The KEF Reference 3 Meta sets a new benchmark for floorstanding speakers, offering high-resolution sound in a striking three-way bass reflex design. At its core is KEF’s 12th-generation Uni-Q® driver array with Metamaterial Absorption Technology (MAT™), ensuring pinpoint imaging and remarkable acoustic precision. With dual 165mm bass drivers and a refined crossover network, the Reference 3 Meta is engineered to fill even large rooms with lifelike sound. Since its debut in 1973, the Reference series has been synonymous with innovation and sonic fidelity. Every pair is meticulously matched within 0.5dB of KEF’s reference standard. Designed, engineered, and handcrafted in the UK, these speakers embody decades of acoustic expertise and craftsmanship.
Features:
Three-way floorstanding speaker for powerful, immersive performance
Uni-Q® driver array with MAT™ for accurate sound and low distortion
Dual 165mm bass drivers for extended low-frequency response
Each pair matched to within 0.5dB of KEF’s reference standard
Designed, engineered, and handcrafted in Maidstone, UK
Refined crossover frequencies for smooth integration across drivers
High power handling for demanding high-fidelity setups
Specifications:
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Design | Three-way bass reflex |
| Drive Units | Uni-Q: HF 25mm aluminium dome with MAT, MF 125mm cone; LF: 2 x 165mm aluminium cones |
| Frequency Range (Free Field) | Short port: 38Hz – 45kHz, Long port: 35Hz – 45kHz |
| In-Room Bass Response (-6dB) | 28Hz |
| Frequency Response (±3dB) | 43Hz – 35kHz |
| Crossover Frequencies | 450Hz, 2.1kHz |
| Amplifier Requirements | 50 – 300W |
| Sensitivity (2.83V/1m) | 86dB |
| Harmonic Distortion | <0.5% (40Hz – 100kHz), <0.2% (200Hz – 2kHz), <0.1% (2kHz – 20kHz) |
| Maximum Output (SPL) | 113.5dB |
| Impedance | 4 Ω (minimum 3.2 Ω) |
| Dimensions (H x W x D) | 1155 x 205 x 462 mm (45.5 x 8.1 x 18.2 in.) |
| Dimensions with Plinth | 1207 x 323 x 467 mm (47.5 x 12.7 x 18.4 in.) |
| Weight | 51.3 kg (113.1 lbs.) |
| Country of Manufacture | United Kingdom |

























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