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AFocal Sopra N°1BKEF Reference 1 Meta
Focal Sopra N°1vsKEF Reference 1 Meta
The KEF Reference 1 Meta stands 44.0 cm tall — about 1.5 cm more than the Focal Sopra N°1 at 42.5 cm. On footprint the Focal Sopra N°1 is the wider cabinet (25.2 cm versus 20.5 cm). At 89 dB against 85 dB, the Focal Sopra N°1 is the easier load to drive and plays louder from the same amplifier. Both land in a similar price bracket, around $9,500 a pair.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Focal | KEF |
| Model | Sopra N°1 | Reference 1 Meta Meta |
| HiFi ladder position | #162 of 215 bookshelf | #172 of 215 bookshelf |
| Height | 425 mm | 440 mm |
| Width | 252 mm | 205 mm |
| Depth | 396 mm | 422 mm |
| Weight | 16 kg | 18.2 kg |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-rear | bass-reflex-rear |
| Drivers | 1× 27 mm tweeter (pure beryllium inverted dome), 1× 165 mm mid-bass (W sandwich cone) | 1× 25 mm tweeter (MAT aluminium dome), 1× 125 mm midrange (aluminium cone), 1× 165 mm woofer (aluminium cone) |
| Frequency — low | 45 Hz | 45 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 40000 Hz | 35000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 89 dB | 85 dB |
| Impedance | 8 Ω | 4 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 25–150 W | 50–200 W |
| MAP (USD) | $8,999 / pair | $10,000 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | focal.com ↗ | international.kef.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.

