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Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 20.5 in · 1 in = 27.35 px
KEF Reference 1 MetavsDynaudio Confidence 20
The Dynaudio Confidence 20 stands 52.0 cm tall — about 8.0 cm more than the KEF Reference 1 Meta at 44.0 cm. On footprint the Dynaudio Confidence 20 is the wider cabinet (23.3 cm versus 20.5 cm). At 87 dB against 85 dB, the Dynaudio Confidence 20 is the easier load to drive and plays louder from the same amplifier. The Dynaudio Confidence 20 reaches deeper in the bass, down to 42 Hz versus 45 Hz. Low frequencies come from a 165 mm cone on the KEF Reference 1 Meta and a 180 mm cone on the Dynaudio Confidence 20. On price, the Dynaudio Confidence 20 sits higher — about $13,000 a pair against $10,000 for the KEF Reference 1 Meta.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | KEF | Dynaudio |
| Model | Reference 1 Meta Meta | Confidence 20 |
| HiFi ladder position | #172 of 215 bookshelf | #194 of 215 bookshelf |
| Height | 17.3 in | 20.5 in |
| Width | 8.1 in | 9.2 in |
| Depth | 16.6 in | 16.3 in |
| Weight | 40.1 lb | 59.5 lb |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-rear | bass-reflex-down |
| Drivers | 1× 1 in tweeter (MAT aluminium dome), 1× 4.9 in midrange (aluminium cone), 1× 6.5 in woofer (aluminium cone) | 1× 1.1 in tweeter (Esotar 3 soft dome with DDC Lens), 1× 7.1 in mid-bass (NeoTec MSP cone) |
| Frequency — low | 45 Hz | 42 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 35000 Hz | 22000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 85 dB | 87 dB |
| Impedance | 4 Ω | 6 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 50–200 W | — |
| MAP (USD) | $10,000 / pair | $13,000 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | international.kef.com ↗ | dynaudio.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.