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KEF Blade Two Meta
The compact Single Apparent Source speaker
Sharing the same DNA as Blade One Meta, Blade Two Meta offers all the acoustic prowess and iconic design on a slightly smaller scale. Blade Two Meta features Single Apparent Source technology with four 165mm (6.5 in.) force-cancelling bass drivers and 12th generation Uni-Q driver array with MAT™.
STEREOPHILE'S PRODUCT OF THE YEAR 2022 - LOUDSPEAKER
"The Blade Two Metas are consistently rewarding and satisfying and gave me great pleasure with all the recordings I played. They offer a remarkably open, transparent, coherent soundstage and taut, extended bass." - Stereophile, Nov 2022
Uncompromised Innovation
Obsessed with sound quality and committed to bringing a superior listening experience, our engineers created the revolutionary Concept Blade to showcase KEF’s technology leadership and powers of innovation with no preconceptions and restrictions. Since then, we keep pushing the boundaries of HiFi to create the loudspeaker with the best possible sound.
Uniquely KEF. Uniquely coherent.
At the heart of Blade lies Single Apparent Source technology; a unique technology that makes the Blade incredibly coherent, with noticeably more precise imaging. The latest version of Blade benefits from our latest acoustic innovation of the 12th generation Uni-Q with Metamaterial Absorption Technology (MAT™).
Engineered and handcrafted in UK
Since 1961, we have been creating remarkable award-winning loudspeakers at our UK home in Maidstone, Kent. As our flagship HiFi speakers, Blade is still being designed, engineered, and handcrafted in Maidstone.
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The Blade Two Meta delivers near point‑source coherence and razor‑sharp imaging that make instruments and vocals feel unnervingly real, anchored by bold, deep, controlled bass and very low distortion. Reviewers at Erin's Audio Corner and HiFi Choice praise its spacious, three-dimensional sound and refined dynamics.
Pros
- Near point‑source imaging and coherent soundstage, delivering precise instrument placement and consistent off‑axis performance.
- Deep, taut, well‑controlled bass with measured in‑room extension into the mid/low‑20s–30Hz and high SPL capability.
- Exceptionally low distortion and strong dynamics—high headroom (~116dB peak) with negligible instantaneous or long‑term compression.
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Cons
- Premium price positions these as a specialist purchase rather than a mass‑market value proposition.
- Demands careful placement and capable partnering amplification—more a focused, attentive speaker than one for casual background listening.
Sound Quality
95/100
Bass
95/100
Four 6.5" force-cancelling woofers and a measured in-room -6dB bass to ~25Hz deliver taut, deep, room-appropriate low end. Multiple reviewers note 'taut, extended bass', F3≈31Hz/F10≈26Hz and design tuned for medium rooms, supporting excellent extension and control for this class.
Mid
96/100
Coaxial Uni-Q driver and reviewers' repeated praise ('best speaker I've heard', improved linearity) indicate extremely accurate, natural mids with coherent crossover integration and strong vocal presence.
Treble
94/100
Very low distortion and a wide measured response to 35kHz give refined, extended treble with clarity and air; reviewers highlight on- and off-axis linearity and lack of harshness.
Soundstage Imaging
96/100
Uni-Q point-source design yields an exceptionally open, stable and coherent soundstage; reviewers cite excellent on-axis/off-axis consistency, vertical and horizontal radiation pattern control and precise imaging.
Dynamics
95/100
High maximum SPL (~116dB), low distortion and negligible compression combine for authoritative micro- and macro-dynamics; reviewers report effortless transient control and headroom.
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Build Quality
95/100
Premium engineering and finishes, rounded baffle to reduce diffraction and evident internal design focus on linearity; reviewers praise construction, fit/finish and the refined aesthetic.
Features Connectivity
80/100
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Value for Money
78/100
At ~$28,000/pair these are expensive; reviewers consistently state 'not cheap but the performance is there' and position them against Blade One—excellent performance justifies price for buyers seeking top-tier sound, but cost limits mass-value appeal.
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