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ATAD Micro Evolution OneBKEF Reference 1 Meta
Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 440 mm (44.0 cm) · 1 mm = 1.27 px
TAD Micro Evolution OnevsKEF Reference 1 Meta
The KEF Reference 1 Meta stands 44.0 cm tall — about 2.9 cm more than the TAD Micro Evolution One at 41.1 cm. On footprint the TAD Micro Evolution One is the wider cabinet (25.1 cm versus 20.5 cm). The TAD Micro Evolution One reaches deeper in the bass, down to 36 Hz versus 45 Hz. On price, the TAD Micro Evolution One sits higher — about $12,495 a pair against $10,000 for the KEF Reference 1 Meta.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | TAD | KEF |
| Model | Micro Evolution One | Reference 1 Meta Meta |
| HiFi ladder position | #151 of 215 bookshelf | #172 of 215 bookshelf |
| Height | 411 mm | 440 mm |
| Width | 251 mm | 205 mm |
| Depth | 402 mm | 422 mm |
| Weight | 20 kg | 18.2 kg |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-rear | bass-reflex-rear |
| Drivers | 1× 160 mm woofer (aramid), 1× 90 mm midrange (magnesium), 1× 25 mm tweeter (beryllium) | 1× 25 mm tweeter (MAT aluminium dome), 1× 125 mm midrange (aluminium cone), 1× 165 mm woofer (aluminium cone) |
| Frequency — low | 36 Hz | 45 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 60000 Hz | 35000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 85 dB | 85 dB |
| Impedance | 4 Ω | 4 Ω |
| Recommended amp | — | 50–200 W |
| MAP (USD) | $12,495 / pair | $10,000 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | technicalaudiodevices.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.