The KEF Reference 3 Meta is rated 4.6/5 for sound quality, #18 of 228 Large Size Floorstanding Speakers. See all Passive Home rankings for every top pick.
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Brand: KEF
#18 KEF Reference 3 Meta: $15,999.98 per pair KEF $15,999.98 eBay
Older models: the KEF Reference 3 (ranked lower, estimated 4.6/5) and the KEF Reference 203 (ranked higher, rated 4.6/5). See every KEF Reference generation.
Same family: the KEF Reference 1 Meta (bookshelf, rated 4.8/5), the KEF Reference 5 Meta (larger floorstanding, ranked higher, estimated 4.8/5), the KEF Reference 2 Meta (smaller center, rated 4.4/5) and the KEF Reference 4 Meta (larger center, rated 4.4/5).
Pros: Highly accurate three way towers with a coaxial driver, smooth sound across the room and bass deep enough for most music. Three-way bass reflex tower built around KEF’s 12th generation Uni-Q driver, a 125mm aluminium midrange with a 25mm aluminium dome tweeter and MAT at its centre, plus two 165mm aluminium woofers. KEF’s own Spinorama measurements, published on spinorama.org, hold the 300Hz to 5kHz response within 1.4dB, one of the flattest results in this category, and the listening window is very smooth (0.90), so tonal balance stays even across a normal seating area. Measured bass reaches 42Hz (-3dB) and about 31Hz (-10dB), deep enough that many rooms won’t need a subwoofer for music. Measured bass extension of 42.2Hz (-3dB).
Cons: The only measurements are KEF’s own, not independently verified, and spinorama.org computes no preference score for them. Sound power directivity is good but not class leading (3.15dB index deviation). Sensitivity is a moderate 86dB and impedance drops to 3.2 ohms, so it needs a capable amplifier (KEF recommends 50 to 300W).
Is the KEF Reference 3 Meta right for you?
Buy it if
- you want deep bass without a subwoofer (-3 dB at 42 Hz).
Skip it if
- you need to move it often (51 kg each).
| Released | Apr 2022 (4 years ago) |
|---|---|
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | about 31.1Hz (measured, KEF vendor data via spinorama.org) |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 42.2Hz (measured, KEF vendor data via spinorama.org) |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Crossover Frequency | 450Hz, 2.1kHz |
| Dimensions | 45.5”H x 8.1”W x 18.2”D (1155 x 205 x 462 mm) |
| Drivers | Uni-Q: 125mm aluminium cone midrange, 25mm aluminium dome tweeter with MAT; 2x 165mm aluminium cone woofers |
| Frequency Response | 43Hz-35kHz ±3dB (manufacturer specified) |
| Impedance | 4 ohms nominal, 3.2 ohms minimum (manufacturer specified) |
| Maximum SPL | 113.5dB (manufacturer specified) |
| Recommended Power | 50-300W |
| Sensitivity | 86dB (2.83V/1m, manufacturer specified) |
| Weight | 113.1 lbs (51.3 kg) |
| Woofer Cabinet | ported |
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