Product details

DESCRIPTION

The Benchmark of HiFi Speakers, Condensed

The Reference 3 Meta is the perfect balance of size, power, and precision. Designed for listeners who demand uncompromising performance, it delivers a breathtaking soundstage with exceptional clarity and depth. At its core is KEF’s latest 12th‑generation Uni‑Q® driver array with MAT™, engineered to place you at the very center of the musical experience.

The Benchmark of Benchmarks

Since its introduction in 1973, The Reference has defined what true high‑fidelity reproduction should be. Every generation pushes the boundaries of acoustic science, and every pair is matched within 0.5dB to KEF’s laboratory reference standard — a level of precision unmatched in the industry.

This is not just a speaker. It is a reference point for the world’s most demanding audiophiles, studios, and engineers.

SPECIFICATION

Design

  • Three‑way bass reflex

Drive Units

  • Uni‑Q Driver Array:HF: 25 mm (1 in.) aluminium dome with MATMF: 125 mm (5 in.) aluminium cone
  • Bass Units:LF: 4 × 165 mm (6.5 in.) aluminium cone

Frequency Performance

  • Frequency range (free field, -6dB):Short port: 35Hz – 45kHzLong port: 32Hz – 45kHz
  • Frequency range (typical in‑room bass response, -6dB): 25Hz
  • Frequency response (±3dB): 40Hz – 35kHz

Crossover

  • Crossover frequencies: 450Hz, 2.1kHz

Amplification

  • Recommended amplifier power: 50 – 400W

Sensitivity & Distortion

  • Sensitivity (2.83V/1m): 88dB
  • Harmonic distortion (2nd & 3rd harmonics, 90dB/1m):<0.5% (40Hz – 100kHz)<0.2% (200Hz – 2kHz)<0.1% (2kHz – 20kHz)

Maximum Output

  • Peak SPL at 1m (pink noise): 116dB

Impedance

  • Nominal impedance: 4 Ω
  • Minimum impedance: 3.2 Ω

Dimensions & Weight

  • Dimensions (H × W × D, with grille & terminal):
    1350 × 205 × 462 mm (53.1 × 8.1 × 18.2 in.)
  • Dimensions (with grille, terminal & plinth):
    1402 × 323 × 467 mm (55.2 × 12.7 × 18.4 in.)
  • Weight: 60.2 kg (132.7 lbs.)

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