Same DNA, more modest dimensions – and the same uncanny ability to generate an intricate, totally natural-sounding 3D soundstage. The two 165mm (6.5 inch) bass drivers are positioned perfectly above and below KEF’s latest 125mm (5 inch) MF/HF Uni-Q driver array in a D'Appolito configuration. Fidelity across the midrange and treble is outstanding, and the transitions imperceptible. And with Uni-Q’s broad inclusive dispersion, everyone in the room can enjoy the same rich, spatially precise acoustic imagery without being restricted to a narrow sweet spot. As well as putting you right at the heart of the original performance, it gives you the soul.

Model REFERENCE 3 Meta

Design Three-way Bass Reflex

Drive units Uni-Q driver array:

HF: 25mm (1in.) vented aluminium dome

MF: 125mm (5in.) aluminium

Bass units:

LF: 2 x165mm (6.5in.) aluminium

Frequency range free field (-6dB) Short port: 38Hz - 45kHz

Long port: 35Hz - 45kHz

Frequency range typical in room bass response (-6dB) 28Hz

Frequency response (±3dB) 43Hz – 35kHz

Crossover frequency 350Hz, 2.8kHz

Amplifier requirements 50-300W

Sensitivity (2.83V/ 1m) 87.5dB

Harmonic distortion

2nd & 3rd harmonics (90dB, 1m) <0.5% 40Hz – 100kHz

<0.2% 200Hz – 10kHz

Maximum output

(peak sound pressure level at 1m with pink noise) 113.5 dB

Impedance 8Ω (min. 3.2Ω)

Weight 51.3kg (113.1 lbs.)

Dimensions (H x W x D)

(with grille and terminal) 1155 x 205 x 470 mm

(45.5 x 8.1 x 18.5 in.)

Dimension (H x W x D)

(with grille, terminal & plinth) 1202 x 349 x 470 mm

(47.3 x 13.7 x 18.5 in.)

Finishes Deep Piano Black, Satin American Walnut, Luxury Gloss Rosewood, Blue Ice White, Copper Black Aluminium