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AKEF Reference 1 MetaBTAD Micro Evolution One
Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 440 mm (44.0 cm) · 1 mm = 1.27 px
KEF Reference 1 MetavsTAD Micro Evolution One
The KEF Reference 1 Meta stands 44.0 cm tall — about 2.9 cm more than the TAD Micro Evolution One at 41.1 cm. On footprint the TAD Micro Evolution One is the wider cabinet (25.1 cm versus 20.5 cm). The TAD Micro Evolution One reaches deeper in the bass, down to 36 Hz versus 45 Hz. On price, the TAD Micro Evolution One sits higher — about $12,495 a pair against $10,000 for the KEF Reference 1 Meta.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | KEF | TAD |
| Model | Reference 1 Meta Meta | Micro Evolution One |
| HiFi ladder position | #172 of 215 bookshelf | #151 of 215 bookshelf |
| Height | 440 mm | 411 mm |
| Width | 205 mm | 251 mm |
| Depth | 422 mm | 402 mm |
| Weight | 18.2 kg | 20 kg |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-rear | bass-reflex-rear |
| Drivers | 1× 25 mm tweeter (MAT aluminium dome), 1× 125 mm midrange (aluminium cone), 1× 165 mm woofer (aluminium cone) | 1× 160 mm woofer (aramid), 1× 90 mm midrange (magnesium), 1× 25 mm tweeter (beryllium) |
| Frequency — low | 45 Hz | 36 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 35000 Hz | 60000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 85 dB | 85 dB |
| Impedance | 4 Ω | 4 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 50–200 W | — |
| MAP (USD) | $10,000 / pair | $12,495 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | international.kef.com ↗ | technicalaudiodevices.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.