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Polk Audio T15 vs KEF R3

Specs from both manufacturer datasheets Updated May 21, 2024 Scored with 20 + 10 Amazon reviews

Polk Audio T15 vs KEF R3 in brief

  • Spec rows: Polk Audio T15 wins 0, KEF R3 wins 1, 11 tied or not compared, of 12 rows.
  • Our scores: Polk Audio T15 8.8/10, KEF R3 8.3/10.
  • Polk Audio T15 wins: sound quality (8.9 vs 8.7), midrange clarity (8.7 vs 8.5), treble detail (8.5 vs 7), value for money (9.8 vs 7.5).
  • KEF R3 wins: bass response (8.8 vs 8.6), design (9 vs 8.2).
  • Who should buy which: Pick the Polk Audio T15 for sound quality, midrange clarity, treble detail and value for money. Pick the KEF R3 if bass response and design matter most.
CH A Polk Audio T15

Polk Audio T15

Channel A · Bookshelf · 2009
VS
CH B KEF R3

KEF R3

Channel B · Bookshelf · 2018
Polk Audio T15 KEF R3
20 Hz 100 1k 10k 20k
8.8/10Polk Audio 8.3/10KEF

Rows won, of 12 compared Polk Audio 0 · KEF 1 · tied or not compared 11

Datasheet · Side by side

Spec by spec

Built from both structured spec sheets. The delta chip sits on the winning side; rows with no defensible winner carry no chip.

Sound & drivers

2-way Configuration 3-way
1x 5.25" Mid-woofer + 1x 0.75" Tweeter Drivers 1x 1" Tweeter + 1x 5" Midrange + 1x 6.5" Woofer
60 Hz to 24 kHz ±3 dB · 45 Hz to 24 kHz extended Frequency response 52 Hz to 28 kHz -8 Hz deeper ±3 dB · 45 Hz to 45 kHz extended
Not published Max SPL 110 dB
Ported (Bass Reflex) Enclosure Ported (Bass Reflex)
Not published Port tuning 49 Hz

Power, electrical, physical

89 dB 1 W/1 m SensitivityReference not published 87 dB
8 Ω Impedance 8 Ω
100 W Amp range 15 to 180 W
5-way binding posts Speaker terminals Not published
270 mm · 18.2 lb Checked against the maker's own sheet, Sep 2026 Source Height · weight 419 mm
5 yr Warranty 5 yr

A higher sensitivity figure means the same loudness from less amplifier power. Values come from each manufacturer datasheet.

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From our reviews

How it scored, paired

6 aspects, two channels

Polk Audio T15 KEF R3
Sound quality 8.9 8.7
Bass response 8.6 8.8
Midrange clarity 8.7 8.5
Treble detail 8.5 7.0
Design 8.2 9.0
Value for money 9.8 7.5

Each aspect is scored 0 to 10 in our reviews, against the rest of the class.

Availability

Where they stand on price

Polk Audio T15
Availability last checked May 21, 2024
KEF R3
Availability last checked May 21, 2024

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