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AKEF Reference 1 MetaBWharfedale Elysian 1R
Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 490 mm (49.0 cm) · 1 mm = 1.14 px
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | KEF | Wharfedale |
| Model | KEF Reference 1 Meta Meta | Wharfedale Elysian 1R |
| Height | 440 mm | 490 mm |
| Width | 205 mm | 246 mm |
| Depth | 422 mm | 315 mm |
| Weight | 18.2 kg | 15 kg |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-rear | bass-reflex-down |
| Drivers | 1× 25 mm tweeter (MAT aluminium dome), 1× 125 mm midrange (aluminium cone), 1× 165 mm woofer (aluminium cone) | 1× 90 mm tweeter (AMT), 1× 180 mm mid-bass (coated glass-fibre matrix cone) |
| Frequency — low | 45 Hz | 49 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 35000 Hz | 22000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 85 dB | 89 dB |
| Impedance | 4 Ω | 4 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 50–200 W | 25–175 W |
| MAP (USD) | $10,000 / pair | — |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | international.kef.com ↗ | wharfedale.co.uk ↗ |
| 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.