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Sonus Faber Serafino G2vsKEF Reference 5 Meta
The KEF Reference 5 Meta stands 140.2 cm tall — about 31.1 cm more than the Sonus Faber Serafino G2 at 109.1 cm. On footprint the Sonus Faber Serafino G2 is the wider cabinet (39.4 cm versus 32.3 cm). At 90 dB against 88 dB, the Sonus Faber Serafino G2 is the easier load to drive and plays louder from the same amplifier. The Sonus Faber Serafino G2 reaches deeper in the bass, down to 30 Hz versus 40 Hz. Low frequencies come from a 180 mm cone on the Sonus Faber Serafino G2 and a 165 mm cone on the KEF Reference 5 Meta. On price, the KEF Reference 5 Meta sits higher — about $19,998 a pair against $16,750 for the Sonus Faber Serafino G2.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Sonus Faber | KEF |
| Model | Serafino G2 G2 | Reference 5 Meta Meta |
| HiFi ladder position | #122 of 281 floorstander | #256 of 281 floorstander |
| Height | 43 in | 55.2 in |
| Width | 15.5 in | 12.7 in |
| Depth | 19.1 in | 18.4 in |
| Weight | 114.6 lb | 132.7 lb |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-rear | bass-reflex-rear |
| Drivers | 1× 1.1 in tweeter (high-power neodymium soft dome), 1× 5.9 in midrange (paper cone), 2× 7.1 in woofer (paper cone) | 1× 1 in tweeter (MAT aluminium dome), 1× 4.9 in midrange (aluminium cone), 4× 6.5 in woofer (aluminium cone) |
| Frequency — low | 30 Hz | 40 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 35000 Hz | 35000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 90 dB | 88 dB |
| Impedance | 4 Ω | 4 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 50–300 W | 50–400 W |
| MAP (USD) | $16,750 / pair | $19,998 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | sonusfaber.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.