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Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 55.2 in · 1 in = 10.15 px
KEF Reference 5 MetavsRevel F328Be
The KEF Reference 5 Meta stands 140.2 cm tall — about 10.8 cm more than the Revel F328Be at 129.4 cm. On footprint the Revel F328Be is the wider cabinet (34.1 cm versus 32.3 cm). At 91 dB against 88 dB, the Revel F328Be is the easier load to drive and plays louder from the same amplifier. The Revel F328Be reaches deeper in the bass, down to 26 Hz versus 40 Hz. Low frequencies come from a 165 mm cone on the KEF Reference 5 Meta and a 203 mm cone on the Revel F328Be. Both land in a similar price bracket, around $18,799 a pair.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | KEF | Revel |
| Model | Reference 5 Meta Meta | F328Be |
| HiFi ladder position | #256 of 281 floorstander | #235 of 281 floorstander |
| Height | 55.2 in | 50.9 in |
| Width | 12.7 in | 13.4 in |
| Depth | 18.4 in | 17.7 in |
| Weight | 132.7 lb | 112.4 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) | 3× 8 in woofer (Deep Ceramic Composite (DCC) aluminium cone), 1× 5.1 in midrange (Deep Ceramic Composite (DCC) aluminium cone), 1× 1 in tweeter (beryllium dome (acoustic lens waveguide)) |
| Frequency — low | 40 Hz | 26 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 35000 Hz | 40000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 88 dB | 91 dB |
| Impedance | 4 Ω | 8 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 50–400 W | 50–300 W |
| MAP (USD) | $19,998 / pair | $17,600 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | international.kef.com ↗ | revelspeakers.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.