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References

Front view — side by side at true scale

AKEF Reference 1 MetaBTAD Micro Evolution One
KEF Reference 1 Meta front view
TAD Micro Evolution One front view

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

Specifications

AB
ManufacturerKEFTAD
ModelReference 1 Meta MetaMicro Evolution One
HiFi ladder position#172 of 215 bookshelf#151 of 215 bookshelf
Height17.3 in16.2 in
Width8.1 in9.9 in
Depth16.6 in15.8 in
Weight40.1 lb44.1 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× 6.3 in woofer (aramid), 1× 3.5 in midrange (magnesium), 1× 1 in tweeter (beryllium)
Frequency — low45 Hz36 Hz
Frequency — high35000 Hz60000 Hz
Sensitivity85 dB85 dB
Impedance4 Ω4 Ω
Recommended amp50–200 W
MAP (USD)$10,000 / pair$12,495 / pair
Where to buyCheck availabilityCheck availability
Brand websiteinternational.kef.comtechnicalaudiodevices.com
Product pageOpen product pageOpen product page

Larger value highlighted in green. For low-frequency extension, lower Hz = greater bass reach, so the deeper side is highlighted.