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Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 1402 mm (140.2 cm) · 1 mm = 0.40 px
KEF Reference 5 MetavsKlipsch Klipschorn AK7
The KEF Reference 5 Meta stands 140.2 cm tall — about 5.0 cm more than the Klipsch Klipschorn AK7 at 135.2 cm. On footprint the Klipsch Klipschorn AK7 is the wider cabinet (80.1 cm versus 32.3 cm). At 103 dB against 88 dB, the Klipsch Klipschorn AK7 is the easier load to drive and plays louder from the same amplifier. The Klipsch Klipschorn AK7 reaches deeper in the bass, down to 34 Hz versus 40 Hz. Low frequencies come from a 165 mm cone on the KEF Reference 5 Meta and a 381 mm cone on the Klipsch Klipschorn AK7. Both land in a similar price bracket, around $19,998 a pair.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | KEF | Klipsch |
| Model | Reference 5 Meta Meta | Klipschorn AK7 AK7 |
| HiFi ladder position | #256 of 281 floorstander | #250 of 281 floorstander |
| Height | 1402 mm | 1352 mm |
| Width | 323 mm | 801 mm |
| Depth | 467 mm | 715 mm |
| Weight | 60.2 kg | 118 kg |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-rear | — |
| Drivers | 1× 25 mm tweeter (MAT aluminium dome), 1× 125 mm midrange (aluminium cone), 4× 165 mm woofer (aluminium cone) | 1× 25 mm tweeter (K-771 compression diaphragm), 1× 51 mm midrange (K-933-HP compression diaphragm), 1× 381 mm woofer (K-33-E fiber-composite cone) |
| Frequency — low | 40 Hz | 34 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 35000 Hz | 19000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 88 dB | 103 dB |
| Impedance | 4 Ω | 8 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 50–400 W | — |
| MAP (USD) | $19,998 / pair | $19,998 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | international.kef.com ↗ | klipsch.com ↗ |
| Product page | Open product page ↗ | Open product page ↗ |
Larger value highlighted in green. For low-frequency extension, lower Hz = greater bass reach, so the deeper side is highlighted.