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AT+A Pulsar S 130BKEF R5 Meta
Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 42.2 in · 1 in = 13.27 px
T+A Pulsar S 130vsKEF R5 Meta
The KEF R5 Meta stands 107.2 cm tall — about 7.2 cm more than the T+A Pulsar S 130 at 100.0 cm. At 87 dB against 86 dB, the KEF R5 Meta is the easier load to drive and plays louder from the same amplifier. The T+A Pulsar S 130 reaches deeper in the bass, down to 32 Hz versus 52 Hz. Low frequencies come from a 150 mm cone on the T+A Pulsar S 130 and a 130 mm cone on the KEF R5 Meta. Both land in a similar price bracket, around $5,950 a pair.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | T+A | KEF |
| Model | Pulsar S 130 | R5 Meta Meta |
| HiFi ladder position | #56 of 276 floorstander | #111 of 276 floorstander |
| Height | 39.4 in | 42.2 in |
| Width | 10.6 in | 10.6 in |
| Depth | 14.6 in | 13.5 in |
| Weight | 49.6 lb | 54 lb |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-front | bass-reflex-rear |
| Drivers | 2× 5.9 in woofer (StarStabilizer), 2× 4.5 in midrange (StarStabilizer), 1× 1 in tweeter (magnesium dome) | 1× 1 in tweeter (MAT aluminium dome), 1× 4.9 in midrange (aluminium cone), 2× 5.1 in woofer (hybrid aluminium cone) |
| Frequency — low | 32 Hz | 52 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 45000 Hz | 28000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 86 dB | 87 dB |
| Impedance | 4 Ω | 4 Ω |
| Recommended amp | — | 15–200 W |
| MAP (USD) | $5,900 / pair | $5,999 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | ta-hifi.de ↗ | 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.