Description
Flagship three-way centre channel speaker
Audiophiles will immediately notice the engineering behind its three-way design. The Uni-Q® driver array acts as a single point source, spreading sound evenly across the room so that every seat becomes the sweet spot. Meanwhile, KEF’s Metamaterial Absorption Technology (MAT™) eliminates unwanted resonance, ensuring voices and instruments emerge in their purest, most natural form.
Precision Engineering for the Audiophile
From the carefully tuned hybrid aluminium bass drivers to the 12th generation Uni-Q® midrange/tweeter array, every element of the R6 Centre is crafted for precision. The speaker’s curves are not just elegant — they reduce diffraction, allowing the sound to radiate smoothly, filling the room without harshness. Its cabinet is meticulously braced to prevent unwanted vibrations, delivering a sound that is clean, transparent, and full of life.
The tonal matching across the R Series ensures that whether you’re pairing the R6 with floor-standing speakers or a full surround setup, the experience is seamless. Dialogues remain intelligible even in the most dynamic movie sequences, while musical performances reveal every micro-detail with astonishing realism.
Cinematic Immersion, Audiophile Clarity
With the R6 Centre at the core of your home cinema, you experience a soundstage that feels three-dimensional. Explosions hit with authority, subtle environmental sounds surround you, and vocals float effortlessly in the middle of the room. The speaker’s wide dynamic range captures everything from the softest ambient cues to the loudest climactic moments without strain or distortion.
Even outside of movies, the R6 shines with music. Acoustic instruments sound natural, electronic tracks reveal deep layers, and vocals remain lifelike and expressive. Every nuance is delivered faithfully, making the speaker as much at home in a dedicated listening room as it is in your living room theatre.
Elegance Meets Performance
The KEF R6 Meta is as beautiful as it is powerful. Available in Black Gloss, White Gloss, or Walnut, it integrates seamlessly into any décor. Its aesthetic presence commands attention without overwhelming the room, reflecting the sophistication of the technology within. Beyond looks, every material and component is chosen for performance, ensuring the speaker not only sounds exquisite but performs consistently for years to come.
Proven Excellence
KEF’s dedication to innovation is recognised worldwide, and the R6 Centre is no exception. Awarded by EISA for Loudspeaker Series 2023–2024, it delivers clarity, depth, and precision that impress even the most discerning listeners. The bass is controlled and deep without muddiness, the mids articulate every word and note, and the highs remain airy and natural, revealing all the subtleties that lesser speakers often bury.
Hear It for Yourself
The true magic of the KEF R6 Meta Centre can only be experienced in person. Visit our Cheltenham showroom to demo the speaker and experience its power, clarity, and lifelike imaging first-hand. Our TAE experts are ready to guide you through placement, integration with other R Series components, and optimising your home cinema setup.
SPECIFICATIONS
DESIGN
Three-way closed box
DRIVE UNITS
Uni-Q Driver Array:
HF: 25 mm (1 in.) vented aluminium dome with MAT
MF: 125 mm (5 in.) aluminium cone
Bass Unit:
LF: 2 x 165 mm (6.5 in.) hybrid aluminium cone
CROSSOVER FREQUENCY
500 Hz, 2.4 kHz
FREQUENCY RANGE (-6dB)
55 Hz - 50 kHz
TYPICAL IN-ROOM BASS RESPONSE (-6dB)
40 Hz
FREQUENCY RESPONSE (±3dB)
65 Hz - 28 kHz
HARMONIC DISTORTION (90dB, 1m)
<1% 65 Hz and above
<0.5% 93 Hz - 20 kHz
MAXIMUM OUTPUT
111 dB
AMPLIFIER REQUIREMENTS
15 - 250 W
NOMINAL IMPEDANCE
4 Ω (min. 3.2 Ω)
SENSITIVITY (2.83V/1m)
88 dB
WEIGHT *
17.8 kg (39.2 lbs)
DIMENSION (H x W x D) WITH TERMINAL *
200 x 625 x 339 mm (7.9 x 24.6 x 13.3 in.)
FINISHES
Black Gloss / White Gloss / Walnut
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