, Frosted Blue/Bronze, Charcoal Grey/Red, Charcoal Grey/Bronze, Racing Red/Grey, Arctic White/Champagne