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The KEF Reference 3 Meta delivers flagship-class sound in a relatively compact floorstanding form. Its 12th-gen Uni-Q® driver with MAT™ ensures pinpoint imaging and wide, coherent soundstaging, while dual 6.5″ woofers provide punchy, controlled bass down to ~43 Hz. Balanced with 86 dB sensitivity and 50–300 W power range, it’s ideal for discerning audiophiles seeking refined, dynamic playback.
Speaker type: 3-way, passive, bass-reflex / ported floorstanding speaker.
Driver configuration: 12th-generation Uni-Q® driver array with MAT™: 1″ (25 mm) aluminium-dome tweeter, 5″ (125 mm) midrange cone, plus 2 × 6.5″ (165 mm) aluminium cone woofers.
Frequency response: 43 Hz – 35,000 Hz (±3 dB)
Sensitivity: 86 dB (1 W / 1 m)
Nominal impedance: 4 Ω (minimum ~ 3.2 Ω)
Recommended amplifier power: 50 – 300 W
Dimensions (H × W × D): approx. 1207 × 323 × 467 mm (47.5″ × 12.7″ × 18.4″)
Weight: 51.3 kg (≈ 113 lbs) per speaker
Cabinet type: Rear-ported bass reflex design with dual woofers.
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