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AKEF Reference 1 MetaBFocal Sopra N°1
KEF Reference 1 Meta front view
Focal Sopra N°1 front view

Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 17.3 in · 1 in = 32.33 px

KEF Reference 1 MetavsFocal Sopra N°1

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.

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mm / kgin / lb
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ManufacturerKEFFocal
ModelReference 1 Meta MetaSopra N°1
HiFi ladder position#172 of 215 bookshelf#162 of 215 bookshelf
Height17.3 in16.7 in
Width8.1 in9.9 in
Depth16.6 in15.6 in
Weight40.1 lb35.3 lb
Enclosurebass-reflex-rearbass-reflex-rear
Drivers1× 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 (pure beryllium inverted dome), 1× 6.5 in mid-bass (W sandwich cone)
Frequency — low45 Hz45 Hz
Frequency — high35000 Hz40000 Hz
Sensitivity85 dB89 dB
Impedance4 Ω8 Ω
Recommended amp50–200 W25–150 W
MAP (USD)$10,000 / pair$8,999 / pair
Where to buyCheck availability ↗Check availability ↗
Brand websiteinternational.kef.com ↗focal.com ↗
Product pageOpen 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.