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Klipsch Klipschorn AK7vsKEF Reference 5 Meta
The KEF Reference 5 Meta stands 140.2 cm tall — about 5.0 cm more than the Klipsch Klipschorn AK7 at 135.2 cm. On footprint the Klipsch Klipschorn AK7 is the wider cabinet (80.1 cm versus 32.3 cm). At 103 dB against 88 dB, the Klipsch Klipschorn AK7 is the easier load to drive and plays louder from the same amplifier. The Klipsch Klipschorn AK7 reaches deeper in the bass, down to 34 Hz versus 40 Hz. Low frequencies come from a 381 mm cone on the Klipsch Klipschorn AK7 and a 165 mm cone on the KEF Reference 5 Meta. Both land in a similar price bracket, around $19,998 a pair.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Klipsch | KEF |
| Model | Klipschorn AK7 AK7 | Reference 5 Meta Meta |
| HiFi ladder position | #250 of 281 floorstander | #256 of 281 floorstander |
| Height | 53.2 in | 55.2 in |
| Width | 31.5 in | 12.7 in |
| Depth | 28.1 in | 18.4 in |
| Weight | 260.1 lb | 132.7 lb |
| Enclosure | — | bass-reflex-rear |
| Drivers | 1× 1 in tweeter (K-771 compression diaphragm), 1× 2 in midrange (K-933-HP compression diaphragm), 1× 15 in woofer (K-33-E fiber-composite cone) | 1× 1 in tweeter (MAT aluminium dome), 1× 4.9 in midrange (aluminium cone), 4× 6.5 in woofer (aluminium cone) |
| Frequency — low | 34 Hz | 40 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 19000 Hz | 35000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 103 dB | 88 dB |
| Impedance | 8 Ω | 4 Ω |
| Recommended amp | — | 50–400 W |
| MAP (USD) | $19,998 / pair | $19,998 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | klipsch.com ↗ | international.kef.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.