KEF Reference 3 Meta Floorstanding Speaker
The KEF Reference 3 Meta is a high-performance three-way floorstanding speaker featuring the 12th generation Uni-Q® driver array with MAT™ and twin 165mm aluminium bass drivers. Designed to create a wide, immersive soundstage, it combines detailed high-frequency reproduction, natural midrange clarity and powerful controlled bass for demanding stereo listening.
Immersive Reference Sound with Precise Uni-Q® Performance
12th Gen Uni-Q® with MAT™
Twin Aluminium Bass Drivers
Flexible Bass Port Tuning
Reference 3 Meta
KEF Reference 3 Meta Floorstanding Speaker
The KEF Reference 3 Meta is engineered to deliver an expansive and highly detailed soundstage through advanced KEF acoustic technology. At its centre is the 12th generation Uni-Q® driver array with MAT™, combining a 25mm aluminium dome tweeter with a 125mm aluminium midrange driver. Two 165mm aluminium bass drivers provide controlled low-frequency performance, while the three-way bass-reflex design offers short and long port tuning for flexible room integration. With 86dB sensitivity, up to 113.5dB maximum output and amplifier compatibility from 50W to 300W, the Reference 3 Meta is designed for precise, powerful stereo reproduction.
Reference 3 Meta
Details & Specifications
Design & Driver Configuration
| Brand | KEF |
|---|---|
| Model | Reference 3 Meta |
| Product Type | Floorstanding Speaker |
| Design | Three-Way Bass Reflex |
| Driver Technology | 12th Generation Uni-Q® with MAT™ |
Drive Units
| High-Frequency Driver | 25mm (1 in.) Aluminium Dome with MAT™ |
|---|---|
| Mid-Frequency Driver | 125mm (5 in.) Aluminium Cone |
| Low-Frequency Drivers | 2 × 165mm (6.5 in.) Aluminium Cone |
Frequency & Crossover
| Frequency Range – Short Port (-6dB) | 38Hz–45kHz |
|---|---|
| Frequency Range – Long Port (-6dB) | 35Hz–45kHz |
| Typical In-Room Bass Response (-6dB) | 28Hz |
| Frequency Response (±3dB) | 43Hz–35kHz |
| Crossover Frequencies | 450Hz / 2.1kHz |
Performance
| Amplifier Requirements | 50–300W |
|---|---|
| Sensitivity (2.83V / 1m) | 86dB |
| Maximum Output | 113.5dB |
| Nominal Impedance | 4Ω |
| Minimum Impedance | 3.2Ω |
Distortion, Dimensions & Weight
| Harmonic Distortion – 40Hz–100kHz | <0.5% |
|---|---|
| Harmonic Distortion – 200Hz–2kHz | <0.2% |
| Harmonic Distortion – 2kHz–20kHz | <0.1% |
| Dimensions with Grille & Terminal (H × W × D) | 1155 × 205 × 462 mm |
| Dimensions with Grille & Terminal | 45.5 × 8.1 × 18.2 in |
| Dimensions with Grille, Terminal & Plinth (H × W × D) | 1207 × 323 × 467 mm |
| Dimensions with Grille, Terminal & Plinth | 47.5 × 12.7 × 18.4 in |
| Weight | 51.3 kg / 113.1 lb |
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