Floorstanding loudspeakers — KEF R7 Meta

The KEF R7 Meta is a mid-sized floorstanding loudspeaker in the R series, a range that sits below the brand's Reference and Blade models. It is aimed at a living room with space for a medium-sized tower.

Key specs that matter

KEF specifies a 48Hz to 28kHz range, extending higher at the top than the Q11 Meta. The tower is rated at 88dB into a 4 ohm nominal load and accepts amplifiers of 15 to 250W. The speaker measures 110.9 x 31.1 x 38.4cm and weighs 29.3kg, so it is heavier than the Q11 Meta at a similar height.

Engineering and use context

Within the R series the R7 Meta is the mid-sized tower, with a smaller cabinet and lower sensitivity than the larger floorstander above it.

Pairing

Its impedance and sensitivity make a mid-power integrated amplifier a sensible partner, with no unusual current requirement.

Alternatives

The R11 Meta is the larger R-series floorstander above this model, with a bigger cabinet.