KEF R8 Meta Dolby Atmos Enabled Speaker - White Gloss

Dolby Atmos surround speakers

The R8 Meta can act as a surround or rear speaker with built-in wall mount capability, or be placed above another speaker at Dolby Atmos height to bounce sound off the ceiling and add Dolby audio without the need for a custom installation. Now you can bring Atmos into your room, powered by the 12th Gen Uni-Q® Array with MAT™ to drive sound for true 3D results.

Now with Metamaterial Absorption Technology

Since 1961, KEF has strived for pure, accurate reproduction of sound. Decades of experience in sonic innovation and the pursuit of musical excellence merge in the R Series to deliver more detailed, insightful sound, sound that inspires excitement every time you experience it.

The R-Series benefits directly from the innovations developed for The Reference, a class-leading series that continues to set the benchmark for loudspeakers and sound reproduction. Combined with bespoke technology, the R-series offers exceptional sonic performance. The revolutionary Metamaterial Absorption Technology1 (MATTM) has been incorporated into the latest version of the R-series, and the 12th generation Uni-Q® driver array has been improved to maximize the impact of this technological advancement and deliver the best possible performance. We guarantee.

Revolutionary sound absorption with MAT™

At the heart of the latest R-series is Metamaterial Absorption Technology (MAT). This is a game-changing innovation that takes the performance of the 12th generation Uni-Q driver array to new levels of precision and clarity.

A MAT is a highly complex maze-like structure in which each complex channel efficiently absorbs a specific frequency. Combined, the channel acts like an acoustic black hole, absorbing he 99% of the unwanted sound coming from the back of the tweeter, eliminating the resulting distortion and providing a cleaner, more natural sonic performance. .

Metamaterials are specially engineered structures that utilize existing materials to exhibit new and desirable properties not found in natural substances.

12th generation Uni-Q®

The Uni-Q driver array has been redesigned to maximize the performance boost provided by MAT. The tapered waveguide that joins the dome tweeter to the new metamaterial absorber was designed specifically for the bespoke driver due to its depth. A redesigned tweeter column damper strategically places two rings of porous material to effectively dampen resonance and imperfections, greatly improving detail and clarity.

First used in the latest Blade and The Reference loudspeakers, the flexible decoupling chassis is now employed in the Uni-Q driver array, allowing midrange vibrations to flow into the cabinet while maintaining to solve the problem of excess vibration Greatly reduces sound coloring caused by transmission. A sound created by a driver basket that occurs with traditional decoupling methods. It separates the massive midrange driver from her Uni-Q chassis, dispersing vibrations before they reach the cabinet and radiate as unwanted noise. Together, these innovations make the R Series sound even more transparent and lively than this already excellent series.

Perfecting every detail

If you want to enjoy a great Dolby Atmos experience, the R8 Meta Surround Speakers are for you. An ideal addition to your surround system. Can be wall mounted or placed on top of another R series speakers that deliver sensational, immersive sound. By adding his one of KEF's premium subwoofers, You can feel the entire cinematic experience, from the deepest shocks to the quietest whispers.

At KEF, innovative engineering goes hand in hand with good design, and our product design team strives to do just that.
Creates a deceptively simple and elegant loudspeaker. Every design decision KEF makes is based on acoustics,
Performance and looks matter, and the R Series proves that speakers can do just that. Acoustically and aesthetically, it blends into the room.

Microfibre grilles

The R-Series is designed to perform at its best with or without the grille. The specialized microfiber meshes are made from multiple layers of material and the edges are polished for a suede feel.

With 1801 precision cutouts for each driver, you'll get great performance even with the drivers covered, which is great news if you feel the need to protect them. Magnetic latches provide a secure and precise fit, matching the streamlined R-Series styling.