Description

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:

FeatureDetails
DesignThree-way bass reflex
Drive UnitsUni-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 Frequencies450Hz, 2.1kHz
Amplifier Requirements50 – 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
Impedance4 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 Plinth1207 x 323 x 467 mm (47.5 x 12.7 x 18.4 in.)
Weight51.3 kg (113.1 lbs.)
Country of ManufactureUnited Kingdom
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