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If looks could kill, the speakers on our front cover would be locked up in jail. KEF's new R Series Meta models (p42) have extraordinary style to go with their extraordinary sound, which is exactly how it should be considering their premium price. Now that flatscreen TVs have taken the ultra-discreet concept to another level, and most soundbars follow a tried and trusted slim 'n' black approach, it's handy that your choice of loudspeaker can add visual flair to your AV system. The alternative, of course, is to hide them all completely, something common in the world of custom installation. Our Dream Theatre this issue (p34) runs four subwoofers and thirteen speakers, but you can't see any of them. It's just you and the wall-filling projector screen, plus some very…