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Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 55.2 in · 1 in = 10.15 px
KEF Reference 5 MetavsJBL S4700
The KEF Reference 5 Meta stands 140.2 cm tall — about 33.4 cm more than the JBL S4700 at 106.8 cm. On footprint the JBL S4700 is the wider cabinet (49.7 cm versus 32.3 cm). At 94 dB against 88 dB, the JBL S4700 is the easier load to drive and plays louder from the same amplifier. The JBL S4700 reaches deeper in the bass, down to 38 Hz versus 40 Hz. Low frequencies come from a 165 mm cone on the KEF Reference 5 Meta and a 380 mm cone on the JBL S4700. Both land in a similar price bracket, around $19,999 a pair.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | KEF | JBL |
| Model | Reference 5 Meta Meta | S4700 |
| HiFi ladder position | #256 of 281 floorstander | #106 of 281 floorstander |
| Height | 55.2 in | 42 in |
| Width | 12.7 in | 19.6 in |
| Depth | 18.4 in | 14.6 in |
| Weight | 132.7 lb | 120.2 lb |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-rear | bass-reflex-rear |
| Drivers | 1× 1 in tweeter (MAT aluminium dome), 1× 4.9 in midrange (aluminium cone), 4× 6.5 in woofer (aluminium cone) | 1× 1.8 in tweeter (Titanium compression driver), 1× 0.8 in super-tweeter (Titanium compression driver), 1× 15 in woofer (Cast-frame woofer) |
| Frequency — low | 40 Hz | 38 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 35000 Hz | 40000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 88 dB | 94 dB |
| Impedance | 4 Ω | 6 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 50–400 W | — |
| MAP (USD) | $19,998 / pair | $20,000 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | international.kef.com ↗ | global.jbl.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.